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Italy

Qatar debuts immersive pavilion at Venice Biennale

Led by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, the project brings together artists, musicians and chefs from across the Arab world.

11/05/2026

Iran

Iran warns Europe not to send ships to Hormuz as US talks gap widens

Tehran has warned Europe against the idea of sending warships to the key waterway, as it outlined a conditional proposal on uranium, sanctions relief and a Lebanon ceasefire.

11/05/2026

Nepal

Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after landing gear fire in Nepal

The Himalayan nation is home to some of the world's most remote and tricky runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks and terrain that poses a challenge even for accomplished pilots.

11/05/2026

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Hundreds of ships mark Hamburg harbour’s 837th anniversary

Hamburg celebrated the 837th anniversary of its harbour with a maritime parade featuring around 250 ships, from historic sailing vessels to modern coast guard boats.

11/05/2026

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Vienna unveils giant Eurovision mural

Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision Song Contest cultural programme.

11/05/2026

Iran

Iran executes aerospace engineer for alleged CIA and Mossad espionage

Iran has executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh on Monday for alleged spying, despite his claims of torture and coerced confession, according to his note from prison.

11/05/2026

Morocco

Body of one of two US soldiers missing in Morocco found, army says

The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners.

11/05/2026

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Eurovision 2026 kicks off with turquoise carpet parade in Vienna

Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna.

11/05/2026

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Venice Biennale performances confront war and climate fears

Artists at the Venice Biennale used striking performances and immersive installations to explore themes including war, caregiving and human fragility.

11/05/2026

China

Trump to discuss Iran war with Xi on visit to China this week

The US leader was expected to travel to China earlier this year, but his trip was postponed due to the Iran war. It marks the first visit by a US president to China since 2017.

11/05/2026

Markets

Oil jumps 4% as Trump rejects Iran’s response to ceasefire proposal

Oil prices jumped on Monday morning while European markets edged lower and Asian stocks rose to new all time highs after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to the latest proposal on ending the war in Iran.

11/05/2026

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UK Army parachutes onto remote Atlantic island over suspected hantavirus case

The British military parachuted medics and emergency supplies into Tristan da Cunha after a resident was suspected of contracting hantavirus.

10/05/2026

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10/05/2026

World News

Iraqi shepherd uncovers secret Israeli military base in desert

An intelligence expert said the desert in western Iraq is an ideal location for such secret bases, given its size and sparse population.

10/05/2026

Iran

Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iranian response to US ceasefire proposal

Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

10/05/2026

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Watch: Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are being evacuated in Tenerife and transferred by bus to quarantine facilities and the airport.

10/05/2026

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Hungary’s next health minister Zsolt Hegedűs dances at Magyar celebration

Large crowds gathered outside the Hungarian parliament building to celebrate the official inauguration of Peter Magyar as prime minister. Attendees included incoming Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus, who went viral for his dancing on the night of the country's April election.

10/05/2026

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10/05/2026

Russia

Putin claims Ukraine war could be nearing a surprise end

Putin declared the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end" on Saturday, even though the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marred by mutual accusations of violations and a scaled-down Victory Day parade.

10/05/2026