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.
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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.
Moscow sparks outrage with 'Polish Russophobia' show at Katyn massacre site
The Russian Military-Historical Society headed by Putin's adviser organised the display at the site where Soviet secret police murdered around 22,000 Polish officers, police and intelligentsia in spring 1940 on Stalin's orders, drawing condemnation.
Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.
Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief
Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials.
Turkmenistan and China Launch New Phase of Production at the Giant Galkynysh Gas Field
On April 16, 2026, an international conference held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and dedicated to deepening cooperation between Turkmenistan and China, brought together high‑level representatives, industry leaders, researchers, and academic experts. The participants discussed
WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris
Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb’s detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed it in a controlled detonation.
Planning a hiking trip across Europe? These are the most unspoilt national parks
Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list.
Community holds vigil after Louisiana mass shooting
Residents gather near the scene of a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana hugging and consoling one another after a father shot dead eight children in a domestic rampage.
Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and more back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game
Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.”
ECDC highlights HPV vaccination for European Immunisation Week
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is marking European Immunisation Week 2026, by shining a spotlight on HPV vaccination. All countries in the EU and the European Economic Area now recommend HPV vaccination for both adolescent girls and boys. A Council
Commission proposes measures to Google on sharing search engine data with third parties under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click and view
Moment US navy fires on and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
US military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade a naval blockade, amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.