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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. 16/04/2026

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Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display

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Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace

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Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens

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Iran war ripple effects could lead to other conflicts - UN's De Croo

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Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning

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US-brokered 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

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Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens

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Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

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Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Evening

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Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina

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Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as US–Iran mediation gathers pace

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

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One million signatures call to suspend EU-Israel association agreement

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

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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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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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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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". 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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. 15/04/2026

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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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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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