Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Poland’s border with Belarus sees decrease in illegal immigration attempts by 96%
The Polish government has announced a significant decrease in the number of attempts to illegally cross the border with Belarus, pointing to the effectiveness of its migration policy and the reinforced activities of its services.
German XXL frigate on the horizon – but when will the super warship arrive?
Germany does not have an aircraft carrier, but is planning the largest frigate in the world – the F126. It is due to set sail in 2029 and will be suitable for submarine hunting or drone operations, depending on the mission. But there are problems with the vessel. When will the super ship arrive?
Egypt won’t accept Ukrainian wheat exported by Russia, Zelenskyy says
Egypt will refuse to buy Russian shipments of grain sourced in occupied Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday. “Spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who told me Egypt will no longer accept grain exported by Russia from our temporarily occupied territories,” Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram, adding that Cairo had expressed an interest in…
RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz
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.
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.