Newsletter: Orbán-Zelenskyy dispute spirals to new heights

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for crisis management Hadja Lahbib reacts to the war gripping the Middle East.

Israel: Rocket interception debris sparks fire near Tel Aviv

Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv on Thursday after Iranian missiles were fired towards central Israel. No injuries were reported, though debris from intercepted rockets started a fire in a residential area.

‘The Heart Is a Muscle’ Director on Family, Fatherhood and Moving From Generational ‘Trauma’ to ‘Healing’ in South African Oscar Entry

After launching last year in Berlin and being tapped as South Africa’s official entry for the international feature Oscar race, “The Heart Is a Muscle” comes home to South Africa this week, where it screens out of competition at the Joburg Film Festival alongside a nationwide

New Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut suburb as civilians flee feared escalation

Lebanon faces Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after a rare evacuation order. Thousands flee Dahiyeh as traffic blocks roads across the capital.

Malaysia says approved investments hit record high of US$108 billion in 2025

A total of 8,390 projects were approved, with the potential of creating nearly 245,000 jobs for Malaysians, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

New Zealand’s ruling party plunges in polls, PM Luxon rules out resigning

March 6 - Support for New Zealand’s ruling National party has fallen to its lowest level in more than four years and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is no longer voters’ preferred leader, polling showed on Friday.

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

'No signs' of Middle East refugee surge but EU better prepared than 2015, Swedish minister says

Sweden's Minister for Migration Johan Forssell tells Europe Today that the EU "cannot have another refugee crisis", after the bloc's home affairs ministers gathered to discuss the spiralling conflict in the Middle East.

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Israeli airstrikes pound Beirut suburb, Hezbollah warns Israelis

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, March 6 (Reuters) - Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut overnight after ordering its residents to leave, while the Iran-backed group warned Israelis to leave towns and villages at the frontier. Explosions

Artem Dmytruk wins landmark extradition case following torture at hands of Ukrainian authorities

On 4 March, Westminster Magistrates’ Court has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government against Artem Dmytruk (pictured), a member of the Ukrainian Parliament and strident supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). Citing Article 8 of the European

Astronomers discover giant cosmic sheet around the Milky Way

For decades, astronomers wondered why most nearby galaxies are speeding away from the Milky Way instead of being pulled in by its gravity. New simulations reveal the answer: our galaxy sits in a gigantic, flat sheet of matter surrounded by huge empty voids. This hidden

Amazon MGM Studios Taps Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu Veteran Buddy Marini to Head Japan

Amazon MGM Studios has hired Buddy Marini to serve as its top executive in Japan, effective March 6. Based in Tokyo, he will drive the slate of local originals spanning film, TV series and anime, build out the studio’s network of creators and production partners, and work with

Almost a week into war with Iran and Netanyahu still hasn't held a press conference

While the Israeli prime minister gave recorded statements and an interview to Fox News, he has yet to answer questions from the Israeli media or hold a press conference. By contrast, President Trump granted interviews to U.S. outlets and responded directly to reporters' questions

Israeli court rules police strip‑search of anti‑Iran war protester illegal

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court also canceled the house arrest and restrictive conditions imposed by the police. 'It is unacceptable that the fact that a person has a different opinion, however extreme, grants authorities the right to carry out unlawful actions,' the ruling said

Europe Today: Commissioner Lahbib and Swedish Migration Minister react to Iran war

Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Live from 8 am Brussels time.

Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from March 9

Failure to comply can bring penalties of up to A$49.5 million (S$45.5 million) per breach.

Europe’s strategic pivot to India and the imperative of institutional cohesion

The European Union is undergoing a decisive strategic recalibration. Russia’s war in Ukraine, intensifying rivalry among major powers and persistent instability along Europe’s southern borders have made clear that the EU can no longer operate primarily as an economic bloc with

Israel launches new strikes on Iran and Lebanon as the US warns of intensifying attacks

Israel's military says the week-long fighting has destroyed most of Iran's missile launchers and air defences as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that Washington's attacks are "about to surge dramatically".

U.S. investigation points to likely U.S. responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say

The girls' school in Minab, in southern Iran, was hit on Saturday during the first day of U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country. Iran's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, said the strike killed 150 students. Reuters could not independently confirm the death toll

Charity warns of impact as heating oil prices rise

The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.

Formula One comes to Apple TV: Everything you need to know about the new F1 2026 season

With a host of new partnerships and personalities, the new F1 season promises a dynamic driving, tougher competition and a new way of experiencing the sport.

Philippines mulls over shorter work week, less aircon to save energy

Some government agencies said they will provide fuel subsidies to fisherfolk, farmers and public transport drivers.

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump Firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: ‘The Funniest Thing Would Be If They Deport Her to El Salvador’

After Donald Trump fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday, Jimmy Kimmel was having the last laugh. On Thursday night’s edition of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the late night host poked some fun at the embattled Noem, who was finally let go after several scandals.

The sea is higher than we thought putting millions more are at risk of extreme flooding

A new study highlights a 'methodological blind spot' in the way sea level rise is measured.

Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet, sources say

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, March 6 (Reuters) - Fuel oil traders in Asia are struggling to secure alternative supply as the Iran war curtails shipments from key Middle Eastern suppliers through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting them to look to the West for replacement cargoes.

Stargazing, culture, beer: Why Bavaria should be on your 2026 must-visit list

Germany’s biggest state has an even bigger tourism offering with a new International Dark Sky Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus 365 days of festivals.

Tokyo says second Japanese citizen held in Iran

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A few drops of sugar solution can ease pain in babies during hospital procedures, study finds

Sugar placed in a baby’s mouth before a needle procedure can reduce pain, according to a new scientific review.

AI on the battlefield: How is the US integrating AI into its military?

The US military used Anthropic's Claude AI, but after Anthropic refused to remove guardrails against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, the Pentagon cancelled the contract and turned to OpenAI.

Mass stranding of whales on Scottish beach caused by loyalty to their pod, report finds

The 55 pilot whales, which had to be euthanised, had been following a female having a difficult birth, scientists believe The mass stranding and death of 55 whales on the Isle of Lewis in 2023 was caused by the mammals’ loyalty to their pod, a report has concluded. It had been

Europe's train drivers: How do their salaries stack up?

The average gross earnings of bus, tram and train drivers are below the overall earnings of full-time employees in Germany. Euronews Business takes a closer look at railway salaries.

‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Traitors’ Win Big at GLAAD Media Awards

“Heated Rivalry,” “Stranger Things” and “Traitors” were among the big winners at the GLAAD Media Awards Thursday night in Los Angeles. “Heated Rivalry,” the hit HBO Max/Crave series created by Jacob Tierney that follows the love story of two professional hockey players (Connor

EU and UK urged to step up 're-set' efforts

MEPs from across the political divide have called for the proclaimed EU–UK “reset” to be “decisively accelerated”. Their demands are timed to coincide with a landmark anniversary: it is ten years since the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. The president of

New Zealand ruling National Party slides in poll as PM Luxon struggles

PM Christopher Luxon is struggling to win over voters ahead of 2026’s election.

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Malaysia gearing up for 2026 polls, say sources; pundits cite opposition infighting and strong economy as reasons

Preparations are underway for a possible general election later this year, despite Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously ruling it out, party insiders and civil servants tell CNA.

Electrons catapult across solar materials in just 18 femtoseconds

Electrons in solar materials can be launched across molecules almost as fast as nature allows, thanks to tiny atomic vibrations acting like a “molecular catapult.” In experiments lasting just 18 femtoseconds, researchers at the University of Cambridge observed electrons

What Americans think of Trump’s war on Iran

The American people are bitterly divided over the conflict in Iran. The US president, Donald Trump, won office in 2024 after campaigning on a message of “no new wars.” So the conflict that began with airstrikes conducted with the Israeli military in the early hours of February

Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians

JAKARTA, March 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has reassured local Islamic groups that he will withdraw from U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if the platform does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said on Friday. The

Watch: Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Trump at the White House on Thursday. Among the other Inter Miami stars in attendance were Luis Suárez, Tadeo Allende and Rodrigo De Paul. Trump jokingly asked the team and the crowd: Pelé or Messi, who’s

More than 30 of Iran’s ships sunk so far, US says, as strikes on Tehran intensify

Iran did not immediately respond, but Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US Navy of committing “an atrocity at sea” for sinking the frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 crew members.

Africa: How a World Bank Program Is Turning Creativity Into Jobs for Women in Sierra Leone

[World Bank] By pairing a Creative Economy Diagnostic with a women-focused accelerator, Sierra Leone's CreatiFi program is helping translate creative talent into an economic development catalyst.

AI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptoms

Researchers created an AI-driven liquid biopsy that scans patterns in fragments of DNA circulating in the blood. The system detected early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis—conditions that often go unnoticed until serious damage occurs. By analyzing genome-wide DNA fragmentation

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s in world first

The groundbreaking therapies for Parkinson’s and severe heart failure are set to reach patients within months.

Israel unleashes its Gaza-tested AI killing machine on Iran

After Israel’s unprecedented use of artificial intelligence to select bombing targets in Gaza, experts are now sounding the alarm regarding what one analyst on Thursday called a lack of human supervision over Israeli AI targeting in Iran. “Similarities between Israel’s bombing

2 Japanese detained in Iran: Japan Foreign Minister

The government was able to communicate with them and confirmed that they are currently safe.

Indonesia will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians: President

All Board of Peace discussions have been halted due to the current Middle East war.