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Today: April 28, 2026
Today: April 28, 2026

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Economy|Europe|World

Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says

German rents kept rising sharply in the first quarter of 2026 while residential property prices largely stagnated, according to the IW Housing Index,

Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Hormuz and hyperscalers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'

Hormuz and hyperscalers
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 

Demand for alternative satellite services from U.S. businesses and the Pentagon is resilient despite SpaceX's request to U.S. regulators to restrict access

Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition

South Korea's Kia Corp has reduced price gaps with Chinese rivals in Europe this year, its CEO said, signalling a price war as Chinese carmakers ramp up their push into a

Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia have killed at least 16 people

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US|World

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them

More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by

King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
Europe|Sports|World

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal capitalizes on Lyon blunders to win 2-1 in Women's Champions League semifinals

Arsenal has benefited from two defensive blunders to rally for a 2-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinals and keep on course to defend its title

Arsenal capitalizes on Lyon blunders to win 2-1 in Women's Champions League semifinals
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea beats Leeds on Fernandez goal and sets up FA Cup final meeting with Man City

Chelsea’s season might be unraveling but it will still include an appearance in the FA Cup final

Chelsea beats Leeds on Fernandez goal and sets up FA Cup final meeting with Man City
Asia|Europe|Sports

Bernd Wiesberger rallies to win China Open for first European title since returning from LIV Golf

Bernd Wiesberger is finally a winner again on the European tour

Bernd Wiesberger rallies to win China Open for first European title since returning from LIV Golf
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Science|World

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S.

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sustained to treat Italian nationals wounded in the New Year's Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort,

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday he would go to Brussels on Wednesday for informal talks with European Commission President Ursula von der ​

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week
Crime|Europe|Political

Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station

Bombers have targeted a police station in Northern Ireland for the second time in less than a month

Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil

Ukrainians gathered in the city of Slavutych to remember those affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 40 years ago

Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

A climber left his girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain. Now other stories of ‘Alpine divorce’ are emerging

A climber left his girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain. Now other stories of ‘Alpine divorce’ are emerging

A climber left his girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain. Now other stories of ‘Alpine divorce’ are emerging
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery

In the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union

Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
Europe|Political|World

Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) rose to a record 28% in the latest weekly INSA voting intention poll published on Saturday, widening

Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, other areas, killing 10 people

Russian forces pounded the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Saturday in waves of attacks with drones and missiles that also

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, other areas, killing 10 people
Europe|Sports|World

Man City books another FA Cup final and Arsenal goes top of the Premier League

Manchester City is headed back to another FA Cup final

Man City books another FA Cup final and Arsenal goes top of the Premier League
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament after a landslide election loss

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania recovered fragments of two drones after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, its defence ministry said in statements on Saturday, while the

Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia

China's commerce ministry on Saturday expressed "firm opposition" to the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia,

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
Europe|Political|World

Slovenian president tells lawmakers to nominate PM able to form coalition

Slovenia was left without a prime minister-designate in the wake of last month's election after President Natasa Pirc Musar said on Saturday she would not nominate one

Slovenian president tells lawmakers to nominate PM able to form coalition
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks

Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says

A Ukrainian drone hit a multi-storey apartment building in Russia's fourth-largest city, Yekaterinburg, the regional governor said on Saturday, in the first attack on the city

Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

A $40 hotel room in central London? Of course there’s a catch

A $40 hotel room in central London? Of course there’s a catch

A $40 hotel room in central London? Of course there’s a catch
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania recovered drone fragments in the southeastern city of Galati after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with an electricity pole and a household

Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US

The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday after an internal Pentagon email suggested

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic

Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick combined for a seven-under 65 in alternate shot play Friday to pull them within one stroke of leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer through two rounds at the Zurich Classic

Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
Americas|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
Europe|Political|World

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

U.S.

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles
Europe|Political|World

Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands

Argentina's government on Friday reiterated its willingness to resume bilateral negotiations with the United Kingdom in regards to a sovereignty dispute over the

Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Forest takes big step to ensuring Premier League survival by drubbing Sunderland

Nottingham Forest has taken a huge step toward ensuring its Premier League survival by beating Sunderland 5-0 away from home

Forest takes big step to ensuring Premier League survival by drubbing Sunderland
Europe|Sports|World

Cremonese falls into Serie A relegation zone after drubbing at Napoli

Scott McTominay has scored and missed a penalty and Napoli has beaten relegation-threatened Cremonese 4-0 in Serie A

Cremonese falls into Serie A relegation zone after drubbing at Napoli
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it

Trading stocks round-the-clock, seven days a week could damage markets by fragmenting liquidity, German exchange operator

Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it
Europe|Health|Sports

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
Environment|Europe|World

France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US

France wound up a meeting of G7 environment ministers on Friday defending its "pragmatic" decision to keep climate change off the agenda to avoid a clash with the U.S. U.S.

France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Business|Economy|Europe

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict

European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

The PGA of America has confirmed an AP report that Jim Furyk is the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war,

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious
Crime|Europe|Political|World

European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU

European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border

A court in Pristina on Friday convicted three men on terrorism charges over a 2023 attack in northern Kosovo when Serb gunmen stormed a village and battled police in a

Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations

Luxury group Brunello Cucinelli has strengthened its controls to monitor compliance with European Union sanctions on Russia, its 2025 annual report shows, following

Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says

Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks

The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life

The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life

The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court

Poland will file a complaint to the European Union's top court about the bloc's free trade agreement with South America, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz

Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti

Porsche will sell its stakes in sports car makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family, the companies

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Swiss National Bank defends investment approach after calls to ditch Palantir stake

Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the central bank's investment approach on Friday, after campaigners from Minneapolis called on the

Swiss National Bank defends investment approach after calls to ditch Palantir stake
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election

Talks on forming a new Danish government are in stalemate one month on from the country's parliamentary election, slowing

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
Europe|Sports|World

Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia

First came the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior

Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting

The following are key comments from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the April 30 meeting.

Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries

Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate.

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency

Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
Europe|Political|World

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports

Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work,

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Electrolux's shares fall 24% on US slump, $1 billion rights issue

Electrolux shares plunged 24% on Friday as weak U.S. demand hit its first-quarter results, hours after it announced a $1 billion rights issue and

Electrolux's shares fall 24% on US slump, $1 billion rights issue
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's Federal Security Service's spy academy to carry the name of "Iron Felix" Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the

Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school