Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

08.04.2026 23:30 The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

08.04.2026 17:30 The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

08.04.2026 17:30 It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail

07.04.2026 23:15 Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.

One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

07.04.2026 23:15 No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.

One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France

07.04.2026 23:15 The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

07.04.2026 23:15 Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

07.04.2026 11:00 The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui

07.04.2026 11:00 Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

07.04.2026 11:00 Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

Pogacar may face fine for running red light in Flanders win

07.04.2026 11:00 Tadej Pogacar wins a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders, but could face action after he is one of up to 20 riders who run a red light at a railway crossing.

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

07.04.2026 11:00 Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

Why Real Madrid tie could make or break Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes

07.04.2026 11:00 Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

05.04.2026 22:00 The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

Who is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?

05.04.2026 22:00 Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".