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US-Israel attack on Iran 2026

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Hungary parliamentary elections 2026

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Record Store Day 2026: What releases should you be looking for?

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The Ring -- The Ring is Euronews' weekly political showdown, where Europe's toughest debates meet their boldest voices. In each episode, two political heavyweights from across the EU face off to propose a diversity of opinions and spark conversations around the most important issues of EU affairs and the wider European political life.

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

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader

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Russia to pay compensation to Azerbaijan over 2024 airliner tragedy

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US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes,' Hegseth says

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Repsol regains control of Venezuela oil assets and boosts production

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Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

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Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Midday

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Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv's Podilsky district

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Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw

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Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit

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Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

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Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

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Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead

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Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Morning

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White House says discussing second round of Iran talks in Pakistan

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North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says

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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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Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest property tycoon

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

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One million signatures call to suspend EU-Israel association agreement

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'Not my King': Lord Of The Rings prequel casting divides internet

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120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid

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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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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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". 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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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Greenpeace warns of potential 'catastrophic' Chernobyl collapse - Failure to repair the protective structure around the nuclear site could unleash 'highly radioactive dust' that 'does not recognise borders', experts warn. 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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