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Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground
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Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv's Podilsky district - Russian strikes hit Kyiv's Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine. 16/04/202625 minutes ago
Israel says military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete'1 hour ago
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead and missing in shipwrecks in 20251 hour ago
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Germany's Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €5002 hours ago
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Three charged over arson attempt on Persian-language TV channel in UK4 hours ago
China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery5 hours ago
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Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace6 hours ago
Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens6 hours ago
Iran war ripple effects could lead to other conflicts - UN's De Croo7 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning8 hours ago
US-brokered 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect9 hours ago
Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens14 hours ago
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says21 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Evening21 hours ago
Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina21 hours ago
Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as US–Iran mediation gathers pace22 hours ago
Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine19 hours ago
Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz4 hours ago
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Spain immigration officers cancel strike ahead of migrant amnesty19 hours ago
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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. 16/04/20261 hour 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. 16/04/20262 hours ago
Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals - New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027. 16/04/20263 hours ago
Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw - A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot's personality is a Polish creation. 16/04/20261 hour ago
Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit - Hockey took centre stage in Ottawa on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined local players on the ice, combining sport with diplomacy during Stubb's first official visit to Canada. 16/04/20264 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war - Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon's leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit. 16/04/20264 hours ago
Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war - Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia's fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated. 16/04/20264 hours ago
Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead - Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April. 16/04/20265 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Morning - 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. 16/04/20265 hours ago
White House says discussing second round of Iran talks in Pakistan - Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages. 15/04/20266 hours ago
North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says - North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes. 15/04/20267 hours ago
Panicked scenes after school shooting in Turkey leaves at least nine dead - A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, wounding 13 others, the interior minister said. 15/04/20266 hours ago
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years to save money - The BBC is funded by the public paying for a licence to view or listen to content and the corporation says 94% of UK adults use its services every month. 15/04/20269 hours ago
EU pursues 'deeper' Gulf partnerships, Costa tells Euronews in Doha - In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU's strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of "disastrous consequences". 15/04/20266 hours ago
Péter Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May - Magyar has called on Orbán's government to act as a caretaker in its final weeks and not to make any decisions that could threaten Hungary's interests or impede the incoming government's work. 15/04/202622 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/04/20267 hours ago
UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war - Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report. 15/04/20269 hours ago
Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities - Russia strikes Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 bomb, wrecking civilian buildings, while repeated drone attacks ignite major fires in Sumy's industrial zone. 15/04/202621 hours ago
Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance - A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. 15/04/202622 hours ago
Nine dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week - It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a showdown with police. 15/04/202622 hours ago
Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair - Hong Kong's InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China's push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life. 15/04/202622 hours ago
Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza's Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital - Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza's Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital area despite a ceasefire, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in renewed violence. 15/04/202623 hours ago
China cements leadership position in trade with Central Asia - China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic projects across high-tech industries including energy and mining. 15/04/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/04/20261 day ago
Euroviews. The EU needs a 'European Security Council' The EU must be able to act. The principle of unanimity in foreign and security policy is an obstacle to this. A "European Security Council" could change this, say Hans-Gert Pöttering, former President of the European Parliament, and Klaus Welle, Martens Centre for European Studies. 15/04/20261 day ago
Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty - Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan's worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar. 15/04/20261 day ago
New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown - New footage shows the excitement when US Navy divers reach and open the hatch on the Orion capsule of Artemis II reaching the astronauts for the first time in 10 days after their trip to the moon. 15/04/20261 day ago
Trump vs Portuguese empire: Two 'expeditions' with different results? Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions". 15/04/20261 day ago
Pakistan hosts thousands of Sikh pilgrims for 2026 baisakhi rites - Pakistan welcomed around 2,300 Sikh pilgrims from India for Baisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, about 45 kilometres from Islamabad. 15/04/20261 day ago
Trump accuses Italy's Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war - Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties. 15/04/20261 day ago
Peru election dispute deepens amid slow ballot count - Peru saw hundreds of protesters gather outside the Electoral Tribunal in Lima on Tuesday 15 April 2026, demanding a rerun of the presidential election after voting disruptions delayed the process. 15/04/20261 day ago
Crowds in Bratislava reject Fico plan to scrap overseas voting - Thousands rallied in Bratislava and other cities on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, to oppose Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to scrap mail voting for Slovaks abroad, warning it could undermine democratic participation. 15/04/20261 day ago
In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria's small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine - Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba's Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria's small Catholic community during his symbolic visit. 15/04/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/04/20261 day ago
Israeli envoy hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon - Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 14/04/20261 day ago
Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran peace talks - An initial round of talks aimed at permanently ending the conflict failed to produce an agreement last weekend. The White House said Iran's nuclear ambitions were a central sticking point. 14/04/20261 day ago
Qatar rejects claims of deals with Iran, calls for regional solution - The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region. 14/04/20261 day ago
Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York court - The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury-room feud. 14/04/20261 day ago
Red Cross makes first aid shipments into Iran since start of war - The war has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, 2,020 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. 14/04/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | April 14th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/04/20261 day ago
Spain finalises amnesty measures for up to 500,000 immigrants - Many immigrants from Latin America or African countries work in key sectors including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. 14/04/20261 day ago
Berlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles - According to the Ukrainian president, who visited the German capital, at least 10 agreements were reached at the German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin - the first since 2004. 14/04/20261 day ago
Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during pope's visit, sources say - No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security. 14/04/20262 days ago