Macron presses Iranian president to stop ‘unacceptable’ attacks
The French president urged Iran to halt regional attacks, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and let detained French citizens Kohler and Paris return home. Read more at Read…
Spain temporarily relocates special forces from Iraq over security fears
Spain temporarily relocated its special forces from Iraq — deployed to combat the IS extremist group — due to deteriorating security, but defence officials say all personnel remain safe. Read…
US rallies allies to secure Strait of Hormuz as Tehran’s attacks persist
US President Donald Trump said he was assembling a global coalition to help control the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded vessels to reel in oil costs, as Brent crude…
Watch: Trump warns US ‘will remember’ countries that don’t help secure the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said the US is in talks with other countries to help police the Strait of Hormuz and keep it open to shipping, warning that NATO allies should support…
Latest news bulletin | March 16th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Greece enters the astronaut era as scientist joins ESA training programme
Dr Adrianos Golemis was selected for ESA’s astronaut training programme, after a highly competitive process with over 22,000 applicants. His participation paves the way for a possible Greek presence in…
Watch: Germany demolishes sections of major highway bridge in controlled blast
Sections of the A7 motorway bridge over the Thalaubach valley near Fulda were demolished in a controlled blast as part of a major replacement project. The 1968 viaduct is being…
Markets may be underestimating how the Iran war could hit the global economy
Beyond the battlefield, the Iran war is exposing fragile economic chokepoints from energy routes to fertilisers and industrial gases, raising concerns among economists that supply disruptions could shape global prices…
Trump says he demanded ‘about seven countries’ to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz
Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz…
EU Parliament firewall breached? EPP reportedly worked closely with AfD
Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws, with a chat group and a meeting…