Travel News Solomon Islands tourism rebounds: What to see in the island nation World-class diving, untouched nature and rich cultural heritage are drawing visitors back to the archipelago in Oceania. 09/04/2026
Lifestyle Palace parade: Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's fashion sense 'Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' is a new exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace celebrating the late queen's sense of style and mark the centenary of her birth. 09/04/2026
Travel News Eurostar launches flash sale with tickets starting from €25 Outside of sale periods, you can get discounted train tickets through Eurostar Snap – as long as you don’t need to travel at a specific time. 09/04/2026
United Kingdom UK and Norway foil Russian submarine plot to survey undersea cables Britain and Norway announced new joint naval patrols aimed at protecting undersea cables from Russia in December, with a fleet of at least 13 warships protecting critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic. 09/04/2026
No Comment Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave more than 200 dead and 1,000 wounded Lebanon is searching for survivors after Israeli strikes on Beirut, Tyre and the southern village of Abbassiyeh killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, the health ministry said, as the overall death toll from attacks since early March surpasses 1,500. 09/04/2026
Europe in Motion How do Europeans' political views shape their opinion of the Iran war? The ripple effects of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are being felt across Europe, with citizens divided over countries' political and military responses. 09/04/2026
Europe News Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk unravelling US-Iran truce, EU warns Lebanon has declared a period of national mourning after a wave of Israeli strikes killed at least 254 people on Wednesday. The EU insists that the country be covered by the US-Iran ceasefire deal. 09/04/2026
Tech News What to know about Meta's new AI model Muse Spark Meta has unveiled its first major AI model in nine months, following a $14.3 billion (€12.24 billion) investment spree and executive hiring push to rival OpenAI and Google. 09/04/2026
Nature Penguin ‘toxicologists’ find forever chemicals in this remote region ‘Newer PFAS, despite being designed as safer alternatives, are still persistent enough to spread globally and pose exposure risks to wildlife’. 09/04/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 9th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/04/2026
Europe Today Watch: Orbán vs Magyar — where do Hungary's rivals stand on Europe? If there is one thing everyone is keeping an eye on in Brussels right now, it is the Hungarian elections happening this Sunday. But when it comes to the biggest European issues, whose side are Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar actually on? 09/04/2026
Space Making history: Artemis II astronauts reflect on moon mission Still beaming after their historic lunar flyby, the crew of NASA's Artemis II have been sharing their thoughts about their landmark voyage into space, their view of our 'fragile' planet and what they're most looking forward to as the record- breaking trip nears its head. 09/04/2026
Germany Bundestag chief tours Estonia and Lithuania amid rising cyber threats Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military. 09/04/2026
Travel News The best European cities for foodies in 2026 This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world. 09/04/2026
Culture news 'Infantile name calling': George Clooney responds to White House slur The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”. 09/04/2026
Poland Polish Catholic Church prepares crisis centre parishes amid war fears The Polish Bishops' Conference has established a special working group to develop an action plan in the event of an armed conflict reaching Poland, as "most Poles will first turn to the church for help, and only then to municipal institutions and offices," officials say. 09/04/2026
Tech News Meet the robot dog that could one day sniff out life on Mars In recent trials, the dog-like robot completed missions three times faster than human-guided alternatives. 09/04/2026
No Comment Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital. 09/04/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: NATO holds amid fragile Iran ceasefire Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions. 09/04/2026
No Comment Mexico: Miner rescued alive after 14 days trapped underground After 14 days trapped in a flooded gold and silver mine, a worker has been pulled out alive while two others have died. 09/04/2026
Culture news Fancy joining Björk for this year’s total solar eclipse? Billed as the Echolalia Festival, the one-day event sits in the path of totality of the total solar eclipse on 12 August. 09/04/2026
No Comment Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, according to the health ministry. 09/04/2026
Markets Oil pushes past $97 again as markets eye ceasefire doubts Oil clawed back above $97 a barrel Thursday as investors bet the US-Iran ceasefire will not last, and the near-shut Strait of Hormuz is doing little to convince them otherwise. 09/04/2026
Europe Today 'NATO in grave danger after Iran war,' former US NATO ambassador warns US President Trump's frequent threats to leave NATO, as well as the US army's heavy use of expensive, military assets in Iran has weakened the alliance, former US ambassador to NATO tells Euronews. 09/04/2026
Economy Why Europe’s energy prices could stay high even if the Iran war ends Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it. 09/04/2026
Culture news Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years. 09/04/2026
Ukraine Euroviews. Fiscal discipline as Ukraine's real test on the road to EU membership Fiscal discipline will be Ukraine's real test on the road to EU membership, writes Danylo Hetmantsev, chair of parliament’s finance, tax and customs committee, in an op-ed for Euronews. He argues that Ukraine has already shown it can turn shadow economy reforms into real revenue. 09/04/2026
Iran Ceasefire in peril as Iran closes strait over Lebanon strikes In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.” 09/04/2026
Europe Today Ceasefire in Iran at risk as Israeli strikes kill over 250 in Lebanon 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. 09/04/2026
EU.XL Europe is winning on AI and drones science. It's losing on deployment Europe's scientists are ahead. Europe's armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment. 09/04/2026