2026-04-19

Ukraine

Two police officers suspended after fleeing Kyiv shooting scene

An inquiry was opened after a video showed officers fleeing in panic from Saturday’s shooting, which left six dead and many injured. The patrol police chief has resigned.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria's former President Rumen Radev wins parliamentary vote

Radev’s political stance has drawn considerable attention internationally. During his presidency, he repeatedly opposed sending military aid to Ukraine and has been critical of European Union policies in that regard.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV heads to historical shrine, center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people.

19/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Evening

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19/04/2026

Europe News

Spain urges EU to scrap Association Agreement with Israel

During a Socialist Workers' Party rally in Gibraleón under the slogan 'Defend Public Services', on Sunday, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Socialist candidate María Jesús Montero confirmed they would ask the EU to end its Association Agreement with Israel.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Bombed Ukraine retaliates against Russian military targets

Ukrainian Defence Forces targeted drone manufacturing plants in Russia and on occupied Ukrainian territory.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading in polls.

19/04/2026

Iran

Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran’s diplomats

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

19/04/2026

Europe News

EU and Magyar agreed to work together for EU cash after talks

Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.

19/04/2026

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19/04/2026

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Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis

Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.

19/04/2026

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China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon

China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.

19/04/2026

Business

Hormuz tensions threaten global energy and supply chains, Qatar warns

“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.

19/04/2026

USA

Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs

Trump signed an executive order Saturday to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD, aiming to accelerate studies into their potential for treating mental health conditions.

19/04/2026

North Korea

North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.

19/04/2026

Iran

Iran says deal still 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains shut

Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

19/04/2026

Tech News

Siemens tests Nvidia AI-powered humanoid robot in German factory

Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff

19/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Morning

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19/04/2026

Earth News

A ‘paradox’: Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy?

Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?

19/04/2026

Moments

Travel smart: This year’s must-have holiday gadgets and accessories

From power banks to travel pillows, these are the essential items you need to pack for smoother trips around Europe this summer.

19/04/2026

Business

Which European countries will be the richest by 2030?

IMF projections show significant increases in GDP per capita in euro terms across Europe by 2030, but the rankings do not change significantly in terms of purchasing power.

19/04/2026