French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.
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Forest Glam: Nina’s Burgundy and Green Adventure
Nina’s Forest Runway: A Bold Fashion Adventure The forest had never seen anything like this. Tall trees, sunlight streaming through the leaves, and the earthy scent of moss and soil it was the perfect backdrop for a fashion adventure that was part photoshoot, part daredevil stunt. And at the center of it all was Nina….
Latest news bulletin | April 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Middle East tensions drives global food prices higher for second month
The UN reported a second monthly rise in global food prices as the Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertilizer costs, threatening future harvests and yields despite currently stable market supplies.
Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum
Italy witnessed a rare and highly symbolic Good Friday ceremony on 3 April as Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, the first time in decades that a pope has performed the full rite in person.
Pope Leo XIV bares cross for full Good Friday procession, a feat not seen in decades
Pope Leo XIV marked his first Good Friday by becoming the first pontiff in decades to personally carry the wooden cross for all 14 stations at the Colosseum.
‘The only goal is to harm me’: MEP Rima Hassan hits back after police detention
PARIS — French MEP Rima Hassan fired back Friday against reports she was found possessing drugs when she was placed under police custody on suspicion of “apology for terrorism.” “All the reports that refer to the possession of drugs are false and have been relayed on purpose. The only goal is to harm me,” she wrote…
Trump says US can open Hormuz with ‘a little more time’ and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence
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 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
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.