Americas

Sport

Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war

The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics.

16/04/2026

Tech News

OpenAI unveils model with limited rollout days after Anthropic

Chat GPT 5.4 Cyber has fewer restrictions for cybersecurity questions for the verified professionals that will use it.

16/04/2026

Canada

Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit

Hockey took centre stage in Ottawa on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined local players on the ice, combining sport with diplomacy during Stubb’s first official visit to Canada.

16/04/2026

USA

Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance

A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

15/04/2026

USA

New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown

New footage shows the excitement when US Navy divers reach and open the hatch on the Orion capsule of Artemis II reaching the astronauts for the first time in 10 days after their trip to the moon.

15/04/2026

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Peru election dispute deepens amid slow ballot count

Peru saw hundreds of protesters gather outside the Electoral Tribunal in Lima on Tuesday 15 April 2026, demanding a rerun of the presidential election after voting disruptions delayed the process.

15/04/2026

World

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York court

The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury-room feud.

14/04/2026

USA

Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war

Despite widespread criticism including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff for being "weak on crime," Trump said no to an apology to the Catholic Church's Holy Father while reiterating his claims.

14/04/2026

Cinema

Cinematic treasure: Lost Georges Méliès film found in US attic

A cinematic treasure trove has been unearthed in the US after an old family chest, which had remained sealed for over a century, was finally opened. Among the ten reels it contained was a forgotten film by French cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, entitled 'Gugusse et l'automate'.

14/04/2026

Space

What's next for NASA after Artemis II's lunar fly-by?

Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions.

14/04/2026

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Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.

14/04/2026

Economy

IEA warns 'largest energy security threat in history' is under way

No new energy shipments have been loaded in April, signalling a worsening disruption that could intensify the global energy and economic impact, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

14/04/2026

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Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break

Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.

14/04/2026

Travel News

Chepe Express: A train journey through Mexico’s natural diversity

Mexico's railway jewel crosses the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range in the northern state of Chihuahua, between mountains, canyons, tunnels and bridges, in one of the most impressive train journeys on the planet.

14/04/2026

USA

Judge tosses Trump $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April.

13/04/2026

Business

Goldman Sachs posts best quarterly profit in five years with 18% jump

Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter results, the best in five years, with quarterly profit rising 18% to $5.4 billion (€4.6bn), as the bank highlighted increased volatility due to geopolitical tensions.

13/04/2026

USA

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoing feud over Iran war

The US president launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's rejection of the Iran war, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and hurting the Catholic Church.

13/04/2026

USA

“I’m not a fan of Pope Leo”: Trump criticises pontiff over Iran comments

US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV following comments on the Iran conflict, calling him “very liberal” and saying he was “not a fan” of the pontiff.

13/04/2026

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Haiti: at least 30 dead in stampede at UNESCO‑listed Citadelle Laferrière fortress

At least 30 people died on Saturday, 11 April 2026, after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière near Milot, a major tourist site in the north of Haiti.

13/04/2026

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Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrity

Peru’s presidential election on Sunday, 12 April 2026, was thrown into uncertainty after widespread logistical failures prevented thousands of voters from casting their ballots, delaying the outcome.

13/04/2026

Earth News

Mezcal's popularity is booming – but forests are paying the price

Mezcal production in Mexico has gone from about 1 million litres in 2010 to more than 11 million in 2024.

13/04/2026

Peru

Peru's election results delayed after logistical issues disrupt voting

Peruvian voters will now have to wait at least one additional day to learn the results of the country’s presidential elections due to an issue authorities said was logistical, which left thousands of people unable to vote on Sunday.

13/04/2026

Destinations

Why cruise passengers are missing out on Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’

Tracy Arm, a majestic fjord located southeast of Juneau, is being skipped by major cruise lines this season following a massive landslide last summer.

12/04/2026

Art

Getting people together: Neal Slavin on the art of group photography

Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring legacy.

11/04/2026

USA

NASA's Artemis II crew back on earth after record-breaking moon voyage

With their flight now complete, the four astronauts have set NASA up for a moon landing by another crew in just two years and a full-blown moon base within the decade.

11/04/2026

USA

JD Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US during planned talks in Pakistan

The US vice president said he was "looking forward to negotiations" in Pakistan as UK Prime Minister Starmer classified the ceasefire as "fragile".

10/04/2026