Macron greets French pair back in Paris after ‘terrible’ three-year ordeal in Iran
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, both teachers, were arrested in May 2022 at the end of a trip to Iran that their families say was for tourism and jailed on…
Shipping companies ‘see opportunities’ but seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Major shipping lines express cautious optimism over transit opportunities in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, but stress the urgent need for full clarity before any…
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China in ‘journey for peace’
Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart…
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Iranian attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire
Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran ceasefire announcement. Read more at Read More
North Korea launches ballistic missiles after declaring South ‘most hostile enemy’
The back-to-back launches came after Pyongyang made it clear that it had no intention of improving ties with Seoul, whose government steadfastly expressed its hopes of restoring long-dormant dialogue. Read…
Five teens to go on trial in Sweden over attempted murder of Iranian dissident
Sweden’s security service Sapo says Iran has ramped up its targeting of dissidents since the start of the Iran war, accusing them of conscripting organised crime groups to carry out…
CIA tracks his heart signal in Iran: rescued US soldier treated in Germany
Using secret technology, the CIA was able to locate a downed US soldier in Iran. He is now being treated at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre (LRMC), the largest US…
Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Morning
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US and Iran agree to two-week truce after Trump pulls back on threats
Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening…