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Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan - An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom. 18/03/20261 hour ago
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least six - An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities. 18/03/20261 hour ago
Latest news bulletin | March 18th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/03/20261 hour ago
Iran launches new barrages targeting central Israel and wider region - Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran. 18/03/20261 hour ago
Starmer says 'We can't lose focus' on Ukraine during Zelenskyy visit - Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia's ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 17/03/20261 hour ago
Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war - As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats. 17/03/20262 hours ago
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Zelenskyy open to discuss drone interception expertise with Netanyahu - Ukraine's president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv's expertise in countering Tehran's UAVs, as the Iran war entered its third week. 17/03/202617 hours ago
Macron says France could join Hormuz mission once situation 'calmer' The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides. 17/03/202618 hours ago
Lebanon: Beirut's southern suburbs bombarded by Israeli strikes - New Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israel–Hezbollah clashes intensify. 17/03/20264 hours ago
Euroviews. Can Hezbollah be dismantled? Since the US and Israel launched their offensive against Iran, Tehran's ally Hezbollah has opened a second front from Lebanon. With a ceasefire increasingly unlikely, Israel now appears determined to dismantle Hezbollah once and for all, writes Hanin Ghaddar in an opinion piece for Euronews. 17/03/202618 hours ago
Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes - Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh. 17/03/202612 hours ago
Israel hits Basij top echelon as militia uses schools to evade strikes - The IDF said it killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, as Iran's security forces behind brutal repression of protests are accused of using schools and their own children as a deterrent, fearing Israeli forces using social media posts to geolocate and strike their positions. 17/03/202619 hours ago
Italians vote on constitutional justice reform to reshape judiciary - Italians vote on the Meloni government-proposed justice reform to split judges and prosecutors, reshape the CSM, and create a new Disciplinary Court, amid sharp divisions. 17/03/202621 hours ago
Reunion Island: Residents get close to lava flows of Piton de la Fournaise - Residents on Réunion Island are getting close to flowing lava from Piton de la Fournaise as it reaches the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Crowds gathered along the Sainte-Rose coast to watch the eruption up close. 17/03/202616 hours ago
Spies among us: Iran's secret services threaten dissidents in Germany - Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home. 17/03/202621 hours ago
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Kenya: Nairobi building collapse kills at least two and injures several others - Kenya is dealing with the aftermath of a building collapse in Nairobi that killed at least four people during a demolition that went wrong. 17/03/202618 hours ago
Hunger and fear in Khan Younis as Gaza families depend on aid to survive - In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan. 17/03/202619 hours ago
Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as US oil embargo triggers power collapse - Donald Trump vowed to "take" Cuba on Monday as a US oil embargo left the island without power, deepened shortages and fueled growing anti-government protests. 17/03/202621 hours ago
Leaving NATO is 'something we should think about,' Trump says - On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open. 17/03/202622 hours ago
Watch: Iranian women footballers train with Australian club after seeking asylum - Two Iranian women footballers are training with Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in Australia. They are among a group who remained in the country during the Women's Asian Cup, after being labelled "traitors" at home for not singing the national anthem. 17/03/20261 day ago
400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, says Afghanistan - Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an airstrike on a hospital in the capital Kabul. 17/03/20261 day ago
Blackout plunges cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid - Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity. 17/03/20261 day ago
Lava flows reach ocean on Réunion island for first time in nearly two decades - Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano has reached the ocean on France's Réunion island for the first time in nearly two decades, drawing residents and tourists. 17/03/20261 day ago
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Israel announces new strikes across Iran, expanded attacks in Lebanon - Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran's Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah. 17/03/20261 day ago
Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution - Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament. 16/03/20261 day ago
Kallas says 'no appetite' to shift mandate of EU Hormuz naval mission - The EU's foreign affairs ministers gathered in Brussels a day after US president Donald Trump increased pressure on the bloc to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, warning that NATO faces a "very bad" future if its members fail to come to Washington's aid. 16/03/20261 day ago
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Iran 'cannot be allowed to hold global economy hostage' - UAE minister - UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe's own economic and security interests. 16/03/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | March 16th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/03/20261 hour ago
Qatar rejects Iran's denial of civilian targets as attacks continue - Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe." 16/03/20261 day ago
What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents - The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here's what you need to know about the game-changing technology. 16/03/20261 day ago
Residents clear rubble after strike damages buildings in southern Tehran - Residents and workers cleared debris from damaged buildings in southern Tehran after strikes hit the Javadieh neighbourhood. 16/03/20261 day ago
Iranian women's football team seen at Malaysian airport as they prepare to head home - The Iranian women's football team departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday, heading to Oman after several team members withdrew their asylum applications in Australia. 16/03/20261 day ago
Iran war enters third week amid leadership crisis as Nowruz looms - Iran's war enters a third week as uncertainty over Mojtaba Khamenei's condition and whereabouts, rising tensions over possible unrest around Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri and oil market turmoil deepen the crisis. 16/03/20261 day ago
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Iran escalates Gulf drone and missile attacks to all-out economic war - Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs. While Israel claims significant degradation of Iranian missile capabilities, the human cost continues to mount across multiple fronts, with over 800,000 now displaced in Lebanon. 16/03/20261 day ago
Madrid celebrates Irish culture with a colourful St Patrick's Day parade - Thousands of spectators gathered in Madrid on Saturday to celebrate St Patrick's Day with a vibrant parade featuring traditional Irish music, dancing and cultural performances. 16/03/20261 day ago
Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session - Mexico City set a new world record for the largest football class ever held as 9,500 people gathered in the iconic Zócalo square on March 15. 16/03/20261 day ago
'Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE top diplomat says - As the Iran war enters its third week, the United Arab Emirates is sending a clear message to European governments and citizens: stability in the region is closely tied to Europe's own economic and security interests. 16/03/20261 day ago
Zelenskyy resists Druzhba, it's no different to lifting oil sanctions - Ukrainian President insists he is personally against restoring oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, suggesting that Europe either enforces sanctions on Russia or it doesn't. Hungary insists on sabotage. 16/03/20261 day ago