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Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote
Polls open in Hungary's most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.
EU’s largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?
Top EU countries and US states appear one after the other in economic size rankings. However, US states surpass the top EU economies in GDP per capita, both in nominal terms and purchasing power.
'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
Pope Leo XIV says 'Enough of the idolatry' as he grows increasingly frustrated over war
Leaders have used religion to defend their actions in the war. US officials, especially Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have spoken about their Christian faith and described the US as a Christian nation fighting its enemies.
Armenia and Azerbaijan civil societies hold new round of broad talks to advance peace process
Armenian and Azerbaijan’s representatives met for the fourth round of talks as part of the so-called Peace Bridge Initiative to advance the historic peace process between the two South Caucasus neighbours.
Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls
The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
István Kapitány’s Political Rise and the Weight of His Energy Past
When senior executives move into politics, their past rarely remains neutral. In the case of István Kapitány, it comes shaped by decades in one of the most geopolitically sensitive industries — and by a regional energy system that has only grown more complex since 2022.
Viktor Orbán: From student dissident to Europe's most polarising leader
Viktor Orbán rose from liberal student activist to a self-professed illiberal, reshaping Hungary’s rule, foreign policy and relations with the EU and Russia.
From insider to rival: how Magyar became Orbán's most serious challenger in 16 years
Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.
Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests
Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.
Latest news bulletin | April 11th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire
The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said.
Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?
The New York Times reports, citing officials, that Iran may not have accurate records of the locations of all the mines it has laid. Reports suggest that the planting was carried out in a random and disorganised.
Two new studies could change critics’ opinions about how many birds die from wind turbines
Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate.
Moment Artemis II capsule splashes down in Pacific
The Artemis II crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of the United States.
US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war
Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.
Latest news bulletin | April 11th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Gather together: Photographer Neal Slavin on what 50 years of taking group shots says about us
Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring
Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning
What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.
Hungary Election: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe
Hungary elections: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe, writes Gerolf Annemans of the “Patriots for Europe” group in the European Parliament in an op-ed for Euronews. Annemans says Orbán has become a symbol of resistance to centralisation.
Kicking back: Spain's La Liga goes retro for nostalgic football matchday
La Liga clubs step out in retro kits this weekend, blending football heritage and fashion with nostalgia increasingly making a mark in the modern game.
How will AI impact tourism and travel? Your next trip could be entirely planned by ChatGPT
Travel companies Rome2Rio and Omio are integrating with OpenAI, giving over 900 million weekly ChatGPT users instant access to routes, prices and transport options worldwide.
From bone loss to blurred vision: How space travel impacts the human body
As human spaceflight continues to pushes boundaries, scientists try to understand — and minimise — the physical and psychological impact of space travel on the human body.