Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break
Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 14th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Trump says the US military has begun its blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up pressure on Tehran
The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global maritime traffic after its six week closure caused global oil prices…
Hezbollah official says group will not abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks
Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple wars since the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group was formed in the 1980s as a guerrilla force fighting against Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon at…
Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo’s oldest gorilla
Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species. Read more at Read More
Judge dimisses Trump’s lawsuit against WSJ over reporting on ties to Epstein
The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April. Read more at Read More
Up to 200 civilians killed in Nigeria after air force ‘misfire’ on market, sources say
Such misfires are common in Nigeria, where the military often conducts air raids to battle armed groups who control vast forest enclaves. Read more at Read More
Israel summons Italy’s ambassador over comments on ‘unacceptable attacks’ on Lebanon
Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on 2 March, days after the opening salvo of US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme…
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say
Rights groups including Amnesty International say Iran carries out the most executions of any nation worldwide per capita, and the most of any country other than China, for which no…
‘We cannot ask any country to give up its territory,’ Magyar says on Ukraine
Outgoing PM Viktor Orbán had largely centred his electoral campaign on Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline blockade to accusations of meddling in Hungarian elections. Will…