Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis
At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers.…
Slovenia’s outgoing PM Robert Golob fails to form government coalition as Janša opts to wait
Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to…
Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief
Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials. Read More
Moscow sparks outrage with ‘Polish Russophobia’ show at Katyn massacre site
The Russian Military-Historical Society headed by Putin’s adviser organised the display at the site where Soviet secret police murdered around 22,000 Polish officers, police and intelligentsia in spring 1940 on…
Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution. Read more at Read More
Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and more back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game
Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: “Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.” Read More
Planning a hiking trip across Europe? These are the most unspoilt national parks
Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list. Read More
WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris
Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb’s detonator failed at…
Community holds vigil after Louisiana mass shooting
Residents gather near the scene of a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana hugging and consoling one another after a father shot dead eight children in a domestic rampage. Read more…