Lebanon Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple wars since the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group was formed in the 1980s as a guerrilla force fighting against Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon at the time. 13/04/2026
No Comment Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo’s oldest gorilla Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species. 13/04/2026
USA Judge tosses Trump $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April. 13/04/2026
Nigeria Up to 200 civilians dead in Nigeria after air force misfire on market Such misfires are common in Nigeria, where the military often conducts air raids to battle armed groups who control vast forest enclaves. 13/04/2026
Europe News Magyar presses for swift power transfer and vows to unlock EU funds Hungarian PM-elect Péter Magyar on Monday urged parliament to convene quickly to form a new government, aiming for a 5 May handover, and outlined priorities including EU funds, the eurozone, Ukraine, Russia, and migration. Here are some key takeaways from his press conference. 13/04/2026
Cinema Euronews to host LUX Audience Award 2026 debate One of the most prestigious prizes in European cinema will be awarded on Tuesday 14 April, but before the winner is announced, Euronews will host a debate with directors, producers and actors from the five films in competition. 13/04/2026
Lebanon Israel summons Italy's ambassador over comments on Lebanon attacks Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on 2 March, days after the opening salvo of US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. 13/04/2026
Europe News Magyar keeps door open to Russian energy despite EU phase-out plans At his first press conference after being elected Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar said on Monday that the country will continue seeking the cheapest energy sources, including from Russia. His statement appear to clash with earlier pledges to phase out Russian energy imports by 2035. 13/04/2026
Iran Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, international NGOs say Rights groups including Amnesty International say Iran carries out the most executions of any nation worldwide per capita, and the most of any country other than China, for which no reliable data is available. 13/04/2026
12 minutes with Israel needs to stop encouraging settler violence, Palestinian FM says Palestinian foreign minister told Euronews Israel should protect Palestinians in the West Bank as the occupier, and that instead the government supports settler violence. She also said the Iran war had further marginalised Palestinian aspirations to statehood. 13/04/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 13th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/04/2026
Hungary Magyar upholds Ukraine's integrity in first speech after election win Outgoing PM Viktor Orbán had largely centred his electoral campaign on Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline blockade to accusations of meddling in Hungarian elections. Will things change with Magyar in power? 13/04/2026
Iran US blockade of Iran's ports starts as Trump threatens Tehran's navy In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, but that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the key cargo waterway. 13/04/2026
The Cube No, the EU hasn't set up a UK harmonisation office in Brussels It's true that the UK is seeking closer ties with the EU, almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum, but certain claims about how they intend to realign are false. 13/04/2026
World News Pope Leo XIV says he has 'no fear' of Trump administration Pope Leo XIV said he has no intention to debate with Donald Trump after the US president criticised him over his comments on the Iran war. "I have no fear of the Trump administration nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the gospel," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane. 13/04/2026
Tech News How disinformation affected Hungary's tightly fought election Disinformation analysts identified new tactics ahead of last weekend's polls, including fabricated news stories tailored to propaganda narratives, private Facebook groups used to spread party messaging and signs of Russian interference. 13/04/2026
Europe News Péter Magyar accuses Szijjártó of shredding confidential documents Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has accused outgoing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of shredding confidential sanctions-related documents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing insider sources during a press conference in Budapest on Monday. The ministry has not yet responded. 13/04/2026
Tech News Humanoid robots are lining up to compete in a half-marathon in China More than 100 robots will compete in a half-marathon later this month, designed to push humanoid machines to their limits in real-world conditions. 13/04/2026
Earth News Is Hungary’s historic election result good news for the climate? Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar. 13/04/2026
Art Embodying Code: Artist Alida Sun and the physical craft of code art Berlin-based artist Alida Sun codes new works of digital art nearly every day. Following a recent exhibition, she tells Euronews Culture how she translated these immaterial artworks into tangible tapestries, exploring the physical rituals behind coding. 13/04/2026
No Comment Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival. 13/04/2026
No Comment Lebanon: Red Cross teams inspect wreckage after Israeli airstrikes damage ambulances Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub. 13/04/2026
Europe News Can Péter Magyar break Hungary’s reliance on Russian oil? Péter Magyar, the expected future Hungarian prime minister, won the general election in a landslide, unseating outgoing Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power and raising questions about whether Budapest will move away from Russian energy. 13/04/2026
Business Goldman Sachs posts best quarterly profit in five years with 18% jump Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter results, the best in five years, with quarterly profit rising 18% to $5.4 billion (€4.6bn), as the bank highlighted increased volatility due to geopolitical tensions. 13/04/2026
Smart Regions The pioneering project integrating drones into air traffic control In partnership with the European Commission Piloted aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, drones... How do we make sure that all of these aircraft can fly in the same airspace without colliding? At Odense airport, Denmark, full-scale tests are being carried out. 13/04/2026
Europe News Von der Leyen aims at 'swift' progress with Magyar after electoral win "There's much work to be done, as Hungary is coming back to the European path," Ursula von der Leyen in the wake of Péter Magyar's resounding victory. Here are the most important files currently blocked. 13/04/2026
Germany Union Berlin backs coach Marie-Louise Eta after sexist abuse online Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to avoid relegation from Germany's Bundesliga. 13/04/2026
No Comment Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace. 13/04/2026
Space How satellites are driving cooperation beyond the Central Asian region More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to agriculture, water management and environmental monitoring. 13/04/2026
Travel News Céline Dion effect: 16-date tour to inject millions into Paris tourism The Canadian’s comeback tour is already driving interest and a noticeable economic boost to the French capital. 13/04/2026