2026-04-07

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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.

07/04/2026

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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

Sport

Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies at age 80

Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training.

07/04/2026

Sport

FIFA opens case against Spanish football federation over racist chants

Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination.

07/04/2026

Cuba

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

Iran

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

Europe News

Iran allows two French former detainees to leave country, Macron says

Macron has distanced France from the war in Iran, saying his country wasn't consulted in advance about the US-Israel strikes and didn’t want the war.

07/04/2026

Iraq

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

Iran

'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

Europe News

How serious will the jet fuel crisis in Europe become?

Jet fuel prices have increased by 95% since the United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on 28 February. Higher fares, fuel surcharges and reductions in capacity or limiting of unprofitable routes will be the new normal, energy analysts warn.

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

France

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

Qatar

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

World News

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

Business

Bill Ackman proposes €56 billion acquisition of Universal Music Group

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.

07/04/2026

Tech News

How a childhood friendship led to a breakthrough bionic arm

A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

07/04/2026

The Cube

Why did Italy deny US bombers access to an Italian airbase?

Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political.

07/04/2026

Culture news

Viral sensation explained: What's with the Angine de Poitrine hype?

Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?

07/04/2026

Greece

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

Health news

Your gut, your health, your brain: Why everyone talks about the microbiome

Recent studies not only show the importance of the microbiome but also give clear indicators as to how changes in gut bacteria can signal or influence specific health outcomes.

07/04/2026

Hungary

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

World News

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

Business

Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at critical moment for Iran war

ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.

07/04/2026

Europe News

US VP Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán after meeting

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

07/04/2026

Culture news

Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry

Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.

07/04/2026

Destinations

Travelling to Uzbekistan? Here’s why Khiva needs to be on your agenda

This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.

07/04/2026

Europe News

Don't commit war crimes in Iran, EU urges Trump as deadline looms

Donald Trump's threat to strike Iran's bridges and power plants has raised the prospect of war crimes. The EU insists all sides should respect international law and exercise "maximum restraint".

07/04/2026

USA

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

Art

Going nowhere: Reina Sofía says no to Guernica transfer to Bilbao

For decades, the Basque government has been calling for Guernica to be loaned to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, but Madrid's Reina Sofía museum has just published a 16-page report that says the Picasso masterpiece is too delicate and fragile to be moved, no matter what the occasion.

07/04/2026