Latest news bulletin | March 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Critics slam approval of Donald Trump 24-karat gold coin
Donald Trump’s handpicked Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a commemorative coin for the United States’ 250th birthday featuring the president’s likeness. And critics aren’t happy. Read More
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters record with 718.6 million views in 24 hours
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become the most-watched trailer of all time, pulling in a record 718.6 million views in just 24 hours. It smashed the previous film record held…
Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?
The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator,…
This Dutch train startup has launched with €19 tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin
The service plans to expand to France in late 2026. Read More
‘Perfect storm of multiple factors’ behind 2025 Iberia power blackout, experts say
The findings confirm the conclusions of a preliminary report which the experts issued in October. Read more at Read More
Podcast: Is Europe’s biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
The European People’s Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to…
Teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives tank at military drill
Kim’s daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events in recent months, increasing speculation that the young girl may be groomed to be his heir. Read…
‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green
Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.Read More
Watch: Missile lands near Russian TV crew during live report in Lebanon
A missile struck metres from a Russian state TV crew during a live report in southern Lebanon, footage shows. The reporter and cameraman were injured but conscious, while Israel says…