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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.
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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.
EU praises Azerbaijani gas partnership amid energy disruption triggered by Middle East crisis
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Azerbaijan's gas supplies will remain an important backbone of the EU's energy security as the bloc deals with a new energy crisis following the suspension of LNG shipments from Qatar and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
France to facilitate the evacuation of 'vulnerable' nationals from Middle East
400,000 French nationals are in countries across the Gulf affected by the Iran war, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
Euronews correspondent reports from Doha as regional conflict continues into day four
Euronews correspondent Aadel Haleem in Doha reports on the latest developments as the conflict intensifies across the Middle East. Missiles were intercepted over the Qatari capital overnight, while airspace remains closed and shelter-in-place measures continue.
Spring statement: Iran war casts shadow over fragile UK economic recovery
Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to strike an upbeat note on Tuesday on the state of the UK economy, even as oil and gas prices surged in the wake of the fast-evolving war with Iran.
Europe unites to build sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure to stop reliance on US
Europe announces a new cloud empire to end dependence on the US and China.
Iran attacks threaten US GDP growth and inflation prospects
The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have pushed up oil prices, adding fresh uncertainty to a US economy already facing stubborn inflation and weak hiring.
By order of the Peaky Blinders: Birmingham premiere for Tommy Shelby's full-length film debut
Cillian Murphy is back in Birmingham as gangster Tommy Shelby for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', a feature film, based on the hit television series. The Oscar-winning actor played the enigmatic character for six seasons of the show set in the early 1900s in central England.
Orbán and Zelenskyy clash again over Druzhba, with Brussels caught in between
As the dispute over the Druzhba pipeline persists, EU officials are hoping that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make a move.
How do flight tracking websites work?
With airspaces closed across the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran conflict, we explain the data behind real-time tracking of the world’s aviation industry.
Shoot for the Starlink: How Deutsche Telekom hopes to close Europe's cellular dead zones
Speaking to Euronews Next at the 20th Mobile World Congress, Deutsche Telekom discussed partnering with Starlink, integrating more AI, and how they're navigating global growth while protecting EU sovereignty.
The women leading Japan’s high-tech orbital revolution
Japan is transforming space technology into commercial solutions to safeguard Earth’s increasingly crowded orbit.
People lay flowers at makeshift Khamenei memorial in Moscow
Residents gathered outside the Iranian Embassy in Moscow to lay flowers and pray at a makeshift memorial for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Tehran vows to strike European countries if they join Iran war
In an official announcement in Tehran on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said that any action by Europeans will be regarded as an “act of war” and met with a response targeting Europe's cities.
Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after Iran-made drone strikes
Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.
Could Olivia Dean be the one we need for the next James Bond theme song?
The British singer-songwriter is having one hell of a year, with a Grammy win and four awards at the recent BRIT Awards. These trophies follow the release of her stunning second album 'The Art Of Loving'. Could the new Bond theme song be next for Olivia Dean?
Could Olivia Dean be the one we need for the next Bond theme song?
The British singer-songwriter is having one hell of a year, with a Grammy win and four awards at the recent BRIT Awards. These trophies follow the release of her stunning second album 'The Art Of Loving'. Could the new Bond theme song be next for Olivia Dean?
No, Netanyahu did not flee Israel for Berlin amid Iran war
Viral claims that the Israeli leader fled the country to hide in Germany, based on flight-tracking data, have sparked calls for a protest. They are, however, ultimately unfounded.
Germany warned of Iranian sleeper cells after Tehran's fatwa on West
Experts in Germany have warned that Iran-linked sleeper cells could strike in Europe after a fatwa was issued by Tehran over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Berlin boosts vigilance and US probes possible terror attacks.
Eurozone inflation sees unexpected rise: Is the worst yet to come?
Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, above expectations, before Middle East tensions sent oil and gas prices sharply higher.
Israelis celebrate Purim in bomb shelter amid missile alerts
Hundreds gathered in an underground parking shelter in Tel Aviv to celebrate Purim, as public events were restricted and missile alerts continued.
From carbon-storing tigers to flood-blocking beavers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change
Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour.
Middle East flight cancelled? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice
Several international airlines cautiously resumed a small number of flights from the UAE on Monday and Tuesday.
Gas prices nearly double as Europe braces for Iran war energy shocks
Gas prices in Europe are rising as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows, fuelling fears of tighter LNG supplies. Analysts warn that if the conflict persists, higher wholesale costs could feed through to household bills and weigh on the wider economy.