Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
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Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic
A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow
Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
Singer Celine Dion announces comeback after rare health condition
Celine Dion has announced on her 58th birthday that she will return to performing with a series of shows in Paris starting September 2025.
Ukraine signs 10-year defence deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says
The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.
Peace talks with Iran ongoing and progressing well, White House says
The comments come on the same day that President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island and other oil wells and power plants if it does not agree to a deal to end the war soon.
Hungary's upcoming election and the effects of the generation gap
Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.
Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament on 10 April after election mired in scandal
Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party.
Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says
On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return.
G7 pledges to take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard energy market amid war in Iran
G7 countries said they are ready to take “any necessary measures” to preserve stability in the energy market through coordinated action. However, no specific measures have been announced at this stage.
‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race
An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.
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Fuel shortages bring long queues to Myanmar’s capital
Motorists queue for hours for petrol in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, after the junta imposed fuel quotas as shortages grow.
US embassy in Venezuela formally resumes operations after seven-year closure
Since the contested presidential elections in 2019, the US had run diplomatic operations for Venezuela out of neighbouring Colombia.
Outrage is not enough: what actually builds peace
As Jews prepare for Passover – the holiday marking the exodus from Egypt – Rabbi Mendy Chitrik writes in an opinion piece for Euronews that it carries a responsibility toward the suffering of others: "So let us do good – Jews and Muslims alike."
Venice daytripper fee returns this week: When visitors have to pay and how to avoid fines
In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July.
'Europe needs AI cloud infrastructure’: Mistral raises $830m for data centre near Paris
The data centre will give Mistral 44 megawatts of power, which is one and a half times more energy than a traditional data centre uses.
Cadbury unveils giant 55kg ‘Mega Mini Egg’ ahead of Easter
A 55kg Mega Mini Egg at Cadbury World wows Easter visitors, as rising cocoa costs drive chocolate prices sharply higher across the industry.
France puts Freemason lodge ‘mafia’ on trial over murders and hit squads
Twenty-two people, including intelligence and police officers, are on trial in France over an alleged Masonic lodge assassin squad and mafia-style crimes.
Travelling to Spain for Easter? Flight disruption as airport staff call 'indefinite' strikes
The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.
Sweden charges man for coercing wife into providing sexual services to over 120 men
In addition to being charged with aggravated pimping, the 62-year-old suspect was also charged with eight rapes.
What are Ukraine's new Gulf defence deals? Here is what Zelenskyy signed
Ukraine signed 10-year defence partnerships with three Gulf countries as Zelenskyy toured the region over the weekend. What is there for the Gulf and what will Ukraine get in return?
Latin Patriarch will have access to Jerusalem holy site after police stopped entry
The Israeli PM says Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church over concerns about Iranian strikes.
How locals are helping authorities track landslides on the Atlantic coast
Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.
Missile debris ignites pesticide plant fire in southern Israel
Heavy black smoke rose over an Israeli industrial plant after intercepted Iranian missile debris hit a pesticide tank, as Israel and Iran trade cross-border strikes.
Watch: 'No Kings' movement is spreading — why are Europeans protesting?
Millions of Americans took to the streets this weekend for the "No Kings" protests against US President Donald Trump. But this movement did not stop at the US border. What exactly is the movement about, and why is it important for Europe?
Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war
It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.
Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's Kharg island oil hub if no deal reached 'shortly'
About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.
No licence to steal: Original Bond girl fortune found in Italy among villas, vineyards and artworks
Italian authorities have seized up to €20 million worth of property, artworks and financial assets allegedly bought from money stolen from Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl who starred opposite Sean Connery in 1962's Dr. No.
What is Anthropic's Mythos? The leaked AI model that poses 'unprecedented' cybersecurity risks'
A human error in Anthropic’s content management system accidentally exposed a draft blog that described the model.
US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?
The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.
China's production capacity: An opportunity not a threat
A "Tiangong Ultra" robot crosses the finish line of the 2025 Beijing Yizhuang Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2025. Some politicians and media outlets have been hyping up the "China Shock 2.0" narrative, claiming that China's expanding
EU-Australia trade deal: What does business between the two look like?
The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far?
A decade in the making: Will Eurovision Asia take place in 2026?
Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up (and was subsequently taken offline), seemingly confirming that the contest will be held in Bangkok in November.
Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war
The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.
Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28
An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States, based on data from the NGO Acled. Orange dots represent attacks by the US and Israel, green by
China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause
Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures.
Heat pumps facing a ‘wave of disinformation’: Do they work in cold weather and old buildings?
Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned.
Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government
Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins.
Eli Lilly invests in AI-designed drugs in new deal with Insilico Medicine worth up to €2.39bn
Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence.
'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall': Zelenskyy hits back at German weapons boss
German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks.
TotalEnergies made $1bn profit from Middle East oil bet as war disrupts prices
The French energy giant is reported to have dominated the Middle East crude market in March, snapping up dozens of oil cargoes as wartime disruptions created a historic opening for traders.
MEPs rally behind Magyar in Hungarian elections despite ideological divides
A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.
Internet goes (cocoa) nuts: The funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars
A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast...
Meet the Artemis II astronauts preparing for humanity's return to the Moon
Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.
Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated
Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region.
Europe risks repeating past mistakes with support for the wrong Iranian opposition
It has been very difficult, as an Iranian expatriate in Europe, to watch from afar as my homeland is devastated by war, writes Dr. Masoud Kasshefi. That hardship has been somewhat mitigated by recognition of the progress the Iranian people have made in 2026, particularly during
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How misinformation and AI deepfakes on social media are reshaping the Iran war
False claims, AI-generated videos and recycled war footage have been circulating online since the start of the war, both as part of state narratives, but also from individual actions seeking clicks and views for revenue.