Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.
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Europe Today: Iran war death toll nears 1,000 as Trump threatens Spain over stance
Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to day five of the Iran war. Live from 8 am Brussels time.
Europe Today: Iran war death toll nears 1000 as Trump threatens Spain over stance
Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to day five of the Iran war. Live from 8 am Brussels time.
UAE urges US, Israel and Iran to return to the negotiating table
In a press conference, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.
UAE urges the US, Israel and Iran to return to the negotiating table
In a press conference, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.
Iranian regime 'are toast,' US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says at Pentagon briefing
Explosions sounded in Tehran on Wednesday with the war now in its fifth day as Iran continues to cause anger in Gulf states with repeated strikes targeting US military assets.
Iranian intelligence agents indicate openness to talks with CIA to end war, sources say
Explosions sounded in Tehran on Wednesday with the war now in its fifth day as Iran continues to cause anger in Gulf states with repeated strikes targeting US military assets.
Israel targets security sites in Tehran as Iran hits back across the region
Explosions sounded in Tehran Wednesday as the Iran war entered a fifth day following earlier strikes on Iran and retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic across the Gulf region.
US-Israeli strikes hit Beirut and Tehran as US Congress heads for vote on Iran war
Explosions sounded in Tehran Wednesday as the war between the US, Israel and Iran entered a fifth day following earlier strikes on Iran and retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic across the Gulf region.
Calling drMáriás: Hungary's notorious political portrait artist gathers leaders for jubilee show
Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush.
Latest news bulletin | March 4th, 2026 – Morning
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.
Ferries in Europe emit more CO2 than 6.6 million cars. Which ports are the worst culprits?
Ferries in certain European cities are responsible for more toxic air pollution than all the cars in those cities, a new study warns.
‘We can’t afford it’: EU workers leave Germany despite labour shortage
Despite high immigration, Germany struggles to retain many EU migrants beyond their first few years in the country, even as they play a key role in the labour market. A new study examines why many ultimately choose to move on.
Trump says 'everything's been knocked out' in Iran but offers no clear plan for war
Trump has faced criticism for conflicting messages about his justifications and aims after launching the region's biggest conflict in more than two decades.
Trump lashes out at Spain, says he is 'going to cut off all trade'
President Donald Trump said he wants to “cut off all trade with Spain” over NATO spending, adding “we don't want anything to do with Spain." His comments came during a meeting between him and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Macron orders first evacuations of citizens as France boosts defences in the Middle East
France says it downed drones “in legitimate defence”, will send the warship to Cyprus and deploy air-defence assets to allies as the first two repatriation flights head to Paris on Tuesday night
Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan proves EU needs less unanimity, says new Dutch PM
"The Netherlands is back," Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten declared on his first trip to Brussels since taking office.
'Iran's attack will not go unanswered,' Qatar's foreign ministry says
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Iran's attacks have crossed "every red line" and condemned the strikes which targeted civilian areas and facilities.
Watch: What are Iranian Shahed drones — and why are they everyone's problem
Recent videos from Bahrain and Dubai show a terrifying new reality. Open-source intelligence quickly confirmed what they are: Iranian-designed and made Shahed drones. And Iran is now firing these weapons across the entire region. Should you be worried?
Latest news bulletin | March 3rd, 2026 – Evening
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US could owe over €110bn in tariff refunds after court rejects Trump delay
After the US federal appeals court rejected Trump’s attempt to postpone proceedings on refunds for tariffs, the CIT must now establish a framework for what could become the largest tariff refund operation in US history.
Iran war puts Von der Leyen’s expanding foreign policy role under scrutiny
Analysts say the European Commission president has increasingly stepped into foreign-policy areas reserved for others under EU treaties, from the US-Israel attack on Iran to Ukraine, Gaza, and US tariffs on the EU.
What is Iran's Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei?
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday — must select a successor.
Breast cancer cases set to reach 3.5 million by 2050, study finds
Breast cancer cases are expected to rise worldwide due to population ageing and growth, according to a new study.
Do the Epstein files show he was working for Russia or another intelligence agency?
From internet users to US lawmakers, speculation abounds regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies. Questions about his links to Russian elites have come to the forefront following the release of the latest batch of files.
Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response
Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is.