Iranians form human chains on bridges amid tensions with US and Israel
Hundreds of people in Iran formed human chains on bridges after a government call to show support and protect infrastructure during heightened tensions. Read More
Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights
Around 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasilia against land grabs, mining and logging, pressing Lula to honour rights and protect the Amazon. Read More
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, state media say
Israel’s military called it the largest coordinated strike in the current war, striking more than 100 Hezbollah targets within 10 minutes in Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa valley.…
Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus
New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation. Read more at Read More
New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit
Leaked calls show Hungary’s Foreign Minister briefing Russia’s Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin. Read…
Orbán’s Fidesz bypassing Meta’s political advertising rules, researchers warn
Meta blocked political advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in October, but misinformation researchers warn that the ban has pushed political ads by Orbán’s Fidesz underground. Read More
Former fire safety chief remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe, lawyer says
Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar’s basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam. Read more…
Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires
Multiple Israeli strikes hit Beirut shortly after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, sending smoke over the city. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal
Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football’s appeal board. Senegal’s 1-0 win in extra time is…