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Published on 13/04/2026 – 11:24 GMT+2 Poland and South Korea agreed on Monday to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with defence cooperation at the centre of the upgraded ties. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Seoul, marking the first visit by a Polish prime minister to the country in 27 years. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, with the main focus on expanding defence industry cooperation under a $44.2 billion (€39.6 billion) framework agreement signed in July 2022. Lee said the partnership extended…

Polls open in Hungary’s most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.

For years, sailing through Tracy Arm in southeast Alaska has been a highlight of many cruise itineraries, drawing visitors with its dramatic fjord landscapes and active glaciers that calve into icy waters. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The narrow passage, framed by rugged wilderness, has long been considered one of the region’s most scenic cruising experiences. However, this season several major cruise lines are choosing to bypass the route. The decision follows a massive landslide last summer, when a large section of a glacier collapsed into the fjord, triggering a tsunami that sent waves surging high up the opposing mountainside. The event raised…

Video. A new exhibition titled “0–99. Design for Play” opened on 10 April 2026 at Palazzo Arese Borromeo in Cesano Maderno, near Milan, turning a 17th‑century aristocratic residence into a large, interactive gallery of games.

Neal Slavin’s landmark photography book “When Two or More Are Gathered Together” reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book’s enduring legacy.

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 about two hours at the Vatican, where talks with the pontiff focused on the Middle East crisis, multilateralism, climate change and humanitarian emergencies, according to press agencies present. The meeting comes as both leaders have publicly condemned Trump’s handling of the Iran war. Pope Leo XIV called Trump’s threats against…

The winner of this year’s Golden Bear award intriguingly (and frustratingly) reflects the politically-charged tensions which plagued 2026’s Berlin Film Festival.

Published on 09/04/2026 – 16:21 GMT+2•Updated 16:27 Five senior MEPs responsible for monitoring rule-of-law concerns in Hungary urged the European Commission on Thursday to take “concrete steps” over what they describe as severe threats to the integrity of the country’s parliamentary elections on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a letter addressed to Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath, the lawmakers raise “serious doubts” about whether the election “can take place in a genuinely free and fair electoral environment.” They call on the Commission to “publicly assess” whether “the conditions for free and fair democratic competition in…

Published on 09/04/2026 – 10:57 GMT+2 “This is a time for vigorous debate at the highest levels. Not for infantile name calling.” ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Prior to the shaky two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Donald Trump received widespread criticism for threatening to completely obliterate Iran in shocking social media messages. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Trump declared on his Truth Social platform hours before his set deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. One high-profile celebrity who has spoken against Trump’s language and actions is celebrated actor George Clooney, who…

Published on 08/04/2026 – 17:00 GMT+2 A video has gained significant traction online, purportedly showing the streets of Paris in turmoil following a recent riot. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Posts on X say that the clip shows scenes from the French capital in recent days, and question why there appears to be no reporting on it in the media. Another post, meanwhile, compares the scenes to missile strikes in the Middle East, as the Iran war continues, before pushing the blame onto French President Emmanuel Macron. These posts have been seen hundreds of thousands of times — some with even more than…