2026-03-12

Iran

Missing in action: What we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition

Mojtaba Khamenei’s secretive rise as Iran’s new ayatollah and absence from public has fuelled speculation over his injuries, whereabouts and whether he really controls the IRGC. What is known so far?

12/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 12th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

12/03/2026

World News

Iran war fuels threats to Europe's Jewish communities, experts warn

Europe faces rising terror threats to Jewish communities, with synagogue attacks, foiled plots and experts warning the Iran war is fuelling radicalisation even further.

12/03/2026

Destinations

Why Macao is one of 2026's most unique city breaks

At a recent Macao tourism event in London, the city’s attractions, culture, and gastronomy and latest offerings were showcased to guests.

12/03/2026

No Comment

More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan

More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition.

12/03/2026

Portugal

Nine Portugal police officers detained as abuse probe widens

Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice.

12/03/2026

Europe Today

Iran escalation risks 'stagflation shock' for Europe, Dombrovskis says

EU economy chief says intensity and duration of the Iran war will define fallout of the crisis on Europe as global coalition agrees to the biggest release of oil reserves in history to stabilise energy market.

12/03/2026

Health news

Corneal transplants made of flakes from Grenada

Researchers at the University of Granada have developed corneal implants from fish scales with promising results in the laboratory and in animals. The finding opens a way to reduce dependence on transplants.

12/03/2026

Tech News

Who in tech is supporting Anthropic's AI fight with US government?

The Department of War labelled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' which means it can exclude them from bidding for contracts and refuse other companies from working with them.

12/03/2026

Nature

King penguins are a rare species adapting well to climate change

“Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

12/03/2026

No Comment

Aftermath of Israeli air strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs

Destroyed buildings and rubble-strewn streets were seen in Beirut’s southern suburbs after overnight Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions, according to the Israeli military.

12/03/2026

The Cube

EU migration reform: Could it lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE. The Cube investigates.

12/03/2026

Czech Republic

Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge

Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending.

12/03/2026

Business

BMW profits fall 11.5% to pandemic-era low due to tariffs, China slump

BMW's operating profit fell 11.5% to €10.2 billion in 2025 — its lowest since the Covid pandemic — as tariffs and a China sales slump dragged the automotive segment's margin down to 5.3%.

12/03/2026

Cinema

Billie Eilish about to make cinema debut in Sylvia Plath adaptation?

Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s "The Bell Jar".

12/03/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a 'stagflationary shock' for Europe.

12/03/2026

No Comment

Trump and Epstein statue in Titanic pose appears in Washington

A protest statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose was installed on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, drawing attention from passersby.

12/03/2026

EU.XL

Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the EU’s limited role.

12/03/2026

Iran

Iran's new ayatollah vows to block Hormuz in regime-released statement

Tehran fired fresh barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the Iran war nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in Israel as authorities warned of incoming Iranian fire, as Gulf states brace for more attacks.

12/03/2026

Bahrain

Iranian attack sparks huge fire at Bahrain facility

Bahrain’s interior ministry released footage showing a huge fire at a fuel facility in Muharraq after Iranian attacks. Authorities say the military has intercepted more than 170 drones and over 100 missiles since Iran began targeting countries in the region.

12/03/2026

Europe Today

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis weighs in on Iran war and Ukraine

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

12/03/2026

USA

Precision Strike Missile: US' latest weapons system striking Iran

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

12/03/2026

Cinema

Oscar-winning Brutalist cinematographer retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome.

12/03/2026

Earth News

How meat lobbyists have infiltrated the fight against climate change

Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

12/03/2026

Tech News

Middle East data centres are becoming targets during Iran war

Data centres are the physical buildings that house all the infrastructure required to power banking apps, cloud services, and artificial intelligence platforms.

12/03/2026

Health news

Just thinking about tequila can put you in a party mood, study finds

A new study finds that thinking about different types of alcohol can influence mood and mindset, even without drinking.

12/03/2026

Moments

‘Chasing nostalgia’: Why adult summer camps are a hot travel trend

Summer camps for grown-ups have arrived in Europe – it’s about ‘being outside, being active, and doing things together as a group’.

12/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 12th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

12/03/2026

Europe in Motion

Are Europeans morally good or bad?

In just one of the 25 countries surveyed were there more people believing their fellow citizens are morally bad than those believing they're good, and it wasn't in Europe.

12/03/2026

Economy

Meat prices are surging — and these European countries feel it most

Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

12/03/2026