Europe News EU considering excessive profit taxes on oil and gas companies The European Commission is considering taxing windfall profits, similar to the mechanism applied in 2022 during the natural gas crisis. The plea came from five EU countries, which also called for the tax to be expanded to foreign profits dealing with fossil fuels. 10/04/2026
Made in Europe Meet My Mama: Startup turning home cooks into entrepreneurs In Paris, Meet My Mama is turning overlooked home cooks into professional chefs and entrepreneurs, blending high-end catering with a powerful social mission. Euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat met both founders and chefs to talk about their outstanding culinary journey. 10/04/2026
Business TotalEnergies closes major Saudi refinery after attacks TotalEnergies has shut a major Saudi refinery after attacks, as Middle East disruptions force it to halt about 15% of its output. 10/04/2026
Climate Europe hit with second-warmest March on record after February floods The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says global sea surface temperatures also reflect a “likely transition” toward El Niño conditions. 10/04/2026
Travel News Airbnb is now offering airport transfers in 125 cities Airbnb has been expanding beyond only accommodation for the last several months, with offerings now including private airport taxis as well as things like massages, chefs and personal trainers. 10/04/2026
Europe News Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both. 10/04/2026
Ukraine Druzhba oil pipeline will be fixed this spring, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s president said the Druzhba pipeline, whose operational status remains tied to EU funding for Kyiv, will be fixed later this spring, with repair work under way. 10/04/2026
Vatican Pentagon denies threatening Vatican over pope's remarks on Iran war Pentagon and Vatican envoys have both denied reports that US officials gave the Holy See's ambassador to the US a "bitter lecture," demanding the Church align with the Trump administration over Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran war. 10/04/2026
Business All Dolce, no Gabbana? D&G co-founder quits as chairman amid debt talk Gabbana has quietly vacated the D&G boardroom, leaving Domenico Dolce's brother in charge — just as the brand wrestles with €450m in debt. 10/04/2026
Ukraine Ukrainians shot down Iranian drones in the Gulf, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s president announced that Ukrainian experts in the Middle East have already shot down Iranian drones in “several countries” with domestically produced interceptors. 10/04/2026
No Comment Poland: "Frog Patrol" saves thousands of amphibians during migration Volunteers near Warsaw form a frog patrol each spring, helping thousands of frogs and toads cross a road safely and protect local breeding grounds. 10/04/2026
Europe News Trump issues NATO ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'within days' US President told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that NATO countries must work on a solution to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz immediately. Allies had originally committed to helping reopen the strait once hostilities had come to an end. 10/04/2026
Europe in Motion Europe's airport chaos: Where are flights most likely to be delayed? Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays. 10/04/2026
Business 'No return to normal': IMF warns of lasting damage from Iran war The IMF is cutting its global growth forecast, preparing €42.9bn in emergency aid and warning that 45 million people face food insecurity. 10/04/2026
Europe Today 'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister says US President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO countries to find a solution to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within days. Turkey – which has the second-largest army in NATO – says the alliance is not obliged to intervene. 10/04/2026
Ukraine Putin announces Easter ceasefire, proposed by Kyiv for weeks Moscow repeatedly ignored Kyiv’s calls for Easter weekend ceasefire around 12 April just to announce what it called its own “unilateral" truce. 10/04/2026
Markets Stocks rise and oil prices gain as investors await ceasefire talks Markets have remained positive, with oil prices edging slightly upward, coupled with gains for global equities ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday. 10/04/2026
Europe Today Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks as Iran truce under strain 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. 10/04/2026
Germany German Army chief warns of a 'glass-like' battlefield In an exclusive interview with Euronews, German Army chief Christian Freuding outlines how data, speed and digital systems are reshaping modern warfare. 10/04/2026
Economy Petrol and diesel in Europe: Where are prices highest and lowest? Petrol and diesel prices have risen significantly across Europe since the escalation of the Middle East crisis. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the latest fuel prices. 10/04/2026
Europe News Tighter EU migration controls fail to curb departures from Africa Despite Brussels touting fewer migrant arrivals, tighter asylum rules and African deals have only temporarily diverted irregular routes, with new passages to Europe possible in 2026. 10/04/2026
Moments Heavy metal, GoT and cats: Quirky themed cruises to book this year Blending hobbies and passions with travel and adventure, themed cruises are growing in popularity. These days, there’s a voyage for almost everyone. 10/04/2026
Climate France is turning its back on fossil fuels – with a €240m plan French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change. 10/04/2026
Health news Genes may explain differences in weight-loss drug efficacy - study Genetic variations may help explain why patients respond differently to popular weight-loss drugs, according to a new study. 10/04/2026
Ukraine Russia and Ukraine announce truce for Orthodox Easter Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv's openness to a potential Easter truce. 09/04/2026
Netherlands EU police smash ring smuggling Vietnamese nationals to Europe Europol said the people smuggling network transported at least 15 migrants per month, charging them up to €22,000 for the full journey. 09/04/2026