2026-03-18

Travel News

Apply now to be a ‘room service critic’ or 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.

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Travel News

Middle East flights: Qatar Airways begins revised limited schedule

Doha-based carrier confirms more than 70 destinations for flights to and from Hamad International while British Airways extends regional cancellations.

18/03/2026

Green News

Europe’s energy bills could be slashed overnight with one quick change

Taxes on electricity can be four times higher than those on fossil fuels.

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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.

18/03/2026

Cinema

'Dune: Part Three' vs '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?

18/03/2026

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.

18/03/2026

Economy

Moody's says US recession 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.

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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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'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief says

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.

18/03/2026

The Cube

Netanyahu denies death rumours in video 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.

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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.

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Business

New Almalyk Mining copper plant reaches 60m tonne capacity

The facility is expected to raise daily copper concentrate output and expand processing capacity.

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Euronews Tech Talks

Space systems: Prepared or at risk? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

There’s momentum in Europe toward space defence. But are European space systems advanced enough to counter cyber threats?

18/03/2026

Europe in Motion

How is Europe's food system coping with climate change and 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.

18/03/2026

Economy

Federal Reserve not likely to cut rates 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.

18/03/2026

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.

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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.

18/03/2026

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.

18/03/2026

Business

Tankers still cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran controls who gets through

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.

18/03/2026

Culture news

Oscars 2026: Viewership figures 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?

18/03/2026

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.

18/03/2026

Travel News

SAS to cancel 1,000 flights in April after surge in jet fuel price

In response to the SAS update, rival carrier Norwegian is ramping up capacity across the region.

18/03/2026

Sport

Ruling strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, declaring Morocco champions

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.

18/03/2026

Qatar

Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience

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.

18/03/2026

Tech News

Ever played Pokémon Go? You may have helped 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.

18/03/2026

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.

18/03/2026

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.

18/03/2026

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.

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Iran

Iran vows to retaliate as Israel continues targeting leadership

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.

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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.

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