15 April 2026 | Euronews
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Iran 'Discussions are being had' on second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, White House says Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages. -
South Korea North Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA says North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes. -
The Ring Péter Magyar's landslide victory in Hungary - what's the impact on Brussels? In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Daniel Freund (Greens) and Sander Smit (ECR) debate the outcome of the Hungarian election and what it means for Europe. -
Europe News Sweden foiled pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant in 2025, minister says Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said the aim of the operation was to disrupt the functioning of a facility that supplies heating. -
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No Comment Panicked scenes after school shooting in Turkey leaves at least nine dead A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, wounding 13 others, the interior minister said. -
Europe News Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate. -
United Kingdom BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years to save €575ml from operating costs The BBC is funded by the public paying for a licence to view or listen to content and the corporation says 94% of UK adults use its services every month. -
Europe News Ukraine and Italy pledge to work together to boost defence and drone production Zelenskyy is pressing European countries to join the PURL programme, launched last year, that allows Ukraine to receive US equipment financed by European countries. -
Europe News EU pursues 'deeper and stronger' partnerships with Gulf states, Costa tells Euronews in Doha In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”. -
Europe News 120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline. -
Europe News European Parliament proposes 10% increase in EU long-term budget EU lawmakers in the Parliament’s Budget Committee adopted their negotiating position on the 2028–2034 multiannual budget on Wednesday, proposing a 10% increase compared with the European Commission’s €2 trillion proposal. -
Europe News Hungary’s Péter Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May Magyar has called on Orbán's government to act as a caretaker in its final weeks and not to make any decisions that could threaten Hungary's interests or impede the incoming government's work. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Ring Is the EU ready to drop unanimous voting? The decisive defeat of Hungarian leader and EU veto-er-in-chief Viktor Orbán presents the EU with an opportunity to move forward on several key foreign policy issues. But was he the problem? Or is unanimity holding the EU back from defending itself on the world stage? -
Europe News Zelenskyy says Patriot missile shortage 'could not be any worse' Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot missiles could not be worse than it already is, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the US Vice President, JD Vance, called ending aid to Ukraine "one of the proudest" achievements of the Trump administration. -
Markets Allbirds shares surge over 550% as footwear firm trades shoes for AI business In a radical strategic overhaul, Allbirds is divesting its footwear business while securing $50 million (€42.4 million) in new financing to acquire GPUs and rebrand as NewBird AI. -
Euronews Tech Talks Artemis II: Why should we care? |Euronews Tech Talks The Artemis II mission concluded on Friday, with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. What was Europe’s role in the mission, and what comes next? -
The Cube Fact check: Does a video show Israeli soldiers pushing bodies from a rooftop? Footage appearing to show Israeli soldiers handling bodies on a rooftop in the West Bank has gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, the video is old and dates back to September 2024. -
Europe News Viktor Orbán to skip his last EU summit after bruising electoral defeat The tradition in Brussels states that departing leaders are paid homage by their peers and given a goodbye token when they attend their last summit. Not for Orbán as he is now expected to skip the gathering. -
Residences Dubai's world-famous Burj Al Arab hotel is set to close for 18 months for restoration works The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf. -
Art 'Living Bodies': Michelangelo and Rodin brought together in landmark Louvre exhibition A major new exhibition at the Louvre Museum brings together two of sculpture’s greatest names - Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin - in a rare cross-century dialogue. -
Europe News Trump and Meloni: From close relations to a transatlantic crisis The relationship between Trump and Meloni was typified by warm handshakes and even warmer words until the US leader did something considered by most Italians to be unthinkable: he criticised the pope. -
Iran UN nuclear chief urges checks of Iran's programme in potential deal to end war Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report. -
Moments These train journeys have the best views, according to eye-tracking technology Japan’s Sagano Romantic Train takes the crown, while three of the top five routes are in Europe. -
Cinema Jamie Dornan as Aragorn in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ gets mixed reaction The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news... And some fans aren’t thrilled. -
No Comment Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities Russia strikes Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 bomb, wrecking civilian buildings, while repeated drone attacks ignite major fires in Sumy’s industrial zone. -
Tech News What can China’s next generation of robots do? At Hong Kong’s InnoEx fair, Chinese firms showcased humanoid robots that box, guide tours, dance on stage and promise emotional support and learning. -
Voices from Central Asia Meet Olzhas Suleimenov, the voice behind the end of nuclear testing Olzhas Suleimenov, a Soviet and Kazakh writer and public figure, has left a lasting legacy at the intersection of literature and activism. Rising to global prominence as the leader of the Nevada-Semipalatinsk movement, he played a key role in the closure of the world’s first nuclear test site. -
Cult How Karabakh’s musical heritage is being preserved Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations. -
Economy Norway’s crude oil exports up 68% in March due to Iran war Norway’s oil exports jumped significantly in March, pushing revenues to multi-year highs as disruptions from the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove up prices. -
USA Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. -
Turkey Nine dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week, governor says It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a showdown with police. -
Economy Can Hungary's new government fix an economy in crisis? Investors are optimistic about the new government's expected economic policies, but an energy crisis and a scramble for EU funds could slow its immediate success. -
Travel News Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay. -
Europe News Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout. -
Culture news Content warfare, AI slop and 80s French hits: Is Iran out-trolling Donald Trump? Iran has been turning Donald Trump’s own communication tactics against him with a series of AI-generated videos which have taken the internet by storm. A recent example features a cover of a French hit from the 80s and has raked up more than 8 million views since its publication... -
No Comment Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair Hong Kong’s InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China’s push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life. -
Business Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest real estate tycoon With a fortune that places him among the richest people on the planet, the founder of Inditex reinforces his position in the real estate business worldwide. -
No Comment Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital area despite a ceasefire, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in renewed violence. -
Earth News This European country is promising ‘bargain’ energy on sunny days to use up excess solar power Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer? -
Europe Today 'Trump needs a better deal than Obama,' says former US envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams, former US Special Representative for Iran, said in an exclusive interview with Europe Today that Benjamin Netanyahu “will follow” whatever US President Donald Trump decides regarding the war with Iran. -
Travel News German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty. -
Travel News This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248. -
Culture news World’s largest dinosaur goes on display in Peterborough cathedral A full-scale Titanosaur skeleton has been loaned to Peterborough Cathedral by the Natural History Museum to help raise funds for the historic building. -
Kazakhstan China set new records in trade and investment in Central Asia in 2025 China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic projects across high-tech industries including energy and mining. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Magyar calls on Orbán to lift veto on €90bn Ukraine loan before leaving office If oil flows resume through the Druzhba pipeline, then Viktor Orbán should lift his "technical veto" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, Péter Magyar said. Brussels is already laying the groundwork to make the first payment. -
Europe in Motion Is the European Union reliant on trade with China? The European Union is struggling to contain a ballooning trade deficit with China, but member states cannot agree on how to push back. -
Culture news France’s lawmakers pass bill on restitution of artworks looted during colonial era France’s National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill to return cultural property looted from the country’s former colonial empire. -
World News Europe's responsibility in the world (dis)order The EU must be able to act. The principle of unanimity in foreign and security policy is an obstacle to this. A "European Security Council" could change this, say Hans-Gert Pöttering, former President of the European Parliament, and Klaus Welle, Martens Centre for European Studies. -
Europe News Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV accusing it of 'North Korean' propaganda Magyar has threatened to suspend the state broadcaster following a heated on-air clash, accusing it of spreading “North Korean-style” propaganda and false claims about his family during the election campaign. -
Europe News EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road Initiative The European Commission has targeted glass fibre produced by Chinese firms using the Belt and Road initiative to bypass EU trade defences. However industry and unions warn the measures fall short and imports may continue to rise. -
Europe Today Watch: Shadows over Spain — will corruption topple Sánchez? Pedro Sánchez is positioning himself as the ultimate progressive hero, famously defying Donald Trump over the war in Iran. But at home, the Spanish prime minister is fighting a massive wave of domestic corruption scandals. What is going on? -
Travel News Inside the Qantas plane set to break the record for the world’s longest flight next year As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard. -
Europe News One million Europeans ask the EU to suspend association agreement with Israel for 'crimes in Gaza' Citizens Initiative calling for the full suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement has reached the one million signatures required to trigger a response from the European Commission and the European Parliament. -
Culture news American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over sex slave statue stunt Self-proclaimed internet troll Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself making obscene gestures on a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves. -
Space Watch: Amateur astronomers on Earth catch Artemis II speeding past the stars From the Moon's far side to a backyard smart telescope. Here are the stunning images of NASA's Artemis II Mission from Earth. -
Sudan Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar. -
USA New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown New footage shows the excitement when US Navy divers reach and open the hatch on the Orion capsule of Artemis II reaching the astronauts for the first time in 10 days after their trip to the moon. -
Business AI expansion drives up profits for Dutch semiconductor giant ASML ASML, the Dutch semiconductor giant, has posted a rise in net profits to €2.76 billion for the first quarter of 2026 representing a 15% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year. -
Iran Viral post comparing Portugal's Hormuz conquest to US Iran operation mixes facts with exaggeration Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions". -
EU.XL Drone warfare: Europe’s new security threat Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video -
No Comment Pakistan hosts thousands of Sikh pilgrims for 2026 baisakhi rites Pakistan welcomed around 2,300 Sikh pilgrims from India for Baisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, about 45 kilometres from Islamabad. -
Markets Oil prices fall as renewed hopes for peace talks feed a stock market rally Shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes that the United States and Iran may resume talks. -
Europe News Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties. -
Culture news Kanye West postpones French concert a week after UK ban French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was trying to prevent Kanye West from performing at Marseille's Velodrome stadium on 11 June, because of his anti-Semitic comments. -
No Comment Peru election dispute deepens amid slow ballot count Peru saw hundreds of protesters gather outside the Electoral Tribunal in Lima on Tuesday 15 April 2026, demanding a rerun of the presidential election after voting disruptions delayed the process. -
Europe Today 'A glimer of hope' for Lebanon after talks with Israel, says former French minister "This is maybe our last chance to start in a good path," says Rima Abdul Malak, the Lebanese-born former France Culture minister. On Tuesday, Lebanon and Israel held first talks in 30 years. The now executive director of L'Orient-Le Jour asks the international community to "support" Lebanon. -
Art A 58-year-old Parisian engineer wins €1m Picasso after buying €100 raffle ticket Several million euros raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation. -
No Comment Crowds in Bratislava reject Fico plan to scrap overseas voting Thousands rallied in Bratislava and other cities on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, to oppose Prime Minister Robert Fico’s plan to scrap mail voting for Slovaks abroad, warning it could undermine democratic participation. -
Europe Today We want peace with Israel, Lebanon's economy minister tells Euronews Lebanon's Economy and Trade Minister, Amer Bisat, told Euronews that his country is tired of war and wants peace with Israel, as direct talks between the two sides took place for the first time in decades. -
No Comment In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit. -
Tech News God in the machine: Would you take advice from an AI Jesus? From Jesus avatars to Buddhist assistants, AI apps offering spiritual guidance and interaction are gaining popularity, but questions remain over their use and ethics. -
Space Satellites that breathe? The Spanish space startup that won over NATO NATO has just invested in Kreios Space, a Spanish startup founded in 2021 by six recent graduates with a single, formerly impossible ambition: to have satellites orbit closer to Earth than ever before. -
Europe Today Europe Today: After historic Israel–Lebanon talks, is a ceasefire within reach? 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. -
Europe News Life after Orbán: How his crushing defeat is set to transform EU power dynamics The Hungarian election has brought the Viktor Orbán era to an abrupt end. His defeat is set to transform the power dynamics at the EU table. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Europe rent surge: Which countries saw the biggest increases in 2025? Rent increases reached double digits in several European countries in 2025 with Turkey a clear outlier at 78%. Experts point to demand rising faster than supply across Europe. -
Earth News ‘A ray of hope’: EU governments gather to plan way out of fossil fuel reliance Energy crises could be a thing of the past if reliable, cheap and abundant clean energy is given precedence over fossil fuels. -
Travel News Finland and Sweden set to finally be linked by rail this summer, creating EU’s longest train journey When the border rail link opens this summer, it will create what is thought to be the longest train journey that’s possible to take in the EU. -
Health news Two to three cups of coffee a day linked to lower risk of mental health disorders, study finds Moderate coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mental health disorders in a new study. -
Earth News Spain's 'donkey firefighters' are preventing blazes in an important national park Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia employ donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel.