Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Why the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil and maritime trade
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping lane linking the Gulf to global markets, with a large share of the world’s oil and gas passing through it daily. Disruptions…
Macron orders nuclear warhead increase and unveils ‘advanced deterrence’ plan for Europe
Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies. Read…
Tel Aviv residents assess damage after Iranian missile strike kills one
Residents in Tel Aviv surveyed damage after an Iranian missile strike killed one woman, as sirens and further alerts sent people back to shelters. Read more at Read More
UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Akrotiri is the UK’s main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and…
Another oil tanker hit by drone boat as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
An oil tanker has been struck near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another attack in the area that triggered an explosion and left one crew member dead. Read more at…
Iran war: Etihad Airways resumes some flights from Abu Dhabi
Flightradar24 tracking shows that several flights have left for destinations including London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam and Moscow. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
At least 31 killed as Israel launches strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah rocket fire
Israeli strikes hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones toward Israel, with Lebanon’s Health Ministry reporting at least 31 deaths. Read more at Read…
Drones hit Saudi Ras Tanura refinery as Iran strikes targets across region
Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran’s retaliatory strikes on countries in the region. Read more…