Israel's military says planning operation to strike Litani River crossings in Lebanon
The operation, due to take place later on Wednesday afternoon, aims to disrupt what Israel said were Hezbollah arms smuggling routes.
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Iran's intelligence minister killed, Israel says as it promises day of 'significant surprises'
Khatib’s killing follows Israel eliminating top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force.
Iran lashes out with wide-scale retaliatory campaign as Israel renews attacks on Lebanon
Trump says Washington should “think about” its future at NATO as he expressed disappointment in the defence alliance’s refusal to assist the US in policing and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid a global oil price crisis. Follow our live blog.
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.
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.
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Is the EU’s Grids Package the answer to energy independence?
Energy prices are spiking after the Strait of Hormuz closure, bringing Europe’s vulnerabilities back into focus and turning attention to the EU’s planned Grids Package. Watch the video.
Europe Today: Trump blasts NATO allies again as Iran war enters 19th day
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Reading for a star: Meet the Portuguese teenager influencer helping kids to pick up books
Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools.
Marine heatwaves create ‘winners and losers’ - but rising fish numbers aren’t always good news
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Marine heatwaves create ‘winners and losers’ - but rising fish numbers aren’t good news
Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves.
How cyberattacks are being used as weapons in the Iran war
State-linked and hacktivist groups have claimed a series of cyberattacks against the United States and Israel since the war with Iran began.
Piety at home, property abroad: What do we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's assets?
Official sanctions records, corporate filings and land registry documents point to a vast financial network possibly tied to Iran's new supreme leader.
These are the most popular National Parks in the United States
The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025.
Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise
A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA's residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while those of ketamine increased by 41%.
Iran fires barrages at Israel and wider region after killing of two of its top security officials
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.
Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?
Germany has been hit particularly hard by rising petrol prices compared to the rest of the EU. A task force set up by the German government aims to counteract this while exposing the oil companies' profit scam.
'The biggest challenge’ and ‘opportunity’: Euronews Health Summit key takeaways
Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels.
Starmer says 'we can't lose focus' on Ukraine amid Iran war 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.
Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war
As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats.
Kyiv open to discussing drone interception expertise with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy says
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.
European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock
MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated.
Ukraine 'informally' opens all six clusters in EU membership bid but veto remains
Brussels and Kyiv are trying to keep the process afloat by at least extending the technical talks while the Hungarian veto on Kyiv's membership remains in place.
From museum-curated living to sustainable Alpine fine dining: The greatest European places in 2026
A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list.
Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts 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.
Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls
With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that allows you to pre-register your data up to 72 hours before travelling.
European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East
Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes.
ZEW index: German investor confidence collapses on Middle East tensions
German investor morale has plunged to its lowest level in almost a year, with sentiment in the eurozone also deteriorating, as the Middle East conflict rattles European markets, according to the latest indicators from the Centre for European Economic Research.
Labor market reforms accelerate amid demographic growth
Uzbekistan is overhauling its labour market to better match skills with employer demand, expand vocational pathways and support enterprise growth, as demographic pressures raise the stakes for productivity, job creation and long-term economic expansion.
Meet Jessica Foster: The viral OnlyFans AI fooling millions of MAGA fans
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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.