Made in Europe World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Made in Europe World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Iran Trump holds talks on Iran with security team, White House says Meanwhile, Tehran has blamed the US for the failure of talks after Trump decided against sending a negotiating team to Pakistan at the weekend. 27/04/2026
Culture news Shakira crew member dies installing stage for free concert in Brazil An accident on Sunday afternoon "tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working on assembling the structures for the show”. 27/04/2026
Business Germany has world's second biggest gold reserve. Time to cash it in? To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion. 27/04/2026
Tech News OpenAI just changed its principles. Here’s what’s changing What has changed in almost a decade of OpenAI’s mission? Here’s a look at the company’s new ‘principles’ document. 27/04/2026
Europe News French prison guards strike over overcrowding and staff shortages French prison guards blockaded facilities nationwide over overcrowding and staff shortages, as unions demand emergency hiring in a system nearing 90,000 inmates. 27/04/2026
Residences Aman Resorts to open secluded ranch retreat in Texas The first to feature fully serviced stables, guests will be able to explore the rolling hills and sculpted canyons on horseback. 27/04/2026
No Comment Runners battle mud at annual UK charity race Hundreds of participants waded through mud in the annual Maldon Mud Race in Essex. 27/04/2026
Travel News Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27% The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back. 27/04/2026
Europe in Motion These European countries have mandatory and voluntary military service Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps? 27/04/2026
Iran Mojtaba Khamenei mystery deepens after Iran unveils ‘martyr’ mural A viral mural showing the Islamic Republic's new ayatollah among dead Iranian leaders has deepened speculation he was killed or gravely wounded in the 28 February strikes on Tehran. 27/04/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 27th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 27/04/2026
Culture news Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously. 27/04/2026
Business TotalEnergies ramps up refinery output to secure French fuel supply TotalEnergies has maximised its output at the Gonfreville refinery to protect the French market from external supply shocks. The facility is operating at its limit to produce essential fuels as energy markets remain disrupted. 27/04/2026
Europe News Germany sees rise in conscientious objectors amid new conscription law Germany has seen a spike in conscientious objector applications after new conscription laws, as debate over military service and security continues to intensify. 27/04/2026
Culture news Italian Culture Minister shuns Venice Biennale due to Russian pavilion Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels. 27/04/2026
Business Beijing pans EU's plans to supercharge industry Beijing released a statement on Monday attacking the EU’s strategy to supercharge local industry, arguing that the European preference creates investment barriers and discrimination – and that countermeasures could follow. 27/04/2026
Culture news Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies aged 80 The last surviving member of the definitive girl group - The Ronettes - has died aged 80. The band, known for their signature beehives and globally successful songs, inspired countless artists throughout the years. 27/04/2026
Europe Today Watch: Pentagon's leaked email: Can Spain be suspended from NATO? A leaked Pentagon email suggested punishing Spain and even reconsidering UK-backed Falklands support, exposing deep NATO rifts over a possible Iran war. Can it be done? 27/04/2026
Tech News Auto China 2026: China's auto giants are rewriting Europe's car market One in two Europeans are open to buying Chinese and Auto China 2026 just showed us why. Euronews was at the conference. 27/04/2026
Culture news Will 2026's A-list 'Wedding of the Year' take place in Italy? Italian newspapers claim the ‘Levitating’ singer and actor, who is tipped to be next James Bond, are planning their wedding in Sicilian capital. 27/04/2026
No Comment Ukrainians mark 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster Ukrainians in Slavutych on Sunday honoured the men and women whose mission it was to clean up the worst nuclear accident in history. People streamed in from different parts of the city to place candles on a large radiation hazard symbol as they marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster 27/04/2026
Europe Today The UN should 'reform, transform or die', says UN representative María Fernanda Espinosa, who is being floated as a potential successor to Secretary-General António Guterres, says the UN must "reinvent itself" in a shifting geopolitical context. 27/04/2026
Cinema 'Michael' breaks global box office records despite heavy criticism International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop. 27/04/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.' 27/04/2026
Europe Today Israel and Hezbollah finding ways to go back to "pre-ceasefire modus operandi" - Lebanese Minister The truce in Israel and Hezbollah's war in Lebanon is "not holding", with both sides finding ways to return to the "modus operandi of the pre-ceasefire agreement", Lebanese Minister Kamal Shehadi tells Europe Today. 27/04/2026
EU.XL Should nuclear take centre stage in Europe’s energy future? Europe's energy security has been severely hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran war halted tanker traffic in early March 2026, so flows of Qatari and Emirati LNG and Persian Gulf oil have been reduced or brought to a standstill. 27/04/2026
United Kingdom New IRA suspected in car bomb blast outside Belfast police station Police probe a car bomb outside Dunmurry station near Belfast, with two minors evacuated and the New IRA suspected of the overnight attack. 27/04/2026
Culture news Kanye West's Portugal gig to go ahead despite wave of EU cancellations Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone. 27/04/2026
Markets Stock markets flat as oil prices hold above $100 on US–Iran tensions European markets and US futures are trading mostly flat on Monday morning, while Brent crude remains above $100 and Asian markets bounce, as talks between Iran and the US stall. 27/04/2026
EU.XL What is Europe doing to avoid a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. 27/04/2026