The US and Israel launched a joint operation at Iran on Saturday morning. Israel retaliated as it had threatened, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, risking a wider conflict across the 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 regional security and stability."
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 — here is what we know so far.
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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 after Iran launched missiles in response to US and Israeli strikes targeting
With only two months remaining before Hungary’s parliamentary elections, a major controversy has emerged concerning the vulnerability of the main opposition party’s digital infrastructure. Cybersecurity specialists reported a breach involving the Lunda platform used by the
Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tehran after Israel launched what it described as coordinated strikes on 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 the Iranian regime to defend the American people. Trump framed the action as a defensive
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?
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 strike on the city, amid escalating regional tensions.
Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.
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 identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are.
Tensions in the region have been high for weeks as Washington and Tehran try to reach an agreement on a deal to limit Iran's nuclear activities.
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" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable
The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for
While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.
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The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.
Reddit has become the AI algorithm’s favourite website. This is why it is becoming popular, and how to use it.
From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations.
Scrapping premium seats could help halve global aviation emissions, according to a major new study.
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US
Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.
This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.
A line 9 tram derailed in the northern Italian city on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 38.
The Swedish army immediately activated a jamming system and put an end to the incident. At no time was the aircraft carrier in any danger, according to the Swedish Navy.
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The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.
Residents in Pakistan’s Bajaur district reported shells hitting civilian homes, with injured families taken to local hospitals as clashes spread across frontier areas.
On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process.
The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella.
The US State Department dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless lawfare" and defended the sanctions against the UN Gaza envoy as "legal and appropriate".
The lawsuit relates to decade-old protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
From playing cards, cartoons, films, television and many more iterations, Pokémon has soared since its first appearance in Japan 30 years ago and become a global cultural phenomenon.
Zelenskyy has invited the Slovak PM to Kyiv to discuss 'all issues' after a week of tensions over the Druzhba pipeline. Earlier, Hungary and Slovakia demanded access from Kyiv to inspect the grounds of the pipeline.
The warnings from Hungary's MOL Group come amid heightened tensions between Budapest and the European Union. The dispute intensified after Hungary blocked the EU’s €90 billion financial package for Ukraine.
Pakistan is facing renewed fighting along its border with Afghanistan as clashes continue near the Torkham crossing.
Eli Lilly’s new oral pill, orforglipron, led to up to 8% weight loss in clinical trials, outperforming existing oral semaglutide alternatives.
"We need to take the next steps to see what shape and form this fact-finding mission will take," Brussels said about the Hungarian-Slovak proposal.
What follows is a deep dive into the ‘world’s first organic caviar’. It’s produced in a unique sturgeon farm in a small village in southern Spain. Sturgeon eggs and salt are the only ingredients of a ‘unique delicacy’… entirely made in the European Union.
Karabakh and East Zangazur are rebuilding through smart villages, sustainable housing and heritage-led urban recovery.
The seven sites were selected on the basis of their European cultural and social value.
A skier was rescued alive after being buried headfirst under a thick layer of snow at Palisades Tahoe, California. Two Sacramento skiers spotted his skis and dug him free just as he struggled to breathe. The rescue comes amid a particularly deadly season for skiers in the Lake
Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war?
After a troubled production, original Scream scribe Kevin Williamson and franchise Scream Queen Neve Campbell are back... For better and for worse.
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral has lost more than 90% of its volume since the 1960s and is now, largely a desert. At the Venice Biennale, a national pavilion will revisit the environmental disaster through art, folklore and collective memory.
Euronews spoke with officials, Greek railway workers and passengers about what has changed in terms of safety and trust since the deadly Tempi accident.