Myanmar grants amnesty to over 7,000 convicted of ‘terrorist group’ support
It was not immediately clear which groups the prisoners had been convicted of association with.
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Korea Box Office: ‘The King’s Warden’ Rules With 82% Market Share
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” maintained the top position at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Feb. 27–Mar. 1, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. The film captured a dominant 82.01% of the total revenue
Space, 6G and AI: How Europe aims to be at the forefront of global communications with €100mil fund
The European Space Agency and GSMA have unveiled a new partnership that aims to boost Europe's 6G and AI capabilities.
Commission proposes new measures to prevent and counter terrorism
The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures to prevent and counter terrorism. It has outlined how to reinforce Europe's collective response to evolving terrorist and violent extremist threats. Over the past decade, the EU has strengthened its response to
Israel-Iran conflict: Middle East aviation remains grounded with airspace and airports closed
Hundreds more flights have been cancelled on Monday leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded around the world.
Why you could face legal consequences for posting strike footage in the Middle East
Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news.
Missile fire from Iran wounds five in Jerusalem
Five people were wounded in Jerusalem after missiles fired from Iran struck the area, as cross-border attacks continued for a third day.
Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson censured over ‘inflammatory’ Muslim comments
Ms Hanson called the motion a “stunt” before storming out of the chamber.
Kelly Osbourne Hits Back at ‘Cruelty’ Over Her Appearance at the Brit Awards
“I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life," she wrote online. "I should not even have to defend myself"
Indonesia’s offer to mediate US-Iran conflict seen as ‘bold’ but ‘unrealistic’
President Prabowo Subianto has said he is prepared to travel to Tehran if Indonesia is appointed to mediate the US-Iran conflict.
China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Remains in Pole Position as Holiday Slate Cools
Racing comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its hold on the top spot at the China box office during the Feb. 27–March 1 weekend, earning RMB351.3 million ($49.5 million) in its second weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has
Residents flee Beirut suburbs after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah
Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict spread to Lebanon.
War widens as Israel, US strike Iran and clash with Hezbollah
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon early Monday, while both sides carried out overnight missile and air attacks. Three US soldiers were killed in Kuwait.
Next EU budget is a 'defining moment for Europe’s future'
The proposed EU budget for 2028-2034 risks “weakening” Europe’s territories and undermining the Union’s cohesion, resilience and competitiveness, it has been claimed. The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Negotiations took centrestage at a meeting of the Conference
El Nino may return in 2026 and make planet even hotter
The warming El Niño weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights.
China’s cheap AI designed to hook the world on its tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question. Last week ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, released an AI video-generating
Brewdog closes all bars for a day as it looks to complete sale
The company brought in consultants AlixPartners last month, after failing to make a profit in recent years.
Africa: Africa CDC Backs Zimbabwe, Zambia Over U.S. Health Deal Dispute
[New Zimbabwe] Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed support for Zimbabwe and Zambia's stand in the new US government health cooperation framework, citing serious concerns over transparency, data governance and national sovereignty.
Actor Awards Analysis: ‘Sinners’ Makes a Stand, But Will It Carry Over to the Oscars?
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage dissects Sunday night's ceremony.
How can the EU claim back its payment autonomy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe depends on foreign payment networks more than ever, increasing its financial risks. WERO is the only available option. What is the EU doing to achieve payment independence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Allowing pre-registration could improve the traveller experience under the Entry/Exit System
Just over four months into the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), early lessons are beginning to emerge, writes Krum Garkov. The EES is part of an ambitious reform. Designed to modernize the management of the EU’s external borders, it replaces manual passport
Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
Time to align waste policy with the EU carbon market
The EU runs the world’s largest carbon market. The Emissions Trading System (ETS) has reduced pollution from power plants, steel and heavy industry. Yet one major fossil fuel source remains largely outside its scope: waste incineration, write Anna Larsson and Janek Vahk. That
A strike is not a strategy — Iran will prove it
In certain quarters of Washington, one imagines the corks popping. The news flashes across screens: a coordinated American and Israeli strike has killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with senior commanders. The president posts a triumphant video in the
Joichi Ito, linked with Epstein, to leave Japan government panel: Sankei report
Mr Ito resigned in 2019 as director of MIT’s Media Lab over an Epstein-linked funding scandal.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Undead brides, daydreaming waitresses, and teenage detectives - this week sees the return of iconic fictional characters and more. Here's what to look out for.
‘Irreversible loss’: How climate change is threatening Europe’s sunken civilisations
These changes would be "irreversible over the coming decades and centuries", the researchers say.
Why is Turkey recording Europe’s steepest fertility decline over the past decade?
Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline.
Latest news bulletin | March 2nd, 2026 – Morning
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.
Mobile World Congress 2026: From robot phones to Europe's 5G warning it may be 'out of the game'
GSMA's director general, Vivek Badrinath, spoke to Euronews about what to expect from the technology conference and issued a stark warning to Europe over its 5G deployment.
Like a horse, Belgium-China relations 'are strong'
China’s ambassador to Belgium has conceded that his country’s economy has faced “challenges”. But Fei Shengchao also stressed it was “still doing great”, was currently the second largest economy in the world and was one of the “major engines” of the global economy. Speaking at
Indonesia monitors pilgrims, migrants as US-Israel strikes on Iran raise war fears
The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran recorded at least 329 Indonesians in Iran.
Europe Today Special: Iranian law, human rights expert Roja Fazaeli joins for an interview
Watch our special edition of Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the war in Iran. Live from 7 to 11 am Brussels time.
Actor Awards Snubs and Surprises: Timothée Chalamet Loses Second Lead Actor Prize in a Row; Keri Russell Nabs Unexpected Win
Despite its seven nominations, 'One Battle After Another' emerged triumphant only once, with best supporting actor winner Sean Penn, who wasn't present to accept, as multiple nominees 'Frankenstein' and, on the TV side, 'The White Lotus,' failed to win a single award.
Oil prices rise as escalating Iran conflict spurs energy supply concerns
Crude prices rose in early trade on Monday morning as investors continue to weigh the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on the supply of energy.
British air base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike
NICOSIA, March 2 (Reuters) - Britain's Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK's Ministry of Defence said.
West Africa: Ecowas Sounds Alarm Over Gulf Escalation, Warns of Economic Shockwaves for West Africa
[This Day] Abuja -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that a prolonged conflict could unleash severe economic and security repercussions far beyond the Middle East,
Africa: FACE Africa Dedicates 71 Latrines and Two Water Projects in Rural Bentol
[FrontPageAfrica] Bentol, Montserrado County -- FACE Africa, a Liberia and U.S.-based nonprofit organization, has completed and dedicated 71 new household
China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Climbs to $530 Million But Holiday Market Lags Far Behind 2025
Car-racing hit 'Pegasus 3' continues its dominant run with a $49.5 million weekend, while 'Blades of the Guardians' overtakes Zhang Yimou's 'Scare Out' for second place — but overall 2026 ticket revenue remains down nearly 56 percent year on year.
Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side pledging escalation.
Africa: WHO Tests a Strategy Game to Improve Outbreak Response Speed
[WHO] WHO is testing an innovative way to improve outbreak detection, notification and response through an interactive '7-1-7 Strategy Game'. The 7-1-7 target calls for detecting a suspected outbreak within seven days, notifying public health authorities within one day, and
Africa: Local Voices, Local Data - How Localization Can Strengthen Malaria Elimination Across Africa
[WHO] For a health facility in northern Togo, effective analysis and use of routine surveillance data can mean the difference between identifying a rise in malaria cases early or only recognizing it once wards are full and children present with severe disease. For malaria
Britain says drone hit its military base in Cyprus, the first impact of Mideast conflict in Europe
The suspected drone strike came shortly after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has agreed to let the US use British bases for attacks on Iran’s missiles and their launch sites.
Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
Kuwait intercepts hostile drones on third day of Iran retaliatory strikes
March 2 (Reuters) - Kuwait intercepted hostile drones on Monday, the third consecutive day of Iranian retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. No injuries were reported after Kuwait air defenses intercepted
Malaysia’s Parliament observes moment of silence for Iran leader Khamenei and Iranians
PM Anwar Ibrahim condemned the barbaric and violent attack on Iran by Israel with the backing of the US.
China’s Two Sessions to project stability with expected GDP trim, cautious diplomacy
The meetings mark the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan expected to set priorities for 2026 to 2030.