UK and Europe

Ukraine hits Russian energy sites, denies striking occupied nuclear plant

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia's oil and gas facilities, arguing the energy sector funds and directly fuels Moscow's more than four-year invasion.

6:50am

Visitors take part in the Pink Soup Fest festival celebration in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Pink soup festival brings thousands together in small Lithuania town

Lithuanians devour the refreshing soup, known as šaltibarščiai, during the Baltic country's short summer.

Sunday 4:00pm

A car burns and fireworks explode as police watch PSG supporters celebrate in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Arrests in Paris after violence during Champions League celebrations

The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalising shops and setting fires.

Sunday 1:00pm

PSG's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring from a penalty kick during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary.

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to defend Champions League title

Arsenal missed two of its five spot kicks while PSG only missed one.

Sunday 7:13am

Novak Djokovic congratulated Joao Fonseca after losing in the final three sets.

Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager ensures new men's winner

There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of Roland Garros in a five-set stunner today.

Sat, May 30

Ukraine hits Russian energy sites, denies striking occupied nuclear plant

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia's oil and gas facilities, arguing the energy sector funds and directly fuels Moscow's more than four-year invasion.

6:50am

Pink soup festival brings thousands together in small Lithuania town

Lithuanians devour the refreshing soup, known as šaltibarščiai, during the Baltic country's short summer.

Sunday 4:00pm

Arrests in Paris after violence during Champions League celebrations

The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalising shops and setting fires.

Sunday 1:00pm

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to defend Champions League title

Arsenal missed two of its five spot kicks while PSG only missed one.

Sunday 7:13am

Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager ensures new men's winner

There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of Roland Garros in a five-set stunner today.

Sat, May 30

Jeremy Clarkson was shown in a hospital bed during the latest season of Clarkson's Farm.

Clarkson’s Farm’s Jeremy Clarkson was ‘days’ away from dying

The UK broadcaster and TV personality said he survived the close-shave thanks to scrolling on his phone, and stated if it wasn't for this he wouldn’t have noticed the signs.

Sat, May 30

This photo released by Romania's Department for Emergency Situations shows a fire on top of a block of flats after a drone crash caused an explosion and fire on impact

Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits Romanian apartment, injuring two

Officials said the drone was tracked overnight by radar in Romanian airspace, before it crashed onto the roof of the building in the Danube port city of Galati.

Sat, May 30

Jannik Sinner faced exhaustion as heat wave temperatures reached 32C in Paris.

Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness in French Open loss

The top-ranked Sinner was beaten by 56th-ranked Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 after wasting two chances to serve for the match.

Fri, May 29

The planned attack was set to occur two years ago.

Taylor Swift Austrian concert attack plot suspect found guilty

The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift's three performances in August 2024.

Fri, May 29

Kiwi fast bowler Nathan Smith took five wickets in 29 deliveries.

Smith takes five-for as Black Caps dominate Ireland in first Test

Nathan Smith broke the New Zealand record for a five-for from 39 balls by Shane Bond in 2005 against Zimbabwe.

Fri, May 29

Ravindra and Blundell put on a 217 run partnership for the fifth wicket.

Ravindra, Blundell centuries save Black Caps Test against Ireland

New Zealand recovered from 86 for four to go to stumps on 361 for five in the inaugural Test between the two sides.

Thu, May 28

The driver, an escort, and two children were killed.

Four dead as Belgian train collides with a minibus of children

The collision happened during morning rush hour near Buggenhout town, about 30km northwest of the capital, Brussels.

Wed, May 27

A man drinks water at a fountain in downtown Rome as temperatures are expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius.

Extreme early heat wave shatters records, brings deaths in Europe

Deaths have been reported in the UK and France related to high temperatures, and the UK has smashed a record for the second time in 24 hours.

Wed, May 27

Police and rescue personal work around a level crossing where a train collided with a van in Buggenhout, Belgium, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Four dead after collision between train and school bus in Belgium

Officials said the school bus driver and an escort were killed along with two children, aged 12 and 15.

Wed, May 27

People visit Bournemouth beach, south England, Monday May 25, 2026

Parts of UK swelter in record-high May temperatures

The UK broke its record for the hottest temperature recorded in May, after a heat wave was declared in several parts of the country.

Tue, May 26

Police officers storm Türkiye's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters to evict supporters gathered inside for party leader Ozgur Ozel, in Ankara, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Turkish police storm offices of main opposition party

Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days.

Mon, May 25

A paraglider has caught a death-defying collision on camera after a small plane clipped her canopy, sending her spiralling thousands of feet above the Austrian Alps.

Paraglider escapes death after plane clips chute in midair collision

A 44-year-old woman was paragliding over the Piesendorf area of Salzburg on Saturday when a pilot flying a scenic flight struck her, Salzburg State Police say.

Mon, May 25

Italian fans packed out the waterfront area on the island of Sardinia for the grand finale, and loudly celebrated the Luna Rossa victory.

Peter Burling's Luna Rossa beats Team NZ in Sardinia

The Kiwi skipper edged out his former crew in the America’s Cup preliminary regatta as the Italian syndicate took victory in Sardinia.

Mon, May 25

Rescue workers try to put out a fire at a residential building after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv

At least two people were killed and more than 80 wounded in the mass strike on the Ukrainian capital.

Mon, May 25

UK Royal Navy personnel inspect autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026.

British navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has previously lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effort in Iran.

Sun, May 24

Israeli far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures after election exit poll results are released at his party's headquarters in Jerusalem on November 2, 2022.

France bans Israeli minister after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts

France cited Israeli far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's "unspeakable" behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.

Sun, May 24

Israel police argue with a Palestinian worshiper in the Old City of Jerusalem.

New Zealand joins call for Israeli settlement expansions to end

In a joint statement, nine world leaders call on Israel to end its settlement expansions and ensure accountability for settler violence in the West Bank.

Sat, May 23