2026-03-20

Tech News

Europe seeks to turn talent and AI into advantage over US and China

Europe faces a decisive moment for its technological competitiveness: boosting artificial intelligence, developing hybrid talent and improving funding will be key to competing with the US and China.

20/03/2026

Earth News

Drive slower and work from home: Countries take fuel-saving measures

"Today’s report provides immediate and concrete measures... to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis," says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

20/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 20th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

20/03/2026

World News

'Perfect storm' behind 2025 Iberia power blackout, experts say

The findings confirm the conclusions of a preliminary report which the experts issued in October.

20/03/2026

Culture news

New Spider-Man trailer hits record 718 million views in just 24 hours

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become the most-watched trailer of all time, pulling in a record 718.6 million views in just 24 hours. It smashed the previous film record held by “Deadpool & Wolverine” and even surpassed “GTA VI” to become the biggest trailer ever.

20/03/2026

Tech News

Amazon acquires Swiss robotics firm test for ‘doorstep delivery'

Amazon said Rivr’s technology will allow it to help delivery associates "carry packages from delivery vehicles to customer doorsteps”.

20/03/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?

The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness.

20/03/2026

Business

Unilever considers selling food unit after receiving McCormick offer

The move would represent a major shift for the consumer goods giant, which is increasingly focusing on personal care and beauty products under its new chief executive.

20/03/2026

Travel News

New startup GoVolta promises cheap train tickets and direct routes

The service plans to expand to France in late 2026.

20/03/2026

Culture news

Critics slam approval of Donald Trump 24-karat gold coin

Donald Trump’s handpicked Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a commemorative coin for the United States’ 250th birthday featuring the president’s likeness. And critics aren't happy.

20/03/2026

North Korea

Teen daughter of North Korea's leader drives tank at military drill

Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events in recent months, increasing speculation that the young girl may be groomed to be his heir.

20/03/2026

Earth News

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war

Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

20/03/2026

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: Is Europe's biggest party shifting too far to the right?

The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.

20/03/2026

Lebanon

Watch: Missile lands near Russian TV crew during live report in Lebanon

A missile struck metres from a Russian state TV crew during a live report in southern Lebanon, footage shows. The reporter and cameraman were injured but conscious, while Israel says it had issued warnings and does not target journalists.

20/03/2026

Partner content

How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Partner content presented by DBT

From electric vehicle batteries to aircraft wings, many of the products shaping Europe’s future are not made in one country alone. They are built across borders – with parts, expertise and technology moving between states – including between mainland Europe and the UK - at every stage.

20/03/2026

World

French hotel group denies allegations of human trafficking in Ukraine

In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.

20/03/2026

No Comment

Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected

Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities.

20/03/2026

No Comment

Tear gas and tension in Jerusalem as Eid prayers held outside al Aqsa

For the first time in decades, Al Aqsa is closed during Eid al Fitr, forcing Jerusalem worshippers to pray outside amid security tensions and tear gas.

20/03/2026

No Comment

Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.

20/03/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Leaders fuming as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan

Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.

20/03/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Open revolt against ETS - what the EU should do now?

Spring is coming to Brussels, but all your reporter hears when he goes outside are three letters: ETS. That is because ten EU countries are in open revolt against the bloc's flagship climate policy. But hold on: what actually is the ETS, and why is there such a massive backlash against it?

20/03/2026

Iran

Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to join naval force

The death toll has risen to more than 1,300 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 US military members in the region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced.

20/03/2026

Europe in Motion

After Trump's cuts to foreign aid, has humanitarian funding suffered?

The US slashed humanitarian aid in 2025, with many EU countries following suit to redirect funds domestically and to crises closer to home, such as in Ukraine.

20/03/2026

Destinations

Peaky Blinders shooting locations across the UK as film hits Netflix

With Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man hitting Netflix on 20 March, we thought it was time to dive into the world of Tommy Shelby.

20/03/2026

Europe Today

Orbán claims victory at tense EU summit focused on Ukraine and Iran

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.

20/03/2026

Business

Five European nations and Japan to 'contribute' to Hormuz security

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

20/03/2026

Culture news

Food for thought: The Mafia sits at the table, but who pays the bill?

The well-known Italian restaurant, founded by an Aragonese family, has been controversially ordered by a court to change its name, but can a commercial claim clash with memory or common sense?

20/03/2026

Europe News

'Decision of one oligarch': Bulgarian PM walks back Board of Peace

Bulgarian PM says Board of Peace participation was not cleared by parliament and joining was the result of political maneuvering by "one oligarch".

20/03/2026

Nature

Penguins are attracted to harmful white plastics, study shows

Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

20/03/2026

Tech News

What 81,000 people want and don't want from AI, Anthropic study

Anthropic asked 80,000 people what they think about AI. The answer is: It's complicated.

20/03/2026