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Péter Magyar has made his first diplomatic priority clear. Before Brussels or Vienna, Hungary's prime minister-elect is heading to Warsaw to meet Donald Tusk. What will they discuss?
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Slovakia to vote in July referendum on scrapping lifelong payments for politicians
Slovak prime ministers and parliament speakers who served at least two terms in office receive a lifelong payment, a monthly sum that equals the salaries of lawmakers in Parliament.
Trump says he will not lift blockade on Iranian ports until peace deal struck with Tehran
Trump’s announcement comes after Iran said earlier it would not be sending a delegation to participate in the second round of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad that were set to take place on Monday.
Pope Leo XIV holds a giant open air Mass in Angola
Tens of thousands of people attended a giant open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV outside the Angolan capital.
France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US commitment to Europe wavers
One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.
Crime rates in Germany are falling but sexual offences are significantly on the rise
The statistics only cover police investigations so no conclusions can be drawn about convictions or the actual number of offenders. The study also does not include cases that are not reported.
FBI director Kash Patel files $250ml defamation suit against The Atlantic
According to The Atlantic, Patel's job as head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is in jeopardy in part because of what it said were "bouts of excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences."
Timmy, the whale stranded off Germany's coast, swims off and gets stuck...again
The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.
'If Druzhba is operational, Zelenskyy should open it,' Magyar says about pipeline
"He should not go down that street," incoming Hungarian PM Péter Magyar said when asked about new potential Ukrainian demands to reopen the Druzhba pipeline. Brussels ready for Hungary to lift veto if oil flows resume.
Almost 43,000 migrants register in first three days of Spain's regularisation amnesty
Spain's position sharply differs from prevailing attitudes on immigration in Europe, where many governments have been trying to curb arrivals and step up deportations.
Spain's call to suspend EU-Israel agreement set to fail amid broad opposition
Sánchez’s call to suspend the EU association agreement with Israel lacks support ahead of ministerial meeting. Madrid revived proposal after hosting a tw-day progressive convention, urging an end to the war.
Turkey arrests 90 people with suspected links to so-called Islamic State group
Authorities have not officially connected the arrests to a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on 7 April in which two police officers were wounded.
EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion in EU funds amid rule of law scrutiny
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.
Hermes – European Research Center appoints Giovanni Kessler as President of the Scientific Committee
Rome, 20 April 2026 – Hermes – European Research Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Giovanni Kessler as President of its Scientific Committee. The Committee, which will be formally established in the coming weeks, will be composed of highly distinguished
From soldier to developer: How German troops are test building their own drones
During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive.
UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson envoy appointment was a mistake amid Epstein row
UK police are investigating allegations of misconduct in office by Mandelson, 72, when he was a Labour minister more than 15 years ago. He was arrested and released in February.
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Businesses start claiming refunds on Trump's 'unlawful' tariffs
A long-awaited refund portal opened on Monday for US businesses hit by Trump's tariffs, with $127bn in eligible claims already registered. The catch? It could take months, and shoppers will see few benefits.
Fake footage allegedly shows Zelenskyy's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
The Ukrainian president is a key target of disinformation narratives, with many online users pushing false claims of links between Jeffrey Epstein and other Western leaders.
Can AI read your future? South Korea’s digital shamans put it to the test
A shop in South Korea is using AI to reinvent traditional fortune-telling, replacing human shamans with digital avatars and robots. Visitors enter personal details to receive predictions based on “saju”, a centuries-old belief system.
Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions.
You can now track the prices of individual hotels with Google
Would-be guests can get email updates on the costs of their choice of hotel for their preferred travel dates.
Singing truth to power: The best protest songs of the past 10 years
Musicians have always harnessed the power of music to protest war, inequality and oppression, in the aim of promoting positive change. Euronews Culture delves into the best protest songs of the last decade.
Europol 'hackathon' sleuths trace 45 Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly moved out of their country and to Russia, according to officials and independent experts.
Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village.
Social media fine print may restrict users’ right to sue, analysis shows
Terms and conditions documents are becoming harder to read and sometimes waive a user’s right to sue the platform in court, according to a new analysis.
Amy Winehouse’s father loses claim over sale of daughter’s belongings
Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of the British singer’s estate, claimed her stylist and another friend profited from selling items at auctions in the US.
European Economic Congress 2026: Central Europe's top business forum
The European Economic Congress in Katowice is one of the leading economic events in Central Europe, bringing together top figures from business, politics, science and local governance.
Rescuers evacuate hundreds after snowstorm hits Russia’s Far East
Dozens of vehicles were rescued from deep snowdrifts in Zabaikalsky Krai, where over 250 people were taken to shelters after a rare April snowstorm.
UN experts warn of 'deeply alarming detention practices' in Belarus' prison system
There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.
Watch: Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard in Virginia
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed the spring football game, and the skydiver was reported to be in stable
Greece eases Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks for British travellers
With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer.
Kazakhstan reforms under scrutiny at Brussels Press Club round table
Kazakhstan’s programme of constitutional reform and political modernisation came under the spotlight at a recent round table discussion held at the Brussels Press Club, where policymakers, analysts and media representatives examined the implications of the country’s 2022
Stranded cruise ships finally pass the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Europe
TUI Cruises says its May itineraries ‘can go ahead as planned’ after the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships safely departed the Arabian Gulf.
Reignited US-Iran tensions likely to drive petrol and diesel prices higher
As US representatives travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran, the lack of clarity over a possible deal is once again expected to place upward pressure on petrol and diesel prices.
Beyond lung cancer: other types of cancer linked to air pollution, report finds
Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards.
Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe
The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".
Academic freedom or a political tool? Sternberg's NEWXUAR project clearly lacks advantages.
As one of the world's largest research and innovation funding programs, the EU's Horizon Europe program has always considered academic integrity, research ethics, and objectivity as fundamental evaluation criteria, and explicitly prohibits the use of public research funds for
This Spanish airport will close for a month and cancel all flights
As summer approaches, Spanish airports continue to see turmoil like strikes, closures and widespread walk-outs.
Rat poison found in baby food in Austria - but how did it get there?
The affected products were sold through SPAR stores in Austria, as well as in parts of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and officials say the contamination is being treated as a suspected case of tampering rather than a manufacturing fault.
Mercedes and Samsung SDI sign first EV battery supply deal
South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday that it clinched its first agreement for the supply of EV batteries with German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz.
Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria's next PM?
Bulgaria's former president hailed a "victory of hope" after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition topped the polls in Sunday’s election, the eighth such parliamentary vote in five years.
Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis
At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers.
Crisis at Grasset: Bolloré strikes back as 308 authors call for a 'conscience clause' in publishing
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré says Grasset "will go on" and has dismissed the "uproar of a small caste" after the mass exodus of authors from the famous publishing house on the rue des Saints-Pères in Paris.
Will Elon Musk appear before the French courts?
The billionaire is being summoned on Monday by the Paris public prosecutor's office as part of an investigation into his social network X and its AI tool Grok, which are suspected of algorithmic manipulation to interfere in the French political debate.
Egypt–Italy cargo route gains traction as firms seek alternatives to disrupted trade
An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region.
Slovenia’s outgoing PM Robert Golob fails to form government coalition as Janša opts to wait
Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to a repeat election.
Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever
‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way.
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Humanoid robot smashes human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
The winning robot ran the half marathon nearly seven minutes faster than the current human record set by Jacob Kiplimo.