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Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
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Pope Leo XIV says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump - After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation. 18/04/20261 hour ago
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Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran's diplomats8 hours ago
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EU population to fall by 12% by 2100: Which countries most affected?11 hours ago
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Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs - Trump signed an executive order Saturday to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD, aiming to accelerate studies into their potential for treating mental health conditions. 19/04/20263 hours ago
North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests - North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions. 19/04/20265 hours ago
Iran says deal still 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains shut - Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. 19/04/20265 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 18th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/04/20263 hours ago
Rome reconnects with its historic Colosseum olive oil production - There are about 2,200 farms within the city limits of Italy's capital alone, making it the largest agricultural municipality in Europe. 18/04/20266 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 18th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/04/20267 hours ago
UK PM faces calls to step down after appointing Epstein associate - Opposition leaders demanded Starmer's resignation on Thursday after it emerged that US envoy Peter Mandelson was appointed despite having failed his security check. 18/04/20268 hours ago
Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of violating ceasefire - A French UN peace worker has been killed in southern Lebanon as Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of breaching the 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah. 18/04/20267 hours ago
Iran fires on tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, UK military says - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre says two gunboats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway. 18/04/20266 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 18th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/04/20268 hours ago
First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began - Iran and the US said the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the war, will be fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the ceasefire - 17/04/20269 hours ago
White House vs the pope: What is behind the Catholic just war doctrine - Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought. 17/04/202611 hours ago
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon - A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold. 17/04/202610 hours ago
Rome and Caucasus set to further discuss closer energy ties - The Italian prime minister is expected to visit Azerbaijan in the coming weeks to continue political dialogue and energy cooperation between Rome and Baku, with Azerbaijani gas supplies via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline remaining a key pillar of bilateral ties. 17/04/202612 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/04/202610 hours ago
'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM - Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs. 17/04/202623 hours ago
Venezuela and EU set out roadmap for renewed ties amid political thaw - Following talks in the Venezuelan parliament, Caracas and the EU have agreed on a new cooperation agenda. The shift aligns with a broader economic pivot, as the nation resumes ties with the IMF and the World Bank. 17/04/202611 hours ago
US and Iran announce Strait of Hormuz open, Trump hints at wider deal - Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz "completely open," but Iran adds that passage is on a "coordinated route" set by Tehran. 17/04/20261 day ago
Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground - A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city's sewer network, authorities said. 17/04/202612 hours ago
Israel says military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete' US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Friday after a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries in decades. 17/04/20261 day ago
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead and missing in shipwrecks in 2025 - The Rohingya mainly leave from huge camps in Bangladesh, where more than 1 million refugees forced to flee across the border from Myanmar's Rakhine state live in squalid conditions. 17/04/20261 day ago
Hormuz standoff shows no sign of letting up for shipping to resume - Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at minimal levels on Friday resulting in a giant parking lot, as the US-Iran standoff continues with the same cautious approach since Monday. 17/04/20261 day ago
Germany's Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500 - Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art. 17/04/202621 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/04/20261 day ago
Three charged over arson attempt on Persian-language TV channel in UK - Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad. 17/04/20261 day ago
China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery - China has long been the diplomatically isolated country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 17/04/20262 days ago
Escaped wolf Neukgu captured after nine-day search in South Korea - A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at the zoo in 2024 and is part of an initiative to restore wolves resembling those once native to the Korean peninsula. 17/04/20261 day ago
Ankara pushes deeper economic ties with Astana ahead of Erdoğan visit - Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan's state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes. 17/04/20262 days ago
Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display - Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers. 17/04/20261 day ago
Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace - Cameroon saw thousands of faithful gather on Wednesday 16 April at Bamenda's airfield, where Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open‑air Mass and called for a "decisive change of course" towards peace. 17/04/20261 day ago
Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens - Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region. 17/04/20262 days ago
Iran war ripple effects could lead to other conflicts - UN's De Croo - The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid. 17/04/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/04/20262 days ago
US-brokered 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect - Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. 17/04/20262 days ago
Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens - French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new "Offline Day" initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and theatre workshops. 16/04/20262 days ago
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says - Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. 16/04/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/04/20262 days ago
Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina - Aerial footage captures the scale of "Estancia La Guitarra," a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. 16/04/20262 days ago
Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as US–Iran mediation gathers pace - With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan's mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East. 16/04/20263 days ago
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Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader - The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects. 16/04/20262 days ago
Russia to pay compensation to Azerbaijan over 2024 airliner tragedy - Russia and Azerbaijan have revealed that an "appropriate settlement of consequences," including compensation payment, has been reached over the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner crash in December 2024. 16/04/20263 days ago
US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes,' Hegseth says - The US naval blockade of Iran's ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be "eliminated" if they attempted to break it. 16/04/20262 days ago
Repsol regains control of Venezuela oil assets and boosts production - Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela's government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production over the next three years. 16/04/20263 days ago