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Belarus’ parliament passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights

Belarus decriminalised homosexuality in 1994 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it doesn’t recognise same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Ukraine

Over 1.6 million Ukrainians went home to frontline areas, report shows

Feeling homesick outweighs the risk of living in frontline areas for over 1.6 million Ukrainians who have returned home despite constant Russian attacks. ‘Save the Children’ researchers stated that “going back to a warzone is never a choice anyone makes lightly.”

Iran

Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US and Israel after Trump threats

The comments come after a prime-time address at the White House in which US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong."

Azerbaijan

Euroviews. Azerbaijan-European Union Relations: Current State and Prospects

Whether in politics, the economy or energy security, relations between Azerbaijan and the EU have been developing dynamically, writes Dr. Matin Mammadli in an opinion piece for Euronews. Increased investment, technology transfer and visa facilitation would further strengthen these ties.

Albania

Albania on alert after US warning as Bulgaria confirms Iran note

Albania is on alert after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned of possible threats linked to the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Bulgaria confirmed it received a warning from Iran over US military use of its airports.

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Iran

Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran

Massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose in Isfahan after a powerful wave of strikes hit central Iran on Wednesday. The attacks follow earlier US strikes in the same region that triggered a large fireball. Tehran retaliates with strikes on Gulf facilities and missile launches toward Israel.

France

Trump undermining NATO by casting doubt on US commitment, Macron says

The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed by Tehran.

Ukraine

Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, data show

Ukraine has sought to scale up its air defences in response, deploying cheap interceptor drones to destroy their Russian counterparts.

Sweden

Sweden announces €800mn investment in anti-drone defence systems

The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms.

World News

Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest

For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality.

USA

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Washington has lifted sanctions on Rodríguez, boosting her legitimacy as a US-recognised leader and opening doors for closer oil and business ties.

Iran

Iran war disrupts aid supply, threatening operations across Africa

The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned.

Ukraine

Russia launches massive drone barrage on Ukraine as peace talks stall

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine have stalled in recent months, in part because the United States has shifted its focus towards the Iran war.

USA

Trump: Iran 'objectives are nearing completion' but more strikes ahead

Speaking in his first national address since the war began on 28 February, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the offensive was worth the effort.

Israel

Iran launches biggest salvo of missiles in three weeks at Israel

Iranian missile fire on Israel has slowed in the past two weeks to around 10-15 missiles a day, down from around 90 on the first day of the war.

Japan

Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' in apparent swipe at Trump

Macron's office had expressed surprise at Trump's criticism of France for not letting planes carrying military supplies for the conflict fly over its territory.

USA

Top court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship

Trump signed an executive order on his return to the White House last year decreeing that children born to parents in the United States illegally or on temporary visas would not automatically become US citizens

Switzerland

Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system

Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.

Germany

German teams halt rescue efforts for whale stranded off Baltic coast

Since it was spotted last week the whale had prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving firefighters, scientists and the maritime police.

USA

Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 2021 speech incited riot

Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters at the rally before the mob’s attack disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory over Trump.

West Bank

West Bank stages general strike against new Israeli death penalty law

Thousands marched to protest the passing of the law, which critics have slammed as unjust and demanded it immediately been scrapped.

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USA

In California primary, a disaster is looming for Democrats

Two months before a crucial primary in one of the most liberal states in the US, Democrats are facing a self-made political catastrophe. Too many candidates for governor are fragmenting the party's electorate and could make a Republican the successor of Gavin Newsom.

Iraq

Surveillance video shows kidnapping of US journalist in Baghdad

Surveillance footage appears to show the abduction of US journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, as officials say she remains missing and an investigation into the kidnapping is ongoing.

Iran

Securing Iran's highly-enriched uranium could prove risky, experts say

Experts, analysts and former US government officials say Washington's alleged plans to deploy ground units to Iran to retrieve uranium stockpiles could expose personnel to potential attacks, radiation and chemical risks.

Qatar

Iran strikes tanker off Qatar coast as Tehran attacks on Gulf persist

Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or environmental damage reported.

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Germany

How one young German is helping to reshape European security

Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

Iran

Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

Germany

Three Reichsbürger backers face trial in Germany over coup plot

Three alleged backers of Germany's Reichsbürger "United Patriots" group face trial in Munich over supporting coup plans and a plot to kidnap ex-health minister.

Greece

EU prosecutors seek to lift immunity of Greek MPs in farm subsidy scam

European prosecutors have urged Greece to lift immunity for 11 MPs over a multimillion-euro farm subsidy fraud, piling pressure on PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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Lebanon

Strikes kill seven in Beirut as Israel vows to occupy southern Lebanon

Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon.

Iran

Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks', with or without deal

US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran could end in 'two weeks, maybe three', adding that 'whether we have a deal or not, it's irrelevant.' The White House announced Trump will address the nation with an update on Wednesday night.

Indonesia

Indonesia arrests Scottish man sought by Spain for crime group links

Police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids in connection with Lyons' case last week resulting in multiple arrests with the help of Europol, the European Union law enforcement cooperation hub.

Iraq

US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say

It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping was related to the ongoing war, but Iran-backed militias in Iraq have launched regular attacks on US facilities in the country.

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Iran

Iran has will to end war but wants guarantees, president tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

United Kingdom

Syria's interim president discusses Iran war with British PM in London

Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany.

Spain

Spanish police bust 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco in Ceuta

Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.

Cuba

Russian tanker docks in Cuba bringing first oil in three months

Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the US attacked the South American country and arrested its leader Nicolás Maduro in early January.

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World News

France's teachers strike in protest against job cuts and low wages

The strike action comes as anger grows among France's teachers about job cuts, class closures and stagnating wages.

France

A 101-year-old Auschwitz survivor becomes warrior against hate

People who watch the countless interviews Ginette Kolinka gives cannot say that they didn’t know about the extermination of 6 million European Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators.

Iran

Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian Gulf attacks

Trump's comments come on the same day that gas prices in the US jumped past an average of $4 for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to spike worldwide.

Germany

Wolf bites woman in Hamburg shopping area in first attack in decades

Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000.

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USA

Attack on Michigan synagogue inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says

The FBI says the synagogue attack earlier in March was inspired by Hezbollah, targeting Michigan’s largest Jewish temple with a truck packed with fuel.

World News

Healthcare, Europe 'snatches' Italian nurses before graduation

Nursing Up enquiry: European countries recruit Italian nurses already during their studies. Over 200 million euro a year 'given' abroad while Italy is short of 175,000 professionals

Lebanon

UN Security Council to meet after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two of its personnel were killed Monday in an explosion and another died late Sunday when a projectile hit their position. The UN force said it launched an investigation into the separate incidents.

United Arab Emirates

Iran launches missile and drone barrage on Dubai, Kuwaiti tanker hit

At least five explosions were reported in Dubai on Tuesday morning as residents fled to shelters, Euronews journalists reported. The UAE authorities said they were "actively engaging" with the threat.

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