2026-03-23

Colombia

At least 66 dead in Colombian military plane crash

At least 66 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed while taking off on Monday, according to the head of Colombia's armed forces.

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across parts of the Gulf States

UAE authorities remain on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and dust storms are expected to hit the country this week.

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Europe News

Johannes Hahn resigns as EU special envoy for Cyprus

Hahn was appointed in May 2025 to the post of Special Envoy after months of efforts by the Cypriot leadership and the President of the country.

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Belgium

Brussels train station evacuated after mysterious packages found

Gare du Midi train and metro stations were evacuated on Monday evening after two mysterious packages were found, each on a separate train platform.

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Europe News

Greece train tragedy trial adjourned amid courtroom chaos

Hundreds of people turned up for the trial into the 2023 train collision that left 57 dead, leading to complaints from lawyers that the venue was "insultingly" unsuitable.

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Latest news bulletin | March 23rd, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Children as young as 12 are getting radicalised in Europe, Wegter says

European teens are in danger of radicalisation and recruitment online, the EU counter-terrorism coordinator warns, saying children as young as 12 are being targeted.

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Europe News

Meloni admits defeat as Italians reject judicial reform in referendum

The Italian premier conceded defeat after preliminary results showed that most voters rejected the proposed changes to Italy's judiciary, in what was widely seen as a major test of her government.

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Tech News

Take a look at China’s first robot-run volunteer service station

The robots patrol, give directions, hand out supplies, and even perform entertainment.

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USA

Trump says Iran must give up enriched uranium stockpile

Donald Trump says any US-Iran talks must lead to Tehran abandoning its nuclear ambitions and enriched uranium stockpile. He insists the US wants “no enrichment” and no possibility of Iran developing a nuclear weapon.

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Business

Portugal could declare an energy crisis — but what does that mean?

An existing energy crisis scenario allows the government to act directly in limiting prices, but this can only happen after an EU-level decision.

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Health news

Lyme disease vaccine shows strong results in clinical trial

Pfizer and Valneva's Lyme disease vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials, paving the way for regulatory approval despite setbacks due to fewer cases than expected, according to the companies.

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Aerials show aftermath of suspected arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Emergency services responded after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire in London.

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Focus

International dialogue addresses global challenges

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders and experts gather in Baku for the 13th Global Forum to discuss governance, energy security and cooperation, highlighting the role of dialogue in addressing global challenges.

23/03/2026

Europe News

EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks

The Commission has called on Budapest to clarify reports suggesting that Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó regularly briefed his Russian counterpart Lavrov on closed-door EU Council meeting causing uproar.

23/03/2026

Moments

Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht

Named Four Seasons I, the vessel will have just 95 suites on board and will sail around the Mediterranean in the summer followed by the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter.

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Europe News

EU says Mercosur deal set for provisional application from 1 May

The EU executive finalised procedures to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, with tariff cuts on goods to take effect from 1 May despite a legal challenge at the EU Court of Justice.

23/03/2026

Cult

A pastry rooted in seasonal and cultural practices

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Pakhlava, a layered pastry linked to Novruz, reflects shared cultural traditions, with recipes passed down through generations and prepared as part of seasonal celebrations.

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Partner content

Why Costa Rica’s economic model is attracting investment in uncertain times

Partner content presented by PROCOMER

How Costa Rica built a resilient investment ecosystem combining stability, talent, renewable energy and precision manufacturing to attract global companies.

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Israel strike destroys key bridge in southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike hit the Qasmiyeh bridge in southern Lebanon, damaging a key route near Tyre.

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Climate

Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition

Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.

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Culture news

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinksy dies aged 43

The Ukrainian-American businessman died from cancer, according to the adult-entertainment platform. He was 43.

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The Cube

Is the UK demanding decades of rent from the US if it leaves NATO?

The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state.

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Markets

Gold and silver plummet then soar on Trump's Iran statement

Middle East conflict was supposed to boost precious metals. Instead, oil and rate fears have sent silver crashing 40%, and gold is feeling it too.

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Travel News

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.

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Culture news

‘Gross and transphobic’: Why is Moby taking shots at beloved 70s song?

American musician Moby is no fan of The Kinks' hit song 'Lola', describing its lyrics as "gross", "transphobic" and "unevolved". No one seems to agree with him - least of all The Kinks' guitarist Dave Davies...

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Travel News

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells.

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Tech News

Elon Musk plans to manufacture chips for SpaceX and Tesla

Elon Musk revealed plans for ‘Terafab,’ a chip manufacturing facility that will be jointly run by SpaceX and Tesla, on Saturday.

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Europe News

EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter. The European Commission also told member states to refill below the 90% level set by law in 2022.

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Tech News

Senior European journalist suspended over made-up AI quotes

Journalist Peter Vandermeersch, who worked with Dutch publisher Mediahuis, reportedly fabricated expert quotes into 15 of 53 articles written for them

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