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
Europe News Belarus frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut in prisoner swap Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated. 28/04/2026
Turkey Dozens of arrests made in Turkey ahead of 1 May celebrations The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year. 28/04/2026
Business Qatar expands North Field project as LNG output faces disruption Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports. 28/04/2026
Work Nearly half of London jobs at risk of AI disruption, report According to a new report by the Mayor of London's office, nearly half of the UK capital's workers could see their jobs transformed by generative AI. 28/04/2026
Europe News EU 'ready' to sanction Israel over Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved. 28/04/2026
Europe News EU Parliament pushes for a consent-based definition of rape A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a common definition of rape across the EU, stating that any sexual act without consent should be considered rape. 28/04/2026
Culture news Hot Chocolate star Tony Wilson dies aged 89 The co-founder, bassist and songwriter of the British soul band Hot Chocolate, best known for hits like 'Brother Louie' and 'You Sexy Thing', has died at the age of 89. 28/04/2026
Markets Euronews explains: What are eurobonds and why is it dividing the EU? What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU. 28/04/2026
Business Biggest merger ever? Deutsche Telekom eyes tie-up with T-Mobile US Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history. 28/04/2026
Culture news Austrian man accused of plotting Taylor Swift attack pleads guilty The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. 28/04/2026
Travel News What you need to know about Paris’ new airport express train The CDG Express will connect Charles de Gaulle Airport with Gare de l’Est in just 20 minutes. 28/04/2026
No Comment Miners’ hunger strike in Turkey enters second week A hunger strike by workers protesting months of unpaid wages and alleged rights violations entered its second week on April 27 in Ankara, Turkey. 28/04/2026
Culture news Classical and jazz music are becoming less complicated, study finds New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in structure over time. 28/04/2026
Mexico Mexican army captures top Jalisco New Generation cartel boss The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence. 28/04/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 28th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 28/04/2026
The Cube What do we know about claims of Iranian protesters facing execution? US President Donald Trump claims he helped save these eight Iranian female protesters from execution, whilst social media users claim the image is AI-generated. What do we know about the women pictured? 28/04/2026
Culture news Instituto Cervantes headquarters in Utrecht seized due to debts A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013. 28/04/2026
Europe News Gunman arrested in manhunt after multiple shootings in central Athens Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports. 28/04/2026
Tech News Google employees urge CEO to reject classified military AI use In the letter, Google staff warn the technology could be used by the Pentagon in 'inhumane' ways, including mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons. 28/04/2026
Culture news Venice opera house fires new music director after 'offensive' comments Famous Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice has fired the incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests and following “repeated and serious public statements that were offensive and harmful” to the theater. 28/04/2026
Iran Iran parades armed women in streets as questions over AI videos grow Videos emerging on social media from Iran appear to show armed Iranian women parading with IRGC in several cities in an upsurge of nationalist and religious fervour, dubbed as a “jihad of women”, but some clips spark AI editing doubts and remain unverified. 28/04/2026
Europe News One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious? Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness. 28/04/2026
Europe Today Which European countries have the most teenage entrepreneurs? Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates. 28/04/2026
Culture news Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, admitting to a judge he helped people get into a building so the Run-DMC band member Jam Master Jay could be ambushed in his recording studio in 2002. 28/04/2026
Travel News World Cup no longer just about football: Digital nomads invade Mexico The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy. 28/04/2026
Europe Today Watch: Champions League semis: When football meets global capital From Qatari-backed PSG to fan-owned Bayern and US-financed Atlético and Arsenal, the Champions League semis double as a battle of club ownership models. 28/04/2026
Iran Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, reports claim Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime. 28/04/2026
Europe Today Violence against women 'has evolved in Europe', says MEP Al-Sahlani MEP Abir Al-Sahlani urges EU countries to pressure the Commission to propose an EU-wide definition of rape. On the war in Iran, the MEP says "global order is being renegotiated in real time". 28/04/2026
Europe News Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early snap election for May The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate. 28/04/2026
Culture news Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image over AI concerns Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey. 28/04/2026