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European shares open flat after new US strikes on Iran
European shares opened flat on Tuesday after fresh U.S. strikes in southern Iran, with the STOXX 600 unchanged and Brent crude rising about 2% as investors weighed the risk of wider escalation.
European shares flat as US strikes on Iran dampen peace deal hopes
European shares were little changed on Tuesday after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran reduced hopes for an imminent peace deal and pushed oil higher.
Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: 35-year-old youth worker goes on trial
A 35-year-old Paris after-school worker has gone on trial, accused of sexually assaulting five children aged three to five and sexually harassing two colleagues, amid a wider scandal.
Missile and drone strikes kill eight in Russia and Ukraine
Reuters reported that missile and drone attacks in the past 24 hours killed at least eight people in Russia and Ukraine, including a death in Belgorod and casualties near Kharkiv.
Remains of 20th-century Ukrainian military leader reburied near Kyiv
Andrii Melnyk and his wife Sofiia Fedak-Melnyk were reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery near Kyiv on May 25, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending.
Russian attacks kill 4, injure 69 across Ukraine over past day, man killed in strike on civilian car
Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks over the past day killed four people and injured 69 across several regions, including a separate strike on a civilian car in Sumy region that killed a man.
Romania: EPPO investigates €3.5 million fraud involving 237 EU-funded agricultural projects
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office says it is investigating a suspected €3.5 million fraud tied to 237 EU-funded agricultural projects in Romania, with one arrest, three indictments and 22 more people under scrutiny.
EU says it is monitoring oil markets and preparing a coordinated response to jet fuel supply risks
The European Commission said on May 18 that it is monitoring oil markets and preparing a coordinated EU response to possible jet fuel supply pressures linked to Middle East disruption. Officials said there are no shortages now, but regional constraints could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.
B5 business groups call for faster UK-EU trade easing
The B5 business groups have issued a joint statement backing the UK government’s pragmatic approach to EU talks and urging faster progress on trade easing, including SPS arrangements and ETS cooperation.
LogicMonitor and Deutsche Telekom expand partnership across Europe
LogicMonitor said Deutsche Telekom will expand availability of its platform across selected European managed services markets, including DACH, Benelux and the Nordics, building on a UK deployment in place since 2023.
Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh Russian drone attacks on Kyiv
Kyiv came under renewed Russian drone attack on May 12, hours after a three-day ceasefire expired. Ukrainian officials said drones were over the capital and reports said a residential building was struck, underscoring that the truce did not hold.
Evacuated US and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus
A French passenger repatriated from the MV Hondius outbreak has tested positive for hantavirus, and U.S. officials say an American evacuee also tested positive. WHO and CDC say the public risk remains low, while France has expanded quarantine and contact tracing.
Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade
Moscow held a scaled-back Victory Day parade on May 9, 2026, with no military hardware on Red Square for the first time in years. Vladimir Putin used the ceremony to say Russia would prevail, while officials cited security concerns tied to the war in Ukraine and drone threats.
Israel turns away Russian grain ship after Ukraine alleges stolen wheat aboard
Israel has turned away the Panormitis after Ukraine alleged it was carrying stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territory.
Italy extradites alleged Chinese hacker to U.S. over COVID-19 research espionage charges
Italy extradited Xu Zewei to the U.S., where he appeared in Houston federal court on charges tied to alleged Chinese hacking and COVID-19 research intrusions.
European markets set to open higher despite US-Iran negotiations stalling
European stocks were set to open higher on April 27 after stalled US-Iran talks pushed oil up and left investors watching central banks and Middle East risk.
Iranian foreign minister returns to Pakistan before heading to Moscow for meeting with Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Pakistan after a stop in Oman and was reported to be heading to Moscow for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Europe Today covers EU summit, Ukraine loan, sanctions, and accession debate
EU leaders meeting in Cyprus confirmed a €90 billion Ukraine support loan, approved fresh Russia sanctions and debated Ukraine’s path to membership.
EU leaders use Cyprus summit to align on Ukraine, Middle East and next budget
EU leaders met in Cyprus for an informal summit focused on Ukraine, the Middle East, EU security and the 2028-2034 budget, with new remarks released on April 24.
EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East
EU foreign ministers met in Luxembourg on April 21 to discuss Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East, with Kaja Kallas saying they heard directly from Ukraine’s foreign minister.
Commission makes €63.2 million available to support AI innovation in health and online safety
The European Commission opened seven Digital Europe calls worth €63.2 million to back AI in health, digital safety and related deployment work.
Europe should focus on own security as global threats mount, Dutch intelligence agency says
The Dutch military intelligence service says Europe must take more responsibility for its own security as China and Russia intensify pressure on the region.
Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy
EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg are split over Israel policy as the Middle East war drives concern about fuel costs and broader spillovers.
Europe's top diplomats meet in Luxembourg amid Middle East crises
EU foreign ministers met in Luxembourg on April 21 to discuss Ukraine and the Middle East, with tensions over Israel policy and energy costs in the background.