False prophet: Did Pete Hegseth really quote a fake Bible verse from Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’?
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth mistakenly presented the made-up scripture as genuine Bible verse – and he’s being trolled for quoting the gospel of Quentin Tarantino. Read More
Podcast| Will Péter Magyar be able to break with Orbán’s legacy?
Péter Magyar’s conservative Tisza party secured a two-thirds majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections last Sunday. What does his victory mean for Hungary and the European Union? Read More
After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday?
Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts…
Did Apple remove Lebanon’s villages from its maps? It says they were never there
Claims that the US tech giant, Apple, intentionally erased settlement names in southern Lebanon recently went viral. The tech giant says they were never included. Read More
European far-right faces uncertainty after Orbán’s setback ahead of Milan rally
The European far-right Patriots for Europe are facing uncertainty after Viktor Orbán’s electoral setback in Hungary raised questions about his future role in the party he helped create. A rally…
Rights groups in Sweden slam government ‘honest living’ proposal for migrants
The Swedish Refugee Law Centre, an organisation that provides legal assistance to asylum seekers, says the proposals will make the process for residence permits unpredictable. Read More
Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair
Hong Kong’s InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China’s push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life. Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Three charged over attempted arson on Persian-language TV channel, UK police say
Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran’s clerical leadership operating from abroad. Read more at Read More
Over 430,000 entries later: Sony World Photography Awards 2026 crowns its winners
Citlali Fabián from Mexico has been named Photographer of the Year for her series Bilha, Stories of my Sisters – a project aiming to inspire young girls with positive role…