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Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/04/20267 minutes ago
Gaza reconstruction to cost over $71 billion, EU-UN report says1 hour ago
Russia and North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening2 hours ago
Russia faked economic data to mask damage from its war, report says3 hours ago
Dozens of Turkish coal miners detained after march for unpaid wages4 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 21st, 2026 – Midday4 hours ago
Iran hangs man accused of ties to Israel and arson during protests5 hours ago
Trump 'expects to be bombing' Iran if no progress made in peace talks1 hour ago
Timelapse footage shows maritime traffic around Gulf, Straight of Hormuz7 hours ago
Marijuana smokers celebrate 420 in New York7 hours ago
Mexico City: Video shows armed man shooting at tourists at Teotihuacán pyramids8 hours ago
US Labour Secretary Chavez-DeRemer quits amid misconduct probe8 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 21st, 2026 – Morning10 hours ago
Gunman opens fire on tourists at Teotihuacan pyramids, killing one8 hours ago
Trump refuses to lift Hormuz blockade until Iran deal agreed8 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV holds a giant open air Mass in Angola16 hours ago
FBI director files $250-million defamation suit against US magazine8 hours ago
'If Druzhba is operational, Zelenskyy should open it,' Magyar says21 hours ago
Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalisation programme21 hours ago
Turkey arrests 90 people with suspected links to Islamic State22 hours ago
How German troops are building and field-testing their own drones22 hours ago
Stranded cruise ships on way to Europe after passing Strait of Hormuz1 day ago
Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again21 hours ago
'Miracle tree' removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water38 minutes ago
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Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Evening22 hours ago
Rescuers evacuate hundreds after snowstorm hits Russia's Far East1 day ago
Skydiver crashes into scoreboard during Virginia Tech Spring Game3 hours ago
Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village. 20/04/202638 minutes ago
Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis - At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers. 20/04/20265 hours ago
Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake - Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution. 20/04/20262 hours ago
WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris - Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb's detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed it in a controlled detonation. 20/04/20263 hours ago
Community holds vigil after Louisiana mass shooting - Residents gather near the scene of a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana hugging and consoling one another after a father shot dead eight children in a domestic rampage. 20/04/20265 hours ago
Moment US navy fires on and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship - US military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade a naval blockade, amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. 20/04/20266 hours ago
Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York - Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families. 20/04/20267 hours ago
Louisiana gunman kills eight children in suspected domestic shooting - A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana. 20/04/20267 hours ago
Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands - A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps. 20/04/20267 hours ago
Kites fill the sky as Berck-sur-Mer launches 39th international festival - The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds. 20/04/20268 hours ago
Oil prices climb as US-Iran stand-off keeps Strait of Hormuz in limbo - Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. 20/04/202619 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/04/20269 hours ago
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills at least three people - US strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean have so far killed a minimum of 181 people. Critics have slammed the Trump administration over the strikes, saying they constitute a violation of international law. 20/04/202610 hours ago
Carney says Canada must cut reliance on US as tariffs hit economy - The Canadian leader stressed that his country cannot hinge its future on hope that the US will return to the partner it formerly was to his country and that active steps must be taken to protect Ottawa from the disruptions caused by the Trump administration. 20/04/202611 hours ago
Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship - Tehran's decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports. 20/04/20266 hours ago
Two police officers suspended after fleeing Kyiv shooting scene - An inquiry was opened after a video showed officers fleeing in panic from Saturday's shooting, which left six dead and many injured. The patrol police chief has resigned. 19/04/202623 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/04/202621 hours ago
Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran's diplomats - The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC's hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend. 19/04/202622 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/04/202622 hours ago
Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis - Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis's death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds. 19/04/202623 hours ago
China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon - China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use. 19/04/202623 hours ago
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. 19/04/20261 day 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. 19/04/20261 day 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. 19/04/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/04/202623 hours ago
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 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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. 18/04/20261 day 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 - 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20262 days 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. 17/04/20261 day 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. 17/04/20262 days ago