2026-03-15

Cinema

Razzies 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture

Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.

15/03/2026

Germany

European Parliament: EPP apparently worked closely with AfD

Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws, with a chat group and a meeting of MEPs playing a key role.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Ministers to discuss extending EU naval mission to Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday are set to discuss extending the bloc's naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz, as the Iran war pushed global energy prices up. Over the weekend, US President Trump called on several countries to send ships to secure the passage.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary's oppostion leader Péter Magyar call Orbán 'traitor'

Opposition leader Péter Magyar called Viktor Orbán a traitor at a Budapest rally, accusing him of enlisting Russian agents to interfere in Hungary's April elections, as polls show Tisza ahead of Fidesz.

15/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 15th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Our sons will not die for Ukraine, Orbán says ahead of April elections

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters in Budapest, framing April's election as a choice between peace and war, while lashing out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and the EU over the Druzhba pipeline dispute.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Kyiv waiting on US and Russia for next round of peace talks

US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.

15/03/2026

World News

North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea’s capital region toward the eastern sea. The launch coincides with US-South Korean Freedom Shield training, a computer-simulated command post exercise.

15/03/2026

Sport

Kimi Antonelli takes first Formula 1 win with victory in China

The only driver younger than Antonelli to win a Grand Prix was Max Verstappen, who was 18 when he took his first victory in 2016.

15/03/2026

Europe News

Belgian PM De Wever calls for talks with Russia to end Ukraine war

Belgian PM Bart De Wever says Europe must negotiate with Russia to end the war in Ukraine and restore cheap energy access, as EU leaders remain divided on engaging Moscow.

15/03/2026

Sport

Regional tensions disrupt motorsport events and Finalissima cancelled

Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned.

15/03/2026

Europe News

French voters head to polls for the first round of local elections

While most towns will have elected their mayors by this Sunday night, several major cities could face a fiercely contested second-round run-off next week

15/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 15th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/03/2026

Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Lebanon as UN urges diplomacy

Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbollah, alongside the air campaign against Iran it launched with the United States more than two weeks ago.

15/03/2026

No Comment

Massive sandstorm sweeps through Gaza

Southern Gaza is drenched in a red light due to a sandstorm over the area.

15/03/2026

Travel News

This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland

Budget rail company Lumo has announced that tickets are on sale for journeys between London Euston and Stirling this summer.

15/03/2026

Iran

Iran launches strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil assets

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country’s non-US assets.

15/03/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Kpop boy band BTS are back, Ryan Gosling stars as a school teacher trying to save the sun in sci-fi romp 'Hail Mary', and Florence stages one of Italy's largest Rothko exhibitions to date. Here's what to look out for this week.

15/03/2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE will oppose Iran’s 'nihilism,' minister tells Euronews

For policymakers in Abu Dhabi, the ongoing crisis is viewed as another test of a development model that has enabled the UAE's rapid expansion over the past five decades.

15/03/2026

Tech News

This AI tool can spot domestic abuse risk before victims seek help

The new AI system can detect patterns of physical trauma linked to abuse and allow healthcare professionals to intervene earlier.

15/03/2026

Travel News

Brazilian airline GOL to operate direct flights to Portugal and France

GOL Airlines has announced new direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris. This is the first time the Brazilian airline has operated direct flights to Europe since it was founded in 2001.

15/03/2026

wellbeing

The hidden mental health crisis many women face during menopause

Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health - a new survey finds only 28 percent knew it could trigger conditions like depression or anxiety.

15/03/2026

Economy

Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs. But the impact has varied widely across Europe.

15/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 15th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/03/2026

Green News

Inside the race to understand Greenland’s ‘climate tipping point’

Researchers will also trial a prototype ‘Early Warning System’ for glacier change in Greenland, as ice melt continues to accelerate.

15/03/2026

Iran

Trump and Starmer discuss the reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Trump’s appeal for other countries to deploy warships to help the US secure the Strait received no commitments on Sunday. Meanwhile, Germany expressed scepticism about the proposed naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that it would not take part.

15/03/2026

Destinations

Purpose-built capitals around the world

From the modernist beauty of Brasília to the eerily empty Ciudad de la Paz, it’s time to add these planned cities to your pub quiz knowledge.

15/03/2026