2026-04-01

Iran

Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

01/04/2026

Earth News

360-metre giant: World's tallest wind turbine being built in Germany

Winds are stronger at higher altitudes, allowing for twice as much energy to be produced.

01/04/2026

Tech News

France moves closer to banning children under 15 from social media

The French Senate voted on a social media ban for children but there are legal disagreements with the government on how to do it.

01/04/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Israel's new death penalty law — how it works

It is a seismic shift in Israeli law. On Monday, the Knesset approved the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israeli citizens. The topic is very serious, and your reporter wants to look beyond the political theatre to the facts.

01/04/2026

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Traditional Easter ‘monas’ get a contemporary makeover in Barcelona

A chocolatier in Barcelona is reimagining traditional Catalan Easter cakes, known as “monas,” with bold colours, modern designs and less sugary flavours.

01/04/2026

Europe Today

EU capitals should lead the measures to curb fuel prices says Poland

Poland’s Secretary of State at the Energy Ministry, Wojciech Wrochna, has called for “flexibility”, while the European Commission maintains that a coordinated response is necessary.

01/04/2026

Sport

“It feels like a nightmare”: Fans upset as Italy fails to qualify for third straight World Cup

Italy’s World Cup hopes ended in heartbreak after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia, leaving stunned fans in Rome lamenting another missed chance and a 16-year absence from football’s biggest stage.

01/04/2026

Tech News

Apple turns 50: The long game from scrappy startup to tech titan

Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1. This is how the company's long game paid off.

01/04/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 1st, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

01/04/2026

Business

Is Portugal heading into a mortgage crisis?

Benchmark interbank rates have been rising, and this is beginning to impact mortgage repayments at a time when there is a record number of such loans in Portugal.

01/04/2026

Partner content

Why Mauritius Is the Perfect Island Escape Right Now

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Some places just have a way of making you exhale. Mauritius is one of them.

01/04/2026

Germany

Three Reichsbürger backers face trial in Germany over coup plot

Three alleged backers of Germany's Reichsbürger "United Patriots" group face trial in Munich over supporting coup plans and a plot to kidnap ex-health minister.

01/04/2026

Travel News

Religious tourism: 10 Portuguese monuments to visit at Easter

Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during Holy Week with your family.

01/04/2026

The Cube

Is it illegal for the French to remove the EU flag from town halls?

A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say?

01/04/2026

Greece

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

01/04/2026

Tech News

Iran threatens Big Tech companies in the Middle East by April 1

A new warning in Farsi from the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps account says they will be targeting 17 American tech companies, including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Nvidia and Palantir.

01/04/2026

Culture news

Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?

JD Vance will be the first US Vice President in recent times to publish a book while in office. The announcement of his second book ramps up speculation that Vance is paving the way for a 2028 presidential run.

01/04/2026

Euronews Tech Talks

Astronaut life with Daniel Tani |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

On the day of the launch of the Artemis II mission, which is set to take four astronauts into space to circle the Moon, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani, who shares his memories of being in space.

01/04/2026

Earth News

Solar saved Europe €3bn in March. Which country is leading the race?

A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.

01/04/2026

Markets

Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending

European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal.

01/04/2026

Cinema

The seventh 007: Identity of the new James Bond revealed

The casting news we’ve all been waiting for has finally dropped, and the reveal of Daniel Craig's successor as 007 may surprise some James Bond fans...

01/04/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

01/04/2026

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Lorry drivers protest near Paris over soaring fuel prices

Dozens of lorries and tractors staged a slow-moving protest east of Paris to draw attention to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East war.

01/04/2026

Economy

Cheaper drones: Europe's lesson from the Ukraine invasion and Iran war

As US and Israeli stockpiles drain against Iranian drones, the Bruegel think-tank warns Europe faces an even harder fight on its own doorstep

01/04/2026

EU.XL

Is the EU done with member states using vetoes as a power move?

What happens when a mechanism intended to protect national sovereignty becomes a power move against the entire bloc? Watch the video!

01/04/2026

Europe in Motion

Youth involved in 42% of terrorism probes in Europe and North America

The overall impact of terrorism in Europe remains low. However, youngsters are the primary target demographic for terrorist networks, according to a new study.

01/04/2026

Europe Today

Trump signals frustration over Iran war as EU urges de-escalation

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

01/04/2026

No Comment

Red shoes protest in Romania highlights femicide crisis

Red shoes at Bucharest's Romanian Athenaeum honour women killed by domestic violence, as Romania adopts its first femicide law and tougher penalties.

01/04/2026

Economy

Oil and gas prices will not return to normal after Iran war, EU warns

The EU has warned that oil and gas prices will not go down any time soon, even if the Iran war ends, citing pressure on fuel supplies and tight global markets, as it prepares support measures for households and businesses.

01/04/2026

Lifestyle

Fancy footwork: French recycling firm gives new life to old sneakers

A French recycling firm is looking to boost its fortunes and make a big difference in the polluting textile industry by putting sports shoes destined for the dustbin back on the people's feet.

01/04/2026