Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Month: May 2026
New Latvian PM pledges to beef up air defenses
Latvia’s parliament on Thursday voted to appoint businessman-turned-politician Andris Kulbergs as the new prime minister, with his priority being security and anti-drone measures. The 100-seat parliament endorsed Kulbergs’ four-party coalition government by a vote of 66 to 25, demonstrating a strong parliamentary majority comprising the alliance of center-right, conservative and nationalist forces. Speaking before the…
Armenia holds first military parade in a decade on Republic Day
Armenia marked Republic Day on 28 May with a military parade in Yerevan, the first such event held in the country since 2016.
Switzerland: Footage from the scene emerge after Winterthur station stabbing injures three
The first images from Winterthur station show police and paramedics securing the platforms, treating the injured and evacuating passengers as trains are halted and the area is cordoned off.
Israel strikes southern Beirut amid increasing escalation in southern Lebanon
The intensification comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion in the Israeli military’s attacks in Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Plans for Gaza International Stabilisation Force in question as troop pledges stall
The Iran war has made it more difficult for Arab and Muslim leaders to openly cooperate with the United States and Israel, which many in the region view as aggressors.
New Russian law allows bank employees to take down Ukrainian drones
Russia moves to arm bank staff with electronic warfare gear against Ukrainian drones, in a sign its military defences are struggling amid its all-out war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
Outfit Magic: When a Simple Cloth Turns into a Fashion Spell
Why Does the Room Feel Suspiciously Quiet? The room was quiet… too quiet. It had that “something is about to happen” energy, like when your phone battery is at 1% and you still open the camera for one last selfie. Who Is Standing in the Center of the Room? In the middle of it stood…
Von der Leyen to meet Hungarian PM Magyar on Friday
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels on Friday afternoon, according to the Commission. Maygar said in a social media post on Wednesday evening that the meeting would happen on Friday. The Commission’s chief spokesperson, Paula Pinho, confirmed this and the timing…
South Africa and Afrikaners reject US claims of humanitarian crisis for white people
Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government.