2 April 2026 | Euronews
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Belarus Belarus passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights echoing similar law in Russia Belarus decriminalised homosexuality in 1994 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it doesn’t recognise same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ+ rights. -
No Comment From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world. -
No Comment Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran. -
France French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism Hassan, who was born stateless in a refugee camp for Palestinians in Syria, is one of France's most vocal pro-Palestine activists and has already had brushes with the law for perceived glorification of terrorism. -
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Culture news Priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum recovered The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands. -
USA Trump sacks Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaces with ex-personal lawyer Bondi has reportedly drawn Trump's ire by falling short with efforts to prosecute perceived opponents such as former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. -
Cuba Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba as energy crisis continues, Moscow says Cuba produces barely 40% of its required fuel and relies on imports to sustain its crumbling energy grid. -
Culture news German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin Jacques Tilly has been designing and building floats for Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade, one of Germany’s best-known, since 1984. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Design Brussels festival unveils rare Art Deco and Art Nouveau gems Around sixty historic buildings in Belgium opened their doors to visitors throughout March as part of the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) festival. -
Europe News Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary. -
Israel Israel’s military stretched thin by regional wars and settler violence Amid reports of troop deployment to the West Bank to contain settler violence and warnings of manpower shortage by Israel's top general, Euronews spoke to two Israeli experts to gauge the pressure on the country's security and internal stability. -
Ukraine Over 1.6 million Ukrainians returned home to frontline areas despite Russian attacks, report shows Feeling homesick outweighs the risk of living in frontline areas for over 1.6 million Ukrainians who have returned home despite constant Russian attacks. ‘Save the Children’ researchers stated that “going back to a warzone is never a choice anyone makes lightly.” -
The Cube French municipal elections hit with foreign interference allegations Following his defeat in the Toulouse municipal election, left-wing candidate François Piquemal has called for the vote to be voided, alongside a criminal complaint alleging foreign digital interference. The Cube takes a look at the claims. -
Iran Iran vows 'crushing, more destructive' attacks on US and Israel after Trump threats The comments come after a prime-time address at the White House in which US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong." -
No Comment Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure Heavy rain and snowstorms in central and southern Italy brought down bridges and left people trapped in their homes on Thursday. Firefighters used special snowcat trucks to plow through huge banks of snow in small towns in the Italian region of Molise. -
Cinema John Travolta prepares to take-off with directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival Hollywood icon John Travolta will premiere his first feature film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at the Cannes International Film Festival in May -
Health news Quitting smoking: Cytisine can help and other tips From cytisine to psychological paths, via drugs and alternative techniques: what really works to quit smoking and why it is easier to do so today -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan-European Union Relations: Current State and Prospects Whether in politics, the economy or energy security, relations between Azerbaijan and the EU have been developing dynamically, writes Dr. Matin Mammadli in an opinion piece for Euronews. Increased investment, technology transfer and visa facilitation would further strengthen these ties. -
Europe News Austria refuses US requests to overfly its territory, citing its neutrality policy US President Donald Trump has criticised European allies for refusing US military aircraft permission to use their airspace for operations connected to the war in Iran. -
Business FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 (€9,533) during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalised. -
Destinations These are the best destinations for solo female travellers – and two are in Europe From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed. -
Business Air France-KLM in the race for Portugal's TAP with offer for minority stake The deadline for submitting bids for the privatisation of the national airline TAP Air Portugal is this Thursday. The Portuguese government expects to receive three bids. -
Moments From Camembert to Gabietou: New tour lets you sample 100 of France’s most iconic cheeses This 11-day tour allows fromage fans to experience the best of France’s cheese and wine regions like Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Burgundy. -
Albania Albania on alert after US warning as Bulgaria confirms Iran diplomatic note Albania is on alert after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned of possible threats linked to the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Bulgaria confirmed it received a warning from Iran over US military use of its airports. -
Earth News 'It was a hoax': Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, is very much alive despite death rumours A viral post claiming a 193-year-old tortoise had passed away has been linked to a cryptocurrency scam. Here's all you need to know. -
Iran Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran Massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose in Isfahan after a powerful wave of strikes hit central Iran on Wednesday. The attacks follow earlier US strikes in the same region that triggered a large fireball. Tehran retaliates with strikes on Gulf facilities and missile launches toward Israel. -
France Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed by Tehran. -
Ukraine Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, new air force data show Ukraine has sought to scale up its air defences in response, deploying cheap interceptor drones to destroy their Russian counterparts. -
Travel News Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. -
Sweden Sweden announces €800 million investment in air and drone defence systems The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms. -
No Comment Armenia’s unique salt mine asthma clinic faces closure as funds dry up Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting unlike any conventional hospital. -
World News Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality. -
Tech News International Fact-Checking Day: How to spot AI-generated disinformation Do independent research, look for clues in the image and trust expert fact-checkers are good ways to identify whether an image could be AI-generated. -
Culture news Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened. -
Space ‘Very emotional moment’: French scientists react to Artemis II launch French scientists in Toulouse watched the Artemis II launch with emotion, calling it a major step for lunar exploration. They highlight Europe’s role, future missions and see the Moon as a key step toward reaching Mars. -
USA US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties. -
No Comment Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete Strong winds carried Sahara dust across the Mediterranean, turning skies over Crete a striking red and yellow. Scenes captured in Rethymno and Georgioupoli show the sun dimmed by sand, creating an eerie, almost Martian atmosphere. -
Art Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan kicks off sinners hotline For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess... Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, the Italian artist has also made a limited edition of his most provocative and widely debated work... 666 of them. -
Africanews Malawi’s Chakwera warns: Fighting corruption can turn against you - Interview “The fight you engage in fights back," said the former president as he reflected on his time in power, corruption allegations and governance reform in Africa. -
Europe in Motion Which European countries have the best salaries after taxes? Social contributions can weigh as much as a third of the salary paid to an employee. -
Iran Iran war disrupts global aid supply, threatening life-saving operations across Africa The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned. -
Economy Untaxed wealth of the top 0.1% eclipses assets of the poorest half of the world The world's ultra-rich have stashed around $2.84 trillion (€2.47tn) in untaxed offshore accounts, a figure that surpasses the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of the human population, according to a new report. -
Earth News 'Shrinking-swelling’ phenomenon is putting 12m French homes at risk. Is climate change to blame? More than half of the detached houses in France are under threat by rising temperatures, spurring the government to fight back. -
No Comment Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. -
Space In pictures: Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission to the Moon and back Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century. -
Ukraine Russia launches massive drone barrage on Ukraine as peace talks stall Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine have stalled in recent months, in part because the United States has shifted its focus towards the Iran war. -
EU.XL Passerelles, Article 7, coffee breaks: How the EU works around the veto The EU’s unanimity rule lets any single member state veto decisions, turning consensus into a power play. Now, the bloc is pushing back with whatever tools it has. -
Europe News Will the Iran war threaten the EU's green transition? The European Union's climate ambitions could be delayed as the war against Iran is driving energy prices through the roof and raising questions of supply security. EU leaders maintain the conviction that the path to energy independence lies in more clean power and less reliance on fossil fuels. -
Culture news Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by woman with ‘unknown substance’ The “stalking suspect” reportedly threw something on Lindsey Buckingham and then ran away. An arrest is expected soon. -
Culture news The art of war: MAS Antwerp explores history and heritage of martial arts A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight. -
Travel News Looking for a holiday home in Spain? Valencia plans to set cap across the city The Spanish city is moving to limit holiday accommodations amid local ‘touristflation’ woes in a country that has seen large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations. -
Space Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission. -
Culture news Mind your manners: Which European countries are the most polite in the world? A new survey shows that European countries make up over half of countries globally perceived to be most polite, but their self-assessment of politeness at times contradicts the international verdict. -
Markets Musk’s path to $1 trillion: SpaceX files for IPO, reports say Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing — a blockbuster offering that would likely rank among the largest ever and could make its founder the world’s first trillionaire. -
No Comment Watch: NASA's Artemis II rocket launches on historic Moon mission A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years. -
Tech News Chinese scientists unveil glowing Avatar-like plants that could light cities without electricity Using genes from fireflies and luminous fungi, scientists have created plants that glow in the dark. -
Health news Study links exposure to agricultural pesticides to cancer risk Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study. -
Markets ‘We are going to hit them hard’: Markets disappointed, oil up again after Trump speech Oil rose sharply, and US and European stocks fell after US President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the US would continue to hit Iran and "finish the job". -
Earth News A ‘failed experiment’? Biofuels under the spotlight as EU scrambles for alternative energy ‘Right now we surrender vast swathes of land for crops that we simply burn in our cars’, said one expert. -
Destinations Game on in Sin City: How Las Vegas is betting big on sports tourism and major events Following a fall in visitation in 2025, the Nevada city’s tourism industry is counting on major league sport, iconic attractions and new value-driven offers to turn its fortunes around. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins Germany and Italy have proposed creating an EU regulatory framework for stablecoins to strengthen financial market safeguards, shifting the discussion from the technical to the political level. -
USA Trump says Iran 'objectives are nearing completion' in first prime-time speech in defence of war Speaking in his first national address since the war began on 28 February, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the offensive was worth the effort. -
Space Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage The voyage should last approximately 10 days in total, and aims to pave the way for a Moon landing in 2028.