Indonesian couple get 100 lashes each for sex outside marriage

They were caned in a public park with dozens of people watching.

Sex and the City Star Kristin Davis urges more empathy for Sudan

American actress Kristin Davis, known for her role as Charlotte in “Sex and the City” tells Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today about her recent trip to Sudan to mark three years since the beginning of the conflict.

Newsletter: Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - 'Critical' stage - Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, which is mediating between Iran and the United States, said Tuesday that efforts to end the war were approaching a "critical" stage. "Positive and productive endeavours in Good

Commissioner Dombrovskis hosts Implementation Dialogue on agricultural farm statistics

The Implementation Dialogue on agricultural farm statistics took place in Brussels on 24 March 2026. It featured an open discussion with farmers’ representatives, agricultural businesses and business associations, social partners and national statistical authorities. The aim

Hungarian Easter tradition sees women doused with water in Hollókő

A centuries-old Easter tradition continues in a Hungarian village, where men pour water over women in a ritual rooted in folklore and springtime customs.

Nine policemen in India found guilty of murdering father and son in custody

The victims were arrested for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during the pandemic.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026

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UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution, says 'no trust' in Tehran regime

In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president's diplomatic advisor called for a durable regional security solution beyond a ceasefire with the US as central to the Gulf’s security, as “there is no trust” in the current Iranian regime, but also sees a “more prominent Israeli

Tourism nights booked via platforms hit nearly 1 billion

Between October and December 2025, guests spent 172.3 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia. The total number of guest nights in the last quarter of 2025 increased by 10.9% compared with the same quarter of 2024,

Kanye West backlash escalates in UK as festival organiser defends booking and more sponsors drop out

Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival, following the example set by Pepsi and Diageo. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the

‘Beef’ Actor Hong Dao Leads Vietnamese Folklore Dark Comedy ‘A “Good” Best Luck’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Vietnam’s Mockingbird Pictures is heading to the Beijing International Film Festival with “A ‘Good’ Best Luck,” a dark comedy drama drawing on local spiritual folk traditions. Directed by Khương Ngọc and Tấn Hoàng Thông for VIC.N Studio, the film centers on Tâm, a young

Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soy

Beijing is moving faster than previously thought to deploy new tech for and promote fermented feed.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Unveils Takeover Bid for Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management disclosed early Tuesday that a takeover bid for Universal Music Group has been submitted to UMG’s board. The offer includes about $10.9 billion in cash, plus additional stock consideration that pushes the total consideration to

Shorter petrol station operating hours among fuel-saving measures being prepped in Thailand

Thailand is eyeing measures to ensure the country retains sufficient oil for domestic use.

Exclusive-Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

By Tom Balmforth and John Irish LONDON/PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike U.S. forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian

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.

Shopify's Next Leg Isn't Valuation - It's AI-Driven Commerce (Double Rating Upgrade)

Why Real Madrid tie could make or break Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes

Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?

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 visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping

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

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

Oracle: Layoffs Fulfill The Promise Of AI, 'Buy' The Dip

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