Azerbaijan Hundreds have fled from Iran to Azerbaijan amid intensifying conflict Estimates suggest that at least 370-400 people have safely sought refuge in Azerbaijan after crossing the Astara border checkpoint. Some 100 of those were Azerbaijani nationals with the rest being expats from 19 different countries. 02/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/03/2026
Earth News Unexpected birth brings hope to near-extinct Amazon tribe With only three women left, the Akuntsu were decimated by a government-backed land grab in the Amazon. 02/03/2026
Iran Why the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil and maritime trade The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping lane linking the Gulf to global markets, with a large share of the world’s oil and gas passing through it daily. Disruptions caused by tensions between Iran, the US and Israel risk affecting energy supplies and international trade. Watch the video for more. 02/03/2026
The Cube AI-generated ICE clips threaten trust in real footage, experts say Nearly 200 AI-generated ICE clips have gained millions of views across social media, according to data shared with The Cube. 02/03/2026
Tech News How AI is fuelling global cyber threats amid geopolitical conflicts AI deepfakes and state-sponsored hackers pose massive cybersecurity risks, says a Palo Alto Networks executive. 02/03/2026
France Macron unveils 'forward deterrence' nuclear plan for Europe Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies. 02/03/2026
Tech News ‘Dangerous and unacceptable:’ Privacy experts warn against age checks Age verification through a live selfie or uploading a piece of government ID is the way that technology companies say will be used to keep children off harmful sites. 02/03/2026
Travel News European tourists share what it’s like being stuck in the Middle East Dubai has long been marketed as a safe, stable oasis in a troubled region, so the situation has left tourists and residents shaken. 02/03/2026
No Comment Tel Aviv residents assess damage after Iranian missile strike kills one Residents in Tel Aviv surveyed damage after an Iranian missile strike killed one woman, as sirens and further alerts sent people back to shelters. 02/03/2026
Culture news In praise of 'The Mountain' by Gorillaz The ninth studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz is out and deals with death and grief by merging Indian classical instrumentation with the group's eclectic pop influences. It's an ambitious meditation that stands as an early highlight of 2026. 02/03/2026
Travel News Middle East travellers warned about fake airline support accounts Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details. 02/03/2026
Europe News Spanish FM calls Israel's allegation of standing with Iran 'absurd' Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares dismissed as "absurd and ridiculous" his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar's remarks about Spain's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 02/03/2026
Tech News Israel and Iran escalate cyber attacks after Operation Epic Fury Israel, Iran, and the US are engaged in a rapidly escalating cyber conflict that targets each other’s governments, militaries and critical infrastructure. 02/03/2026
Smart Regions Driverless trains and ancient treasures: inside Thessaloniki's ultra-modern metro In partnership with the European Commission After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works. The €3bn project was completed thanks to strong EU and European Investment Bank support. 02/03/2026
Markets European gas prices surge by up to 45% as Qatar stops LNG production European natural gas prices surged on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East caused Qatar to stop LNG production at the world’s top plant. 02/03/2026
Cyprus UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes Cyprus RAF base Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen. 02/03/2026
Europe Today Watch: Khamenei rule and the three pillars of power — what were they? The ayatollah's death ends almost 37 years of his absolute rule over Iran. Looking at his legacy, we see a combination of religious authority, military might, and regional influence. And what your reporter sees are three pillars of power. Let's analyse them. 02/03/2026
Economy Another oil tanker hit by drone boat as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise An oil tanker has been struck near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another attack in the area that triggered an explosion and left one crew member dead. 02/03/2026
Earth News ‘Chained to fossil fuels’: Iran war ignites calls for green transition After Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz was closed for navigation, climate groups have urged governments to focus on clean energy. 02/03/2026
United Arab Emirates UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March. 02/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/03/2026
Art Rembrandt revealed as painter of 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple' The Dutch master has been revealed as the maker of 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple', a 17th century work that has been authenticated using advanced techniques by researchers at the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands. 02/03/2026
Tech News Boycott AI: Should you quit ChatGPT after its Pentagon deal? A growing protest movement is encouraging people to cancel their subscriptions to the popular AI chatbot. 02/03/2026
No Comment At least 31 killed as Israel launches strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah rocket fire Israeli strikes hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones toward Israel, with Lebanon’s Health Ministry reporting at least 31 deaths. 02/03/2026
Culture news World's first modern Olympic Games medal fetches €120,000 at auction An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural history. 02/03/2026
Iran Drones hit Saudi oil refinery as Iran strikes targets across region Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region. 02/03/2026
Culture news Radiohead react to ICE using their song: 'Go f*ck yourselves' The Department of Homeland Security used a choral rendition of the band's song 'Let Down' in a video that promotes ICE - and Radiohead responded quickly and bluntly. 02/03/2026
Europe Today Plenković defends EU’s ‘clear, unified’ Iran stance as rifts emerge Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East. 02/03/2026
Iran Euroviews. People of Iran are ready for democracy, but the regime is not defeated Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an opinion article for Eurones. 02/03/2026