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Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed
Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets.
Latest news bulletin | March 5th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer
In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.
Watch: Firefighters rescue wolf trapped in canal in northern Italy
Firefighters rescued a young female wolf that had fallen into a canal in San Giovanni Lupatoto near Verona. The exhausted animal was sedated and taken to veterinarians before an expected release back into the wild, authorities said.
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Macron asks Netanyahu to 'refrain from a ground offensive' in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from a ground offensive in Lebanon. Macron also said he spoke with Lebanese leaders, stressing the need for Hezbollah to cease its attacks.
US Senate Republicans block legislation to limit Trump's powers in Iran war
Explosions were reported in Israel after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, prompting Tehran to threaten the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the region.
Putin releases two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war during Moscow talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin handed two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war to Hungary during Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's visit to Moscow, where energy supply was also discussed.
Is the EU being dragged into war? MEPs debate Middle East crisis on The Ring
In this episode of The Ring, MEPs Hana Jalloul and Reinhold Lopatka go head to head to debate the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and its implications for the European Union.
Reverse exodus: Syria opens crossings for return of thousands fleeing strikes on Lebanon
The reopenings are not limited to the Jussiyeh and Yabous crossings, but have been extended to the Masnaa border crossing in Lebanon's Bekaa region, the main land crossing between the two countries.
QatarEnergy declares force majeure as attacks halt liquid natural gas production
As Doha intercepts further attacks from Tehran, authorities have also arrested 10 individuals suspected of being sleeper cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Pentagon video shows US torpedo attack on Iranian warship
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Sri Lanka’s navy recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 sailors after the sinking of the vessel described as one of Iran’s “prize ships.”
US submarine sinks Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing 87 people
The IRIS Dena sank off the coast of Sri Lanka with the country's navy recovering 87 bodies and rescuing 32 people.
European Parliament rejects debate on Trump's threats to Spain
A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.
Democratic Iran is 'far from certain', Kallas says, warning of 'dangerous moment'
"The dream scenario would be a democratic Iran that poses no threat to its neighbours, but this outcome is far from certain," Kaja Kallas said.
Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low
The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low.
Latest news bulletin | March 4th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Pedro Sánchez defies Trump in biggest gamble yet as Madrid says no to war
As audacious as he is opportunistic, the Spanish PM heads for clash with Trump as Madrid revives 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business.
Pedro Sánchez defies Trump in biggest foreign policy gamble yet as Madrid says no to war
As audacious as he is opportunistic, the Spanish PM heads for clash with Trump as Madrid revives 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business.
US primaries: Texas braces for epic Senate race in November
While Democrats elected a young presbyterian seminarian as their candidate, Republicans need to endure a nasty run-off campaign until May. The outcome of this race may well rattle Donald Trump's power in Washington.
France: Over 250 migrants cross Channel to England as calm seas return
France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England.
New airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli warning
Lebanon sees fresh Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with buildings hit in Haret Hreik after evacuation warnings.
Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe, fuelling economic anxiety
The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.
‘Trips are pretty much on hold’: Iran war risks €40 billion loss in Middle East visitor spending
For the tourism industry in the Middle East, the fallout is projected to be acute.
The mating game: New DNA study shows female humans often interbred with Neanderthal males
Growing research – including ancient DNA technology – is changing the picture of human evolution and how our ancestors interacted with other human-like creatures.
Young goalkeepers Anarbekov and Kalmurza on a breakout year and European dreams
After making history in last year’s UEFA Champions League, Kazakhstan’s goalkeepers Temirlan Anarbekov and Sherkhan Kalmurza reflect on key moments and share their ambitions to play in Europe’s top leagues.
Child obesity crisis looms as cases set to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds
By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found.
Portugal sells twice as many drones to Ukraine than it ever did to Russia
From €4 million in 2022, the year the war began, revenues have soared to €87.3 million in 2025. Portuguese exports to Ukraine, five to ten times lower before the conflict, now represent double the sales to Russia.
Hungarian foreign minister in Moscow for energy talks with Putin amid Ukraine pipeline row
Péter Szijjártó has travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure guarantees on oil and natural gas imports, amid a dispute over damage to the Druzhba pipeline. The minister warned that the world is facing an energy crisis because of the war in Iran.
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