http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:21:44 +0200 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:21:44 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/sirens-halt-israel-for-holocaust-remembrance-day-as-antisemitism-surges http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/sirens-halt-israel-for-holocaust-remembrance-day-as-antisemitism-surges Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:21:29 +0200 Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/hormuz-standoff-turns-into-a-cautious-waiting-game-as-us-blockade-begins http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/hormuz-standoff-turns-into-a-cautious-waiting-game-as-us-blockade-begins Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:50:18 +0200 Trump claims Iran made new contact for a deal, as the first hours of the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz show an apparent cautious approach from all sides as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. But China announces its own shipping transit agreement with Iran, warning the US not to interfere. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/begona-gomez-wife-of-prime-minister-sanchez-to-be-tried-for-influence-peddling http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/begona-gomez-wife-of-prime-minister-sanchez-to-be-tried-for-influence-peddling Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:14:19 +0200 The decision was announced during the Spanish prime minister's official trip to China, where he is accompanied by his wife. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/zelenskyy-to-meet-german-chancellor-merz-in-berlin-as-russias-war-grinds-on http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/zelenskyy-to-meet-german-chancellor-merz-in-berlin-as-russias-war-grinds-on Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:06:45 +0200 Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as Germany emerges as Kyiv’s main backer amid stalled US-led peace talks. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/trump-hosts-dutch-royals-at-the-white-house-for-dinner-and-overnight-stay http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/trump-hosts-dutch-royals-at-the-white-house-for-dinner-and-overnight-stay Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:17:06 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/spain-seeks-closer-china-links-amid-global-tensions http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/spain-seeks-closer-china-links-amid-global-tensions Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:04:24 +0200 Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-historic-mass-at-rainsoaked-basilica-in-algiers http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-historic-mass-at-rainsoaked-basilica-in-algiers Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:54:08 +0200 Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/trump-uses-mcdonalds-oval-office-stunt-to-tout-new-us-tip-tax-break http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/trump-uses-mcdonalds-oval-office-stunt-to-tout-new-us-tip-tax-break Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:37:48 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/latest-news-bulletin-april-14th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/latest-news-bulletin-april-14th-2026-morning Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/trump-says-the-us-military-has-begun-its-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-ramp-up-pressure-on- http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/trump-says-the-us-military-has-begun-its-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-ramp-up-pressure-on- Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:33:52 +0200 The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before the war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/hezbollah-official-says-group-will-not-abide-by-any-agreements-from-lebanon-israel-talks http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/hezbollah-official-says-group-will-not-abide-by-any-agreements-from-lebanon-israel-talks Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:18:21 +0200 Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple wars since the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group was formed in the 1980s as a guerrilla force fighting against Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon at the time. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/germany-marks-69th-birthday-of-zoos-oldest-gorilla http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/germany-marks-69th-birthday-of-zoos-oldest-gorilla Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:15:55 +0200 Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/judge-dimisses-trumps-lawsuit-against-wsj-over-reporting-on-ties-to-epstein http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/judge-dimisses-trumps-lawsuit-against-wsj-over-reporting-on-ties-to-epstein Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:39:36 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/up-to-200-civilians-killed-in-nigeria-after-air-force-misfire-on-market-sources-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/up-to-200-civilians-killed-in-nigeria-after-air-force-misfire-on-market-sources-say Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:23:32 +0200 Such misfires are common in Nigeria, where the military often conducts air raids to battle armed groups who control vast forest enclaves. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/israel-summons-italys-ambassador-over-comments-on-unacceptable-attacks-on-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/israel-summons-italys-ambassador-over-comments-on-unacceptable-attacks-on-lebanon Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:21:06 +0200 Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on 2 March, days after the opening salvo of US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/iran-executed-at-least-1639-people-in-2025-in-68-increase-on-year-before-ngos-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/iran-executed-at-least-1639-people-in-2025-in-68-increase-on-year-before-ngos-say Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:11:22 +0200 Rights groups including Amnesty International say Iran carries out the most executions of any nation worldwide per capita, and the most of any country other than China, for which no reliable data is available. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/latest-news-bulletin-april-13th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/latest-news-bulletin-april-13th-2026-evening Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/we-cannot-ask-any-country-to-give-up-its-territory-magyar-says-on-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/we-cannot-ask-any-country-to-give-up-its-territory-magyar-says-on-ukraine Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:34:17 +0200 Outgoing PM Viktor Orbán had largely centred his electoral campaign on Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline blockade to accusations of meddling in Hungarian elections. Will things change with Magyar in power? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-come-into-effect-as-trump-threatens-to-destroy-attack-ships http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-come-into-effect-as-trump-threatens-to-destroy-attack-ships Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:27:28 +0200 In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, but that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the key cargo waterway. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-says-has-no-fear-of-trump-administration http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-says-has-no-fear-of-trump-administration Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:30:45 +0200 Pope Leo XIV said he has no intention to debate with Donald Trump after the US president criticised him over his comments on the Iran war. "I have no fear of the Trump administration nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the gospel," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/thailand-marks-songkran-new-year-with-water-fights-and-travel-surge http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/thailand-marks-songkran-new-year-with-water-fights-and-travel-surge Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:19 +0200 Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/lebanon-red-cross-teams-inspect-wreckage-after-israeli-airstrikes-damage-ambulances http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/lebanon-red-cross-teams-inspect-wreckage-after-israeli-airstrikes-damage-ambulances Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:19:25 +0200 Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/union-berlin-pushes-back-on-sexist-comments-aimed-at-trailblazing-coach-marie-louise-eta http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/union-berlin-pushes-back-on-sexist-comments-aimed-at-trailblazing-coach-marie-louise-eta Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:18:46 +0200 Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to avoid relegation from Germany's Bundesliga. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/pope-in-algeria-urges-forgiveness-and-reconciliation-on-historic-visit http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/pope-in-algeria-urges-forgiveness-and-reconciliation-on-historic-visit Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:49 +0200 Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/cherry-blossom-festival-in-berlin-attracts-many-tourists-this-spring http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/cherry-blossom-festival-in-berlin-attracts-many-tourists-this-spring Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:28:36 +0200 Each spring, Japanese cherry blossoms across Berlin attract many visitors to the German capital. These vibrant pink and white trees, which bloom for only a few days, can be found scattered throughout parks across the city. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/latest-news-bulletin-april-13th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/latest-news-bulletin-april-13th-2026-midday Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/us-to-blockade-iranian-ports-risking-wider-war-over-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/us-to-blockade-iranian-ports-risking-wider-war-over-strait-of-hormuz Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:59 +0200 US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/poland-and-south-korea-upgrade-ties-to-strategic-defence-partnership-deal http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/poland-and-south-korea-upgrade-ties-to-strategic-defence-partnership-deal Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:24:28 +0200 During a visit to Seoul on Monday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged to strengthen their cooperation, particularly in defence. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/trump-lambasts-pope-leo-xiv-in-ongoging-feud-with-catholic-church-leader-over-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/trump-lambasts-pope-leo-xiv-in-ongoging-feud-with-catholic-church-leader-over-iran-war Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:08:01 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/im-not-a-fan-of-pope-leo-trump-criticises-pontiff-over-iran-comments http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/im-not-a-fan-of-pope-leo-trump-criticises-pontiff-over-iran-comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:23:34 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/haiti-at-least-25-dead-in-stampede-at-unesco-citadelle-laferriere-fortress http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/haiti-at-least-25-dead-in-stampede-at-unesco-citadelle-laferriere-fortress Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:20:50 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/german-chancellor-merz-the-most-unpopular-head-of-government-in-the-world-survey-shows http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/german-chancellor-merz-the-most-unpopular-head-of-government-in-the-world-survey-shows Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:53:10 +0200 Surveys show Friedrich Merz as the most unpopular leader across 24 democracies, far behind Narendra Modi, Lee Jae-myung and Andrej Babiš in approval. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:47:33 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/hungary-jubilant-scenes-across-budapest-follow-magyars-victory http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/hungary-jubilant-scenes-across-budapest-follow-magyars-victory Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:32:44 +0200 Hungary saw large crowds take to the streets on Sunday, 12 April 2026, after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat, ending 16 years in power. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/latest-news-bulletin-april-13th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/latest-news-bulletin-april-13th-2026-morning Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/peruvian-presidential-election-results-delayed-as-tens-of-thousands-get-one-day-voting-ext http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/peruvian-presidential-election-results-delayed-as-tens-of-thousands-get-one-day-voting-ext Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:58 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/no-clouds-on-the-horizon-france-and-portugal-strengthen-their-relationship-with-treaty-of- http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/no-clouds-on-the-horizon-france-and-portugal-strengthen-their-relationship-with-treaty-of- Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:17:22 +0200 The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries entered into force this Sunday, a partnership 'at the service of the French and the Portuguese, and of a Europe that decides for itself'. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/hungary-election-supporters-of-peter-magyars-party-celebrate-in-budapest http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/hungary-election-supporters-of-peter-magyars-party-celebrate-in-budapest Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:49:03 +0200 Supporters of Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, celebrate on the banks on the river Danube in Budapest. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/sinner-beats-alcaraz-at-monte-carlo-atp-and-returns-to-top-spot-in-the-rankings http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/sinner-beats-alcaraz-at-monte-carlo-atp-and-returns-to-top-spot-in-the-rankings Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:29:13 +0200 The South Tyrolean champion beat the Spaniard with a score of 7-6, 6-3. The victory on clay enabled him to return to first place in the rankings, collecting a new record. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/whale-timmy-can-whale-songs-still-save-him-biologist-prepares-autopsy http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/whale-timmy-can-whale-songs-still-save-him-biologist-prepares-autopsy Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:20:11 +0200 For days now, marine biologists have been assuming that there is no rescue for Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar. The Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now talking about a "minimally invasive attempt to mobilise the whale". http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/latest-news-bulletin-april-12th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/latest-news-bulletin-april-12th-2026-evening Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/orban-and-magyar-vote-in-high-stakes-hungarian-election-watched-by-eu http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/orban-and-magyar-vote-in-high-stakes-hungarian-election-watched-by-eu Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:30:06 +0200 Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar vote in a pivotal Hungarian election with record turnout expected, as the result could reshape Budapest’s role in the EU. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-immediate-ceasefire-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-rage http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-immediate-ceasefire-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-rage Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:12:06 +0200 Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/record-turnout-as-close-of-polls-nears-in-hungarys-most-consequential-election-in-decades http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/record-turnout-as-close-of-polls-nears-in-hungarys-most-consequential-election-in-decades Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:58:57 +0200 The National Election Commission said voter turnout was at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-talks-fail-in-islamabad http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-talks-fail-in-islamabad Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:53:51 +0200 U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/ukraine-and-russia-accuse-each-other-of-breaching-36-hour-orthodox-easter-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/ukraine-and-russia-accuse-each-other-of-breaching-36-hour-orthodox-easter-ceasefire Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:25:02 +0200 According to Ukraine's General Staff of the armed forces, by 7am the ceasefire had been violated by Russia 2,299 times, including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. However, Russia has refrained from using long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/record-turnout-expected-as-parliamentary-elections-in-hungary-gets-under-way http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/record-turnout-expected-as-parliamentary-elections-in-hungary-gets-under-way Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:45:27 +0200 Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/latest-news-bulletin-april-12th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/latest-news-bulletin-april-12th-2026-midday Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/us-and-iran-end-peace-and-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan-without-agreement http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/us-and-iran-end-peace-and-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan-without-agreement Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:05:15 +0200 Trump said in a social media post he has “instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas”. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/latest-news-bulletin-april-12th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/latest-news-bulletin-april-12th-2026-morning Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.