Securing passage through the Strait of Hormuz exceeds NATO’s remit, Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno said after US President Donald Trump vented his frustration over the alliance’s lack of action on the vital waterway. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “NATO has no involvement in this war. We, the allies, have…

Published on 10/04/2026 – 16:54 GMT+2 French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV held their first meeting on Friday, aligning in their criticism of US President Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran war as both leaders called for a diplomatic solution. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Macron and his wife Brigitte spent…

A false claim that Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to bring back military conscription in Hungary has spread online and been linked by researchers to a widespread Russian disinformation campaign. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The allegation, shared on X and Facebook alongside an image mimicking a news broadcast, claims that Magyar…

Published on 10/04/2026 – 15:00 GMT+2 “These are cassava and okra mini-quiches with mango curry sauce. And over here, mafé-marinated chicken skewers.” In her kitchen, set within the Cité Fertile, a trendy “third place” on the outskirts of Paris, Marie-Clarisse lays out a tray of elegant bites destined for a…

The European Commission is considering a tax on excessive profits from the oil and gas industry as energy prices surge amid the Iran war, following pressure from five EU countries calling for a “fair distribution of the burden”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The so-called windfall profit taxes were applied during the 2022…

After six weeks of conflict in the Middle East, the United States (US) and Iran reached a ceasefire on Tuesday. But it is hanging on a thread. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump announced the truce on his social media platform Truth, claiming it was made on the condition of…

With summer approaching, late flights are still an issue across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In its latest annual report, pan-European air traffic management coordinator Eurocontrol urged airports and airlines to tackle system congestion ahead of the summer peak, as air traffic continues to soar, with total flights now at 100.2% of…

US President Donald Trump has said allies must find a solution within days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Any operation would likely involve deploying military vessels and personnel to the region, despite initial reluctance from European allies. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has informed key member states…

Published on 10/04/2026 – 9:50 GMT+2 NATO allies are not “obliged” to assist the United States and Israel in the war with Iran, Turkey’s Trade Minister, Ömer Bolat, told Euronews’ Europe Today. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington,…

Published on 10/04/2026 – 7:51 GMT+2•Updated 8:00 On today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Top story: Euronews’ Stefan Grobe on the US-Iran fragile ceasefire as US Vice-President JD Vance travels to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. Euronews’ Shona Murray breaks down NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s meetings with US officials in…