2026-05-24

Europe News

Tensions in Bilbao over arrival of Gaza flotilla activists

The arrival in Spain of Global Sumud Flotilla activists sparked clashes at Bilbao airport, with police charges and four arrests. Israel summoned a Spanish diplomat to point out the incoherence.

24/05/2026

Europe News

Cyprus parliamentary elections: DISY and AKEL race for first place

Cyprus’s traditional centre-right and left parties hold their ground, while the far-right ELAM makes gains and moves up to third place.

24/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

24/05/2026

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Turkish police use tear gas to break into CHP headquarters

Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling.

24/05/2026

United Kingdom

Royal Navy ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to deliver aid

Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.

24/05/2026

Turkey

Police storm CHP HQ, use tear gas

Officers used tear gas inside the CHP building in Ankara to enforce a controversial judicial decision reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The intrusion has sparked fierce resistance from current party officials, who accuse Kılıçdaroğlu of deploying "mafia thugs" to seize power.

24/05/2026

Europe News

'Reckless escalation': Europe condemns Russia’s use of 'Oreshnik'

Russia’s use of the “Oreshnik” missile has drawn international attention. According to Moscow, the intermediate-range missile is capable of striking targets across large parts of Europe.

24/05/2026

Europe News

Cyprus heads to the polls after hotly contested election campaign

Amid political uncertainty and intense public interest, Cypriots are voting for a new parliament.

24/05/2026

Europe News

What is Russia’s Oreshnik missile?

Russia’s Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that Moscow says can evade air defences and strike targets across Europe at hypersonic speeds.

24/05/2026

Pakistan

Pakistan train bombing kills at least 24

Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said he strongly condemned the "heinous bomb explosion" and sent his condolences to the victims' families.

24/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

24/05/2026

Health news

Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.

24/05/2026

Tech News

The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses

Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online.

24/05/2026

Earth News

Europe's biggest beach? Endless sand on Germany's North Sea

A sandbank the size of 1,400 football pitches: Kniepsand on the North Frisian island of Amrum looks like a slice of desert and shields the island, while its vast beach could give tourism further inland a boost.

24/05/2026

USA

Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage

The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.

24/05/2026

Europe News

At least four killed after wave of Russian strikes hits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Sunday that Russia had used the powerful nuclear-capable Oreshnik medium-range missile in its overnight attack, as well as hundreds of drones and dozens of other missiles.

24/05/2026

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Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint

Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.

24/05/2026

USA

Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

24/05/2026

Ecotech

Why Swedish football fans are being asked to ‘pee for the planet’

Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out.

24/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

24/05/2026

Moments

Airline collectibles for the AV geek in your life

From Lufthansa’s first class ducks to KLM’s miniature houses, these items are a hot commodity among aviation enthusiasts.

24/05/2026