Trump again berates NATO, calls it ‘disappointing’
Trump’s outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join the Iran war had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.…
Latest news bulletin | April 9th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Fact-checking JD Vance’s claims that Brussels is ‘harming Hungary’
Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims. Read More
EU rejects Trump’s ‘joint venture’ to charge ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has floated the idea of a “joint venture” to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission says this would be unlawful. Read More
UAE urges full compliance from Iran following ceasefire announcement
The UAE is seeking clarifications on the US-Iran ceasefire deal regarding attacks across the Gulf, as well as on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “central priority”,…
‘Alarming’: Von der Leyen to raise Hungary’s ‘Russia leaks’ with EU leaders
The allegations about Hungary leaking information to Russia raise the possibility of a member state “actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and its citizens”, the…
MEPs warn of ‘serious’ risks to Hungary election, urge Commission to act
A letter sent to Ursula von der Leyen denounces “potential Russian interference operation” in Hungary and “state-led intimidation,” raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming vote. Read More
Lights, camera, action: How set-jetting tourism boosts Madrid’s economy
Madrid’s landmarks have turned the Spanish capital into a sought-after destination for film productions and fans are keen to visit the set locations. Read More
K-pop don’t stop! BTS begin world domination tour with South Korea show
South Korean megapop stars BTS start their world tour in South Korea and with 85 countries in their sights some music analysts expecting it to outperform Taylor Swift’s major money…
Iran rules out any restrictions on its enrichment programme, nuclear chief says
The issue of uranium enrichment has been central to Western relations with Iran for more than two decades, with the US and its allies accusing Tehran of seeking atomic weapons.…