German pilots’ union calls for two-day Lufthansa strike action on Monday and Tuesday
The latest round of strikes continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty.
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Spectacular find: archaeologists recover 1000 Roman objects from a lake in Switzerland
In Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, archaeologists have recovered a shipload of more than 1,000 very well preserved ceramic artefacts and swords dating from 20 to 50 AD. To avoid looting, the spectacular find was initially kept secret.
Record turnout expected as parliamentary election in Hungary gets under way
Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.
Back on track: Madeira’s iconic hiking trail to reopen after two-year closure
The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024.
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Midday
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Police clear Irish fuel protesters from several locations
A cabinet meeting will be held on Sunday where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks will be given.
Israeli private intelligence firm claims role in Cyprus corruption video as investigation continues
An Israeli private intelligence firm has confirmed its involvement in the production of a controversial video alleging corruption linked to associates of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, as authorities continue to examine the claims. The firm, Black Cube, said it was
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Why cruise passengers are missing out on seeing 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.
US and Iran end peace and ceasefire talks in Pakistan without agreement
The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct talks after hours in which the Pakistani side was shuttling between them marked a certain breakthrough in
Private polar tours and trips to space: The world’s most exclusive travel experiences
High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.
‘Resilience to environmental extremes’: Queen bees survive winter by breathing underwater
Queen bees can breathe underwater, allowing them to stay alive over winter as melting snow floods their burrows.
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Morning
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Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote
Polls open in Hungary's most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.
EU’s largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?
Top EU countries and US states appear one after the other in economic size rankings. However, US states surpass the top EU economies in GDP per capita, both in nominal terms and purchasing power.
'We need real peace': Ukrainians have little faith in Easter truce
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
Hungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures point to a record turnout of voters.
Pope Leo XIV says 'Enough of the idolatry' as he grows increasingly frustrated over war
Leaders have used religion to defend their actions in the war. US officials, especially Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have spoken about their Christian faith and described the US as a Christian nation fighting its enemies.
Armenia and Azerbaijan civil societies hold new round of broad talks to advance peace process
Armenian and Azerbaijan’s representatives met for the fourth round of talks as part of the so-called Peace Bridge Initiative to advance the historic peace process between the two South Caucasus neighbours.
Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls
The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
István Kapitány’s political rise and the weight of his energy past
When senior executives move into politics, their past rarely remains neutral. In the case of István Kapitány, it comes shaped by decades in one of the most geopolitically sensitive industries — and by a regional energy system that has only grown more complex since 2022.
Viktor Orbán: From student dissident to Europe's most polarising leader
Viktor Orbán rose from liberal student activist to a self-professed illiberal, reshaping Hungary’s rule, foreign policy and relations with the EU and Russia.
From insider to rival: how Magyar became Orbán's most serious challenger in 16 years
Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.
Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests
Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire
The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said.
Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?
The New York Times reports, citing officials, that Iran may not have accurate records of the locations of all the mines it has laid. Reports suggest that the planting was carried out in a random and disorganised.
Two new studies could change critics’ opinions about how many birds die from wind turbines
Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate.