US soldier charged with using Maduro raid intel to win €341,000 on Polymarket
Polymarket said in a statement it had flagged the user who made the bets to the US Department of Justice and cooperated with the investigation. Read more at Read More
Ukraine’s Chernobyl ‘liquidators’ return 40 years after disaster
Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in April 2026 as former clean-up workers returned to the site. Read more at Read More
Iran ‘trapped in slogans’ as nuclear talks with US stall after naval standoff, former diplomat says
Former Iranian diplomat Kourosh Ahmadi has warned that Tehran and Washington have found themselves stuck in their individual and contrasting narratives, risking nuclear talks as tensions over blockades and enrichment…
Pentagon email floats punishing NATO allies over Iran war, suspending Spain
Washington has been considering sanctioning NATO allies over their non-involvement in the Iran war, with Spain in the spotlight after refusing the US use of its bases and airspace, according…
Latest news bulletin | April 24th, 2026 – Midday
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…
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…