Ukraine: Russian strike on Odesa kills 2, hits hospitals and schools overnight
Ukraine said Russian forces struck the Black Sea port city of Odesa overnight on 23 to 24 April 2026, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.…
At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects “symbolic” EU membership
Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto. Read more at Read More
20,000 teddy bears in Washington highlight abducted Ukrainian children
A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall highlights Ukrainian children abducted since 2021, urging action as the war’s toll on families grows. Read more at Read…
Armenia marks 111th anniversary of 1915 massacres in Yerevan
Armenia marked the 111th anniversary of the 1915 massacres on 23 and 24 April 2026 with marches and ceremonies in Yerevan, drawing thousands of participants. Read more at Read More
Average of 47 women and girls killed daily between 2023-2025 during Israel’s war in Gaza, UN says
From becoming the head of a household and facing challenges linked to housing and land rights, to restricted access to essential healthcare and reproductive services, how are women disproportionately affected…
Latest news bulletin | April 24th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iran war sparks push to transform Syria into global energy corridor
Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. Read more at Read More
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says
Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was set to expire on Monday, by three weeks. Meanwhile, the US and Iran persist in its tense…
Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age,’ defence minister says
The war has spilled out of Iran and engulfed the region, leaving several thousand people dead, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, and continues to destabilise the global economy. Read more…
UN ‘working on’ keeping presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL mandate expires in 2027
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has served fulfilled peacekeeping duties between Israel and Lebanon since 1978 but finds itself caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.…