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Mexico Gunman opens fire on tourists at Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, killing one Mexican authorities launched an investigation to uncover the motives behind the attack, which took place just before noon local time. -
Europe Today Watch: Magyar visits Tusk - will there be a Warsaw on the Danube? Péter Magyar has made his first diplomatic priority clear. Before Brussels or Vienna, Hungary's prime minister-elect is heading to Warsaw to meet Donald Tusk. What will they discuss? -
Europe News Slovakia to vote in July referendum on scrapping lifelong payments for politicians Slovak prime ministers and parliament speakers who served at least two terms in office receive a lifelong payment, a monthly sum that equals the salaries of lawmakers in Parliament. -
Iran Trump refuses to lift Hormuz blockade until Iran deal agreed Trump’s announcement comes after Iran said earlier it would not be sending a delegation to participate in the second round of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad that were set to take place on Monday. -
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No Comment Pope Leo XIV holds a giant open air Mass in Angola Tens of thousands of people attended a giant open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV outside the Angolan capital. -
Europe News France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US commitment to Europe wavers One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent. -
Europe News Crime rates in Germany are falling but sexual offences are significantly on the rise The statistics only cover police investigations so no conclusions can be drawn about convictions or the actual number of offenders. The study also does not include cases that are not reported. -
USA FBI director Kash Patel files $250m defamation suit against The Atlantic According to The Atlantic, Patel's job as head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is in jeopardy in part because of what it said were "bouts of excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences". -
Europe News Timmy, the whale stranded off Germany's coast, swims off and gets stuck...again The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean. -
Hungary 'If Druzhba is operational, Zelenskyy should open it,' Magyar says about pipeline "He should not go down that street," incoming Hungarian PM Péter Magyar said when asked about new potential Ukrainian demands to reopen the Druzhba pipeline. Brussels ready for Hungary to lift veto if oil flows resume. -
Spain Almost 43,000 migrants register in first three days of Spain's regularisation amnesty Spain's position sharply differs from prevailing attitudes on immigration in Europe, where many governments have been trying to curb arrivals and step up deportations. -
Europe News Spain's call to suspend EU-Israel agreement set to fail amid broad opposition Sánchez’s call to suspend the EU association agreement with Israel lacks support ahead of ministerial meeting. Madrid revived proposal after hosting a two-day progressive convention, urging an end to the war. -
Turkey Turkey arrests 90 people with suspected links to so-called Islamic State group Authorities have not officially connected the arrests to a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on 7 April in which two police officers were wounded. -
Europe News EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion in EU funds amid rule of law scrutiny Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia. -
Europe News From soldier to developer: How German troops are test building their own drones During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive. -
Europe News UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson envoy appointment was a mistake amid Epstein row UK police are investigating allegations of misconduct in office by Mandelson, 72, when he was a Labour minister more than 15 years ago. He was arrested and released in February. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Businesses start claiming refunds on Trump's 'unlawful' tariffs A long-awaited refund portal opened on Monday for US businesses hit by Trump's tariffs, with $127bn in eligible claims already registered. The catch? It could take months, and shoppers will see few benefits. -
The Cube Fake footage allegedly shows Zelenskyy's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein The Ukrainian president is a key target of disinformation narratives, with many online users pushing false claims of links between Jeffrey Epstein and other Western leaders. -
Tech News Can AI read your future? South Korea’s digital shamans put it to the test A shop in South Korea is using AI to reinvent traditional fortune-telling, replacing human shamans with digital avatars and robots. Visitors enter personal details to receive predictions based on “saju”, a centuries-old belief system. -
Travel News Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions. -
Travel News You can now track the prices of individual hotels with Google Would-be guests can get email updates on the costs of their choice of hotel for their preferred travel dates. -
Culture news Singing truth to power: The best protest songs of the past 10 years Musicians have always harnessed the power of music to protest war, inequality and oppression, in the aim of promoting positive change. Euronews Culture delves into the best protest songs of the last decade. -
Europe News Europol 'hackathon' sleuths trace 45 Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly moved out of their country and to Russia, according to officials and independent experts. -
Lebanon Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in southern Lebanon Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village. -
Culture news Amy Winehouse’s father loses claim over sale of daughter’s belongings Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of the British singer’s estate, claimed her stylist and another friend profited from selling items at auctions in the US. -
Europe News European Economic Congress 2026: Central Europe's top business forum The European Economic Congress in Katowice is one of the leading economic events in Central Europe, bringing together top figures from business, politics, science and local governance. -
No Comment Rescuers evacuate hundreds after snowstorm hits Russia’s Far East Dozens of vehicles were rescued from deep snowdrifts in Zabaikalsky Krai, where over 250 people were taken to shelters after a rare April snowstorm. -
Europe News UN experts warn of 'deeply alarming detention practices' in Belarus' prison system There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests. -
USA Watch: Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard in Virginia A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed the spring football game, and the skydiver was reported to be in stable condition. -
Travel News Greece eases Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks for British travellers With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer. -
Travel News Stranded cruise ships finally pass the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Europe TUI Cruises says its May itineraries ‘can go ahead as planned’ after the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships safely departed the Arabian Gulf. -
Economy Reignited US-Iran tensions likely to drive petrol and diesel prices higher As US representatives travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran, the lack of clarity over a possible deal is once again expected to place upward pressure on petrol and diesel prices. -
Health news Beyond lung cancer: other types of cancer linked to air pollution, report finds Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards. -
Travel News This Spanish airport will close for a month and cancel all flights As summer approaches, Spanish airports continue to see turmoil like strikes, closures and widespread walk-outs. -
Health news Rat poison found in baby food in Austria - but how did it get there? The affected products were sold through SPAR stores in Austria, as well as in parts of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and officials say the contamination is being treated as a suspected case of tampering rather than a manufacturing fault. -
Business Mercedes and Samsung SDI sign first EV battery supply deal South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday that it clinched its first agreement for the supply of EV batteries with German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz. -
Europe News Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria's next PM? Bulgaria's former president hailed a "victory of hope" after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition topped the polls in Sunday’s election, the eighth such parliamentary vote in five years. -
Turkey Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers. -
Culture news Crisis at Grasset: Bolloré strikes back as 308 authors call for a 'conscience clause' in publishing French billionaire Vincent Bolloré says Grasset "will go on" and has dismissed the "uproar of a small caste" after the mass exodus of authors from the famous publishing house on the rue des Saints-Pères in Paris. -
Tech News Will Elon Musk appear before the French courts? The billionaire is being summoned on Monday by the Paris public prosecutor's office as part of an investigation into his social network X and its AI tool Grok, which are suspected of algorithmic manipulation to interfere in the French political debate. -
Business Egypt–Italy cargo route gains traction as firms seek alternatives to disrupted trade An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region. -
Europe News Slovenia’s outgoing PM Robert Golob fails to form government coalition as Janša opts to wait Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to a repeat election. -
Earth News Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever ‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tech News Humanoid robot smashes human half-marathon world record in Beijing race The winning robot ran the half marathon nearly seven minutes faster than the current human record set by Jacob Kiplimo. -
Europe News Moscow sparks outrage with 'Polish Russophobia' show at Katyn massacre site The Russian Military-Historical Society headed by Putin's adviser organised the display at the site where Soviet secret police murdered around 22,000 Polish officers, police and intelligentsia in spring 1940 on Stalin's orders, drawing condemnation. -
Japan Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution. -
Europe News Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials. -
France WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb’s detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed it in a controlled detonation. -
Europe in Motion Planning a hiking trip across Europe? These are the most unspoilt national parks Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list. -
No Comment Community holds vigil after Louisiana mass shooting Residents gather near the scene of a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana hugging and consoling one another after a father shot dead eight children in a domestic rampage. -
Culture news Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and more back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.” -
Iran Moment US navy fires on and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship US military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade a naval blockade, amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. -
No Comment Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families. -
Europe Today Bulgaria's Radev 'pro-EU on surface' but a 'practical Trojan horse for Kremlin', says expert The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, won't be "openly anti-EU", analyst Martin Vladimirov tells Europe Today. But he caveats that this is "a major win for the Kremlin and a culmination of a long strategy of Russia to solidify its influence in the country". -
Culture news More European countries cancel Kanye ‘Ye’ West gigs – Will the EU tour go ahead? Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments. -
EU.XL Should kids be on social media? Europe moves toward age limits Should kids be on social media? When are teens old enough to safely navigate the online world? -
USA Louisiana gunman kills eight children in suspected domestic mass shooting A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana. -
No Comment Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps. -
Culture news David Bowie, Stranger Things and Foo Fighters: What's to see, do or hear this week in Europe Ziggy Stardust illuminates London's Lightroom, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd returns with a new, even grittier series, and Foo Fighters release their 12th album. Here's what to look out for this week. -
No Comment Kites fill the sky as Berck-sur-Mer launches 39th international festival The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds. -
EU.XL How does the EU protect minors online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new age-verification app to strengthen online child protection. 90 per cent of EU citizens back increased action. How has Europe addressed minors’ online safety so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Russia-friendly Radev wins in Bulgaria as Orbán hints at lifting EU Ukraine loan veto 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. -
The Big Question ‘We are disruptors of the industry’: Can sustainable aviation fuel protect airlines from fuel shock? As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom. We spoke to a key innovator to learn more. -
Markets Oil prices climb as US-Iran stand-off keeps Strait of Hormuz in limbo Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. -
Culture news 'You’re Not Alone': David Bowie immersive show invites fans inside the artist’s world in London A new immersive exhibition, 'David Bowie: You’re Not Alone', is opening in London, inviting fans to step inside the world of the “Starman” himself. -
Culture news An aquatic adventure ends: Lisbon's Oceanarium to close 'Forests Underwater' exhibition Eleven years after its inauguration, the exhibition 'Forests Underwater' by Takashi Amano' is closing at Lisbon's Oceanarium. This marks the end of an era for visitors and staff alike, who leave behind thousands of hours of work underwater that kept the Japanese artist's vision intact. -
Earth News Solar and wind outpace coal as energy crisis fails to spark fossil fuel revival Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data. -
Tech News Empowering children online: the Council of Europe is sceptical of blanket social media bans As politicians rush to impose blanket social media bans on minors, recent Council of Europe recommendations urge a smarter approach. They stress that online safety measures must protect children without sacrificing their freedom of expression or cutting off essential digital access. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Longevity retreats: Life-enhancing escapes to book in Europe in 2026 From Swiss medical clinics to Mediterranean wellness resorts, these are the top longevity retreats in Europe where you can reset body and mind. -
Health news EU population to fall by 12% by 2100: Which countries will decline the most? Projected population changes across Europe vary significantly, with the EU population set to fall by 53 million by 2100. Experts point to the role of immigration in explaining differences between countries. By 2100, one in three Europeans will be over 65. -
USA US military strike on alleged drug boat kills at least three people in the Caribbean Sea US strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean have so far killed a minimum of 181 people. Critics have slammed the Trump administration over the strikes, saying they constitute a violation of international law. -
Canada Carney says Canada must cut reliance on US as tariffs hit economy The Canadian leader stressed that his country cannot hinge its future on hope that the US will return to the partner it formerly was to his country and that active steps must be taken to protect Ottawa from the disruptions caused by the Trump administration. -
Iran Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship Tehran’s decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.