18 March 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: the situation off the coast of Malta is rapidly becoming more complicated. -
Europe News 'A major mistake', EPP anniversary spoiled by cooperation with far-right in EU Parliament The European People's Party celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels amid internal criticism for the alleged cooperation with the far-right in the European Parliament. -
Iran Iranians celebrate ancient fire festival as security forces disrupt event in Tehran On the evening of March 17, the last Wednesday of the year before Nowruz, Iranians in various cities celebrated the long-standing tradition of Chaharshanbe Suri by jumping over fires and enjoying festivities, despite the war and the painful memory of the January massacres fresh in their minds. -
The Ring Europe’s healthcare - A right or a business model? MEPs face off in The Ring In this special edition of The Ring, broadcast from the Euronews Health Summit, MEPs Stine Bosse (Renew Europe) and Tilly Metz (The Greens/EFA) go head-to-head to debate who should pay for European health innovation. -
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Economy US: Fed projects one rate cut, sees limited Iran war impact Federal Reserve officials say the war in Iran is likely to push up inflation this year, while having little impact on economic growth. -
Europe News Orbán's veto, Iran war and high energy prices set to dominate EU summit Thursday's summit will see EU leaders try to convince Viktor Orbán to lift his controversial veto on the €90 billion to Ukraine. But hopes for a resolution before the Hungarian elections on 12 April are low. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 18th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Japan Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs. -
Europe News Ten EU countries revolt over carbon rules threatening industry ahead of key summit Ahead of a key European summit on Thursday, 10 EU countries intensified attacks on the bloc's climate policy, warning that the current system is damaging industry. They're calling for a slower and more flexible approach to protect competitiveness while pursuing the green transition. -
Earth News ‘Nobel Prize of Water’ awarded to Iranian scientist who was exiled from his homeland The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources. -
Georgia Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II, hailed as an 'epochal figure,' dies at 93 Ilia II was hospitalised on Tuesday morning in critical condition with "mass bleeding from the stomach," the director of the Caucasus Medical Centre said. -
Health news Greece launches digital age verification system to curb tobacco and alcohol sales to minors Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union -
Economy Oil surges to $110 a barrel after Israel strikes Iran's energy facilities Brent crude oil prices surged to $110 a barrel after Israel attacked the largest gas plant and another oil facility in Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) reacted by announcing that some Gulf energy sites are "legitimate targets". -
Europe News ‘48 hours and €100’: EU presents sped-up business registration law The European Commission unveils new rules known as 'the 28th Regime' or 'EU Inc.' to make Europe more attractive for business and better able to compete globally with powers like China and the US. -
Moments Belmond’s newest luxury boat hotel to set sail in Burgundy this summer Guests on board Marguerite, A Belmond Boat can head for wine tastings, art tours and mustard-making classes. -
Earth News EU farmer vs TotalEnergies: Verdict in groundbreaking climate damages case suspended until September The ruling, expected on 18 March, has been suspended pending a decision from the French courts on a similar case. -
Art Love, life and drawings: Renoir's passions explored in separate exhibitions at Musee d'Orsay The Musée d'Orsay is devoting two separate exhibitions to Pierre-Auguste Renoir to explore his early paintings and the importance of drawing in his work. Together, both collections revisit the career of the Impressionist artist. -
Iran Watch: Gunshots scatter crowd during Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations in Tehran Social media footage posted March 17 shows crowds celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri in Tehran’s Chitgar district fleeing as gunshots ring out. Separate images appear to show Basij forces moving in to disperse gatherings during the fire festival. -
Cult Electronic music culture finds its voice among a new generation in this capital In Baku, artists and DJs say electronic music is being developed as a platform for cultural exchange, collaboration and youth expression, connecting local performers with international acts and audiences. -
East-West Connect How this country is emerging as a medical tourism hub Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia’s medical tourism hub. The country attracted about 80,000 foreign patients last year and aims to increase that to 300,000 annually. Among the attractions is Astana’s National Research Oncology Center, which hosts the region’s only proton therapy unit. -
Iran Who blinks first: What Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy reveals about its war goals Attacks on ships in Hormuz and strikes across the region expose Tehran's strategy of gradual escalation and long war, testing US, Israeli and Gulf resolve. -
Tech News Private Instagram messages will no longer be encrypted, Meta says End-to-end encryption is a way of sending messages to the intended recipients without anyone else, including tech companies, being able to read them. -
Iran Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage From the Persian Gulf to the English Channel, a small number of narrow waterways carry the vast bulk of what Europeans eat, buy, and heat their homes with. When one of them is threatened the consequences ripple everywhere. -
Business China treads carefully on Iran war as it balances energy security and neutrality The Iran war is disrupting global energy flows and increasing the risk of wider regional escalation, leaving major economies such as China walking a tightrope. -
Health news Everything to know about the meningitis B outbreak in the UK An outbreak of meningitis B has occurred in southeast England, with 20 confirmed or suspected cases so far. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment. -
Europe News Europe’s far-right unites around Orbán, while Trump’s Hungary visit remains uncertain The event dubbed "the first Patriotic Grand Assembly" will include speeches from far-right leaders Marine Pen and Matteo Salvini as well as Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. According to media reports, US Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Hungary soon. -
Europe Today 'Board of Peace is not an alternative to UN', says UN top humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher defends the UN’s role in a fractured world, insisting new peace initiatives cannot replace the global body. -
Tech News Anthropic and OpenAI are hiring weapons specialists to prevent ‘catastrophic misuse’ Anthropic and OpenAI are recruiting experts on chemicals and explosions to build safety guardrails for their AI systems. -
Moments Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe? Ahead of International Dark Sky Week in April, here are some of the best locations in Europe to see the stars. -
Iran UN maritime body starts talks on Middle East shipping with Hormuz strait effectively closed At least 21 ships have been hit, targeted or reported attacks since the start of the conflict, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval monitor. -
World News Israel says Iran's intelligence minister killed and authorises targeting of all officials Israel killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's Basij force, Gholamreza Soleimani, on Tuesday. -
Culture news Shakira wants to build her own stadium in Spain to sign off world tour The Latin pop superstar singer will close her world tour in Spain with an unprecedented show of force by performing in her own purpose-built stadium. a return marked by controversy after her break-up with Piqué and her problems with the tax authorities. -
Travel News Dream job alert: You can now apply to be a ‘room service critic’ and a ‘hotel robe researcher’ Winners of the competition will receive a €4,300 gift card to cover a stay at their dream property for a review. -
12 minutes with 'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief tells Euronews The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million. -
Earth News Oil giants pocket extra €81m a day in EU. Here's how much a windfall tax could cut your energy bill Oil companies in the EU are raking in an additional €81.4 million in profits everyday from soaring fuel prices, as experts call for an urgent windfall tax. -
No Comment China: Beijing AI and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robots Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors. -
Cinema 'Dune: Part Three' vs 'Avengers: Doomsday' – Should ‘Dunesday’ be cancelled? The first trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' is out and fans think it's so damn promising that the planned double-bill with 'Avengers: Doomsday' should be cancelled. Is 'Dunesday' a good idea? -
Economy Moody's says a US recession is increasingly 'hard to avoid' amid Iran war Moody’s Analytics model forecasts a 49% chance of a US recession in the next 12 months, the closest probability in years. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 18th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The Cube Netanyahu denies death rumours in social media clip which Grok falsely branded AI Since the US and Israel began their military campaign against Iran on 28 February, Iranian state media and pro-regime accounts have pushed fake news about the death of Netanyahu and other senior Israeli political figures. -
No Comment Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figures Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes on 17 March. -
Business New Almalyk Mining copper plant begins work with 60 million tonne capacity The facility is expected to raise daily copper concentrate output and expand processing capacity. -
Euronews Tech Talks Is Europe’s space infrastructure ready for threats? |Euronews Tech Talks There’s momentum in Europe toward space defence. But are European space systems advanced enough to counter cyber threats? -
Europe in Motion How resilient are European food systems amid climate change and global conflicts? While global food anchors lead the way, even the most resilient nations are looking vulnerable as the world races to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. -
Economy Federal Reserve could signal pause in rate cuts as Iran war stokes inflation The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady and may signal it will not cut rates at all this year as the Iran war complicates the central bank's inflation outlook. -
Europe News Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement. -
No Comment Dublin St Patrick’s festival draws 500,000 as Irish roots take centre stage Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture. -
Africanews South African town divided over renaming after Robert Sobukwe The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But here, the change has sparked protests, petitions and concern over its real impact on everyday lives. -
Business Iran oil exports continue as tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz despite conflict Dozens of ships are still navigating the Strait of Hormuz as Iran keeps oil flowing, despite continued attacks aimed at one of the world’s most critical trade routes. -
Culture news Oscars 2026: Viewership figures in decline as audiences drop by nine per cent Compared to 10 years ago, this year's Oscars ceremony has lost 16 million viewers... What's behind the drop? -
USA Watch: Meteor streaks across Ohio sky, NASA confirms A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents. NASA confirmed the event, while sightings of the bright fireball were reported across several states. -
Travel News SAS to cancel 1,000 flights in April after jet fuel price doubles in 10 days In response to the SAS update, rival carrier Norwegian is ramping up capacity across the region. -
Sport Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation. -
Qatar Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience despite pressure Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war. -
Tech News Pokémon Go players have unknowingly been helping to train delivery robots A massive databse built by players of Pokémon Go is now being used Coco Robotics to help its street delivery robots better navigate busy urban environments. -
Slovenia Spy scandal overshadows Slovenian elections The Slovenian government has alleged that Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube met with opposition politicians in a “direct attack” on the country’s sovereignty ahead of a parliamentary election next Sunday. The opposition party has rejected the accusations. -
Health news Argentina has officially left the World Health Organization Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements. -
Culture news A hundred years of hunny: Centenary celebrations for Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh, A.A Mline's beloved children character celebrates turning 100 this year. From books, cartoons and films, Disney is hosting several events to mark the impact the little yellow bear and his pals Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga and her baby Roo, have had on our lives. -
Iran Iran vows to retaliate as Israel targets leadership and attacks on energy facilities intensify Israel killed another top Iranian official in its campaign against Iran's leadership, and reportedly attacked an Iranian offshore natural gas field Wednesday amid the war's escalating pressure on the region’s economic lifeblood: energy. -
No Comment Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom. -
No Comment Lebanon: Israeli airstrike flattens Beirut apartment block, killing at least six An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities. -
EU.XL Is the EU’s Grids Package the answer to energy independence? Energy prices are spiking after the Strait of Hormuz closure, bringing Europe’s vulnerabilities back into focus and turning attention to the EU’s planned Grids Package. Watch the video. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Trump blasts NATO allies again as Iran war enters 19th day 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. -
Culture news Reading for a star: Meet the Portuguese teenager influencer helping kids to pick up books Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools. -
Climate Marine heatwaves create ‘winners and losers’ - but rising fish numbers aren’t always good news Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves. -
Tech News How cyberattacks are being used as weapons in the Iran war State-linked and hacktivist groups have claimed a series of cyberattacks against the United States and Israel since the war with Iran began. -
Business Piety at home, property abroad: What do we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's assets? Official sanctions records, corporate filings and land registry documents point to a vast financial network possibly tied to Iran's new supreme leader. -
Destinations These are the most popular National Parks in the United States The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 18th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA's residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while those of ketamine increased by 41%. -
Iran Iran fires barrages at Israel and wider region after killing of two of its top security officials Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran.