Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
UK considering land-based missile defence options
The UK government has confirmed it is considering air and missile defence capabilities for the homeland, including potential protection of major population centres and critical infrastructure.
The post UK considering land-based missile defence options first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?
Experts don’t expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
NATO forced to scramble jets as shameless Russia ignores Easter ceasefire bid
Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Russia for its apparent response to his proposal.
Russia conducts massive rolling aerial attacks on Ukraine
Russia conducted rolling aerial attacks across Ukraine that began with overnight drone barrages followed by daytime missile and drone attacks that killed six people, Ukrainian officials said Friday. Russia has conducted an increasing number of daytime…
Put away the Aperol and raise a glass to Hugo spritz, the drink of the summer
Created in Italy and made with elderflower liqueur, the cocktail is sweeter than Aperol spritz and lower in alcoholPub gardens and bar terraces have been awash with a sea of orange in recent years as Italy’s love of Aperol spritz spread to the UK. But…
Japan-led mission uncovers asteroid with all 5 ‘letters’ of DNA, breakthrough for understanding life’s origins
Analysis of samples from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed all five nucleobases essential to DNA and RNA, strengthening evidence that life’s chemical building blocks are widespread in space. While not proof of extraterrestrial life, the finding suggests …
IDF official says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic, not a goal of Lebanon operation – The Times of Israel
IDF official says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic, not a goal of Lebanon operation The Times of IsraelHow Israel Is Taking Control of Southern Lebanon The New York TimesIsrael threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mo…
US-Israeli strikes destroy Iranian highway bridge
It is the tallest bridge in the Middle East, according to Iranian media. The B1 bridge only 35km of Tehran was destroyed in two US-Israeli strikes on April 2. Trump threatened energy plants could be next if Iran didn’t agree to a deal to end the confl…
Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?
More than 11.5 million documents were released in what was considered one of the biggest data leaks ever.