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In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria's small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine7 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Morning7 hours ago
Israeli envoy hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon8 hours ago
Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran peace talks8 hours ago
Qatar rejects claims of deals with Iran, calls for regional solution19 hours ago
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Latest news bulletin | April 14th, 2026 – Evening21 hours ago
Spain finalises amnesty measures for up to 500,000 immigrants1 hour ago
Berlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles1 hour ago
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. 14/04/202610 minutes ago
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. 14/04/20262 hours ago
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. 14/04/20262 hours ago
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? 14/04/20264 hours ago
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. 14/04/20261 hour ago
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. 14/04/20261 hour ago
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. 14/04/20264 hours ago
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. 14/04/20264 hours ago
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. 14/04/20265 hours ago
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. 14/04/20265 hours ago
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. 14/04/20265 hours ago
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. 14/04/20266 hours ago
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. 14/04/202617 hours ago
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. 14/04/202617 hours ago
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. 14/04/20266 hours ago
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. 14/04/202617 hours ago
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. 14/04/202617 hours ago
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. 14/04/202619 hours ago
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. 14/04/202620 hours ago
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. 14/04/202620 hours ago
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. 13/04/202622 hours ago
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. 13/04/202620 hours ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/202621 hours ago
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. 13/04/202622 hours ago
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? 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/202623 hours ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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. 13/04/20261 day ago
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? 13/04/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | April 13th, 2026 – Midday - 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. 13/04/20261 day ago
US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz - US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher. 13/04/20261 day ago
Poland and South Korea upgrade ties to strategic defence partnership - During a visit to Seoul on Monday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged to strengthen their cooperation, particularly in defence. 13/04/20261 day ago
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoing feud over Iran war - The US president launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's rejection of the Iran war, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and hurting the Catholic Church. 13/04/20261 day ago
"I'm not a fan of Pope Leo": Trump criticises pontiff over Iran comments - US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV following comments on the Iran conflict, calling him "very liberal" and saying he was "not a fan" of the pontiff. 13/04/20261 day ago
Haiti: at least 30 dead in stampede at UNESCO‑listed Citadelle Laferrière fortress - At least 30 people died on Saturday, 11 April 2026, after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière near Milot, a major tourist site in the north of Haiti. 13/04/20261 day ago
Germany's Merz world's most unpopular head of government, poll shows - Surveys show Friedrich Merz as the most unpopular leader across 24 democracies, far behind Narendra Modi, Lee Jae-myung and Andrej Babiš in approval. 13/04/20261 day ago