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.
Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action
As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving communities behind.
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest
MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.
Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million
Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.
Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk
Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson.
MyDodge Moments: Pink Vibes, Parking Lot Pride & Playful Attitude
What Makes a Parking Lot Feel So Ordinary? The parking lot was doing what parking lots do bestbeing busy, structured, and completely uninterested in drama. Rows of parked cars lined the sides, a multi-storey building stood tall in the background, and people walked by with their usual “I have somewhere to be” energy. Who Arrives…
Member countries call on EU to sanction Israel’s Ben-Gvir over flotilla taunts
A growing number of EU members are calling for Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to be sanctioned for his treatment of activists detained while attempting to break the country’s naval blockade of Gaza. The far-right Israeli minister came under fire Wednesday after posting a video on X appearing to taunt flotilla activists while they…
Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Historic’ UK trade deal with Gulf states set to add billions to British economy
The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports.
Israel says all Gaza flotilla activists have been deported amid global outrage over their treatment
Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.