2026-04-21

United Arab Emirates

UK ambassador to UAE warns of regional risk amid fragile ceasefire

In an interview with Euronews, British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Edward Hobart said the fragile US-Iran ceasefire should pave the way to a lasting peace with "a clear way forward".

21/04/2026

Earth News

Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

21/04/2026

USA

Almost 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025

The migration agency highlighted that at least around 340,000 family members are estimated to have been directly affected by the missing migrant crisis since 2014.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Rome summons Russian ambassador over insults against Meloni

Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.

21/04/2026

Lifestyle

Frederique Constant's Niels Eggerding set sights on young watch lovers

Niels Eggerding is out to prove that size isn't everything in watchmaking. The CEO of the relatively new Swiss brand Frederique Constant is hoping to attract younger buyers with creative reimagings of classic designs

21/04/2026

Lifestyle

Chopard's Caroline Scheufele digs deep for luxury ethical sourcing

Caroline Scheufele, Chopard's co-president and artistic director, talks to Euronews Culture at Watches and Wonders about the history of the company's ethical sourcing, satisfying collector's demands and sustainable jewel and watch production.

21/04/2026

World

German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring

Police believe the ring operated by using genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany, which were sent to people in Syria with a similar appearance.

21/04/2026

Lebanon

Israeli army jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said on Monday he was "stunned and saddened to learn that an IDF soldier damaged a Catholic religious icon in southern Lebanon."

21/04/2026

Culture news

Évora prepares to be European Capital of Culture in 2027

With "Vagar" as its motto, a concept "deeply rooted in the characteristics of the people of Alentejo and its territory", the Portuguese city Évora is now planning a cultural and artistic offer centred on its heritage and "its people" in order to become European Capital of Culture in 2027.

21/04/2026

Europe News

EU ministers reject calls to suspend Israeli trade over 'war crimes'

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia’s proposal to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement over alleged war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine failed to secure sufficient support among EU foreign ministers. However, a separate proposal concerning settlement goods will be referred to the European Commission.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Six on trial in Istanbul over poisoning deaths of whole family

The Turkish-German Böcek family were staying at the Harbour Suites Old City hotel in Istanbul’s Fatih district when they fell ill on 12 November, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.

21/04/2026

Mexico

Sheinbaum urges better security at Mexico tourist sites after shooting

Security officials said that the shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous."

21/04/2026

Culture news

Spanish archaeologists find Homer's Iliad poem in Egyptian tomb

A Spanish-Egyptian team have uncovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside a mummy at Oxyrhynchus, revealing how ancient texts were reused in burial practices and shedding light on the spread of Greek literature in Roman Egypt.

21/04/2026

Culture news

European Heritage Awards honour pioneering conservation projects

The European Heritage Awards were launched by the European Commission in 2002 and are run by Europa Nostra.

21/04/2026

Europe News

NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea

Many of the Russian flights that NATO monitors with its Baltic air policing mission, in place since Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined the alliance in 2004, are to and from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

21/04/2026

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Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

21/04/2026

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Latest news bulletin | April 21st, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

21/04/2026

Europe News

EU to secure jet fuel from the United States amid shortage fears

EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has said there are no indications of jet fuel shortages, but stressed the importance of acting quickly and appropriately. The use of emergency stocks is under consideration "if real supply issues arise".

21/04/2026

Travel News

Why Kazakhstan is growing its national parks and green spaces

This move is expected to open up new birdwatching, wildlife tracking and hiking opportunities for eco-tourists, as Kazakhstan attempts to restore ecological balance.

21/04/2026

Nature

Tiny bandicoots rescued from extinction as 100 released into the wild

Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”.

21/04/2026

Qatar

Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds Islamabad peace talks

Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.

21/04/2026

The Cube

What do we know about the ABINSK ship, and why wasn't it stopped?

The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine.

21/04/2026

Tech News

China’s iQIYI faces backlash after launching AI “actor database”

Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has launched a controversial new AI “actor database” designed to connect filmmakers with actors willing to have their likeness used in AI-generated content.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy announces Druzhba oil pipeline 'can resume operation'

The repair of the Druzhba pipeline paves the way for the adoption of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, both of which are currently vetoed by Hungary.

21/04/2026

Space

NASA rolls out key Artemis III rocket stage for 2027 Moon mission

NASA has rolled out a major section of its Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027. The core stage will be transported to Kennedy Space Center as part of preparations for a future crewed lunar landing.

21/04/2026

Destinations

Travelling to Albania? Here’s what’s new for visitors to see in 2026

From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year.

21/04/2026

Europe News

Italy's PM criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.

21/04/2026

Gaza

Gaza reconstruction to cost over $71 billion, EU-UN report says

Gaza would need over $71 billion for recovery after two years of war, EU and UN warned Monday, as damage to homes, hospitals, and schools leaves most people displaced.

21/04/2026

Travel News

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.

21/04/2026

Tech News

Tim Cook’s Apple: Key moments of a 15-year era

When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, he wasn't expected to reinvent Apple, only to keep it running. 15 years later he hands over one of the worlds most valuable companies. Here's how he did that.

21/04/2026