Europe News Hunger and overcrowding in Europe's prisons: where is your country? Some countries spend millions trying to address the crisis, yet prisons continue to suffer from poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and inhumane living conditions. 22/05/2026
Democratic Republic Of Congo Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility. 22/05/2026
Destinations Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026 National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy. 22/05/2026
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | how is Brussels taking all this Brexit banter? Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood? 22/05/2026
Culture news Ivor Novello Awards: Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT win big UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony. 22/05/2026
World News British climber scales Everest for record 20th time Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday. 22/05/2026
No Comment Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack. 22/05/2026
Culture news Prehistoric predators: Meet Jurassic monsters of the deep at UK show Fearsome enormous creatures lay beneath the waves while dinosaurs roamed the Earth, now a new exhibition at London's Natural History Museum explores what lessons we can learn about climate change from Jurassic life underwater. 22/05/2026
No Comment Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention 422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy. 22/05/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe. 22/05/2026
Europe Today Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return Péter Magyar's first official foreign trip to Poland wrapped up yesterday. With the diplomatic dust is settling, all eyes are on the sudden resurrection of the Visegrád Four. What this shift actually means for Europe? 22/05/2026
No Comment ‘We are not for sale’: Greenlanders protest growing US presence in Nuuk Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule. 22/05/2026
Europe Today Dombrovskis rules out easing Russia sanctions despite inflation fears After the EU downgraded its economic growth forecast and warned of rising inflation, EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today the bloc will not ease Russia sanctions, unlike the US and UK, despite pressure to cushion the energy crisis linked to the Iran war. 22/05/2026
Europe News Trump to send extra 5,000 US troops to Poland Trump said he had made the decision based on the election of the right-wing Polish President Karol Nawrocki. 22/05/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ The first big screen live-action Star Wars film in seven years is finally here... 22/05/2026
USA Rubio doubtful diplomatic means would work with the Cuban government Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late. 22/05/2026
Health news Global mental health cases nearly double to 1.2 billion, study A surge in anxiety and depression has pushed global mental health cases to 1.2 billion, highlighting a growing burden that health systems are not prepared to meet. 22/05/2026
Qatar ‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. 22/05/2026
Economy Which European countries hand the most income to the ultra-rich? The richest 0.1% in Europe receive about 4.5% of all income, but their share varies widely between countries. 22/05/2026
Earth News Lithuania has ‘fastest growing’ renewable electricity transition in EU Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels. 22/05/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/05/2026
Tech News Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites more right-wing sources, study finds Grokpedia articles about religion, history, literature and art referenced more right-wing websites than Wikipedia’s on the same topics, a new study found. 22/05/2026
Destinations Where to travel for accessible adventures in Europe From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs. 22/05/2026
Europe News EU to remove remaining barriers as it reviews trade deal with Mexico The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability. 22/05/2026
USA Republicans cancel vote on War Powers Resolution that was near passing Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say. 22/05/2026