Trump tightens US naval blockade as Iranian rial collapses to record low
The latest drop follows a currency shock several months ago, when the rial fell from around 1.4 million to 1.6 million per US dollar in under a week, as the…
Latest news bulletin | April 30th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive
In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village. Read more at Read More
Nairobi welcomes marathon star Sabastian Sawe after record-breaking London victory
Sabastian Sawe returns to Nairobi after breaking the marathon world record in London, becoming the first runner under two hours in a sanctioned race. Read more at Read More
Oil temporarily surges above $126 per barrel as Iran war seemingly intensifies
Oil markets face extreme pressure, with Brent crude briefly touching $126 on Thursday morning, as a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran now seems likely to reignite…
Trash piles up in Bali as landfill ban triggers waste crisis
Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules. Read more at Read More
Smoke rises over Russia’s Tuapse after Ukrainian drone strikes hit oil refinery
Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area. Read more at Read…
Latest news bulletin | April 30th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Hegseth quizzed for nearly six hours on Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee. Read more at Read More
Trump says he is weighing reducing US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud with Merz
Trump’s threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war. Read more at…