Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Secrets and ‘lies’: 7 takeaways from marathon Mandelson vetting hearing
LONDON — In Westminster cliché, it was the “Svengali” versus the “Blob.” British MPs held a marathon hearing Tuesday, raking over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ill-fated decision to make Peter Mandelson U.S. ambassador in December 2024 — a scandal now consuming his government. Starmer sacked the Foreign Office’s top civil servant, Olly Robbins, this month…
Dozens of arrests made in Turkey ahead of 1 May celebrations, Istanbul prosecutor says
The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year.
How Do You Turn a Simple Ride Home Into a Full Uphill Luggage Adventure?
What Happens in a Wide, Quiet Landscape? Under a wide stretch of open landscape where houses were few and distances felt longer than they looked, a lady stood beside an impressive collection of luggage. It wasn’t just one bag or two it was a full travel situation, neatly arranged like she was preparing to move…
Miners’ hunger strike in Turkey enters second week
A hunger strike by workers protesting months of unpaid wages and alleged rights violations entered its second week on April 27 in Ankara, Turkey.
Mexican army captures top cartel boss in another blow to Jalisco New Generation
The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka “The Gardener,” a key “El Mencho” lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Iran parades armed women in streets as questions over AI videos grow
Videos emerging on social media from Iran appear to show armed Iranian women parading with IRGC in several cities in an upsurge of nationalist and religious fervour, dubbed as a “jihad of women”, but some clips spark AI editing doubts and remain unverified.
Strait of Hormuz standoff leaves 20,000 seafarers stranded on cargo ships
Thousands of seafarers are stranded as the Iran war shuts down much of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil and gas trade and raising safety fears.
During Putin visit, Iran blames US for failed peace talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed the U.S. for the failure of peace negotiations, calling Washington’s demands “excessive” during a visit to Russia on Monday. “There were some signs of progress in the negotiations. The American approach meant that the previous round of negotiations failed to achieve its goals, despite the progress made,” he told…