Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code.

Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South Caucasus.

Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape.

On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback.

People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others.

Dolly Parton has cancelled her Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues. She had sparked fears after postponing the same run of shows last October.

Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion's biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning show of style and opulence.

French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums.

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European markets opened in the green on Tuesday morning but later traded mixed as traders monitored developments in the Middle East.

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