Putin praises Musk’s Mars plans and compares tech billionaire to Soviet icon
The Russian president made the comments speaking to students at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University. Read more at Read More
What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa’s Sahel?
France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next…
US officials arrive in Paris for critical talks with European leaders on Ukraine’s future
European leaders are meeting Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as a delegation from Kyiv. Read more at Read More
Russian airstrike in Dnipro kills three and injures 30, including children
Deadly Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities have escalated in recent weeks despite calls by US President Donald Trump for a ceasefire. Read more at Read More
Volunteers help frogs cross road in Russia to reach spawning sites
The work begins in mid-April and continues for around two months, with more than 700 volunteers taking part every year. Read more at Read More
EU countries decry Hungary’s Pride ban as Brussels considers legal action
Hungary is facing the ire of its fellow member states after the country’s parliament approved a law that prohibits the Pride parade. Read More
Millions tune in to Sweden’s moose migration slow TV hit
The livestream’s remote cameras capture dozens of moose as they swim across the Ångerman River, some 300 kilometres northwest of Stockholm, in the annual spring migration toward summer grazing pastures.…
Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Midday
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
Hundreds detained in Turkey’s biggest ever drugs raid in Ankara, interior ministry says
The crackdown began early on Thursday morning and 525 suspected drug dealers were arrested. This operation comes after six months of planning and surveillance. Read more at Read More
Under the hood: The true story of Spain’s Nazarene capirote and the Ku Klux Klan
Although the origin of the Spanish Holy Week is medieval, at the end of the 19th century white supremacists in the United States began to wear costumes very similar to…