Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US and Iran agree to two-week truce after Trump pulls back on threats
Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening…
FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish football federation over anti-Muslim chants
Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor’s Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination. Read More
Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies at age 80, Bucharest hospital says
Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training. Read More
Police destroy opium poppy fields in Pakistan
Pakistani police destroyed hectares of opium poppy fields in a tribal region near the Afghan border, as farmers said poverty leaves them few alternatives. Read more at Read More
Construction workers block roads in France over soaring fuel prices
Construction workers set up a roadblock on the Nantes ring road to protest rising fuel costs, saying the sharp increase is putting pressure on their businesses. Read more at Read…
Anti-war protesters rally outside US embassy office in Tel Aviv
A small group of anti-war protesters gathered outside the US embassy’s Tel Aviv office, calling for an end to the conflict before police moved to disperse the demonstration. Read more…
Hundreds of Cuban women stage rally against US blockade as energy crisis deepens
Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it consumes and the shortage has paralysed the country, affecting its health system, public transportation and the production of goods and services. Read…
Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait as US deadline for deal looms
One-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through the strait and Iran’s chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world. Read more at Read More
Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will release abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson
Like many freelancers, Shelly Kittleson often worked on a shoestring budget and without the protections afforded by large news organisations to staff. Read more at Read More