Latest news bulletin | April 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Turkey puts 11 leaders of LGBTQ+ rights association on trial for ‘obscenity’
Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but the LGBTQ+ community is frequently targeted by authorities who blame it for the country’s declining birth rate. Read more at Read More
Israel ready to ‘return to battle at any moment’ against Iran, Netanyahu says
In a televised speech, Netanyahu also hit back at opposition leaders who chastised him for agreeing to the truce before Israel achieved its objectives in the war. Read more at…
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
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…
Railway track broke day before train accident that killed 46, Spain’s Civil Guard says
The accident happened when a Madrid-bound service run by private firm Iryo derailed and crossed onto the opposite track, smashing into an oncoming train operated by state company Renfe. Read…
Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection
Participants in Amsterdam and Utrecht join “offline club” events, handing in their phones to spend time on creative activities and in-person interaction. Read more at Read More