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Panicked scenes after school shooting in Turkey leaves at least nine dead

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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years to save money

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EU pursues 'deeper' Gulf partnerships, Costa tells Euronews in Doha

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Péter Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May

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Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Evening

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UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war

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Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities

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Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance

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Nine dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week

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Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair

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Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza's Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital

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China cements leadership position in trade with Central Asia

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Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Midday

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Euroviews. The EU needs a 'European Security Council'

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Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty

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New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown

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Trump vs Portuguese empire: Two 'expeditions' with different results?

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Pakistan hosts thousands of Sikh pilgrims for 2026 baisakhi rites

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Trump accuses Italy's Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war

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Peru election dispute deepens amid slow ballot count

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One million signatures call to suspend EU-Israel association agreement

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Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV akin to 'North Korea'

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Europe's largest artificial lake landscape is being created in Germany

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Greenpeace warns of potential 'catastrophic' Chernobyl collapse

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Inside the Qantas plane set to launch world's longest flight next year

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Crowds in Bratislava reject Fico plan to scrap overseas voting

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In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria's small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Morning

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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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. 14/04/2026

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Germany's intelligence agency warns of espionage and sabotage - In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards. 14/04/2026

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Can AI systems replace human judges and lawyers? Can AI make fundamentally ethical decisions? If it delivers an unlawful verdict, who will be punished? In the pursuit of efficiency and speed, can we trust people's fates to artificial intelligence? 14/04/2026

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Sixteen injured in rare Turkey school shooting in Siverek district - Turkey was rocked by a school shooting on Tuesday 14 April 2026 when an 18 year old former student opened fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek, in Şanlıurfa province. 14/04/2026

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After Orbán loss, Europe's far right reassesses MAGA backing - Viktor Orbán's defeat in the Hungarian elections suggests that political endorsements from Donald Trump or JD Vance do not necessarily boost European far-right campaigns, as the MAGA message increasingly struggles to resonate in Europe. 14/04/2026

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Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 - The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a high school in Siverek in Şanlıurfa province, before hiding inside the building. 14/04/2026

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Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war - Despite widespread criticism including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff for being "weak on crime," Trump said no to an apology to the Catholic Church's Holy Father while reiterating his claims. 14/04/2026

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Spain strengthens China ties as Sánchez backs its Middle East role - The Spanish premier announced 19 bilateral agreements with China and urged Beijing to help broker Middle East peace, while avoiding comment on his wife's trial. 14/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 14th, 2026 – Midday - 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. 14/04/2026

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Sirens halt Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism surges - Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric. 14/04/2026

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Hormuz standoff turns into cautious waiting game as US blockade begins - Trump claims Iran made new contact for a deal, as the first hours of the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz show an apparent cautious approach from all sides as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. But China announces its own shipping transit agreement with Iran, warning the US not to interfere. 14/04/2026

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Begoña Gómez, wife of PM Sánchez, to be tried for influence peddling - The decision was announced during the Spanish prime minister's official trip to China, where he is accompanied by his wife. 14/04/2026

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Zelenskyy to meet Germany's Merz in Berlin as Russia's war grinds on - Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as Germany emerges as Kyiv's main backer amid stalled US-led peace talks. 14/04/2026

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Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States. 14/04/2026

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Spain seeks closer China links amid global tensions - Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension. 14/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers - Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country. 14/04/2026

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Trump uses McDonald's Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break - Donald Trump staged a McDonald's DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000. 14/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 14th, 2026 – Morning - 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. 14/04/2026

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Trump says US military blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran - The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before the war. 14/04/2026

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Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel - Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple wars since the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group was formed in the 1980s as a guerrilla force fighting against Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon at the time. 13/04/2026

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Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo's oldest gorilla - Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species. 13/04/2026

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Judge tosses Trump $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal - The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April. 13/04/2026

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Up to 200 civilians dead in Nigeria after air force misfire on market - Such misfires are common in Nigeria, where the military often conducts air raids to battle armed groups who control vast forest enclaves. 13/04/2026

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Israel summons Italy's ambassador over comments on Lebanon attacks - Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on 2 March, days after the opening salvo of US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. 13/04/2026

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Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, international NGOs say - Rights groups including Amnesty International say Iran carries out the most executions of any nation worldwide per capita, and the most of any country other than China, for which no reliable data is available. 13/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 13th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/04/2026

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Magyar upholds Ukraine's integrity in first speech after election win - Outgoing PM Viktor Orbán had largely centred his electoral campaign on Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline blockade to accusations of meddling in Hungarian elections. Will things change with Magyar in power? 13/04/2026

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US blockade of Iran's ports starts as Trump threatens Tehran's navy - In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, but that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the key cargo waterway. 13/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV says he has 'no fear' of Trump administration - Pope Leo XIV said he has no intention to debate with Donald Trump after the US president criticised him over his comments on the Iran war. "I have no fear of the Trump administration nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the gospel," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane. 13/04/2026

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Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge - Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival. 13/04/2026

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Lebanon: Red Cross teams inspect wreckage after Israeli airstrikes damage ambulances - Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub. 13/04/2026

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Union Berlin backs coach Marie-Louise Eta after sexist abuse online - Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to avoid relegation from Germany's Bundesliga. 13/04/2026

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Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit - Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace. 13/04/2026

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Cherry Blossom Festival in Berlin attracts many tourists this spring - Each spring, Japanese cherry blossoms across Berlin attract many visitors to the German capital. These vibrant pink and white trees, which bloom for only a few days, can be found scattered throughout parks across the city. 13/04/2026

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Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade - Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse? 13/04/2026

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