Europe reacts to US and Israeli attack on Iran as military operation spills into wider region
A joint statement by the European Commission and the EU Council noted the developments in Iran were “greatly concerning” and reaffirmed what it called the EU’s “steadfast commitment to safeguarding…
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran – What has happened so far
On Saturday morning, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting Israel and US military installations in the Gulf…
Latest news bulletin | February 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Israeli defence systems intercept Iranian missiles over Haifa
Israeli defence systems intercepted retaliatory Iranian missiles over Haifa on February 28, leaving trails of smoke across the sky as sirens sounded in the northern port city. The interceptions came…
Sirens sound in Jerusalem and Tehran after Israeli strikes on Iran
Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tehran after Israel launched what it described as coordinated strikes on Iran. Read more at Read More
Trump announces launch of ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
US President Donald Trump says “major combat operations” have begun in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the US military is targeting imminent threats from…
Therians: The viral identity that challenges the boundaries between human and animal
Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this…
‘Something has to give’: EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan
Officials in Brussels are scrambling to find a solution to lift the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine. What options are on the table? Read More
Video shows smoke rising over Jomhouri Square in Tehran following Israeli attack
Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning, as thick plumes of smoke rose over Jomhouri Square and other parts of the capital. The explosions followed an Israeli…
Ramadan rituals: Foods and customs that shape the holy month of fasting in Syria
Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the “whitening of the safra” with milk and the “sukba”…