Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike
Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike
Summary: Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region, killing one and injuring 10, as dozens of homes and public buildings were destroyed.
Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession
Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession
Summary: Nigeria marked Good Friday with hundreds of Catholic faithful marching through Lagos in a public reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, linking Christ’s suffering to the country’s economic pain.
Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks
Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks
Summary: Images taken during a press tour of the site show collapsed sections of the roadway, twisted steel girders and extensive damage in the surrounding residential area where the B1 bridge near Karaj once stood.
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Summary: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
US launches rescue operation after state TV says American fighter jet downed in Iran
US launches rescue operation after state TV says American fighter jet downed in Iran
Summary: The incident is the first report of a US fighter jet being downed in Iranian territory since the United States and Israel launched its war on the Islamic republic on 28 February.
New Paris mayor vows to end all sexual violence in schools with €20ml action plan
New Paris mayor vows to end all sexual violence in schools with €20ml action plan
Summary: Claims of sexual abuse in schools were a central issue in the campaign leading up to last month's Paris mayoral election.
Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence
Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence
Summary: Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.
Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia
Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia
Summary: Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with Russia.
Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production
Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production
Summary: Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of the Islamic republic's infrastructure.
UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says
UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says
Summary: Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran war, targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February.
Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson, documents show
Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson, documents show
Summary: Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.
Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU
Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU
Summary: In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.
Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack by Russia, officials say
Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack by Russia, officials say
Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received any proposals.
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Summary: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says
Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says
Summary: Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.
French ship crosses Strait of Hormuz in first Western European transit during Iran war
French ship crosses Strait of Hormuz in first Western European transit during Iran war
Summary: A vessel owned by France’s CMA CGM has become the first ship tied to Western Europe to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, according to ship tracking data.
Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity
Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity
Summary: Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.
Tehran fires at Israel as Trump warns US has not started 'destroying what is left' in Iran
Tehran fires at Israel as Trump warns US has not started 'destroying what is left' in Iran
Summary: Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences operating to down them, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture
Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture
Summary: Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.
Watch: Strike hits major Iranian bridge near Tehran, killing at least 8 civilians
Watch: Strike hits major Iranian bridge near Tehran, killing at least 8 civilians
Summary: Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Summary: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on
US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on
Summary: Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration.
Belarus passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights echoing similar law in Russia
Belarus passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights echoing similar law in Russia
Summary: Belarus decriminalised homosexuality in 1994 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it doesn’t recognise same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ+ rights.
From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins
From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins
Summary: Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.
Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies
Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies
Summary: Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.
French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism
French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism
Summary: Hassan, who was born stateless in a refugee camp for Palestinians in Syria, is one of France's most vocal pro-Palestine activists and has already had brushes with the law for perceived glorification of terrorism.
Trump sacks Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaces with ex-personal lawyer
Trump sacks Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaces with ex-personal lawyer
Summary: Bondi has reportedly drawn Trump's ire by falling short with efforts to prosecute perceived opponents such as former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba as energy crisis continues, Moscow says
Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba as energy crisis continues, Moscow says
Summary: Cuba produces barely 40% of its required fuel and relies on imports to sustain its crumbling energy grid.
German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin
German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin
Summary: Jacques Tilly has been designing and building floats for Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade, one of Germany’s best-known, since 1984.
Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Summary: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Israel’s military stretched thin by regional wars and settler violence
Israel’s military stretched thin by regional wars and settler violence
Summary: Amid reports of troop deployment to the West Bank to contain settler violence and warnings of manpower shortage by Israel's top general, Euronews spoke to two Israeli experts to gauge the pressure on the country's security and internal stability.
Over 1.6 million Ukrainians returned home to frontline areas despite Russian attacks, report shows
Over 1.6 million Ukrainians returned home to frontline areas despite Russian attacks, report shows
Summary: Feeling homesick outweighs the risk of living in frontline areas for over 1.6 million Ukrainians who have returned home despite constant Russian attacks. ‘Save the Children’ researchers stated that “going back to a warzone is never a choice anyone makes lightly.”
Iran vows 'crushing, more destructive' attacks on US and Israel after Trump threats
Iran vows 'crushing, more destructive' attacks on US and Israel after Trump threats
Summary: The comments come after a prime-time address at the White House in which US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong."
Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure
Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure
Summary: Heavy rain and snowstorms in central and southern Italy brought down bridges and left people trapped in their homes on Thursday. Firefighters used special snowcat trucks to plow through huge banks of snow in small towns in the Italian region of Molise.
Azerbaijan-European Union Relations: Current State and Prospects
Azerbaijan-European Union Relations: Current State and Prospects
Summary: Whether in politics, the economy or energy security, relations between Azerbaijan and the EU have been developing dynamically, writes Dr. Matin Mammadli in an opinion piece for Euronews. Increased investment, technology transfer and visa facilitation would further strengthen these ties.
Albania on alert after US warning as Bulgaria confirms Iran diplomatic note
Albania on alert after US warning as Bulgaria confirms Iran diplomatic note
Summary: Albania is on alert after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned of possible threats linked to the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Bulgaria confirmed it received a warning from Iran over US military use of its airports.
Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran
Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran
Summary: Massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose in Isfahan after a powerful wave of strikes hit central Iran on Wednesday. The attacks follow earlier US strikes in the same region that triggered a large fireball. Tehran retaliates with strikes on Gulf facilities and missile launches toward Israel.
Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says
Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says
Summary: The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed by Tehran.
Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, new air force data show
Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, new air force data show
Summary: Ukraine has sought to scale up its air defences in response, deploying cheap interceptor drones to destroy their Russian counterparts.
Sweden announces €800 million investment in air and drone defence systems
Sweden announces €800 million investment in air and drone defence systems
Summary: The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms.
Armenia’s unique salt mine asthma clinic faces closure as funds dry up
Armenia’s unique salt mine asthma clinic faces closure as funds dry up
Summary: Armenia is home to a rare underground clinic beneath Yerevan, where asthma and allergy patients descend 235 metres into the Avan salt mine to breathe mineral‑rich air in a setting unlike any conventional hospital.
Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest
Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest
Summary: For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality.
Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Latest news bulletin | April 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Summary: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response
Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response
Summary: Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez
Summary: Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties.
Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete
Sahara dust turns skies red over Crete
Summary: Strong winds carried Sahara dust across the Mediterranean, turning skies over Crete a striking red and yellow. Scenes captured in Rethymno and Georgioupoli show the sun dimmed by sand, creating an eerie, almost Martian atmosphere.
Malawi’s Chakwera warns: Fighting corruption can turn against you - Interview
Malawi’s Chakwera warns: Fighting corruption can turn against you - Interview
Summary: “The fight you engage in fights back," said the former president as he reflected on his time in power, corruption allegations and governance reform in Africa.
Iran war disrupts global aid supply, threatening life-saving operations across Africa
Iran war disrupts global aid supply, threatening life-saving operations across Africa
Summary: The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned.
Untaxed wealth of the top 0.1% eclipses assets of the poorest half of the world
Untaxed wealth of the top 0.1% eclipses assets of the poorest half of the world
Summary: The world's ultra-rich have stashed around $2.84 trillion (€2.47tn) in untaxed offshore accounts, a figure that surpasses the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of the human population, according to a new report.
Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted
Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted
Summary: Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.
