http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:21:52 +0200 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:21:52 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/hormuz-standoff-shows-no-signs-of-letting-up-for-vital-shipping-to-resume-from-gulf http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/hormuz-standoff-shows-no-signs-of-letting-up-for-vital-shipping-to-resume-from-gulf Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:21:27 +0200 Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at minimal levels on Friday resulting in a giant parking lot, as the US-Iran standoff continues with the same cautious approach since Monday. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500 http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:52:10 +0200 Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/latest-news-bulletin-april-17th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/latest-news-bulletin-april-17th-2026-midday Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/three-charged-over-attempted-arson-on-persian-language-tv-channel-uk-police-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/three-charged-over-attempted-arson-on-persian-language-tv-channel-uk-police-say Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:50:29 +0200 Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/china-and-russia-ties-driving-north-korean-economic-recovery-seoul-ministry-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/china-and-russia-ties-driving-north-korean-economic-recovery-seoul-ministry-says Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:09:09 +0200 China has long been the diplomatically isolated country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/escaped-wolf-neukgu-captured-after-9-day-search-in-south-korea http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/escaped-wolf-neukgu-captured-after-9-day-search-in-south-korea Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:41:33 +0200 A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at the zoo in 2024 and is part of an initiative to restore wolves resembling those once native to the Korean peninsula. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/ankara-pushes-deeper-economic-ties-with-astana-ahead-of-erdogan-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/ankara-pushes-deeper-economic-ties-with-astana-ahead-of-erdogan-visit Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:14:52 +0200 Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/netherlands-keukenhof-draws-global-visitors-for-spring-display http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/netherlands-keukenhof-draws-global-visitors-for-spring-display Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:55:13 +0200 Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/cameroon-sees-mass-turnout-for-pope-leo-xiv-visit-as-he-calls-for-peace http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/cameroon-sees-mass-turnout-for-pope-leo-xiv-visit-as-he-calls-for-peace Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:42:40 +0200 Cameroon saw thousands of faithful gather on Wednesday 16 April at Bamenda’s airfield, where Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open‑air Mass and called for a “decisive change of course” towards peace. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/lebanon-truce-takes-effect-as-damaged-qasmiyeh-bridge-reopens http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/lebanon-truce-takes-effect-as-damaged-qasmiyeh-bridge-reopens Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:26:32 +0200 Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/ripple-effects-of-iran-war-could-lead-to-other-conflicts-un-development-chief-tells-eurone http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/ripple-effects-of-iran-war-could-lead-to-other-conflicts-un-development-chief-tells-eurone Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:11:55 +0200 The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/latest-news-bulletin-april-17th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/latest-news-bulletin-april-17th-2026-morning Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/us-brokered-10-day-ceasefire-between-israel-and-lebanon-goes-into-effect http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/us-brokered-10-day-ceasefire-between-israel-and-lebanon-goes-into-effect Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:50:43 +0200 Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/offline-day-emmanuel-macron-promotes-books-and-theatre-as-alternatives-to-screens http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/offline-day-emmanuel-macron-promotes-books-and-theatre-as-alternatives-to-screens Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:38 +0200 French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and theatre workshops. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-ceasefire-trump-says-in-social-media-post http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-ceasefire-trump-says-in-social-media-post Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:14:04 +0200 Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/latest-news-bulletin-april-16th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/latest-news-bulletin-april-16th-2026-evening Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:30 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/watch-giant-guitar-shaped-forest-revealed-from-the-air-in-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/watch-giant-guitar-shaped-forest-revealed-from-the-air-in-argentina Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:08 +0200 Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/pakistan-pm-sharif-visits-doha-as-regional-mediation-gathers-pace-for-usiran-talks http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/pakistan-pm-sharif-visits-doha-as-regional-mediation-gathers-pace-for-usiran-talks Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:55:26 +0200 With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/iran-to-blame-for-closing-strait-of-hormuz-says-gulf-leader http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/iran-to-blame-for-closing-strait-of-hormuz-says-gulf-leader Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:23:15 +0200 The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/russia-agrees-to-pay-compensation-to-azerbaijan-over-2024-airliner-tragedy http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/russia-agrees-to-pay-compensation-to-azerbaijan-over-2024-airliner-tragedy Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:08:02 +0200 Russia and Azerbaijan have revealed that an "appropriate settlement of consequences," including compensation payment, has been reached over the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner crash in December 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-last-as-long-as-it-takes-defence-secretary-hegseth-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-last-as-long-as-it-takes-defence-secretary-hegseth-warns Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:59:35 +0200 The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/16/repsol-agrees-venezuela-deal-to-boost-oil-production-and-regain-control-of-assets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/16/repsol-agrees-venezuela-deal-to-boost-oil-production-and-regain-control-of-assets Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:51:42 +0200 Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production over the next three years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/berlin-approves-defence-initiatives-as-domestic-industry-receives-drone-and-frigate-deals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/berlin-approves-defence-initiatives-as-domestic-industry-receives-drone-and-frigate-deals Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:59:38 +0200 New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/latest-news-bulletin-april-16th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/latest-news-bulletin-april-16th-2026-midday Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/ukriane-russian-strikes-hit-kyivs-podilsky-district http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/ukriane-russian-strikes-hit-kyivs-podilsky-district Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:52:45 +0200 Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/humanoid-robot-chases-wild-boars-in-the-polish-capital-warsaw http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/humanoid-robot-chases-wild-boars-in-the-polish-capital-warsaw Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:22:21 +0200 A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot’s personality is a Polish creation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/canadas-mark-carney-finlands-alexander-stubb-play-hockey http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/canadas-mark-carney-finlands-alexander-stubb-play-hockey Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:18:34 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/pope-leo-xiv-visits-cameroon-as-biya-faces-unrest-and-separatist-war http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/pope-leo-xiv-visits-cameroon-as-biya-faces-unrest-and-separatist-war Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:17:01 +0200 Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/australia-refinery-fire-raises-fuel-supply-concerns-amid-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/australia-refinery-fire-raises-fuel-supply-concerns-amid-iran-war Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:50:54 +0200 Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/ukraine-deadly-russian-strikes-on-kyiv-odesa-and-dnipro-leave-12-dead http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/ukraine-deadly-russian-strikes-on-kyiv-odesa-and-dnipro-leave-12-dead Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:35:33 +0200 Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/latest-news-bulletin-april-16th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/16/latest-news-bulletin-april-16th-2026-morning Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/discussions-are-being-had-on-second-round-of-iran-talks-in-pakistan-white-house-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/discussions-are-being-had-on-second-round-of-iran-talks-in-pakistan-white-house-says Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:31:23 +0200 Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/north-korea-showing-serious-increase-in-ability-to-make-nuclear-weapons-iaea-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/north-korea-showing-serious-increase-in-ability-to-make-nuclear-weapons-iaea-says Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:14:19 +0200 North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/panicked-scenes-after-school-shooting-in-turkey-leaves-at-least-nine-dead http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/panicked-scenes-after-school-shooting-in-turkey-leaves-at-least-nine-dead Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:11:35 +0200 A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, wounding 13 others, the interior minister said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/bbc-to-cut-up-to-2000-jobs-in-next-two-years-to-save-575ml-from-operating-costs http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/bbc-to-cut-up-to-2000-jobs-in-next-two-years-to-save-575ml-from-operating-costs Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:35:48 +0200 The BBC is funded by the public paying for a licence to view or listen to content and the corporation says 94% of UK adults use its services every month. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/eu-pursues-deeper-and-stronger-partnerships-with-gulf-states-costa-tells-euronews-in-doha http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/eu-pursues-deeper-and-stronger-partnerships-with-gulf-states-costa-tells-euronews-in-doha Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:42:48 +0200 In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/hungarys-peter-magyar-says-new-government-could-take-power-at-beginning-of-may http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/hungarys-peter-magyar-says-new-government-could-take-power-at-beginning-of-may Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:19:35 +0200 Magyar has called on Orbán's government to act as a caretaker in its final weeks and not to make any decisions that could threaten Hungary's interests or impede the incoming government's work. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/latest-news-bulletin-april-15th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/latest-news-bulletin-april-15th-2026-evening Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/un-nuclear-chief-urges-checks-of-irans-programme-in-potential-deal-to-end-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/un-nuclear-chief-urges-checks-of-irans-programme-in-potential-deal-to-end-war Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:03 +0200 Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/strikes-hit-sloviansk-and-sumy-as-russia-pounds-ukrainian-cities http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/strikes-hit-sloviansk-and-sumy-as-russia-pounds-ukrainian-cities Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:04:17 +0200 Russia strikes Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 bomb, wrecking civilian buildings, while repeated drone attacks ignite major fires in Sumy’s industrial zone. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/trump-says-iran-war-very-close-to-over-as-truce-talks-advance http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/trump-says-iran-war-very-close-to-over-as-truce-talks-advance Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:37:11 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/four-dead-and-20-injured-in-second-school-shooting-in-turkey-this-week-governor-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/four-dead-and-20-injured-in-second-school-shooting-in-turkey-this-week-governor-says Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:36:29 +0200 It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a showdown with police. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/humanoid-robots-box-and-perform-at-hong-kong-ai-and-robotics-fair http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/humanoid-robots-box-and-perform-at-hong-kong-ai-and-robotics-fair Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:26 +0200 Hong Kong’s InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China’s push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/deadly-israeli-strikes-hit-gazas-alshati-camp-and-alshifa-hospital http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/deadly-israeli-strikes-hit-gazas-alshati-camp-and-alshifa-hospital Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:20:40 +0200 Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital area despite a ceasefire, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in renewed violence. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/china-set-new-records-in-trade-and-investment-in-central-asia-in-2025 http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/china-set-new-records-in-trade-and-investment-in-central-asia-in-2025 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:28 +0200 China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic projects across high-tech industries including energy and mining. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/latest-news-bulletin-april-15th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/latest-news-bulletin-april-15th-2026-midday Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/europes-responsibility-in-the-world-disorder http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/europes-responsibility-in-the-world-disorder Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:41:12 +0200 The EU must be able to act. The principle of unanimity in foreign and security policy is an obstacle to this. A "European Security Council" could change this, say Hans-Gert Pöttering, former President of the European Parliament, and Klaus Welle, Martens Centre for European Studies. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/berlin-conference-seeks-urgent-aid-as-sudan-war-fuels-mass-poverty http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/berlin-conference-seeks-urgent-aid-as-sudan-war-fuels-mass-poverty Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:44:43 +0200 Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/new-video-shows-moment-orion-capsule-hatch-opens-after-splashdown http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/new-video-shows-moment-orion-capsule-hatch-opens-after-splashdown Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:44:16 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/viral-post-comparing-portugals-hormuz-conquest-to-us-iran-operation-mixes-facts-with-exagg http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/viral-post-comparing-portugals-hormuz-conquest-to-us-iran-operation-mixes-facts-with-exagg Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:29:54 +0200 Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions".