Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens
Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key…
‘Ripple effects of Iran war could lead to other conflicts,’ UN development chief tells Euronews
The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt “way beyond the region”, and that, in the absence of…
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. Read more at Read…
‘Offline Day’: Emmanuel Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens
French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the…
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post
Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more…
Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina
Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project…
Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks
With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle…
Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader
The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects. Read more at…