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Historic Firsts Highlight Day 3 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix
Day 3 in Linz brought thrilling heavyweight action. Tato Grigalashvili won the all-Georgian final at -90 kg, while Marie Branser made history with Guinea’s first World Judo Tour gold. Anton Savytskiy, Raz Hershko and Ibrahim Tataroglu also claimed gold on a spectacular final day.
Bird populations are shrinking ever faster in the face of climate change and agriculture - US study
‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans.
Would a taxpayer-funded European social media platform work?
A group of activists want the EU Commission to help build a “society-funded” European social network. The Commission has now registered a Citizens’ Initiative, triggering up to an 18-month, 1-million-signature push, while questions remain on cost, procurement, and timeline.
Latest news bulletin | March 9th, 2026 – Morning
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Mauritius beyond the beach: Mountain peaks, temple lakes and multicultural cuisine
While Mauritius is well known for its beautiful beaches and turquoise ocean, there are far more experiences to explore on the island.
Are you asking a chatbot for health advice? Here’s what you need know first
Following the recent launch for ChatGPT Health by OpenAI, here are some factors to consider before turning to AI chatbots for medical advice.
Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict impacts supplies
Crude prices surged on Monday morning as investors weighed the prolonged impact of the war in Iran on energy supplies.
Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict hits shipping
Crude prices surged on Monday morning as investors weighed the prolonged impact of the war in Iran on energy supplies.
The Big Question: Is becoming a CEO the answer to a sluggish job market?
As hiring slows across Europe, record numbers of professionals are rebranding themselves as a ‘Founder’ on LinkedIn. New data reveals a sharp rise in entrepreneurial titles — but is it ambition or necessity driving the trend?
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader to succeed late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
A panel of clerics in Iran has selected a son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to succeed him in leading the country. Trump has called the appointment “unacceptable” saying he “won’t last long”, as Israel earmark him as a potential target.
Explainer: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei and how did he succeed his father?
Iran's ayatollah is at the heart of the complex power-sharing Islamic Republic and has final say over all matters of state. There has been only one other transfer of power in the office, when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died at age 86.
Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar calls on Russia to refrain from election interference
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has called on Russia to stop interfering in Hungary's April parliamentary elections, following a report exposing an alleged Kremlin team operating from Budapest's Russian embassy to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Russia denied those allegations.
Latest news bulletin | March 8th, 2026 – Evening
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Israeli strikes kill at least 20 people in southern Lebanon
Israel expanded its war against Iran and its allies into southern Lebanon on Sunday while Tehran continued missile and drone attacks across the Gulf.
Europe marks International Women's Day in a context of increasing global conflict
Protesters across Europe marked International Women’s Day on Sunday by taking part in marches and demonstrations that underscored efforts to combat discrimination and accelerate the drive for gender parity.
Russia fires barrage of missiles at Ukraine hitting transport network
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, striking civilian and infrastructure targets. Ukraine responded with drone attacks on Russian energy facilities.
"Chalamet gate": after the mockery, a debate on the accessibility of opera and ballet
"Nobody cares about" La Traviata or The Nutcracker? The actor’s remarks sparked an uproar. Some now defend him, saying the real fight is to make these arts more accessible and more representative.
Latest news bulletin | March 8th, 2026 – Midday
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European leaders react to International Women's Day
Figures including Ursula von der Leyen, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pedro Sánchez and Giorgia Meloni praised women’s contributions and called for continued progress on equality.
European leaders react to International Women's Day
Figures including Ursula von der Leyen, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pedro Sánchez and Giorgia Meloni praised women’s contributions and called for continued progress on equality.
'Cuba will fall very soon,' says Trump as Shield of the Americas alliance created
Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the Shield of the Americas, an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez.
"Cuba will fall very soon," says Trump as Shield of the Americas alliance created
Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the 'Shield of the Americas', an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez.
Inside the UAE's response to Iranian attacks: A senior official speaks
In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating a century of female legacy at Elizabeth Arthotel
Women in Frame is a two-week exhibition exploring heritage and cultural memory within the Austrian alpine resort of Ischgl and the impact over a century of the Aloys family and its influential matriach Elisabeth Aloys.
Middle East flights: Qatar Airways resumes limited operations to and from Doha
Emirates and Etihad also restart limited flight schedules following the partial re-opening of regional airspace.
International Women's Day: Meet the chefs cooking up treats in Portugal's catering industry
To mark International Women's Day, Euronews went to meet four female chefs who are challenging standards in Portugal's catering industry.
Local Heroes Shine on Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz
Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling action in Linz. Rafaela Silva, Ethan Nairne, Michaela Polleres and Adilet Almat secured gold medals. The home crowd celebrated Polleres’ dramatic golden score victory as fans enjoyed another spectacular day of judo.
Why women are disappearing from Europe’s tech workforce
Workplace culture is the biggest reason why women are leaving their tech jobs, a new report shows.
Portrait of an artist: Hungarian soprano Andrea Rost rolls the dice for political change
After switching from performing to politics, the famous soprano Andrea Rost has lost a lot because of her decision to campaign for change. Now she's in unchartered waters and despite facing a barrage of personal attacks, the singer sees her new status as both a challenge and an inspiration.