2026-03-09

Cyprus

Greek PM Mitsotakis and French President Macron visit Cyprus

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran.

09/03/2026

USA

NYPD detain two over 'IS-inspired' attack attempt

The two were taken into custody for throwing homemade shrapnel-filled explosives towards officers near Gracie Mansion on Monday. The devices failed to ignite. Police also searched two homes in Pennsylvania linked to the incident.

09/03/2026

Focus

Adventure travel is key for tourism, despite geopolitical uncertainty

Many destinations are seeing visitors spend more money and time in search of a more meaningful cultural experience.

09/03/2026

Business

EU enlargement: What's in it for European businesses?

The EU’s enlargement commissioner has urged businesses to invest in candidate countries, while new survey findings from the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise reveal that many European companies remain hesitant.

09/03/2026

Australia

Trump says Australia to grant asylum to some Iranian women footballers

Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council wrote to Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke urging the government to protect the squad members while they're in Australia.

09/03/2026

Europe News

NATO intercepts another Iranian missile in Turkish airspace

NATO says it "stands ready" to defend its members' territory after Iranian ballistic missiles entered Turkish airspace. Ankara said on Monday it shot down a second missile in a week in the south east part of Türkiye.

09/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 9th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/03/2026

USA

'An almost invisible fighter': The stealth jet striking Iran

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has played a crucial role in both the US and Israel’s strikes in the ongoing Iran war. Is it reshaping global power in the skies?

09/03/2026

Europe News

EU eyes oil reserves as Iran war sends energy prices surging

Ministers are exploring measures to curb energy prices and inflation at a series of meetings in Brussels, with the release of oil reserves being discussed. Germany stated that it supports keeping the option on the table, but emphasised that now is not the right time to use it.

09/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary demands EU lift sanctions on Russian energy as prices surge

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has written to EU leaders demanding a suspension of sanctions on Russian energy as energy prices surge. The European Commission has not responded yet.

09/03/2026

Tech News

Anthropic sues US Defense Department over supply chain risk label

The Pentagon last week designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, meaning companies must stop using Claude in the defence department.

09/03/2026

Markets

G7 yet to approve emergency oil release as Iran war drives prices up

After oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel overnight, finance ministers from the G7 countries held a conference call on Monday but did not agree on releasing oil stockpiles to stabilise the market.

09/03/2026

Europe News

EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA warns

People living in so-called energy communities are usually enthusiastic about producing their own renewable energy, but certain complaints and frustrations keep coming up, the latest EU auditors' audit reveals. Resistance from energy generators is also blocking progress.

09/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

Euronews on the ground: Iran strikes rattle Gulf as oil price surges

Iran’s escalating strikes rattle Gulf states on Monday as oil soars and questions grow over who controls Tehran, Euronews' Jane Witherspoon reports.

09/03/2026

Climate

Deadly flooding hits Kenya's capital and Maasai Mara

Locals say the capital was unprepared for such extreme weather, while tourists have been air lifted out of the national park.

09/03/2026

The Cube

Is Meloni reshaping Italy's electoral law to secure re-election?

Opposition parties say that proposals to change Italy's electoral law are an attempt by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to tilt the system in her favour to stay in power at the next election. The Cube investigates.

09/03/2026

Travel News

Easter and summer holidays: Expensive flights because of the Iran war?

Flight tickets are rising due to the war in Iran. German holidaymakers must be prepared for higher prices when booking their Easter and summer holidays. Some European destinations and early booking could be worthwhile in this situation.

09/03/2026

No Comment

Finnish pair win UK Wife Carrying Race

Competitors run up and down a hill carrying partners during the annual UK Wife Carrying Race in Surrey.

09/03/2026

Economy

Why blocking Hormuz could threaten the world's food supply

While most of the world is focused on the impact of oil disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the current blockade could also pose long-term risks to the global food supply.

09/03/2026

Cinema

Oscars 2026: Ranking every Best Picture winner of the last 15 years

From 'The King’s Speech' to 'Anora', Euronews Culture ranks all the Best Picture Oscar winners since 2010. Who will be joining the illustrious list on Sunday?

09/03/2026

Travel News

How the Iran war is affecting tourism in Cyprus

While European flights to and from the island nation are operating as normal, tourists are cancelling trips amid concerns about regional escalation.

09/03/2026

Europe News

EU executive plans energy price relief for struggling industries

EU leaders are considering reviewing taxes, electricity network charges and carbon costs tied to energy prices as a quick fix for struggling industries as attacks on the Strait of Hormuz send markets reeling.

09/03/2026

Tech News

Dassault Systèmes harnesses AI to transform industry

Euronews Next sat down with Florence Verzelen, executive vice president at Dassault Systèmes.

09/03/2026

Ukraine

Eleven countries ask Ukraine for help with Iran's drone warfare

Kyiv is reviewing official requests from countries neighbouring Iran, as well as from the US and European countries, which are now asking Ukraine for help with anti-drone air defence.

09/03/2026

Europe News

Europe is the ‘unknown variable’ in US-China rivalry, France says

The French foreign minister said there is "little time left" for Europe to shake off the "deep doubt" it's being plagued with and ensure it can do more than simply "endure".

09/03/2026

Culture news

Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster resigns over sexual harassment

As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.

09/03/2026

Europe News

Ukraine's Oschadbank demands money back, denies mafia allegations

The bank is demanding the return of $40m, €35m and 9kg of gold seized by Hungarian authorities near Budapest, flatly rejecting Hungarian claims the funds were linked to organised crime or opposition party financing. The personnel on the cash-carrier have been banned from the EU for three years.

09/03/2026

Health news

Rising temperatures result in fewer boys being born, study finds

As temperatures rise due to climate change, heat above 20°C leads to fewer male births, according to a new study.

09/03/2026

Europe News

Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says

The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called "trade bazooka”.

09/03/2026

Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei no replacement, IRGC holds the cards, insider says

A former co-founder of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) told Euronews Mojtaba Khamenei had been preparing for the succession for years, yet lacks his father's stature. Meanwhile, IRGC military commanders have the upper hand in the power structure.

09/03/2026