Mitsotakis urges swift EU probe into MPs over Greek farm subsidy fraud
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked EU prosecutors to swiftly charge MPs over alleged €23m farm subsidy fraud, as resignations and pressure mount. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security in unexpected military alliance
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrived in Damascus in a surprise visit on Sunday, for his first official visit to Syria after the fall of the pro-Russian al-Assad regime. Read more at Read…
Going abroad: What will Germany’s new military service act actually change
Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated…
Revellers parade giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival
Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos. Read more at Read More
Tehran and Trump trade threats amid renewed Iran war ceasefire proposal push
Iran warns of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators push a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at Read More
In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing
In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith. Read more at Read More
Spanish police find historical manuscript missing for a century for sale online
Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current…
OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed to increase its crude output quotas as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing…
Researchers unveil user-friendly robotic arm in Mexico
In Guadalajara, Mexico, researchers created the E-Redi prosthetic arm, a simpler bionic limb using one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements. Read more at Read More