2026-03-26

Earth News

A €1.2 trillion bill: How US emissions have impacted Europe’s economy

A new analysis found that US emissions since 1990 have cost more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion) in global economic damages.

26/03/2026

Markets

A month into the Iran war, bond yields surge and inflation fears mount

Nearly a month into the Iran war, government bond markets have sharply repriced. Surging oil and gas costs have stoked inflation expectations and forced a rethink on central bank policy.

26/03/2026

Europe News

Crooks using reptiles to intimidate victims, Italian police warn

Police carrying out a raid in an apartment block in Bari found "exotic and dangerous animals" in a secret basement room which had been transformed into a reptile house.

26/03/2026

Europe News

Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to sexual abuse victims

Portugal's bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse.

26/03/2026

Ukraine

Six Ukrainian regions face power cuts after Russian drone barrage

At least five people have been injured on Thursday morning after a Russian morning attack on an apartment block in Dnipro, according to regional officials. Meanwhile, six regions face power cuts following strikes.

26/03/2026

Tech News

Porn sites failing to protect minors, EU Commission says

Websites, including Pornhub, rely on their users to self-disclose whether they are over 18, which the European Commission says does not adequately protect children.

26/03/2026

Economy

OECD cuts eurozone growth forecast as energy prices surge

The OECD said Thursday it was cutting its eurozone growth outlook and forecasting higher inflation for 2026 after the Middle East war caused energy prices to skyrocket.

26/03/2026

Economy

War-driven disruptions push Central Asia to rethink agriculture

Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports. Experts stress regional cooperation, diversification, and innovation as key responses.

26/03/2026

Travel News

Explora Journeys cancels next year’s Middle East cruises

A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict.

26/03/2026

World News

Timelapse shows shrinking vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse captured from MarineTraffic and OpenStreetMap over March 25–26, 2026, reveals a slowdown in tanker and cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers, shown in red, and cargo vessels, shown in green, moved cautiously as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated.

26/03/2026

World News

Shocking figures: One in five young Germans wants to emigrate

No future in Germany? Jobs, housing, finances: 20% of young Germans hope for better living conditions abroad. In the long term, emigration appeals to 41% of 14- to 29-year-olds, a new study finds.

26/03/2026

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Humanoid robot joins Melania Trump at White House education summit

Melania Trump hosts a White House roundtable urging over 40 countries to expand children’s access to digital education, AI tools and online safety.

26/03/2026

Europe News

European Parliament approves return hubs outside the EU

MEPs approved a law enabling member states to build deportation centres outside the EU, endorsing talks with non-recognised third-country entities and imposing entry bans on returned migrants.

26/03/2026

Health news

Italy confirms first European human H9N2 avian flu case

The first human case of H9N2 avian flu in Europe has been detected in Italy in a person who travelled from outside the continent.

26/03/2026

Culture news

En garde: Have the bones of the real d'Artagnan been found?

The Gascon nobleman was the inspiration for Alexandre Dumas' 19th-century hero in "The Three Muskateers", a character who is now known the world over thanks to the novel and its many film adaptations.

26/03/2026

Iran

IRGC navy chief Tangsiri killed in 'lethal operation,' Israel says

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.

26/03/2026

Europe News

EU Chemicals Agency backs sweeping 'forever chemicals' ban

The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.

26/03/2026

Travel News

The leaning Greek church that steals the glory from the Tower of Pisa

With a 17-degree inclination, the church causes dizziness to anyone who manages to visit it.

26/03/2026

Travel News

AirBaltic to launch flights to Lapland from five European cities

AirBaltic’s new connections to Finnish Lapland are expected to help showcase the region’s growing popularity as a prime winter ski and holiday destination.

26/03/2026

EU.XL

Europe's housing crisis: Who is really paying the price?

Home prices and rents have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Europe needs 10 million more houses to keep up. For young people, low-income families, and essential workers, finding affordable housing is now out of reach.

26/03/2026

Tech News

Melania Trump brings humanoid robot to White House education summit

The First Lady unexpectedly kicked off a White House summit on global education and technology by arriving with Figure 3, a humanoid robot.

26/03/2026

Tech News

EU investigates Snapchat over child safety concerns

The European Commission suspects that adults masquerade as young users on Snapchat and recruit them for illegal activities or to exploit them sexually.

26/03/2026

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Latest news bulletin | March 26th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

26/03/2026

Europe News

EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached

The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before tariffs on US goods can be reduced to zero.

26/03/2026

Europe News

US drones await clearance to land at Lajes after Portugal seeks more information

The landing of MQ-9 Reapers at Lajes Air Base was expected early this week but has yet to take place. Portugal has reportedly asked for further technical details about the drones, but is still awaiting a response.

26/03/2026

Moments

From the UK to Switzerland: Europe's most beautiful train journeys

From the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to the UK's Settle-Carlisle line, these unique train journeys showcase the best of Europe.

26/03/2026

North Korea

Belarus' Lukashenka gifts automatic rifle to North Korea's Kim

The two leaders sign a new friendship treaty during Lukashenka's visit to Pyongyang, deepening their anti-Western alliance and backing Russia’s war in Ukraine.

26/03/2026

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Residents injured after blast in Israeli home amid new Iranian barrage

Medics rushed to a blasted residential area in Kafr Qasim, central Israel, as Iran launched further projectiles, injuring five people and heightening fears of more strikes.

26/03/2026

Markets

Oil prices rise again as conflicting Iran-US messages fuel uncertainty

As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.

26/03/2026

Ukraine

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

26/03/2026