Latest news bulletin | April 30th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Hegseth quizzed for nearly six hours on Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee. Read more at Read More
Trump says he is weighing reducing US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud with Merz
Trump’s threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war. Read more at…
Video shows suspect approaching police after stabbing in north London
Images shared on social media show police tasering and arresting a man with a knife in Golders Green in north London, after two Jewish men were stabbed in an attack.…
Latest news bulletin | April 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination
Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist. Read more at…
Staycations on the rise for French travellers this summer amid geopolitical crisis and inflation
Against a backdrop of international tensions, inflation and rising transport costs, the French are planning to travel less this summer and cut back on their spending, according to an Ifop…
Iran executed 21 people and arrested thousands since start of war, UN warns
UN has warned that the Tehran regime has executed 21 people and detained over 4,000 since the war began, accusing the Islamic Republic of torture, disappearances and targeting minorities. Read…
US opioid crisis: families speak out after Purdue Pharma sentencing
Relatives of opioid overdose victims reacted outside a US court after Purdue Pharma was sentenced over its role in the opioid crisis. Read more at Read More
Trump warns Iran to ‘better get smart soon’ as US plans long port blockade
A second round of US-Iran peace talks was due to take place in Islamabad at the weekend, but Trump abruptly ordered his envoys not to attend. Read more at Read…