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.
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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.
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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.
How to track a spy satellite |Euronews Tech Talks
Marco Langbroek has spent 50 years observing space - and he’s more worried than ever.
EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats
The EU executive said it will defend the EU’s trade interests as US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade relations with Spain after it refused to let the US use its military bases for strikes on Iran.
Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War"
Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence.
EU slams door on China with ‘Made in Europe’ push
EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné on Wednesday presented a strategy shutting Beijing out of EU public funding by introducing a European preference in strategic sectors. Countries which limit access to their own markets through local content rules would also be cut off.
What are Europe's oil route alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz?
Many European countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland and Belgium rely on the Strait of Hormuz for imports or refining. Experts say the closure of this corridor will not cut off Europe’s oil supply, but will continue to drive up oil prices and disrupt markets.
'6G is a revolution, not an evolution' and Europe should lead it, says Qualcomm
"6G is not an evolution, it's a revolution," Qualcomm's Wassim Chourbaji tells Euronews Next at the Mobile World Congress.
UAE and Qatar aligned that Iran 'has crossed a red line' as air strikes continue
Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports on the aftermath of the drone attack on the US consulate in Dubai as the UAE Air Defences intercept three ballistic missiles and 121 drones overnight into Wednesday.
Passage denied: Oil and gas prices swing wildly as Hormuz crisis drags on
Oil prices are climbing, albeit at a slower pace, as the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, with little to ease concerns over the safety of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for the global energy supply.
Passage denied: Hormuz shutdown keeps oil prices on an upward trajectory
Oil prices are climbing, albeit at a slower pace, as the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, with little to ease concerns over the safety of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for the global energy supply.
South Park writer launches ‘DraftBarron’ campaign to send Donald Trump’s son Barron to Iran war
A satirical website calling for Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, 19, to be drafted into the US military has been created, as the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The hashtag #SendBarron has been trending on social media.
Why are Europe's skies turning orange? A massive Saharan dust cloud is on the way
"It just shows that we are connected across borders and across continents," says Copernicus scientist Mark Parrington.
India: Holi brings colour and crowds nationwide
India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.
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The cult of Mithras: Archaeologists find signs of ancient men-only mysterious religion in Germany
German archaeologists have discovered new insights into Bavaria's Roman past from an ancient buried temple where Roman legionaries once worshipped the sun god Mithras.
Elon Musk faces court over claims he tanked Twitter stock before buyout
The billionaire faces a shareholder lawsuit alleging he deliberately spread false information about fake accounts to drive down Twitter's stock price ahead of his takeover of the social media platform.
'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance against Trump's Iran offensive
The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases.
Russian LNG tanker catches fire and sinks off the coast of Libya
Libyan authorities said on Wednesday that the "Arctic Metagaz" tanker had sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between their coast and nearby Malta.
UAE brigadier shows Euronews intercepted Iranian missiles
UAE Defence Ministry spokesman Brigadier Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi tells Euronews air defences destroyed hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones in recent days, while showing debris of intercepted weapons during a government briefing in Abu Dhabi.
Trump Tracker: Why we're keeping count of every climate attack the POTUS unleashes in 2026
Euronews Green is holding the world's most powerful man to account, by documenting all the ways he's sabotaging climate progress this year.
South Korean stocks suffer worst day on record amid Iran war shocks
Asian markets suffered heavy losses on Wednesday, with South Korea’s main index (Kospi) plunging more than 12%, recording its worst single-day decline in history as the widening conflict in Iran continues to disrupt global markets.
Gender equality is improving in the EU, but the pension gap persists
There's a gap between men's and women's pensions across the EU, both in the average and median amounts received.
Middle East war shows 'Europe must reinforce its autonomy', EIB chief tells Euronews
European Investment Bank chief Calviño tells Euronews a world in disarray means Europe 'must enforce its strategic autonomy' faster. Europeans worry new energy shock stemming from the war in Iran could rattle industry again.