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Oil prices top $100 a barrel amid Iranian attacks on commercial ships - The latest attacks marked an escalation in Iran's campaign aimed at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end the war that started 12 days ago. But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding. 12/03/20262 hours ago
Spain removes ambassador to Israel as diplomatic rift deepens - Ambassador Sálomon had been recalled for consultations in September 2025 amid deteriorating relations between the two countries remained in Spain after that. Her dismissal now formalises the absence of a Spanish ambassador to Israel. 11/03/20264 hours ago
Serbia and Albania issue joint text on EU accession without veto - In a joint op-ed published in a German newspaper, the Serbian and Albanian leaders argued for a phased EU accession process that would involve waiving their right of veto. 11/03/20264 hours ago
Hungary sends Druzhba fact-finding mission to Ukraine - A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as "tourists." 11/03/20264 hours ago
Mourners lay flowers after deadly bus fire in western Switzerland - Residents in the Swiss town of Kerzers laid flowers and messages of condolence after a bus fire killed six people, in an incident authorities say may have been started deliberately by a man who set himself alight. 11/03/20268 hours ago
Funeral held in Tehran for Iranian commanders killed in US–Israeli strikes - Crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of several senior Iranian military commanders killed in recent US–Israeli strikes. 11/03/20269 hours ago
Japan marks 15th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster - Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster with ceremonies and a nationwide moment of silence. 11/03/202610 hours ago
Iran unleashes intense strikes across Gulf as Hormuz crisis deepens - Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting near Dubai and Qatar as air defences respond, defying US President Trump's claims that the war is winding down. 11/03/20267 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | March 11th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/03/202610 hours ago
Fukushima reflects on recovery 15 years after nuclear plant disaster - On 11 March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities in Tohoku and caused the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. Fifteen years on, rebuilding continues. 11/03/202612 hours ago
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high - Kilauea is shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high, and falling tephra is forcing temporary closures on Hawaii's Big Island. The fountaining that began Tuesday morning marked the eruption's 43rd episode since it began in December 2024. 11/03/202612 hours ago
Swiss bus fire killing six 'intentional,' police say - At least six people died and five were injured after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, in what police are treating as possible arson. A terrorist act has been ruled out for now, according to authorities. 11/03/202612 hours ago
Bus fire in Switzerland leaves at least 6 dead, 4 injured - Police say several people are dead and several others injured after a postal bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital. 11/03/202612 hours ago
US military releases footage of strikes on Iranian naval vessels - Video released by US Central Command shows what it says are US forces striking several Iranian navy vessels, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said it destroyed the vessels amid concerns Iran could mine the strategic waterway. 11/03/202613 hours ago
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states - Tehran says it is targets US military assets in the region but those strikes have also hit civilian infrastructure like energy facilities and hotels. 11/03/202612 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | March 11th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/03/202613 hours ago
US says it destroyed Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz - Washington says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran threatened to not allow oil to pass through the waterway, through which a fifth of the world's crude flows. Israel and Iran have also launched fresh attacks early on Wednesday, as the war enters i - 11/03/202614 hours ago
Russia and Ukraine make rival claims on status of front line progress - US-brokered ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine were put on hold due to the growing escalation in the Middle East, which has drawn attention away from Europe's biggest conflict since World War II. 10/03/202616 hours ago
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Von der Leyen 'acting outside of competence,' Araud tells Euronews - Gérard Araud told Euronews Ursula von der Leyen is overstepping her mandate on foreign policy as Commission chief and pushing a German line on the 27. While not historically a competence of the Commission, von der Leyen is establishing her own line on geopolitics - not without friction. 10/03/202616 hours ago
Qatar warns the world Iran war could yield 'catastrophic results' "This is the biggest I told you so in the history of I told you sos in the world," Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Dr Majed Al-Ansari told the media in a striking statement directed to all active combat forces in the Iran war just as a new wave of Iranian attacks triggered air raid alerts in Doha. 10/03/202616 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | March 10th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/03/202617 hours ago
Merz says Israel's West Bank settlement plan a 'big mistake' Berlin has called for a unified European response to the "E1 project," which some officials warn poses an "existential threat" to the future of the two-state solution. Israel disputes this and maintains that the status of settlements is a matter of negotiations. 10/03/202617 hours ago
FLM 136: America's cheap Iran-designed Shahed drone clone - The US is deploying its own inexpensive drone to counter Iran's Shahed 136 unmanned aerial vehicle. Enter the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System known as FLM 136 LUCAS. 10/03/202618 hours ago
Germany rehearses battlefield evacuations in major NATO war drill - As NATO's logistical hub in Europe, Germany already plays a key role in moving troops and supplies in the event of an emergency declared by the alliance. 10/03/20261 day ago
Ukraine seeks return of money and valuables seized in Hungary - Kyiv is seeking help from the EU to recover money and valuables seized by Hungary last week, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered the government to hold cash and gold seized from a Ukrainian bank for up to 60 days amid an ongoing investigation. 10/03/20261 day ago
Estonian minister says 'unpredictability' the biggest economic danger - At a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, the 27 EU finance ministers considered the economic consequences of the war in Iran. Interviewed by Euronews, Estonian Minister Jürgen Ligi said he believed the bloc could rise to the challenge. 10/03/20261 day ago
Thousands march in Buenos Aires for women's rights - Thousands of women marched in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires to mark International Women's Day, protesting gender violence and inequality. 10/03/202618 hours ago
What we know about Ali Larijani, Tehran's most influential powerbroker - Although Ali Larijani could not have succeeded Ali Khamenei and holds no position in the interim leadership council, his current status makes him one of top targets for elimination due to the immense power he wields. 10/03/20261 day ago
Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks - Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans as a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security affected staffing and screening operations. 10/03/202618 hours ago
What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war? While Germany emphasises that it is not a party to the Iran war, the US airbase in Ramstein plays a central role in the coordination of the US intervention. 10/03/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | March 10th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/03/202618 hours ago
Protesters block bus carrying Iranian women's team in Australia after five players granted asylum - Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran's women's soccer team visiting for a tournament as the Iran war began. Outside the team's hotel, protesters tried to block a bus believed to carry other players. It remains unclear what will happen to the rest of the team. 10/03/20261 day ago
Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland's frozen north near the Russian border - Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting fans for decades in Finland, has drawn crowds of spectators despite freezing sub zero temperatures. The competition is held at a remote location near the Russian border 264 kilometres northeast of the city of Oulu. 10/03/20261 day ago
Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike - Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel. 10/03/20261 day ago
Trump warns of military consequences if Iran mines Strait of Hormuz - The comments come after confusion earlier on Tuesday about whether or not the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the key waterway. 10/03/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | March 10th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/03/20261 day ago
Watch: Trump says Iran war will end 'pretty quickly' US President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers in Doral, Florida, that the Iran war will end "pretty quickly," saying the world will be much safer once it is over. "We've already won in many ways, but we haven't won enough," Trump said. 10/03/20261 day ago
Trump says he expects the war in Iran to be over 'very soon' Trump assured Republican lawmakers that the war in Iran could end "very soon" but declined to provide a specific timeline on when that might be. The US president says Washington is achieving "tremendous success" on the ground, but stressed that the war will only end after all war objectives are met. 10/03/20261 day ago
Greek PM Mitsotakis and French President Macron visit Cyprus - French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran. 09/03/20261 day ago
NYPD detain two over 'IS-inspired' attack attempt - The two were taken into custody for throwing homemade shrapnel-filled explosives towards officers near Gracie Mansion on Monday. The devices failed to ignite. Police also searched two homes in Pennsylvania linked to the incident. 09/03/20261 day ago
Adventure travel is key for tourism, despite geopolitical uncertainty - Many destinations are seeing visitors spend more money and time in search of a more meaningful cultural experience. 09/03/20261 day ago
Trump says Australia to grant asylum to some Iranian women footballers - Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council wrote to Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke urging the government to protect the squad members while they're in Australia. 09/03/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | March 9th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/03/20262 days ago
'An almost invisible fighter': The stealth jet striking Iran - The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has played a crucial role in both the US and Israel's strikes in the ongoing Iran war. Is it reshaping global power in the skies? 09/03/20262 days ago