2026-04-14

Economy

IEA warns 'largest energy security threat in history' is under way

No new energy shipments have been loaded in April, signalling a worsening disruption that could intensify the global energy and economic impact, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

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Spain seeks closer China links amid global tensions

Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension.

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Culture news

‘Block the merger’: Hollywood A-listers vs Paramount-Warner deal

More than 1,000 film and TV stars and creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Thompson and Javier Bardem, issued an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.

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Markets

Stock markets gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks

European markets opened higher on Tuesday morning, tracking Asian and Wall Street gains, as oil prices fell on expectations that a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran would end the Iran war.

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Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break

Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.

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Europe Today

Newsletter: Magyar sets stall amid hope for renewed EU-Hungary ties

Also in this newsletter: The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) warns of a deeper economic shock should the war on Iran drag out.

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Travel News

Chepe Express: A train journey through Mexico’s natural diversity

Mexico's railway jewel crosses the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range in the northern state of Chihuahua, between mountains, canyons, tunnels and bridges, in one of the most impressive train journeys on the planet.

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Moments

The must-visit wine destinations and regions for 2026

From ancient winemaking in Georgia to New World wine in California, here’s where you should be headed this year.

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Europe Today

Magyar teases priorities, Trump blockades Hormuz

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.

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EU.XL

Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

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Health news

AI fails at primary diagnosis more than 80% of the time, study finds

AI language models fail to produce an appropriate early diagnosis more than 80% of the time, suggesting they are not yet safe for unsupervised clinical use, according to a new study.

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Earth News

One of the world's rarest lizards almost wiped out by local mice

The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 14th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Culture news

The Rolling Stones are back with new single 'Rough and Twisted'

The legendary British rock band has released a new track as a vinyl-only exclusive, under the name “The Cockroaches.”

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Iran

Trump says US military blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before the war.

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