16 March 2026 | Euronews
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Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament. -
Europe News Kallas says 'no appetite' to shift mandate of EU naval mission in the strait of Hormuz The EU's foreign affairs ministers gathered in Brussels a day after US president Donald Trump increased pressure on the bloc to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, warning that NATO faces a “very bad” future if its members fail to come to Washington’s aid. -
12 minutes with ‘Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
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Europe News Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to Europe? The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting energy prices for industries and households, but the vital trade passage also accounts for a significant share of fertiliser shipments, threatening long-term food production. Euronews' explainer goes through the main issues affecting the Strait. -
Qatar Qatar rejects Iran's denial of civilian targets as attacks continue Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe." -
Economy US Treasury chief calls Paris talks with China 'very good' before Trump-Xi summit High-level US and Chinese officials have wrapped up two days of economic discussions in Paris, with the US Secretary of Treasury describing the sessions as productive ahead of President Trump's visit to China. -
USA What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology. -
Economy Explainer: Why Kharg Island is vital to Iran and the global economy Strikes have already hit military infrastructure on a small Iranian island in the Persian Gulf — but if oil facilities are targeted next, the global economy could face a serious shock. -
No Comment Residents clear rubble after strike damages buildings in southern Tehran Residents and workers cleared debris from damaged buildings in southern Tehran after strikes hit the Javadieh neighbourhood. -
Culture news French screen icon Brigitte Bardot omitted from Oscars In Memoriam tribute The 2026 Oscars featured an extended In Memoriam segment and a few controversial snubs — including that of iconic French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot. -
No Comment Iranian women’s football team seen at Malaysian airport as they prepare to head home The Iranian women’s football team departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday, heading to Oman after several team members withdrew their asylum applications in Australia. -
Iran Still no Mojtaba: Iran war enters third week amid leadership crisis as Norwuz looms Iran’s war enters a third week as uncertainty over Mojtaba Khamenei's condition and whereabouts, rising tensions over possible unrest around Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri and oil market turmoil deepen the crisis. -
United Arab Emirates Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs. While Israel claims significant degradation of Iranian missile capabilities, the human cost continues to mount across multiple fronts, with over 800,000 now displaced in Lebanon. -
Smart Regions Germany is turning abandoned railway tracks into monorail routes In North Rhine-Westphalia, the old, abandoned railway tracks have found a new lease of life – transporting people in futuristic monorail cabins around the region. The cabins are compact, driverless and can carry up to six passengers at once and operate on a single rail line. -
Europe News EU-US trade remains strong despite tariff pressure, study finds Despite trade tensions, US–EU goods trade hit a record $1.05 trillion in 2025, while the US goods deficit with the bloc fell just 7%, a study by the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU found. -
No Comment Madrid celebrates Irish culture with a colourful St Patrick’s Day parade Thousands of spectators gathered in Madrid on Saturday to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a vibrant parade featuring traditional Irish music, dancing and cultural performances. -
No Comment Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session Mexico City set a new world record for the largest football class ever held as 9,500 people gathered in the iconic Zócalo square on March 15. -
Travel News The KPop Demon Hunters travel craze: Why set-jetters are choosing Seoul Key neighbourhoods, museums and spa rituals are some of the main attractions for fans visiting the South Korean capital. -
United Arab Emirates ‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE top diplomat tells Euronews As the Iran war enters its third week, the United Arab Emirates is sending a clear message to European governments and citizens: stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy resists reopening Druzhba pipeline, says 'no different' to lifting Russian sanctions Ukrainian President insists he is personally against restoring oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, suggesting that Europe either enforces sanctions on Russia or it doesn't. Hungary insists on sabotage. -
Tech News Harmful chemicals found in popular headphones sold across Europe, study Bisphenols and phthalates were found in popular headphone sets that can interfere with hormone-regulating systems. -
Travel News From samurai swords to frog purses, these are the strangest things left on planes last year The annual unclaimed baggage report reveals that you truly don’t know who, or what, you’re travelling on board with. -
Earth News ‘The world is transitioning away from fossil fuels’: Gulf oil investors turn to African renewables Gulf oil money is flowing into African renewables – and the Iran war is only accelerating the trend. -
The Cube Fact check: What do we know about the airstrike on a school in Iran? Conflicting narratives have emerged following the bombing of a school in Iran amid US-Israeli strikes in the country. The Cube breaks down satellite images and news reports that claim to show what happened. -
Economy Hormuz becomes world's most expensive waterway after 300% surge in risk premiums Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks. -
How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable. -
No Comment Drone incident sparks fire near Dubai International Airport The incident comes as Iran continues attacks in the Gulf region, raising concerns about security and the safety of key infrastructure. -
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Economy Oil prices rise as Trump presses allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz Oil prices continue to rise as the Iran war enters its third week, with President Trump pushing allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as investors react to threats facing Middle Eastern export facilities. -
Europe News Kallas eyes EU naval mission shift to protect Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for maritime coalition The EU's 27 foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss ways to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump urged allies to help open the waterway or face a “very bad” future within NATO. -
France Macron presses Iranian president to stop 'unacceptable' attacks The French president urged Iran to halt regional attacks, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and let detained French citizens Kohler and Paris return home. -
Culture news Mr Nobody Against Putin: How this Oscar-winning documentary exposed Russia’s youth propaganda 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has won Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Academy Awards. It follows Russian teacher Pavel Talankin, who secretly filmed pro-war messaging and patriotic lessons aimed at students after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. -
Iraq Spain temporarily relocates special forces from Iraq over security fears Spain temporarily relocated its special forces from Iraq — deployed to combat the IS extremist group — due to deteriorating security, but defence officials say all personnel remain safe. -
Culture news Fears over French art loans to the Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages in the Middle East The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far escaped damage from nearly 1,800 Iranian drone and missile strikes since the conflict began last month. -
Europe Today Europe Today: EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels as Iran war enters third week 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. -
EU.XL Can Europe’s power grid shield it from the next energy shock? The conflict in Iran is causing major problems in the Middle East, a key oil and gas region. Take our poll! -
Europe News Major cities see close first round results in French local elections In major cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon, candidates are set to begin negotiations ahead of a run-off vote following a first round marked by a relatively high abstention rate and some unexpected results. -
Iran Unclear if Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'dead or not,' Trump tells reporters Speaking in the East Room of the White House, Trump said that the “powerful military campaign” in Iran is continuing and that all of Iran’s military has been “obliterated.” -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU ministers to mull bolstering naval mission under US pressure Also in this newsletter: Belgian Prime Ministers calls on Europe to cut deal with Russia on war in Ukraine, and EU diplomats expect tensions over the closed Druzhba pipeline to play out until after April's Hungarian elections. -
EU.XL How is Europe preparing for a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Europe is still at the mercy of foreign fossil fuels. The US-Iran war has again underscored grid and renewables urgency. Without prompt actions, a new energy crisis may be behind the corner. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU can address its energy dependency. -
USA Watch: Trump warns US ‘will remember’ countries that don’t help secure the Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump said the US is in talks with other countries to help police the Strait of Hormuz and keep it open to shipping, warning that NATO allies should support the effort as Washington has backed them on Ukraine. -
Earth News ‘No ordinary clean-up operation’: EU deploys drones and robots to remove litter from the sea floor The EU-funded initiative is helping tidy up the litter-filled sea floor, and could even be used to detect hidden mines. -
No more waiting: Businesses push for clarity from EU institutions as packaging law applies soon Time is almost up for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to take effect on 12 August 2026. -
Destinations Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five. -
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Space Greece enters the astronaut era as scientist joins ESA training programme Dr Adrianos Golemis was selected for ESA's astronaut training programme, after a highly competitive process with over 22,000 applicants. His participation paves the way for a possible Greek presence in a future space mission -
Europe in Motion From IUDs to pills: Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives? Despite access to effective and affordable contraception remaining unequal across Europe, experts believe there is overall improvement on the continent. -
Health news From diagnosis to data: How AI is reshaping healthcare and raising ethical questions Can artificial intelligence reshape healthcare without deepening inequalities or outpacing the rules designed to govern it? Experts will debate the boundaries of Europe’s digital health future at Euronews Health Summit on 17 March in Brussels. -
Germany Watch: Germany demolishes sections of major highway bridge in controlled blast Sections of the A7 motorway bridge over the Thalaubach valley near Fulda were demolished in a controlled blast as part of a major replacement project. The 1968 viaduct is being rebuilt to handle modern traffic, with the new structure expected to be completed in stages by 2027. -
Qatar Markets may be underestimating how the Iran war could hit the global economy Beyond the battlefield, the Iran war is exposing fragile economic chokepoints from energy routes to fertilisers and industrial gases, raising concerns among economists that supply disruptions could shape global prices and trade long after the conflict ends. -
Earth News Fossil fuels ‘ripping away national security’ but renewables ‘turn the tables’, says UN executive ‘Sunlight doesn’t depend on vulnerable shipping straits,’ says UNFCCC’s Simon Stiell. -
Lifestyle From Michael B. Jordan to Renate Reinsve: The 14 best dressed celebs at the 2026 Oscars The 98th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While One Battle After Another dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes? -
Iran Trump says he demanded 'about seven countries' to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war. -
Cinema Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs - Full results & viral moments It was One Oscar After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another', which emerged victorious with 6 wins – while 'Sinners', the most Oscar-nominated film in Academy history, won 4. Here's everything you need to know about this year’s award ceremony.