2024-04-26

World News

US announces Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of aid package

Zelenskyy said at least seven Patriot systems are needed to protect Ukrainian cities.

26/04/2024

China

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as US-China spar over key issues

Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities.

26/04/2024

Europe News

State of the Union: End of the mandate, enlargement and revolution

The 9th legislature of the European Parliament has come to an end. We recap the scandals that marred the mandate, but also preview the debate around the 20th anniversary of the EU's biggest enlargement.

26/04/2024

Europe News

Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage?

Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage.

26/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 26th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

26/04/2024

Business

Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses

President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth.

26/04/2024

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian students occupy Paris university campus

Scores of protesters on Friday occupied the central campus building of Sciences Po and dozens of others blocked its entrance.

26/04/2024

United Kingdom

British man charged for helping Russia torch Ukrainian-linked business

20-year-old Dylan Earle was allegedly involved in the planning of an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked commercial property in March.

26/04/2024

Green News

Climate change blamed for worst wine harvest in 62 years

A new report shows where wine production has dried up the most in Europe.

26/04/2024

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Watch: UN urged investigate 'crimes committed' by Israel in Gaza

Gaza's civil defence team members have recovered almost 400 bodies buried inside the grounds of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.

26/04/2024

United Kingdom

Two men charged in UK with spying for China granted bail

The pair were accused of providing information to Beijing that could be “prejudicial to the safety or interests” of the UK between late 2021 and February 2023.

26/04/2024

No Comment

Watch: Student protests over Israel Hamas war grip several US states

Student protests on US college campuses have been growing after last week's arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University in New York.

26/04/2024

Europe News

'Tank of the future': France and Germany sign new arms deal

France's defence minister received his German counterpart on Friday to ink a deal between the two countries to build a next-generation battle tank.

26/04/2024

Climate

Dubai’s deadly flooding likely made worse by climate change

A new study says it's likely a warmer world made downpours in Dubai earlier this month heavier.

26/04/2024

Destinations

Inside Glasgow’s plan to offer free public transport to all

The pilot scheme would initially be tested out on 1,000 Glaswegians - but it’s far from coming to fruition as funding has yet to be allocated.

26/04/2024

Italy

Protests in Venice following €5 tourist entry fee

The fee was introduced yesterday for daytime visitors to tackle overtourism in the city.

26/04/2024

Green News

ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June.

26/04/2024

Culture news

Violin case and other items from Titanic to go on auction

An upcoming auction will put items from the ill-fated single voyage of the RMS Titanic under the hammer.

26/04/2024

Climate

Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership

By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.

26/04/2024

Food and Drink

In Baguette We Trust: Award for the best baguette in Paris announced

French baker Xavier Netry, from the Utopie bakery, has won the annual Best Baguette competition in Paris. He shares his secrets to his stellar French tasty treasure.

26/04/2024

Tech News

What does the possible TikTok ban mean for US-China relations?

The US passed a new law forcing parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok. What does that mean for US-China relations?

26/04/2024

Art

Exhibition showcases rare works of late Sex Pistols artist Jamie Reid

Titled 'Jamie Reid, A Lifetime of Radical Gestures', the exhibition showcases rare limited edition prints from the 90s to present day and never-before-seen imagery, including Reid's final masterpiece.

26/04/2024

Business

TotalEnergies sees first quarter earnings drop on lower gas prices

Declining natural gas revenues dampened the company’s performance in the first quarter of 2024, with earnings down 22%, however its resilient oil business helped cap losses.

26/04/2024

Design

German study pavilion wins EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture 2024

The German project outshined 39 other finalists from across Europe, including a mystical garden near Lund, Sweden, a vertical school in Madrid, Spain and a floating university in Berlin.

26/04/2024

Health news

RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France

French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus.

26/04/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Challengers' - Game, set, match to Zendaya & Co.

Love all. In all senses of the term?

26/04/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Will the EU take a step backwards in evidence-based policymaking?

Uncertainty and ‘polycrisis’ call for more use of foresight methods, not less. Being guided by the wealth of evidence available is the best way for the EU to set an agenda for a secure, prosperous, and sustainable future, Elizabeth Dirth and Jonas Gissel Mikkelsen write.

26/04/2024

World News

US expected to provide €5.5 billion to fund weapons for Ukraine

The package will include a wide array of munitions for air defence, including for the highly-sought Patriot missiles.

26/04/2024

Europe News

After scandal-stained term, rules to clean up EU parliament weakened

As a mandate riddled with allegations of corruption, undue influence and misconduct among EU lawmakers draws to an end, the European Parliament has tried to push through reforms designed to bring the next chamber in line.

26/04/2024

Tech News

Fashion website Shein now faces stricter rules under EU platform law

The retailer has four months to comply with the tough requirements of the Digital Services Act, the European Commission said today.

26/04/2024