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Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Morning

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Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins

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The negotiator, or one battle after another?

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Trump says Iran 'objectives are nearing completion' in first prime-time speech in defence of war

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Artemis II astronauts launch for historic lunar voyage

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Stellantis recalls 77,500 vehicles in Spain due to fire risk

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Iran launches biggest salvo of missiles in three weeks at Israel, military officials say

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Rescuers abandon hope for whale stranded off German island

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Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump

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US Supreme Court casts doubt on Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship

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Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system over delivery delays

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Fuel shortages spark long queues at petrol stations in Johannesburg

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Captain Donnarumma vows to restore Italy after heartbreak

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Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash

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Teams halt efforts for whale stranded off German coast as chances of rescue 'very low'

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Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt

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Paris catacombs to reopen in 2026 after major safety renovation

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Hungarian opposition Tisza party cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show

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Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 6 January speech incited riot, judge says

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Latest news bulletin | April 1st, 2026 – Evening

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Shops closed across West Bank in general strike against Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians

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We travelled on European Sleeper’s first Paris to Berlin night train. This is what it was like

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General strike empties streets in Ramallah over Israel’s death penalty law

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EU readies first payment to Ukraine as soon as Hungary lifts veto on €90bn loan

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Congratulations! Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

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UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

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Apple marks 50 years as new museum opens in Netherlands showcasing tech giant's history

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Bond Boys: Fantasy casting for a gender-swapped James Bond

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Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

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Dozens killed in separate migrant boat shipwrecks off Italian and Turkish coasts

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Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

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The consumer’s guide to the digital ecosystem: How to navigate the new online standard

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In California primary, an electoral disaster is looming for Democrats

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This Swedish city wants you to put down the camera in favour of brain-boosting ‘IQ tourism’

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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

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Surveillance video shows kidnapping of US journalist in Baghdad

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Securing Iran's highly-enriched uranium stockpiles could prove risky, experts say

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This UK ‘fish and chip train’ blends nostalgia, delicious treats and sunny seaside vibes

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Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is cut by 50%

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Iran strikes tanker off Qatar coast as Tehran's attacks on Gulf states persist

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Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure

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Police disperse Jerusalem protest over Israel’s death penalty law

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'One leg in uniform, one in a suit': How one young German is helping reshape Europe's security

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Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

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US to reconsider relations with NATO over Iran, Rubio warns echoing Trump threat

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Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

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How the ability to bet on events is changing global news engagement

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World's tallest wind turbine being built in Germany's former coal mining region

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France moves closer to social media ban for children under 15 — but houses divided on details

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Watch: Israel's new death penalty law — how it works and why Europe is pushing back

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