Part of Jakarta airport terminal’s ceiling caves in after heavy rain

The disruption lasted about five minutes and did not impact flight services.

‘Sholay’ 4K Restoration to Launch New York Indian Film Festival, BAFTA Winner ‘Boong’ Set as Opener (EXCLUSIVE)

BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film “Boong” has been set as the opening night selection for the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival, which runs May 28–31 in New York City, with a 4K-restored presentation of Bollywood classic “Sholay” leading off the event at a gala preview

What’s on in April?

It is not an April’s Fools to say that in the coming month, Eurostat will release another issue of statistical literacy newsletter, take part in the European Youth Week and organise a mini-webinar on the youth labour market. Here’s what you can expect:   For more information

BNP reform betrayal brewing in Bangladesh

The deliberate lapse of major reform ordinances in Bangladesh may be packaged as procedural housekeeping, but what is unfolding under the newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government is essentially the dismantling of hard-won reforms meant to prevent the very

First of 7 stranded Malaysian vessels safely transits Strait of Hormuz, says foreign ministry

CNA has reached out to Malaysia’s foreign ministry on the status of the other six ships. Nearly 70 per cent of the country’s crude oil is imported from the Gulf, with 40 per cent of its total oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Taiwan opposition leader in China: What you need to know

KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun sees her visit as laying the foundation for “peace and stability” with Beijing.

Indian Film Festival of L.A. Reveals Industry Days Lineup, With Netflix, HBO, Universal Among Participating Companies (EXCLUSIVE)

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles has unveiled the full program for its third annual Industry Days forum, a two-day event designed to connect South Asian film and television creatives with Hollywood executives and companies. The forum runs April 24-25 at Landmark Sunset

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80

The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid losses and regulatory scrutiny, source says

Two S’poreans fined $319 each, given community service orders for littering in JB

The two men disposed cigarette butts in a public area instead of designated bins.

AI, drones, quantum: the EU’s new AGILE plan targets future warfare

The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems dictate the outcome of conflicts. Technology is now the

Nature calling: Interest in camping and caravanning grows

As the weather improves and days get longer, the camping and caravanning season kicks off. In 2025, nights spent at camping grounds, recreational vehicle (RV) parks and trailer parks in the EU reached 413 million. While camping and caravanning accounted for just 13.4% of all

Europe Today: Vance rallies behind Orbán in Hungary election campaign’s final week

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

David Schwimmer Slams Kanye West’s Apology, Urges Remaining Wireless Festival Sponsors to Exit

The actor thanked Pepsi, Paypal, and Diego for pulling their support from the fest, where West is scheduled to headline the three-day event

IDF not planning to advance deeper into Lebanon, senior military officers say

The army fears that if the U.S. continues its war against Iran, Israel will find it difficult to end the campaign in Lebanon alone, with reserve forces already overstretched. For now, IDF forces have halted 10 kilometers south of the Litani, aiming to prevent anti-tank fire

Malaysia border laws to apply in designated areas of Singapore’s RTS Link station under proposed law

Malaysian preclearance officers will have certain protections and immunities when performing official duties in Singapore, under a proposed law facilitating operations on the new Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

Easter festivities muted for Syrian Christians after recent violence

Syrian Christians saw their Easter celebrations confined to church prayers after armed groups attacked the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah in Hama on 27 March. Euronews spoke to the faithful in the country on one of Christianity's most important holidays.

This new chip survives 1300°F (700°C) and could change AI forever

A team of engineers has created a breakthrough memory device that keeps working at temperatures hotter than molten lava, shattering one of electronics’ biggest limits. Built from an unusual stack of ultra-durable materials, the tiny component can store data and perform

UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution calling for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz -- far from the sponsoring Gulf countries' initial goal of obtaining clearance to free it by force. The vote is expected at 11:00 am (0300 GMT),

Japanese freed in Iran not allowed to leave country: report

Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting however that the individual is not allowed to leave the Islamic republic. The Japanese news agency also reported, citing unnamed sources within the government in Tokyo, that the

Discover Eurostat’s services for media & fact-checkers

2 April marked the International Fact-Checking Day, and Eurostat provides a range of key media and fact-checker support services to help journalists and fact-checkers access reliable data for accurate reporting. If you are using Eurostat’s data in your work, here’s how we can

Indonesia charges 19 over alleged baby trafficking ring that sent infants to Singapore

At least 25 infants trafficked, with those sent to Singapore fetched more than S$20,000 each

Taiwan opposition leader makes first China visit since 2016

Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

Africa: From Fiscal Burden to Job Engine - Ethiopia's State-Owned Enterprise Transformation

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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

Africa: The Widening Scope of Africa's Militant Islamist Threat

[ACSS] Increasingly capable and organized militant Islamist groups in the Sahel, Somalia, and the Lake Chad Basin continue to expand their reach and lethality.

Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline

The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise

Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney's prices more than 60% higher than UK average.

Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Mideast

Discussions about Israel’s role in the Middle East still revolve around threats and responses. Yet recent developments suggest that Israel isn’t only reacting to events, but is increasingly shaping the conditions in which they occur. This involves both direct interventions that

Coachella Announces Set Times, With Jack White as Surprise Last-Minute Addition

Coachella-goers — and home streaming viewers — can start setting alarm times for the coming weekend on their watches now. Set times for the first weekend of performances this Friday through Sunday were finally posted late Monday night, allowing Southern California and the world

Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors after major safety renovations

After five months of work, the famous Parisian ossuary will be offering its many visitors a new, more immersive experience from Wednesday 8 April.

Latest news bulletin | April 7th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

GDP per capita in purchasing power: Which were Europe's richest and poorest countries in 2025?

Gross domestic product per capita in purchasing power standards varies significantly across Europe in 2025. One in three people in the EU lives in a country where GDP per capita in PPS is above the EU average.

Germany has become a leader in plug-in solar. What’s taking other European countries so long?

The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany.

Hidden shipwrecks and secret spice routes: These are the best treasure hunting destinations

From finding gold coins to discovering underwater shipwrecks, these are the best treasure hunting destinations for adventure seekers.

Commission evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework highlights progress and emerging public health challenges

The European Commission has published its evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework. It assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive in protecting public health and ensuring the smooth functioning

Elizabeth Banks Was ‘So Excited’ to See Elle Fanning as Young Effie in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer: ‘She’s Perfect Casting’

Elle Fanning has Elizabeth Banks’ stamp of approval for playing a young Effie Trinket in the upcoming “Hunger Games” prequel, “Sunrise on the Reaping.” “I was so excited,” Banks said Monday night at the premiere of her new Peacock series, “The Miniature Wife,” when I asked what

Untimely cold snap to grip South Korea with heavy rain forecast

Morning temperatures in major cities remained below 10 deg C as at 8am on April 7.

Africa: How the Middle East War Is Impacting Humanitarian Aid to Africa

[RFI] Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, disrupted trade routes have caused delays to the delivery of medicines and other humanitarian aid to crisis zones such as Sudan and Mali.

Africa: Should Wildlife Parks Be Fenced? We Studied 60 African Examples for an Answer

[The Conversation Africa] Fences are among conservation's most controversial interventions.

China targets Taiwan’s chip prowess to evade global ‘containment’, Taipei says

Taiwan also faces ongoing Chinese military pressure.

Why Jonah Hill Included Joke About Kanye West and Jews in New Movie ‘Outcome’

“I felt that he did this bizarre public thing to kind of make up, like, ‘It’s all good cause I love Jonah,'" the actor said of the controversial rapper's past Instagram post.

China returns as S-E Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies: ISEAS survey

52 per cent of ASEAN opinion-makers and thought leaders surveyed would pick to align with China.

How Iran wins the war on its own terms

Iran has experienced meaningful attrition in a war it entered already weakened by international sanctions and a five-year drought. These operating constraints nevertheless leave Iran with a rare window of opportunity to realize a postwar reality that leaves it in a relatively

Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get "taken out." Iran

Japan PM says call with Iranian president being 'arranged'

This comes after Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.

India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance

India has plans to expand nuclear power capacity from its current eight to 100 gigawatts by 2047.

Earth’s most powerful ocean current didn’t form the way we thought

A colossal ocean current encircling Antarctica—stronger than all the world’s rivers combined—played a far more complex role in shaping Earth’s climate than scientists once thought. New research shows it didn’t form just because ocean gateways opened, but required shifting