Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Lebanon reopens bridge - Lebanon's military said it has reopened a road and bridge damaged by Israeli strikes in the country's south, as a fragile 10-day truce holds between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. In a
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations. A survey released by real estate brokerage Redfin in January found that 38.3 percent of 28-year-olds owned their home last
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) future is in limbo as President Trump pushes for more budget cuts and his nominee to helm the research agency awaits Senate confirmation. Since Trump’s return to the White House, the administration has canceled or suspended nearly 1,400
Another office at the Department of Education is on the chopping block after a year of efforts to dismantle the federal agency, pushing the hope of restoration for certain programs further out of reach for opponents. The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), used to
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Holding the zone would require an additional 40,000 reserve troops, an Israeli defense official said, and could cost as much as 19 billion shekels ($6.4 billion) annually, The Marker calculated. The rise of West Bank Jewish terror is also driving costs
"We're gonna take a shot at bringing the WSTR more in line."
A source said a man has been arrested and a pistol seized in connection with the case.
80 years ago, the most important person in the music business was James Petrillo. It’s difficult to imagine the head of the musician’s union on the cover of Time magazine, but there he was. Petrillo saw how technology was changing an industry and pushed for changes in the flow
In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.
Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.
Justin Bieber brought out the big guns during his Coachella weekend two headlining set, tapping Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish and SZA as he took a trip down memory lane through his discography. He began by running through the lot of the “Swag” songs that dominated his weekend one
DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights, the Iranian Student News Agency quoted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as saying on Sunday, as Washington and Tehran continue to face disagreements over
China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.
“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.
But the race wasn’t without hiccups - one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
Trump signed an executive order Saturday to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD, aiming to accelerate studies into their potential for treating mental health conditions.
Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.
Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.
Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas must complete an online declaration before arrival.
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
I know you've all been dying to find out.
Sandakan police chief George Abd Rakman was quoted by local English daily The Star as saying that the "very large-scale and heartbreaking incident" affected 9,007 residents.
(Corrects day to Sunday in first paragraph) SYDNEY, April 19 (Reuters) - Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on Sunday publicly denied the allegations against him and said he was proud of his
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?
From power banks to travel pillows, these are the essential items you need to pack for smoother trips around Europe this summer.
IMF projections show significant increases in GDP per capita in euro terms across Europe by 2030, but the rankings do not change significantly in terms of purchasing power.
The breakdown caused delays of two to four hours.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has been directed to investigate the incident and determine whether punitive action should be taken against airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.
Travelers are wondering how to plan their upcoming vacations as the cost and availability of flights are up in the air amid the war against Iran.
Ben Roberts-Smith's reputation was called into question after a series of news reports in 2018.
Videos featuring AI digital humans are ubiquitous on Chinese social media.