2025-04-08

Europe News

Italy: UK royals welcomed at Quirinale Palace

It is the King's first overseas trip since he was briefly hospitalised for side effects from his cancer treatment.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Cheers! Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine

The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the promotion of alcohol-free wine.

08/04/2025

Panama

US Defence Secretary says China poses a threat to Panama Canal

Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

08/04/2025

Tech News

Has a wolf extinct for 10,000 years been brought back to life?

Using CRISPR technology, a company called Colossal says it has de-extincted a wolf species last seen thousands of years ago. Or has it?

08/04/2025

USA

Donald Trump to slap 104% tariffs on Chinese imports

China vowed to 'fight to the end' while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Frontex investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations

Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds.

08/04/2025

Europe News

MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review

A parliamentary committee has voted down a raft of amendments from right-wing lawmakers seeking to incorporate sharp criticism of EU funding for non-governmental organisations into the discharge of the bloc’s 2023 budget.

08/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 8th – Evening

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

08/04/2025

Europe News

EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy

The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI.

08/04/2025

Libya

Libya cracks down on 10 NGOs providing aid to migrants

The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.

08/04/2025

EU Decoded

Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?

The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved.

08/04/2025

Cinema

Unlocking the mystery of David Lynch’s enigmatic epitaph

David Lynch’s grave marker bears his full name, David Keith Lynch, his dates 1946 - 2025, and three words. Here's what they mean.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Will Trump's tariffs face more lawsuits as right-wing backlash grows?

Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump's tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos.

08/04/2025

Culture news

Ed Sheeran delights Persians by producing Farsi version of 'Azizam'

As Ed Sheeran announces a Farsi version of his latest hit 'Azizam', we take a look at some other times pop stars explored new markets by releasing their music in another language.

08/04/2025

Tech News

Which country is leading the AI race?

A new report has found that the AI race is “tighter than ever” with the United States and China ceding ground.

08/04/2025

Business

Samsung ups earnings guidance as chip sales soar on tariff concerns

Although Samsung reported a boost in chip sales in its latest earnings report, falling prices and late shipments continue to hit the company.

08/04/2025

Business

Italian rail operator reveals €1bn plan to tackle Eurostar monopoly

Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Ukraine captures Chinese men fighting for Russia, says Zelenskyy

Two Chinese nationals were caught fighting on Moscow's side amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president.

08/04/2025

Tech News

Europe says hypersonic weapons are 'critical' tech. What are they?

Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe?

08/04/2025

South Korea

South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border

The incident on Tuesday afternoon in the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone may well have been accidental, according to South Korean media reports.

08/04/2025

Art

Fancy staying overnight at London's National Gallery? Here's how

For the first time ever, the National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history.

08/04/2025

World News

Turkey arrests 38 customs officers in graft probe

Arrest warrants were also issued for 350 people suspected of paying bribes.

08/04/2025

Gaza

Emmanuel Macron urges renewed flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza

The French President called the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip 'absolutely essential' and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Big Tech probes non-negotiable in US trade talks, Brussels warns

Investigations into Big Tech and value-added tax will not be up for negotiation during trade talks with the United States, the European Commission has said.

08/04/2025

Europe News

French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers

Observers say the flyers could violate France’s hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence.

08/04/2025

Culture news

Short-but-punchy books dominate International Booker Prize shortlist

First-time nominee female writers dominate the International Booker Prize shortlist 2025.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen talks trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage

Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

08/04/2025

Earth News

Meet Zen, the border collie leading avalanche rescues in the Dolomites

When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.

08/04/2025

Markets

S&P 500 rises 3.4% as some relief washes through financial markets

Stocks are rising on Wall Street and around the world to recover some of the historic losses since last week when President Donald Trump announced sharp increases in taxes on goods imported to the US.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Belgium to follow Dutch voluntary military service initiative

To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands.

08/04/2025