May 2026 – Page 111

White House calls Europe ‘incubator’ for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategy

May 7, 2026admin

Published on 07/05/2026 – 10:01 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump’s administration accused Europe of being an “incubator” for terrorism fueled by mass migration, in a new counter-terrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The strategy also focuses on rooting out “violent left-wing extremists” including “radically pro-transgender” groups, as Trump’s conservative administration steps up his political […]

Venice and Biennale 'shaken': 'The turmoil on the international scene has entered the exhibition'

May 7, 2026admin

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Angelo Amante, Reuters correspondent in Rome. Russia has returned to the 2026 edition of the Venice Biennale for the first time since the full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Their presence has triggered protests from activists, artists, and political dissidents who argue that culture itself has become an […]

Nato fighter jets scrambled as drones from Russia crashed into Latvia oil storage facility

May 7, 2026admin

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Two drones entered Nato member Latvia from Russian territory and crashed on Thursday morning, the Latvian army has confirmed. Latvia’s Defence Minister Andris Spruds told national broadcaster LSM that […]

Islamic State-linked families arrive home in Australia from Syria

May 7, 2026admin

A group of nine women and children has landed in Melbourne with another woman and her child expected in Sydney.

EU body drops plan for €3.6M conference hall – POLITICO

May 7, 2026admin

Given wider financial constraints, “we see all the problems that we don’t have enough budget for,” Tüttő said. The CoR, an EU body representing local and regional authorities, is seeking more information and is consulting with the European Economic and Social Committee, which also uses the building, Tüttő said. POLITICO revealed the planned redevelopment in March, […]

Voting under way in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer’s leadership

May 7, 2026admin

Voting is under way in local and regional elections in the United Kingdom on Thursday that could deliver a heavy blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Starmer’s centre-left Labor Party is bracing for big losses in voting that will choose about 5,000 local councilors and a handful of mayors across England. Voters in […]

These questions remain unanswered after the outbreak on Hondius

May 7, 2026admin

Three people have died so far after an outbreak of the Hanta virus on the “Hondius”. Many questions are still unclear. Image: keystone The hantavirus that broke out on the cruise ship “Hondius” continues to be the focus of the World Health Organization (WHO) and various national authorities. The latest developments. May 7, 2026, 9:28 […]

MEPs and EU countries fail to reach an agreement on EU-US deal

May 7, 2026admin

Published on 07/05/2026 – 9:27 GMT+2•Updated 11:02 The European Parliament and the Cypriot presidency, representing EU member states, failed to reach a deal last night on eliminating EU tariffs on US industrial goods as agreed under the Turnberry agreement struck last summer. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The setback comes just days after the US intensified pressure on […]

Trump counterterrorism strategy targets ‘violent left-wing extremists’ with ‘transgender ideology’

May 7, 2026admin

“Violent left-wing extremists” and “extremist transgender ideology” are among the most concerning threats facing the country, according to the Trump administration counterterrorism strategy released Wednesday. The strategy, the first released in President Donald Trump’s second term, underscores how Trump’s priorities differ from predecessors, listing “violent left-wing extremists” as one of its top three focuses, alongside “narcoterrorists” […]

Brussels makes progress but no breakthrough on EU-US trade deal

May 7, 2026admin

Good Morning. My name is Angela Skujins and I am penning this Thursday’s newsletter. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Crunch trade talks by EU officials went deep into Wednesday night. The aim: finalizing the EU-US trade deal on Brussels’ side. While there was no midnight breakthrough, one diplomatic source told Euronews on condition of anonymity the legislative […]