US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran
Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war.
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Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan cosmodrome in first test flight
On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part of flight development tests, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development.
French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes
Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.
Hungary's Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country's justice minister
Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power.
Iran war impact on shipping affecting refugee aid with freight rates soaring, UNHCR says
The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey.
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.
Trump to raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%, accusing bloc of not complying with deal
Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to the trade deal last July which set a 15% tariff on most goods.
Arson attack at Skopje synagogue linked to so-called Islamic State, officials say
The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam.
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War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
Iran executes 21-year-old karate champion as UN warns of death penalty surge
Tehran executed 21-year-old karate athlete Sassan Azadvar early Thursday after protest arrest, as UN and rights groups warn of a surge in executions and mass detentions since the start of the Iran war.
Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 puts peace at its centre
The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop.
Lights, art, and a call for peace: Brixen festival transforms Alpine town into glowing spectacle
Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace," where artists reflect on war, memory and hope.
Israel arrests man filmed attacking Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man who was filmed assaulting a French Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City, in what it said was "zero tolerance to all acts of violence".
Why news publishers are blocking AI from accessing internet archives
AI companies using archived news content could be a major violation of copyright laws, especially in the midst of active lawsuits against companies such as OpenAI and Perplexity.
Explained: The rules around package holiday surcharges – and which operators won’t be adding them
EU rules limit how much prices can increase by, and for what reasons. Here’s what you need to know.
Man detained for plotting attack on Dutch princesses with axe to appear in court
It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect's name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations.
Kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital after a century away
Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand's national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.
US Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France-UK proposal, FM says
France says a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will complement, not compete with, its own UK-backed mission as standoff with Iran in the vital waterway roils on.
8,000-year-old wheat imprint in Georgia reshapes origins of bread wheat, scientists say
A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops.
World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.
Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds
Climate change and air pollution may be linked to stroke risk, the World Stroke Organization says.
UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London
The conviction comes the day after Britain's security services raised the terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is "highly likely in the next six months."
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.
Tuscany, flames out of control on Monte Faeta: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated
Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions.
Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade
A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities – just in time for summer travel.
Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect
The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest at least 570 people at May Day rallies
Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks."
The UAE’s OPEC exit signals strategic shift as Gulf unity faces new test over oil policy
The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future.
World Cup travel demand rises, but not all host cities will get the economic win
While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited.
Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator, officials say
The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources.
‘Fenian’: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap return with much more than provocation
Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive.
'This animal has given us a sense of identity’: Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital
The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050.
Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears
The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low.
ALTDeer enters the global stage with P2B listing and long-term Web3 vision
The Web3 mining ecosystem is becoming increasingly crowded, but few projects attempt to differentiate themselves through long-term infrastructure rather than short-term hype. ALTDeer is positioning itself firmly in that minority, announcing its official listing on P2B Exchange,
How Russia’s imperial view of the Caucasus still shapes its policy today
Russia’s contemporary policy in the Caucasus is often described through the language of security, peacekeeping and regional stability. Yet its deeper roots lie in an older imperial habit: treating the region as a strategic frontier to be managed, reorganized and kept within
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza showcase war experiences through outdoor exhibition
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes.
Zelenskyy in Gabala: Azerbaijan’s autonomy and the limits of Moscow’s regional reach
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Azerbaijan placed Kyiv’s wartime diplomacy inside a wider regional shift, in which Baku is acting with increasing independence and Moscow’s assumed authority in the South Caucasus is becoming harder to sustain. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to
Workers' health isn't the only thing at risk of job strain — the economy is too, study finds
As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.
Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches
An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario.
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Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys
From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel.
Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI lawyer on third day of trial over ChatGPT maker
Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day.
Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?
Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.
‘A united region’: Central Asian nations meet to protect the Caspian Sea and biodiversity
Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.
Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete
Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".
‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport
The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbings of Jewish men in London
The suspect, identified as Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder following Wednesday’s stabbings of two Jewish men, as well as another incident earlier elsewhere in London.
5 million cataract surgeries performed in 2023
Cataract surgery, which involves the extraction of the lens from the eye, was performed just over 5.0 million times in the EU in 2023. This corresponds to a rate of 1,118.0 surgeries per 100.000 people. Luxembourg recorded the highest rate, with 1,627.3 cataract surgeries per
Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence
Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections.