Norway Man charged over Norway bow-and-arrow attack pleads guilty to murder Five people were killed in the attack in Kongsberg in October. 18/05/2022
no comment Middle school student in Afghanistan makes model vehicles from waste Shakirullah, a secondary school student in the city of Khōst, Afghanistan, collects waste materials in his district and builds model vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers. 18/05/2022
no comment Jewish pilgrimage begins at the Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia Pilgrims have arrived for the annual Ghriba pilgrimage on the tourist island of Djerba in southern Tunisia. 18/05/2022
Belgium 'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO Spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine, it represents a seismic shift from long-held neutrality in Finland and Sweden. 18/05/2022
USA Biden on US shooting: 'White supremacy will not have the last word' He was speaking after 10 people were killed in Buffalo in what is believed to have been a racially motivated hate crime. 18/05/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/2022
Belarus Belarus president changes death penalty law to target opposition Belarus is the last country in Europe still to apply the death penalty, executing several people each year by firing squad. 18/05/2022
Ukraine Defiant locals stand firm amid Russian onslaught in southern Ukraine "We are confident and stubborn people and we are waiting for them (the Russians) to be kicked out. This is my house. I don’t want to give it to them." 18/05/2022
no comment Aussie PM crashes into child during football match on campaign trail On the campaign trail on Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison barrelled into a young boy during a friendly kick around, eliciting a chorus of stunned "ooohs" and "aaaws" from spectators. 18/05/2022
Ukraine Uncertainty over the fate of surrendered Mariupol defenders Ukrainian fighters extracted from Mariupol steelworks have been taken to a former penal colony in Russian-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials hope to exchange them for Russian POWs. 18/05/2022
Finland 'We don't want to be alone': Minister on Finland's bid to join NATO "Now that Vladimir Putin triggered this ruthless war in Ukraine, our people see what kind of neighbour we have." 18/05/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/2022
Ukraine Russian soldier on trial for war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder. 18/05/2022
Italy Family members to stand trial over Pakistani woman's disappearance 18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her. 17/05/2022
France 'Evil did not win': Eagles of Death Metal recount Paris attacks The band had been performing at the Bataclan concert hall when the attacks occurred. 17/05/2022
no comment Football fans swarm to sunny Seville ahead of Europa League final Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt fans enjoy Seville as they await the Europa League final 17/05/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/05/2022
Spain Spain-Morocco land borders reopen for the first time in two years The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat. 17/05/2022
Bulgaria LGBT+ couple's stateless baby 'should be given birth certificate' Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights. 17/05/2022
no comment Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra launch initiative for Ukrainian mothers The Kalush band launched the #MomsOfUkraine initiative in Lviv, signing the names of their own mothers on a large stand in Rynok Square. 17/05/2022
