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Closing Strait of Hormuz 'completely unacceptable,' White House says

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Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus

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Former fire safety chief remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

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Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires

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Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Evening

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Track broke day before train crash that killed 46, Spain officials say

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Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection

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Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

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Russian GRU hackers exploited vulnerable routers globally, probe shows

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Indonesia deports UK fugitive wanted in Spain on drug charges

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Tehran accelerates execution spree since start of Iran war

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Lebanon not part of Iran ceasefire agreement, Trump tells US media

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Syrian accused of torture for al-Assad denies charges in Dutch court

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Israel's politicians not happy with Iran ceasefire deal — here is why

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Macron greets French pair in Paris after 'terrible ordeal' in Iran

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Shipping companies seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz reopening

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Taiwan opposition leader makes rare China visit in 'journey for peace'

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Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Midday

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Iran's attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire

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Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights

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How Germany proved that plug-in solar is worth the investment

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Viral dead air: Artemis II astronauts give Trump the silent treatment

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Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says

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Iranians form human chains on bridges amid tensions with US and Israel

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Morning

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Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says

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North Korea tests ballistic missiles as tensions with Seoul escalate - The back-to-back launches came after Pyongyang made it clear that it had no intention of improving ties with Seoul, whose government steadfastly expressed its hopes of restoring long-dormant dialogue. 08/04/2026

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Five teens to go on trial in Sweden over Iranian dissident murder plot - Sweden's security service Sapo says Iran has ramped up its targeting of dissidents since the start of the Iran war, accusing them of conscripting organised crime groups to carry out "acts of violence" on Swedish soil. 08/04/2026

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Rescued US pilot treated in Germany after CIA located him by heartbeat - Using top-tier technology, the CIA was able to locate a US weapons systems officer in Iran after his fighter jet was downed. He is now being treated at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre (LRMC), the largest American military hospital outside the US. 08/04/2026

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Police destroy opium poppy fields in Pakistan - Pakistani police destroyed hectares of opium poppy fields in a tribal region near the Afghan border, as farmers said poverty leaves them few alternatives. 08/04/2026

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Construction workers block roads in France over soaring fuel prices - Construction workers set up a roadblock on the Nantes ring road to protest rising fuel costs, saying the sharp increase is putting pressure on their businesses. 07/04/2026

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Cuban women rally against US blockade as energy crisis deepens - Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it consumes and the shortage has paralysed the country, affecting its health system, public transportation and the production of goods and services. 07/04/2026

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Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait - One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world. 07/04/2026

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group - Like many freelancers, Shelly Kittleson often worked on a shoestring budget and without the protections afforded by large news organisations to staff. 07/04/2026

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Anti-war protesters rally outside US embassy office in Tel Aviv - A small group of anti-war protesters gathered outside the US embassy's Tel Aviv office, calling for an end to the conflict before police moved to disperse the demonstration. 07/04/2026

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'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says - Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday, saying he was "considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil." 07/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 7th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/04/2026

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France's Sarkozy maintains innocence at Libya election funding trial - Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to obtain funds from the government of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi in exchange for political and diplomatic favours. 07/04/2026

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Qatar warns Iran war could now 'spiral out of control' In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar's foreign ministry called for "a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control", adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, "before it escalates beyond anyone's control". 07/04/2026

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Moscow threatens Baltic states, claiming they help Ukraine hit Russia - The Russian foreign ministry issued veiled threats to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, accusing them of assisting Ukraine in Kyiv's campaign against Russia's oil terminals. 07/04/2026

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Greek parliament endorses lifting MP immunity in farm subsidy scandal - Nine of the 11 MPs submitted written statements to the committee, while former Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras and MP Notis Mitarakis appeared in person to make their case. 07/04/2026

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Orbán to Putin: 'I am ready to help in any way I can' Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg. 07/04/2026

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Over 180 dead or missing in Mediterranean in last 10 days, IOM says - The IOM has previously highlighted the Central Mediterranean as the deadliest migration corridor in the world. 07/04/2026

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Trump's apocalyptic ultimatum to Iran: How serious is his threat? US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains: 07/04/2026

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Russia provided Iran with Israeli energy target list, Ukraine says - Kyiv stated that Moscow is sharing its satellite intelligence with Iran to help Tehran strike Israel's energy sites, which could cause power grid collapse and mass blackouts. 07/04/2026

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Trump says 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran refuses deal - Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's critical infrastructure overnight on Wednesday. 07/04/2026

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Three gunmen 'neutralised' in shooting near Istanbul Israeli consulate - Authorities said a comprehensive investigation is being carried out with law enforcement units under the coordination of the chief public prosecutor's office. 07/04/2026

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Iran war and energy supply issues propel South Caucasus collaboration - When it comes to connecting the continents of Asia and Europe, Azerbaijan and Georgia play a vital role in the transit of energy. The leaders of both countries have outlined how they will work together to broaden the Middle Corridor. 07/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 7th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/04/2026

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Iran still refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's deadline - The Tehran regime has pushed back on the US president's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump again reiterated his threat of Iran's "complete demolition" by the end of his deadline. 07/04/2026

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Centauros: Greece's anti-drone system that changes 'war of drones' The anti-drone system, named after a mythical creature symbolising untamed forces of nature, uses electronic warfare technology to detect and neutralise UAVs without munitions. 07/04/2026

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French TGV train collides with a truck, killing one and injuring 27 - The TGV driver was killed and 27 people were injured in the accident, which occurred at a road crossing on Tuesday morning. 07/04/2026

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Russian drone strike on bus stop in Nikopol kills three and injures 12 - The Russian drone targeted a moving bus deliberately as it was pulling in to a stop to allow waiting passengers on board, officials said. 07/04/2026

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Russian strike on Odesa kills three, including child - A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine's port city of Odesa killed three people, including a child, and left several others injured, authorities said. 07/04/2026

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Hungarian Easter tradition sees women doused with water in Hollókő - A centuries-old Easter tradition continues in a Hungarian village, where men pour water over women in a ritual rooted in folklore and springtime customs. 07/04/2026

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United Arab Emirates

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UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution - In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president's diplomatic advisor called for a durable regional security solution beyond a ceasefire with the US as central to the Gulf's security, as "there is no trust" in the current Iranian regime, but also sees a "more prominent Israeli influence in the Gulf." 07/04/2026

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Easter festivities muted for Syrian Christians after recent violence - Syrian Christians saw their Easter celebrations confined to church prayers after armed groups attacked the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah in Hama on 27 March. Euronews spoke to the faithful in the country on one of Christianity's most important holidays. 07/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 7th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/04/2026

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Trump warns Iran it could be destroyed 'in one night' Donald Trump has once again escalated threats against Iran, warning the country could be "taken out in one night" as the US deadline for Tehran approaches. Iran has rejected a proposed ceasefire, insisting on a permanent end to the war, while fighting continues to intensify across the region. 06/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/04/2026

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How can Ukraine help unlock the Strait of Hormuz? US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "hell" on Iran if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Can Ukraine help unblock it? 06/04/2026

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Serbia looks for pipeline plot culprit as Vance's Hungary visit nears - Serbia has opened a probe into the attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were found near Kanjiža, as military intelligence suspects a migrant with training, raising the temperature before a key election in Hungary on Sunday. 06/04/2026

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Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens - Iran rejects a new 45-day ceasefire proposal, while the US is still expected to respond, as US President Donald Trump delays a threatened military strike tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators are pushing for talks, but tensions remain high on both sides. 06/04/2026

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Nasa's Artemis II crew to reach unseen far side of the Moon on flyby - NASA's Artemis II crew are expected to reach their destination on Monday where the four astronauts aboard the Orion will – for the first time – look at the lunar far side with the naked eye. The fly-by will last approximately six hours before the astronauts head back home. 06/04/2026

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Mitsotakis urges swift EU probe into MPs over Greek farm subsidy fraud - Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked EU prosecutors to swiftly charge MPs over alleged €23m farm subsidy fraud, as resignations and pressure mount. 06/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/04/2026

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Ukraine and Syria pledge security deal in unexpected military alliance - Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrived in Damascus in a surprise visit on Sunday, for his first official visit to Syria after the fall of the pro-Russian al-Assad regime. 06/04/2026

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What will Germany's new military service act actually change - Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated more clearly. 06/04/2026

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Revellers parade giant phalluses at Japan's fertility festival - Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan's colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos. 06/04/2026

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Israel strikes Iran's key gas field as Trump's Hormuz deadline looms - Earlier on Monday, Iran warned of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators pushed a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 06/04/2026

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