Israeli airstrike hits Beirut suburb, killing at least three
Israel’s early Tuesday airstrike, launched without warning, followed its first attack on Beirut since November’s ceasefire, escalating tensions with Hezbollah after recent hostilities. Read more at Read More
Dutch museum showcases 60 contemporary takes on Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’
After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the…
Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson to star in four biopics of The Beatles
Directed by Sam Mendes, all four Beatles biopics, focusing on each member of the band, will be released in cinemas in April 2028. Read More
April Fools’ Day: What are its origins and how do Europeans celebrate?
April Fools’ Day: Why do we collectively try to mess with others on 1 April, and how do different countries celebrate this festival of foolishness? Read More
Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr? | Radio Schuman
On Monday, a French court found National Rally leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds and barred her from contending any election for five years, including France’s next…
No, the UK isn’t forcing school pupils to study Islam
In reality, there’s a legal expectation that school curriculums should reflect that traditions in England are “in the main Christian”. Read More
Finland ‘ahead of schedule’ on coal phase out as Helsinki’s Salmisaari plant closes
Wind power in Finland has more than doubled since 2020 to supply a quarter of the country’s energy.Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 1st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Chinese military launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan as warning against independence
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in a 24-hour period from 6am Monday until 6am Tuesday. Read…
Severe storms cause flooding and destruction on Greek islands of Mykonos and Paros
Forecasters warned that further severe weather was on the way, with heavy rain to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades, where a red warning was imposed until early Tuesday.…