The world's third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Across Europe, the share of labour costs taken in tax and social contributions varies sharply. The UK is among the lowest, but the headline figure masks wider differences in how work is taxed across the continent.

A look at some of the proposed in-flight concepts and technologies that could soon take the air travel experience to new heights.

Yomif Kejelcha spoke with Euronews Health after breaking the two-hour record in his marathon debut and finishing second.

A café in Stockholm is being run by an AI manager called Mona, who handles everything from hiring staff to ordering supplies.

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

Trump's threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday called on King Charles III to "return" the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 105.6 carat gem that was mined in India and is now the star of Britain's crown jewels. The diamond has been in British hands since 1849 but its ownership is contested with several countries laying claim.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday urged central bank independence as he nears the end of his term on May 15. He said he would remain a Fed governor, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who mocked the decision.

Football officials gather in Vancouver on Thursday for FIFA’s 76th Congress, weeks before the expanded World Cup kicks off in North America. War in Iran, logistics and Russia’s ban top the agenda. Iranian federation officials left Canada abruptly, casting a shadow over the meeting.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.