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Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez presents the 2026–2028 National Cultural Action Plan Abroad, a strategy aimed at helping Spanish cultural industries expand into new markets and strengthen their international presence. The plan aims to help Spanish cultural industries expand internationally, strengthen the global presence of Spanish and co-official languages, and focus efforts on key regions such as Asia, Latin America, and the United States.Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez presents the 2026–2028 National Cultural Action Plan Abroad, a strategy aimed at helping Spanish cultural industries expand into new markets and strengthen their international presence. The plan aims to help Spanish cultural industries expand internationally, strengthen the global presence of Spanish and co-official languages, and focus efforts on key regions such as Asia, Latin America, and the United States.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presents the 2026–2028 National Cultural Action Plan Abroad in

The plan aims to help Spanish cultural industries expand internationally, strengthen the global presence of Spanish and co-official languages, and focus efforts on key regions such as Asia, Latin America, and the United States.

Dozens of Muslims celebrate the Muslim festival of the lamb on a sports field in the center of Madrid. Celebration in the Lavapiés neighborhood of Madrid of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, popularly known as the Day of the Lamb. This is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar and commemorates the prophet Abraham (Ibrahim)'s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who, seeing his faith, intervened by sending a lamb in his place.Dozens of Muslims celebrate the Muslim festival of the lamb on a sports field in the center of Madrid. Celebration in the Lavapiés neighborhood of Madrid of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, popularly known as the Day of the Lamb. This is the most important festival in the Islamic calendar and commemorates the prophet Abraham (Ibrahim)'s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who, seeing his faith, intervened by sending a lamb in his place.

Eid al-Adha Celebration in Madrid, Spain - 27 May 2026

A hole from a rocket explosion in a floor slab and damaged cars in the parking lot of a residential building damaged by a massive Russian missile attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine on May 24 using around 90 missiles and approximately 600 drones, with Kyiv as the main target. The attack caused deaths and injuries and damaged several landmarks, including the Kyiv Opera, the National Art Museum of Ukraine, the Contracts House, and the Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum. Civilian infrastructure was also hit, including residential buildings, schools, a water supply facility, and a market.A hole from a rocket explosion in a floor slab and damaged cars in the parking lot of a residential building damaged by a massive Russian missile attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine on May 24 using around 90 missiles and approximately 600 drones, with Kyiv as the main target. The attack caused deaths and injuries and damaged several landmarks, including the Kyiv Opera, the National Art Museum of Ukraine, the Contracts House, and the Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum. Civilian infrastructure was also hit, including residential buildings, schools, a water supply facility, and a market.

Russia targets Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles

An apartment building damaged by a massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv, May 24, 2026. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia massively attacked Ukraine on the night of May 24, using about 90 missiles of various types and approximately 600 drones. According to Zelenskyy, the main target was Kyiv. There were deaths and injuries because of the attack. Numerous architectural monuments were damaged, including the Kyiv Opera, the National Art Museum of Ukraine, the Contracts House, the Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum, and others. The city’s civilian infrastructure was also affected: dozens of residential buildings, several schools, a water supply facility, and a market.

Pope Leo XIV blesses a child as he arrives to lead his traditional Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.Pope Leo XIV blesses a child as he arrives to lead his traditional Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Pope Leo XIV’s Wednesday General Audience

Pope Leo XIV leads his traditional Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on May 27, 2026.

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko speaks to residents near a damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko speaks to residents near a damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko speaks to residents near a damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko speaks to residents near a damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko speaks to residents near a damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko speaks to residents near a damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Police officers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Police officers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Police officers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

A man takes a photo of a fire in a heavily damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.A man takes a photo of a fire in a heavily damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

A man takes a photo of a fire in a heavily damaged building after Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian firefighters try to stop fire in a heavily damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Red Cross medics provide first aid to victims of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Red Cross medics provide first aid to victims of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Red Cross medics provide first aid to victims of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in a destroyed apartment building as a result of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Red Cross medics provide first aid to victims of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.Red Cross medics provide first aid to victims of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Red Cross medics provide first aid to victims of a Russian missile attack. A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on May 24, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.