Kenya 'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit
Kenya 'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit
World News Rhineland-Palatinate vote: AfD scores record result in western Germany In the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, the Christian Democrats have, according to projections, won just over 30% of the vote. They are clearly ahead of the Social Democrats and look set to provide the next state premier. 22/03/2026
Israel More than 160 people injured in Iranian strikes in southern Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the city of Arad, where 84 people were injured, according to first responders. 22/03/2026
World News EU measures against soaring energy and fuel prices amid Iran war Brent crude topped €100 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. With no unified EU response from Brussels, capitals are opting for tax cuts, price caps or simply delaying concrete action. 22/03/2026
Sport Georgia Shows Its Heavyweight Power on Day 3 in Tbilisi A powerful final day in Tbilisi saw Luka Maisuradze win gold at -90kg, Audrey Tcheumeo dominate, and Idar Bifov impress. Raz Hershko staged a comeback victory, while Irakli Demetrashvili thrilled the home crowd. Georgia confirmed its strength with multiple medals. 22/03/2026
Culture news Grand Palais hosts exhibition dedicated to Henri Matisse The exhibition "Matisse 1941-1954" is now on at the Grand Palais in Paris. More than 300 paintings, drawings, books and cut-out gouaches trace this pivotal, and most prolific, period in the artist’s life. 22/03/2026
Health news German researcher discovers brain navigational system The brain helps us navigate through the world, but it also functions as a navigational system. This is the opinion of neuroscientist Prof. Christian Doeller, who has just been awarded the Leibniz Prize worth 2.5 million euros for his research. 22/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/03/2026
Europe News Slovenia exit polls: PM Golob narrowly leads Jansa’s conservatives The liberals of incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob are narrowly leading the conservatives of Janez Jansa in Sunday's parliamentary vote. A first exit poll shows Golob's party at 29.9 percent and the conservatives of Jansa at 27.5 per cent. 22/03/2026
World News Hungarian FM shared EU secrets with Kremlin for years, report claims A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it. 22/03/2026
Europe News High-level NATO delegation in Ukraine for the first time since 2022 For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a high-level NATO delegation has paid a visit to discuss the future involvement of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises. 22/03/2026
Europe News High turnout as Italians vote in justice referendum Polling stations opened Sunday in Italy for a two-day referendum on judicial reform.The vote is seen as a key test for Giorgia Meloni's government. 22/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/03/2026
World News France local elections: a key test one year before presidential race One year before Emmanuel Macron’s term ends, parties will be able to gauge their strength in the second round of the local elections, with tight races in major cities, such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon. 22/03/2026
Europe News Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of progressives in Brussels' CPAC Hungary, an overseas version of the most prominent right-wing political event in the US, kicked off in Hungary. Independent media are not allowed to enter. Neither Trump nor JD Vance showed up, but Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán in video message. 22/03/2026
Lifestyle The 5 best vintage shops in Copenhagen, according to It-Girls Copenhagen has long been on it-girls’ radar as street style sets the tone and vintage rivals luxury. In the Danish capital, fashion is about personality and history – Danes prove that great looks come from pieces with a past, worn effortlessly and with confidence. 22/03/2026
Iran Trump gives ultimatum to reopen Strait, Iran threatens to retaliate US President Donald Trump said it would 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. Iran threatened retaliation on US and Israeli energy infrastructure if its own became targeted. 22/03/2026
Food and Drink Volcanic vineyards: Pompeii revives long-lost wine making traditions Heritage is at the heart of a wine making project in Pompeii that is aiming to re-establish the southern Italian volcanic region's age-old reputation for producing quality grapes from within the walls of its archaeological site. 22/03/2026
Earth News Frankfurt Airport owners hit with €16m eco-lawsuit in Brazil The owners of Germany’s biggest airport have been accused of clearing swathes of forests to build a logistics warehouse in Brazil. 22/03/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/03/2026
Business EU–Iran trade: Which countries have the strongest economic links? EU–Iran trade fell to its lowest level in two decades in 2025 due to sanctions. Trade continues on a limited scale, with Germany accounting for the largest share. 22/03/2026
Destinations The rise of sports tourism for non-sports fans From Muay Thai in Thailand to ice hockey in Canada, you don’t need to be a mega fan to enjoy the atmosphere at live sporting events. 22/03/2026