Latest news bulletin | April 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up
The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily. Read more at Read More
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving multiple injured
Two trains collided near Hillerød in Denmark leaving several people injured. Read more at Read More
Opinion: The courage to speak
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, my experience as a rabbi showed that even small moments of dialogue can begin to rebuild fragile bridges between communities. Read more at Read More
A robot Sony built with AI is defeating human pros at table tennis
Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Project Ace and pitted it against professional athletes. Read more at Read More
Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause
Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Diplomacy stalls as Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US maintains blockade
Diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States appear to stall, with Tehran rejecting the premise of talks until Washington lifts its naval blockade of its ports. The international community…
Beijing artist marks World Earth Day with peace installation
Chinese artist Kong Ning marks World Earth Day in Beijing with a peace-themed installation, using wearable art to highlight environmental concerns. Read more at Read More
Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah, Macron says
Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel. Read more at Read More