Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Sell $21M Government Jet After Public Backlash
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced he will sell a $21 million private jet purchased for government use after facing sharp criticism from political opponents. Critics branded the acquisition a "gravy plane" and accused F...
Two Kyiv Police Officers Suspended After Fleeing Shooting Scene That Left Six Dead
Two police officers in Kyiv were suspended after video footage emerged showing them fleeing in panic from a shooting that killed six people and wounded many others on Saturday. An inquiry was opened into the officers' co...
Eight Children Killed in Mass Shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana
A shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana left eight children dead, with victims ranging in age from one to approximately 14 years old, according to police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot in the inc...
Euronews Evening Bulletin: Top Stories for April 19, 2026
Euronews published its evening news bulletin for April 19, 2026, covering major stories across Europe and beyond. The bulletin encompasses world, business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel news. No single spe...
Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Vows to Fight War Crime Murder Charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated serviceman, pledged to clear his name after being charged with five counts of war crime murder. He was arrested and granted bail on Friday, with police alleging he was compli...
DRC Government and M23 Rebels Agree on Aid Access, Prisoner Release After Swiss Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the AFC/M23 rebel group reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days, following negotiations in Switzerland. Al Jazee...
Peru Presidential Election Results Expected by Mid-May After Delayed Count
Peruvian authorities say final results from the presidential election will be announced by mid-May following a delayed vote count. The European Union's election observer mission said the vote met democratic standards, de...
Pope Leo Urges Angola to 'Build Hope' and Heal War-Scarred Past During Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a large Mass in Angola during the third leg of his Africa tour, calling on the country to move beyond divisions rooted in its history of civil war. The Africa tour also included a historic first p...
In India's Chile Pepper Fields, Nearly Every Farmer Is a Woman
A photo report by NPR documents how chile pepper farming in a region of India is almost entirely carried out by women, for whom it represents a key source of income. Farmers like 44-year-old Rajeshwari carefully grade ha...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again as U.S. Prepares for New Nuclear Talks
Iran has again blocked the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC's hardline position appearing to dominate decision-making in Tehran as a ceasefire deadline approaches. NPR reports that U.S. negotiators are heading to Pakistan...
Real Estate Investment Trusts Buying Long-Term Care Facilities Linked to Resident Harm
Real estate investment trusts have become landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals across the United States. Reporting by NPR highlights cases where residents suffered serious h...
U.S. Opens Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Struck Down Most Trump Tariffs
Two months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the majority of President Trump's tariffs, the federal government is opening a customs portal on Monday allowing businesses to begin requesting refunds. The portal is e...
Euronews Midday Bulletin: Top Stories – April 19, 2026
Euronews published its midday news bulletin for April 19, 2026, rounding up the most important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, politics, culture, and travel....
A Husband Finds the Perfect Gift for a Wife Who No Longer Remembers Her Birthday
NPR profiles the emotional experience of celebrating a birthday when a partner is living with dementia, exploring the sorrow and tenderness involved when a once-shared milestone is no longer remembered. The story centers...
Iowa's School Choice Expansion Offers Preview of Education Market Winners and Losers
With school choice programs expanding across Iowa and the broader United States, Cedar Rapids is emerging as a case study in the consequences of applying market dynamics to public education. Some schools face potential c...
Argentina Marks One Year Since Pope Francis's Death With Open-Air Tribute in Buenos Aires
Argentina commemorated the first anniversary of Pope Francis's death with a large outdoor gathering at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires on April 18, 2026. A DJ priest led the tribute, blending electronic music with messages...
China races humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon
China staged a half marathon in Beijing featuring humanoid robots competing in a real race environment. The event was designed to test advances in endurance, balance, and AI behavior, with engineers viewing it as a miles...
Bodies of 50 infants found dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police in Trinidad discovered the remains of 50 infants at a graveyard. A preliminary investigation suggests the case may involve the unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses....
Trump signs executive order to fast-track psychedelic drug research
President Trump signed an executive order easing research restrictions on psychedelic substances including psilocybin and LSD. The order aims to accelerate scientific studies into their potential therapeutic uses for men...
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into East Sea
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea in the latest of a series of recent weapons tests. Analysts say the tests signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's diplomatic overtures t...