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
Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability
The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left…
Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals
An international investigation revealed how Russia’s GRU cyber unit, known as “Fancy Bear,” managed to steal sensitive information from governments and the military using badly protected routers. Read more at…
Indonesia deports suspected ‘mafia boss’ Steve Lyons, wanted in Spain on drug charges
Bali police chief Daniel Adityajaya said Lyons was wanted in Spain as the alleged “leader of a large-scale transnational criminal organisation” engaged in drug trafficking and money laundering. Read more…
Tehran accelerates executions of political prisoners since start of Iran war
Iran executed 14 prisoners on political charges in three weeks since the war began on 28 February, including protesters and alleged opposition members amid a continued internet shutdown. Read more…
Israel strikes Beirut without warning, saying Iran ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon
Israel has rarely struck central Beirut since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war on 2 March but has regularly struck southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs. Read…
Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court
The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another…
Israel’s political forces are not happy with US-Iran ceasefire deal – here is why:
In a rare moment of consensus, Israel’s political forces agree in their criticism of the US-Iran two-week ceasefire. And while the centre-left politicians are unhappy with PM Netanyahu, the conservatives…