16 April 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Potential targets: Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have provided Kyiv with extensive financial and military aid, supplying the armed forces with weapons systems and ammunition. -
Europe News Spain immigration officers cancel strike after deal to ease workload from mass migrant amnesty Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005. -
Europe News German rescuers plan to use air cushions in bid to save Timmy the stranded whale The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons. -
France ‘Offline Day’: Emmanuel Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and theatre workshops. -
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Europe News Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses. -
Europe News Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items. -
Europe News Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions. -
Lebanon Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Argentina Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. -
Qatar Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East. -
Travel News Have a need for speed? Saudi’s Qiddiya City gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism. -
Culture news Record Store Day 2026: Labi Siffre, Springsteen, Pixies - What releases should you be looking for? Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day 2026 releases. -
12 minutes with No country can legally restrict navigation in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts. -
The Next African Frontier: Why Global Investors are Heading to Angola Vast coastline, untouched wilderness, a reform-driven government and a tourism sector that has barely got started. That is about to change. -
12 minutes with Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects. -
Europe News EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process of unfreezing €17 billion in EU funds, with Ukraine-related disputes also on the agenda. -
Destinations A fairytale château and an Art Deco icon: Inside the lavish hotels for The White Lotus season four Shooting locations are confirmed as Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco. -
The Cube Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe. -
Space Forget relying on solar power: NASA plans to put nuclear reactors on the surface of the Moon Nuclear power on the Moon would address several constraints posed by solar power, such as long lunar nights with no sunlight and limited mission ranges. -
Europe News Is it worth stockpiling cash as phsyical currency makes comeback in Poland? While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations. -
Azerbaijan Russia agrees to pay compensation to Azerbaijan over 2024 airliner tragedy Russia and Azerbaijan have revealed that an "appropriate settlement of consequences," including compensation payment, has been reached over the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner crash in December 2024. -
Tech News 'We left you in the jungle': Macron urges students to go offline one day a month and read instead France's President Macron has made disconnecting from devices a key issue for children. -
Tech News Using AI for basic tasks damages a person’s intellect in just 10 minutes, study shows Participants who used AI to solve basic math and reading comprehension questions did worse than their peers who did not rely on the technology, a new study found. -
Business Germany's Lufthansa to shut regional CityLine unit amid fuel costs and strikes pressure Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes. -
wellbeing Saunas surge in popularity in Britain amid stress, but are the benefits proven? As Finnish tradition is expanding rapidly, the UK is projected to lead Europe in sauna market revenue by 2033, data suggests. -
Europe News Orbán's defeat and US shift raise hopes to unblock EU sanctions on Russia After Viktor Orbán's defeat at the polls and Washington's decision to phase out waivers for Russian oil, hopes are rising in Brussels that a package of sanctions against Moscow will finally be unlocked. -
Road To Housing for all: Can WUF13 solve the billion-person crisis? Housing for all remains a central global challenge, with discussions focusing on inclusive policies, affordability and sustainable urban development. -
Iran US blockade of Iranian ports to last 'as long as it takes,' Defence Secretary Hegseth says The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it. -
Europe News Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by 'dire strait' crisis, IEA chief warns Last week, the Airports Council International Europe wrote to the European Commission, saying jet fuel shortages could begin at the start of May if tankers do not start passing through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Europe News EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs The Commission's draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax to help EU capitals deal with soaring energy prices. -
Health news Why birds and foxes could act as early warning systems of antibiotic resistance across ecosystems The study was conducted across wild, urban and rural areas, highlighting the widespread nature of antibiotic resistance. -
Business Repsol agrees Venezuela deal to boost oil production and regain control of assets Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production over the next three years. -
Culture news 'Boots On The Ground': Massive Attack and Tom Waits team up for powerful ICE protest song "Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics." Massive Attack have teamed up with Tom Waits for a haunting and incredibly powerful protest song, titled 'Boots On The Ground'. -
Business Fresh demand for AI pushed world's largest chipmaker TSMC's profit up by 58% The Taiwan-based chipmaker reported record revenue and profit, driven largely by strong demand for artificial intelligence chips and orders from major customers including Apple and Nvidia. -
Europe News Berlin approves defence initiatives as domestic industry receives drone and frigate deals New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027. -
Cinema Val Kilmer AI replica debuts in first trailer for controversial movie 'As Deep as the Grave' The first trailer for “As Deep as the Grave” has been released, with the late Val Kilmer appearing as an AI-generated replica, created by filmmakers with the permission of his estate following his death last year. -
Sport Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics. -
Markets S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs despite Iran war effects The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs on Wednesday despite the Iran war dragging on, the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and global economic growth forecasts being cut amid rising inflation. -
Tech News OpenAI unveils cybersecurity model with limited rollout days after Anthropic’s model Chat GPT 5.4 Cyber has fewer restrictions for cybersecurity questions for the verified professionals that will use it. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine. -
Europe News Where is Szijjártó? Hungarian minister to skip EU meeting after vanishing from public view Szijjártó will miss next week's EU Foreign Affairs Council after the Orbán government's election loss. He faces accusations of sharing classified information with Russia and destroying sensitive documents. -
Europe News Berlin offers free entry for litter picking to make tourists do their bit Visitors to Berlin could receive vouchers this summer for picking up litter. The BerlinPay scheme takes its cue from Copenhagen, linking green behaviour with enjoyable rewards. -
Europe News Russia hits Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro in one of deadliest attacks on Ukraine Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on major cities across Ukraine, killing at least 16 and injuring scores, as Zelenskyy urged more support from allies. -
Poland Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot’s personality is a Polish creation. -
Culture news Inside London’s newest museum: V&A East launches with powerful Black music exhibition London’s newest museum, V&A East, is opening in Stratford this weekend. Its debut exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story,” explores 125 years of Black British music, tracing its influence across genres, identity and culture. -
Europe Today Gulf chief calls for 'upgrade' in diplomatic relation with the EU in aftermath of Iran war Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council calls to upgrade partnership with Gulf and the European Union in aftermath of Iran war in Euronews interview. -
Europe in Motion Flights disrupted by Iran war? Here are Europe's easiest countries to navigate by train this summer Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate? -
Culture news Wave of departures at Grasset: 115 authors leave publishing house after ousting of CEO More than a hundred writers have announced their departure from the Grasset publishing house following the announcement of the dismissal of its chairman Olivier Nora. They denounce an "ideological war"... Here's everything you need to know. -
Canada Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit Hockey took centre stage in Ottawa on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined local players on the ice, combining sport with diplomacy during Stubb’s first official visit to Canada. -
No Comment Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit. -
Culture news New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London. -
No Comment Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated. -
No Comment Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April. -
EU.XL Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying outpaced systems The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up? -
Europe Today Europe Today: Hungarian PM-elect vows rapid transition, targets state-controlled media 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. -
Earth News Iran war sparks EU proposal to reduce tax on electricity and encourage green transition Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this? -
Economy Top 10 currencies in 2026 include Hungarian forint: Why they’re beating the US dollar A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Social investment is the key to economic stability in Europe. Here’s why Turning off the news these days can feel like a necessary pause from the chaos we live in: A war in Europe and another on its doorstep, a political shift towards defence spending, as well as nationalism and protectionism, and the global order being torn apart. -
Health news AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records. -
Travel News Seeking rest and relaxation? Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15% Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel. -
Tech News Eurosky: Europe aims to rival Big Tech with its own social media ecosystem A Netherlands-based initiative is offering European users a homegrown alternative to Big Tech's social media offerings.