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Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Pope Leo XIV visits southern Italy's 'Land of Fires'

The Terra dei Fuochi, or land of fires, is a vast area in southern Italy scarred by illegal dumping, burying and burning of waste.

Zelenskyy rebuffs Merz proposal, says Ukraine deserves full EU membership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to grant Kyiv a non-voting "associate membership". Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine's EU presence must be complete, with full rights.

Found on walk: 1.5 tonnes of Soviet ammunition discovered in Berlin forest

A walk in Berlin’s Pankow district led to a surprise discovery: specialist LKA units unearthed 59 unexploded Second World War shells.

Ukrainian strikes hit energy and industrial facilities in Russia, authorities say

Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk said falling drone debris sparked a fire at an oil terminal, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a separate chemical plant in Perm Krai was hit.

Portuguese court remands French couple in custody in abandoned children case

The court in the port city of Setúbal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.

Inside Germany's beer obsession, from a 5,000-metre beer pipeline to home-brewing championships

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

F-35 jets arrive in Poland to bolster NATO's eastern flank

Poland has ordered 32 F-35 multirole fighter jets from the US.

Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

Canal+ sued over CEO's response to 'Zapper Bolloré' collective letter

Leading industry figures including Javier Bardem and Ken Loach have signed the collective's open letter.

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

High temperatures, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal

Portugal’s IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above seasonal norms, with rain and thunderstorms as a tropical air mass carries Saharan dust over Iberia.

US says people seeking green cards must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

What if AI could move your hand? Students build a wearable device using AI and electric pulses

The prototype system was developed in just 48 hours during a hackathon.

Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills at least 82 in China

Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday.