12 minutes with 'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief says The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million. 18/03/2026
Earth News How much would a fossil fuel windfall tax cut EU energy bills? Oil companies in the EU are raking in an additional €81.4 million in profits everyday from soaring fuel prices, as experts call for an urgent windfall tax. 18/03/2026
Europe in Motion How is Europe's food system coping with climate change and conflicts? While global food anchors lead the way, even the most resilient nations are looking vulnerable as the world races to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. 18/03/2026
Europe News Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement. 18/03/2026
No Comment Dublin St Patrick’s festival draws 500,000 as Irish roots take centre stage Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture. 18/03/2026
Travel News SAS to cancel 1,000 flights in April after surge in jet fuel price In response to the SAS update, rival carrier Norwegian is ramping up capacity across the region. 18/03/2026
Slovenia Spy scandal overshadows Slovenian elections The Slovenian government has alleged that Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube met with opposition politicians in a “direct attack” on the country’s sovereignty ahead of a parliamentary election next Sunday. The opposition party has rejected the accusations. 18/03/2026
EU.XL Is the EU’s Grids Package the answer to energy independence? Energy prices are spiking after the Strait of Hormuz closure, bringing Europe’s vulnerabilities back into focus and turning attention to the EU’s planned Grids Package. Watch the video. 18/03/2026
Europe Today Trump blasts NATO allies again as Iran war enters 19th day 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. 18/03/2026
Culture news Read all about it: Portuguese teenage book addict goes viral Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools. 18/03/2026
Europe News Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA's residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while those of ketamine increased by 41%. 18/03/2026
Climate Europe’s warming oceans are losing fish faster than we thought Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves. 18/03/2026
Health news 'Challenge' and 'opportunity': Euronews Health Summit key takeaways Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels. 17/03/2026
United Kingdom Starmer says 'We can't lose focus' on Ukraine during Zelenskyy visit Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 17/03/2026
Ukraine Zelenskyy open to discuss drone interception expertise with Netanyahu Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran's UAVs, as the Iran war entered its third week. 17/03/2026
Europe News MEPs move to revive EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated. 17/03/2026
Destinations World’s Greatest Places 2026: The European spots that made the cut A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list. 17/03/2026
France Macron says France could join Hormuz mission once situation 'calmer' The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides. 17/03/2026
Economy ZEW index: German investor sentiment hits lowest level in a year German investor morale has plunged to its lowest level in almost a year, with sentiment in the eurozone also deteriorating, as the Middle East conflict rattles European markets. 17/03/2026
Europe News Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing, calls for tax cuts Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar. 17/03/2026
Health news EU's ‘unique’ healthcare system under pressure, says EU Commissioner Simplification is key to boosting Europe’s healthcare competitiveness, fostering innovation, and reaching patients across the region, according to European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi. 17/03/2026
The Cube Russia using Iran war as proganda weapon against Ukraine Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims. 17/03/2026
Culture news Len Deighton, best-selling British spy novelist, dies aged 97 Len Deighton, creator of Harry Palmer, one of the world's most famous spy characters, has died aged 97. The British writer sold millions of books and was translated into 20 languages over a career spanning half a century. 17/03/2026
Europe News Ukraine accepts EU inspection on Druzhba to lift Hungarian veto Brussels says Ukraine has accepted an external inspection on the controversial pipeline, even days after President Zelenskyy called it "blackmail". The shift could offer an off-ramp for Hungary to lift its veto. 17/03/2026
Italy Italians vote on constitutional justice reform to reshape judiciary Italians vote on the Meloni government-proposed justice reform to split judges and prosecutors, reshape the CSM, and create a new Disciplinary Court, amid sharp divisions. 17/03/2026
Food and Drink Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home. 17/03/2026