Russia's president announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, Kremlin says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv's openness to a potential Easter truce.
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US First Lady Melania Trump says 'I was not a participant' in Epstein sexual abuse
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving minors, but the scandal has repeatedly overshadowed Trump's second presidency.
Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding better pay and pensions
The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower than the UN poverty line of $3 (€2.56) a day.
EU police force Europol smashes ring smuggling people from Vietnam into Europe
Europol said the people smuggling network transported at least 15 migrants per month, charging them up to €22,000 for the full journey.
Cuba accuses US of 'extorting' Latin America by forcing countries to cancel doctors deals
According to official figures, some 24,000 Cuban doctors and other healthcare professionals were deployed in 56 countries in 2025.
Germany has resumed diplomatic talks with Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says
Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East.
From Paris to the Mediterranean: A Hotbed for Controversial Construction Projects
You would be hard pressed to find a European country without a controversial development project. Whether it is a neighbourhood being gentrified, a landmark repurposed or a public space privatised, these features of the modern urban landscape are guaranteed to divide opinion.
Israel's cabinet instructed 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon, Netanyahu says
The statement from the prime minister's office comes on the same day that the Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of imminent strikes and called for them to evacuate.
Trump again berates NATO, calls it 'disappointing'
Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join the Iran war had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.
Plant-food rich diet may cut dementia risk, even when started later in life, study finds
Plant-food rich diets might have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the quality of the diet is crucial.
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'Riding a fireball through atmosphere': How Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth
The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.
UAE urges full compliance from Iran following ceasefire announcement
The UAE is seeking clarifications on the US-Iran ceasefire deal regarding attacks across the Gulf, as well as on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “central priority”, as Tehran's blockade continues despite its commitment to reopen the strait to free navigation.
EU rejects Trump's 'joint venture' with Iran to charge ships through Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has floated the idea of a "joint venture" to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission says this would be unlawful.
Fact-checking JD Vance's claims that Brussels is 'harming Hungary'
Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims.
MEPs warn of ‘serious' risks to Hungary election, urge Commission to act
A letter sent to Ursula von der Leyen denounces “potential Russian interference operation” in Hungary and “state-led intimidation,” raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming vote.
'Alarming': Von der Leyen to raise Hungary's 'Russia leaks' with EU leaders
The allegations about Hungary leaking information to Russia raise the possibility of a member state "actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and its citizens", the European Commission said.
Lights, camera, action: How set-jetting tourism boosts Madrid's economy
Madrid’s landmarks have turned the Spanish capital into a sought-after destination for film productions and fans are keen to visit the set locations.
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.
In Finland, the world's first facility to bury nuclear waste is set to begin operations
Onkalo is the world's first facility for permanently disposing radioactive spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to operate until the 2120s.
Gaza mourns Al Jazeera reporter Mohammed Wishah killed iin Israeli drone strike
Gaza was mourning Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah on Thursday after he was killed in an Israeli drone strike that hit his car west of Gaza City a day earlier.
Could billions in frozen Iranian assets help the US unlock a deal?
Ahead of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad on Friday, a top demand from Tehran will likely be the unlocking of its frozen assets abroad. Trump will have to consider handing back the fortune he once locked away.
Iran rules out any restrictions on its enrichment programme, nuclear chief says
The issue of uranium enrichment has been central to Western relations with Iran for more than two decades, with the US and its allies accusing Tehran of seeking atomic weapons.
K-pop don't stop! BTS begin world domination tour with South Korea show
South Korean megapop stars BTS start their world tour in South Korea and with 85 countries in their sights some music analysts expecting it to outperform Taylor Swift's major money spinning Eras Tour.
Newly-made Polymarket accounts won massively on US-Iran ceasefire bets
Newly-made Polymarket accounts bet big on the US-Iran ceasefire mere hours before Trump's announcement profiting hundreds of thousands of dollars and raising suspicions of insider trading.
In sickness and in health: Study links marriage to lower cancer risk
Marital status may be a powerful social determinant of cancer. Rates of the disease are significantly higher among people who were never married, a new study has found.
Close your borders, wreck your economy: Spain has done the math on clamping down migration
Spain's government has modelled what happens if it closes the door on migration. The results make for uncomfortable reading.
Confusion reigns over Hormuz shipping reopening as Iran issues new passage conditions
Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet resumed as per the ceasefire deal, as Iran consolidates its hardline, unilateral position on lifting its blockade in apparent contradiction of the rollercoaster ceasefire deal.
Court rejects Anthropic's appeal to pause supply chain risk label given by US government
The debate started when Anthropic refused to give the US government unfettered access to its AI chatbot, Claude.
Pro-Iran groups using AI to troll Trump and try to control war narrative, analysts say
Analysts say the memes appear to be coming from groups linked to the government in Tehran and are part of a strategy of leveraging its limited resources to inflict damage on the US.
From Nirvana to Tracy Chapman: A fan's recordings of over 10,000 concerts are being preserved online
A music fan from Chicago taped thousands of concerts over four decades. These recordings are now being uploaded to an online archive that can be freely accessed.
'The sand has gone': Portugal's €111m plan as winter storms see beaches retreat up to 20 metres
Portuguese authorities have earmarked €111 million for coastal restoration and protection.
Solomon Islands tourism rebounds: What travellers can see and do in the island nation
World-class diving, untouched nature and rich cultural heritage are drawing visitors back to the archipelago in Oceania.
Fit for a Queen: New exhibition celebrates Elizabeth II's life in fashion
'Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' is a new exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace celebrating the late queen's sense of style and mark the centenary of her birth.
Eurostar has launched a flash sale. Here’s how to get discounted tickets year-round
Outside of sale periods, you can get discounted train tickets through Eurostar Snap – as long as you don’t need to travel at a specific time.
UK and Norway foil Russian submarine plot to survey undersea cables in north Atlantic
Britain and Norway announced new joint naval patrols aimed at protecting undersea cables from Russia in December, with a fleet of at least 13 warships protecting critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave more than 200 dead and 1,000 wounded
Lebanon is searching for survivors after Israeli strikes on Beirut, Tyre and the southern village of Abbassiyeh killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, the health ministry said, as the overall death toll from attacks since early March surpasses 1,500.
Iran war: How do Europeans' political views shape their opinion of the conflict?
The ripple effects of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are being felt across Europe, with citizens divided over countries' political and military responses.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk unravelling US-Iran ceasefire, EU warns
Lebanon has declared a period of national mourning after a wave of Israeli strikes killed at least 254 people on Wednesday. The EU insists that the country be covered by the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Meta enters AI race with Muse Spark, its major model since spending spree — here's what to know
Meta has unveiled its first major AI model in nine months, following a $14.3 billion (€12.24 billion) investment spree and executive hiring push to rival OpenAI and Google.
Scientists turned penguins into ‘toxicologists’ and found forever chemicals in this remote region
‘Newer PFAS, despite being designed as safer alternatives, are still persistent enough to spread globally and pose exposure risks to wildlife’.
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Watch: Orbán vs Magyar — where do Hungary's rivals really stand on Europe?
If there is one thing everyone is keeping an eye on in Brussels right now, it is the Hungarian elections happening this Sunday. But when it comes to the biggest European issues, whose side are Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar actually on?
Heading home: Artemis II crew share their most precious thoughts after moon mission
Still beaming after their historic lunar flyby, the crew of NASA's Artemis II have been sharing their thoughts about their landmark voyage into space, their view of our 'fragile' planet and what they're most looking forward to as the record- breaking trip nears its head.
German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO's eastern flank
Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military.
The best European cities to visit for food and drink in 2026
This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world.
White House slams George Clooney’s acting ability following Iran threats – Clooney responds
The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments
Poland's Catholic Church prepares parishes as crisis centres amid war fears
The Polish Bishops' Conference has established a special working group to develop an action plan in the event of an armed conflict reaching Poland, as "most Poles will first turn to the church for help, and only then to municipal institutions and offices," officials say.
Swiss researchers test robot dog designed to speed up Moon and Mars exploration
In recent trials, the dog-like robot completed missions three times faster than human-guided alternatives.
Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark
Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital.