Iran war: Dubai airport flights ‘gradually resuming’ after temporary suspension
A ‘drone-related incident’ at Dubai International on Monday morning saw flights suspended and diversions to Al Maktoum International Airport.
World News Hub
Live headlines from trusted global sources. Click any story to open it on the original website.
Top headlines
How is Europe preparing for a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe is still at the mercy of foreign fossil fuels. The US-Iran war has again underscored grid and renewables urgency. Without prompt actions, a new energy crisis may be behind the corner. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU can address its energy dependency.
Watch: Trump warns US ‘will remember’ countries that don’t help secure the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said the US is in talks with other countries to help police the Strait of Hormuz and keep it open to shipping, warning that NATO allies should support the effort as Washington has backed them on Ukraine.
‘No ordinary clean-up operation’: EU deploys drones and robots to remove litter from the sea floor
The EU-funded initiative is helping tidy up the litter-filled sea floor, and could even be used to detect hidden mines.
No more waiting: Businesses push for clarity from EU institutions as packaging law applies soon
Time is almost up for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to take effect on 12 August 2026.
More headlines
Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families
Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.
Latest news bulletin | March 16th, 2026 – Morning
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.
Greece enters the astronaut era as scientist joins ESA training programme
Dr Adrianos Golemis was selected for ESA's astronaut training programme, after a highly competitive process with over 22,000 applicants. His participation paves the way for a possible Greek presence in a future space mission
From IUDs to pills: Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives?
Despite access to effective and affordable contraception remaining unequal across Europe, experts believe there is overall improvement on the continent.
From diagnosis to data: How AI is reshaping healthcare and raising ethical questions
Can artificial intelligence reshape healthcare without deepening inequalities or outpacing the rules designed to govern it? Experts will debate the boundaries of Europe’s digital health future at Euronews Health Summit on 17 March in Brussels.
Watch: Germany demolishes sections of major highway bridge in controlled blast
Sections of the A7 motorway bridge over the Thalaubach valley near Fulda were demolished in a controlled blast as part of a major replacement project. The 1968 viaduct is being rebuilt to handle modern traffic, with the new structure expected to be completed in stages by 2027.
Markets may be underestimating how the Iran war could hit the global economy
Beyond the battlefield, the Iran war is exposing fragile economic chokepoints from energy routes to fertilisers and industrial gases, raising concerns among economists that supply disruptions could shape global prices and trade long after the conflict ends.
Fossil fuels ‘ripping away national security’ but renewables ‘turn the tables’, says UN executive
‘Sunlight doesn’t depend on vulnerable shipping straits,’ says UNFCCC’s Simon Stiell.
From Michael B. Jordan to Renate Reinsve: The 14 best dressed celebs at the 2026 Oscars
The 98th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While One Battle After Another dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes?
From Michael B. Jordan to Renate Reinsve: The 14 best dressed celebs at the Oscars 2026
The 98th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While One Battle After Another dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes?
Trump says he demanded 'about seven countries' to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz
Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war.
Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs - Full results & viral moments
It was One Oscar After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another', which emerged victorious with 6 wins – while 'Sinners', the most Oscar-nominated film in Academy history, won 4. Here's everything you need to know about this year’s award ceremony.
Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture
Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.
EU Parliament firewall breached? EPP reportedly worked closely with AfD
Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws, with a chat group and a meeting of MEPs playing a key role.
EU weighs extending naval mission Aspides to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday are set to discuss extending the bloc's naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz, as the Iran war pushed global energy prices up. Over the weekend, US President Trump called on several countries to send ships to secure the passage.
'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote
Opposition leader Péter Magyar called Viktor Orbán a traitor at a Budapest rally, accusing him of enlisting Russian agents to interfere in Hungary's 6 April elections, as polls show Tisza ahead of Fidesz.
Latest news bulletin | March 15th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Our sons will not die for Ukraine,' Orbán tells supporters ahead of crucial April elections
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters in Budapest, framing April's election as a choice between peace and war, while lashing out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and the EU over the Druzhba pipeline dispute.
Zelenskyy says ready for another round of peace talks but waiting on US and Russia
US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.
North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers
South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea’s capital region toward the eastern sea. The launch coincides with US-South Korean Freedom Shield training, a computer-simulated command post exercise.
Kimi Antonelli takes first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' start
The only driver younger than Antonelli to win a Grand Prix was Max Verstappen, who was 18 when he took his first victory in 2016.
Belgian PM De Wever: Europe must strike a deal with Russia to end Ukraine war
Belgian PM Bart De Wever says Europe must negotiate with Russia to end the war in Ukraine and restore cheap energy access, as EU leaders remain divided on engaging Moscow.
Regional tensions delay F1 and MotoGP races and Finalissima in Qatar cancelled
Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned.
Regional tensions cancel F1 races, delay MotoGP and cast doubt on Finalissima in Qatar
Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Doha is uncertain.
French voters head to the polls for the first round of local elections
While most towns will have elected their mayors by this Sunday night, several major cities could face a fiercely contested second-round run-off.