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Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. across the occupied West Bank, including in Al‑Bireh near Ramallah, as Palestinians voted in municipal elections widely seen as one of the few remaining forms of civic participation. Nearly 1.5 million people were eligible, according to the Central Elections Commission. The ballot will determine local councils responsible for services such as water, sanitation and infrastructure, but is taking place under Israeli occupation and pervasive movement restrictions. Participation in the Gaza Strip is sharply limited, with only Deir el‑Balah included and about 70,449 registered voters, far fewer than the roughly 930,000 eligible in 2021. The…
In a country house in Riudoms, the young son of a family of coppersmiths contended with his delicate health and whiled away his time observing nature. The boy – Antoni Gaudí – would go on to become an architect whose distinct naturalistic style continues to captivate the city of Barcelona and the world beyond. Constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Gaudí’s effervescent creations reflect influences from around the world – from Catalan Modernism and Art Nouveau to Byzantine and Persian architecture. “Originality consists in returning to the origin,” Gaudí said, reflecting on the inspiration he finds in nature.…
In a separate statement, the ICO said Edwards voluntarily stepped back from his duties on Feb. 26 in order “to enable an independent workplace investigation which relates to him. This investigation will produce a report with recommendations for DSIT to decide next steps,” the agency said, referring to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. “To protect all parties involved and maintain the integrity of the investigation, we are unable to provide further details at this stage,” the ICO said in its statement. “The board, chief executive Paul Arnold and executive team continue to lead the ICO, aligned to the scheme of…
Updated: 25/04/2026 – 12:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
Updated: 25/04/2026 – 11:31 GMT+2 A rare copy of Pablo Neruda’s “Spain in the Heart”, written during the Spanish Civil War and possibly printed on cotton made from military uniforms, is set to go on public display in Chile for the first time. … More
Leavitt suggested that the U.S. and Iran are closer to an agreement but declined to share details when asked whether the Trump administration has received a peace proposal from Iranian leaders.“We’ve certainly seen some progress from the Iranian side in the last couple of days,” she said.Iran’s willingness to resume negotiations with the U.S. marks a shift in their posture from earlier this week, when Iran refused to send its negotiating team to Islamabad in protest of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later, Trump extended the blockade indefinitely while agreeing to extend the ceasefire between the…
Updated: 25/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
By Egle Markeviciute, EU Tech Loop, Euronews Published on 25/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 This week, social media is buzzing with German Siemens CEO Roland Busch stating to Bloomberg that he thinks investing in China and the United States is more logical, given the regulatory burden the company is experiencing in the EU. “It’s nonsense to treat industrial and machine data the same way as personal data… I can’t explain to my shareholders why I’m investing money in an environment where I’m being held back,” he said. This statement can be interpreted not only in light of the European artificial intelligence regulatory…
For animal lovers who prefer the sounds of nature over city noise, a night away doesn’t have to mean a stay in a humdrum hotel. Across Europe, a number of destinations are bringing guests closer to their wild side. Beyond mere Instagrammable views, research has found that being out in nature has vast benefits for our physical and mental health. A study into “forest bathing”, or sleeping in a forest, found it can reduce blood pressure, anxiety and boost relaxation. Being out in the wild, especially being active through walking, cycling or kayaking, can help to maintain a healthy weight,…
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multibillion-dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials in the Trump administration. But backlash to the platforms is spreading — in Washington and in state capitals — with accusations of insider trading dogging several midterm election campaigns and accompanying White House military action in Venezuela and Iran and dogging several midterm election campaigns. Fault lines over who is in charge of regulation are already emerging, with several frontline Democrats pushing to rein in the companies. In March, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order barring appointed…