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Latest news bulletin | April 18th, 2026 – Morning6 hours ago
First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began6 hours ago
White House vs the pope: What is behind the Catholic just war doctrine6 hours ago
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon16 hours ago
Rome and Caucasus set to further discuss closer energy ties16 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Evening18 hours ago
'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM18 hours ago
Venezuela and EU set out roadmap for renewed ties amid political thaw18 hours ago
US and Iran announce Strait of Hormuz open, Trump hints at wider deal16 hours ago
Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground21 hours ago
Israel says military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete'22 hours ago
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead and missing in shipwrecks in 202522 hours ago
Hormuz standoff shows no sign of letting up for shipping to resume23 hours ago
Germany's Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €50023 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Midday1 day ago
Three charged over arson attempt on Persian-language TV channel in UK1 day ago
China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery1 day ago
Escaped wolf Neukgu captured after nine-day search in South Korea1 day ago
Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers15 hours ago
Gepard anti-aircraft gun proves its worth in Ukraine, four years on20 hours ago
Did Pete Hegseth really quote a fake Bible verse from 'Pulp Fiction'?1 day ago
Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display1 day ago
Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace1 day ago
Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens1 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. 17/04/20261 hour 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. 17/04/20264 hours 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. 17/04/20264 hours 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. 17/04/20266 hours 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. 16/04/20266 hours 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. 16/04/202616 hours 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. 16/04/202618 hours 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. 16/04/202618 hours 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. 16/04/202620 hours 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. 16/04/202618 hours 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. 16/04/202623 hours 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. 16/04/202618 hours 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. 16/04/202623 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. 16/04/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Midday - 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. 16/04/202620 hours ago
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. 16/04/202621 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. 16/04/202623 hours 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. 16/04/20261 day 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. 16/04/20261 day 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. 16/04/20261 day 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. 16/04/20261 day 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. 16/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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". 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20261 day 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. 15/04/20262 days 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. 15/04/20262 days 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. 15/04/20262 days 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". 15/04/20262 days 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. 15/04/20262 days 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. 15/04/20262 days 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. 15/04/20262 days ago