Europe News European far-right parties scramble to find a stance on the war The US-Israeli attack that started the war in Iran has left European sovereigntist parties torn between between their usual support for Donald Trump and the fears of their voters at home. 07/03/2026
Europe Today Nikolaj Coster-Waldau defends UN against 'world of the strongest' The Danish actor and UN ambassador defends the institution as a force for good despite criticism from the Trump administration. Coster-Waldau questions the Board of Peace as not interested in peace, but business. 06/03/2026
Europe News Europol warns of elevated terrorism threat in EU amid Iran conflict Several EU countries, including France and Germany, have increased security measures as authorities fear potential attacks linked to Iranian networks or extremist actors. 06/03/2026
Europe News Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also growing. 06/03/2026
Health news The dangers of asking ChatGPT your health questions ChatGPT Health struggles to recognise when users need urgent care, according to a new study. 06/03/2026
Health news Can sugar help relieve pain for babies? Sugar placed in a baby’s mouth before a needle procedure can reduce pain, according to a new scientific review. 06/03/2026
Health news The EU sees record number of dangerous products in 2025, report finds The European Union intercepted a record number of dangerous products in 2025, with cosmetics, toys, and electric appliances leading the list. 05/03/2026
Health news Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns. 05/03/2026
Europe Today Iran attacks 'legally problematic' but 'righteous', Theo Francken says Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes. 05/03/2026
Europe News Sánchez defies Trump in political gamble as Madrid say no to war As audacious as opportunistic, the Spanish PM clashes with Trump and revives the 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business. 04/03/2026
Health news Child obesity to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found. 04/03/2026
Europe News EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats The EU executive said it will defend the EU’s trade interests as US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade relations with Spain after it refused to let the US use its military bases for strikes on Iran. 04/03/2026
Europe News EU slams door on China with ‘Made in Europe’ push EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné on Wednesday presented a strategy shutting Beijing out of EU public funding by introducing a European preference in strategic sectors. Countries which limit access to their own markets through local content rules would also be cut off. 04/03/2026
Europe News What are Europe's oil route alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz? Many European countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland and Belgium rely on the Strait of Hormuz for imports or refining. Experts say the closure of this corridor will not cut off Europe’s oil supply, but will continue to drive up oil prices and disrupt markets. 04/03/2026
Health news Weight loss drugs can help heart attack recovery, study Weight-loss medication improves blood flow and can reduce the chance of complications, a new study has found. 04/03/2026
Europe News Iran war puts Von der Leyen’s foreign policy role under scrutiny Analysts say the European Commission president has increasingly stepped into foreign-policy areas reserved for others under EU treaties, from the US-Israel attack on Iran to Ukraine, Gaza, and US tariffs on the EU. 03/03/2026
Health news Global breast cancer cases set to reach 3.5 million by 2050, study Breast cancer cases are expected to rise worldwide due to population ageing and growth, according to a new study. 03/03/2026
Europe News EU praises Azerbaijani gas as Qatar suspends LNG production Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Azerbaijan's gas supplies will remain an important backbone of the EU's energy security as the bloc deals with a new energy crisis following the suspension of LNG shipments from Qatar and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 03/03/2026
Europe Today Petraeus: Europe’s participation in Iran war 'certainly a possibility' David Petraeus told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that European countries may join US-Israel operations against Iran, mostly in air defence, but has ruled out US boots on the ground. France, Germany and the UK have so far signalled a defensive approach. 03/03/2026
EU.XL How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip? Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to US-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy. 03/03/2026
Tech News ‘Dangerous and unacceptable:’ Privacy experts warn against age checks Age verification through a live selfie or uploading a piece of government ID is the way that technology companies say will be used to keep children off harmful sites. 02/03/2026
EU.XL How can the EU reclaim payment autonomy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Europe depends on foreign payment networks more than ever, increasing its financial risks. WERO is the only available option. What is the EU doing to achieve payment independence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. 02/03/2026
Europe Today Israel FM says Europe too divided, slams Spanish PM Asked about Europe's role on Iran, the Israeli foreign minister said the EU 'does not have a unified position' and brushed off criticism from the Spanish government. Madrid rejected what it described as a unilateral and escalatory operation that risks plunging the region into war. 01/03/2026
Europe News Israeli FM says 'no timeline' set for Iran, people 'should decide' Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar told Euronews in an interview that the military strikes conducted alongside the United States are designed to 'create the conditions to weaken the regime enough to allow the Iranians to take their future into their own hands' as operation continues. 01/03/2026
Europe News Belgium seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in North Sea crackdown The Belgian navy has seized a tanker suspected of busting EU sanctions on Russia, sailing under a false flag in Belgian waters. France assisted the operation, which targets Moscow's shadow oil fleet. 01/03/2026
Earth News Ocean Pact to Ocean Act: Can the EU save its seas and fisheries? From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days. 01/03/2026