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. 15/04/2026
Turkey Nine dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week 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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
Travel News Travelling to Japan? All the changes to tourist taxes and fees in 2026 Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay. 15/04/2026
Europe News Brussels says age verification 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. 15/04/2026
Culture news Content warfare and AI 80s French hits: Is Iran out-trolling 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... 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
Business Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest property 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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
Earth News UK households could be paid to turn on washing machines on sunny days Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer? 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
Travel News This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods on long-haul flights Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248. 15/04/2026
Culture news World’s largest dinosaur goes on display in UK 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. 15/04/2026
Kazakhstan China cements leadership position in trade with Central Asia 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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
Europe News Magyar calls on Orbán to lift veto on Ukraine loan before his exit 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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
Culture news France passes bill on restitution of art 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. 15/04/2026
World News Euroviews. The EU needs a 'European Security Council' 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. 15/04/2026
Europe News Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV akin to 'North Korea' 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. 15/04/2026
Europe News EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road 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. 15/04/2026
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? 15/04/2026
Travel News Inside the Qantas plane set to launch 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. 15/04/2026
Europe News One million signatures call to suspend EU-Israel association agreement 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. 15/04/2026
Culture news American YouTuber sentenced 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. 15/04/2026
Space Watch: Amateur astronomers on Earth capture Artemis II From the Moon's far side to a backyard smart telescope. Here are the stunning images of NASA's Artemis II Mission from Earth. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026
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. 15/04/2026