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Latest news bulletin | March 3rd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

One year after Northvolt’s bankruptcy, Swedish green tech says it isn’t dead yet

Europe is betting big on green tech for energy independence. But can the continent afford another Northvolt?

From New York basement to global success

They’re one of the most innovate bands around and, now, a Belgian audience will be treated to an all-too-rare appearance. Postmodern Jukebox has amassed over 2.2 billion YouTube views and 6.4 million YouTube subscribers since its launch in 2011. The band, also known as Scott

China votes to oust three generals from political advisory body

The move comes as Beijing escalates a sweeping purge of military officials.

Anupam Kher Preps Varanasi-Set Film in Spirit of ‘Saaransh,’ Bows ‘Tanvi the Great’ on Prime Video

Indian thespian Anupam Kher is developing a new film set in Varanasi that echoes the themes of his 1984 breakthrough “Saaransh” while unveiling his latest directorial effort “Tanvi the Great” for its global streaming premiere on Prime Video March 3. “I’m working on a story

Malaysia PM tells parliament of plot to destabilise government

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 - Malaysia's prime minister said a suspect in an alleged plot to topple the government had engaged an international public relations firm to launch a coordinated attack aimed at undermining national institutions before the next election.

Chinese social media giant bans female Uyghur comic over marriage jokes - sparks backlash

The female stand-up comedian "stirred up gender conflicts and created anxiety over marriage and childbirth … and was banned", read a statement by Chinese social media giant Weibo.

Thailand seeks arrest of foreigner accused of $30m cross-border fraud

Thai authorities accused Ben Smith and his wife of “cross-border investment fraud” dating back to 2016.

Analysis-Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. military campaign against Iran has put Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the back foot ahead of an expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, who for the second time in as many months has turned America's military against one

The little town making nearly all of China's lanterns

A remarkable 80% of the country's lanterns are still made by hand in one small town in Hebei Province.

Jon Stewart Slams Trump For Keeping Press in the Dark About Iran War: ‘Our Bombs Are Now Smarter Than Our President’

On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for keeping the press in the dark about his goal with America’s newly started war with Iran. “Now, the interesting thing about this war, which just started, was that it was clearly a long

Africa: Housing Activist Killed in South Africa

[HRW] Conduct Prompt and Thorough Investigation; Ensure Accountability

Africa: East Africa Joins Forces to Bridge Vaccine Gap, Fortify Health Security

[New Times] Determined to reduce reliance on imported medicines and better prepare for future pandemics, East Africa is strengthening regional collaboration to boost health security and accelerate local production of vaccines and other critical health products.

Indian airlines to resume limited Middle East flights

Africa: Adwa Victory Marked As Day That 'Broke the Dark Sky Over Africa,' Says Prime Minister Abiy

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described the Victory of Adwa as the day "the sun broke through a sky that had been dark for all of Africa and Black people," underscoring its historic and symbolic significance.

Africa: Truecaller Rolls Out Advertising Services in Kenya, South Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Global communications platform Truecaller has introduced advertising services in Kenya and South Africa as it expands its footprint across Africa.

Tiny Purgatorius fossils in Denver Basin hint at early primate spread southward

New minuscule fossils of Purgatorius, the earliest-known relative of all primates—including humans—have been unearthed in a more southern region of North America than ever before, and the breakthrough is providing paleontologists with fresh clues about evolution. The work

Blasts in Kabul amid Afghan border battles with Pakistan

The Afghan defence ministry said "the fighting is still ongoing" against Pakistani forces.

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, March 3 - The U.S. military campaign against Iran has put Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the back foot ahead of an expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, who for the second time in as many months has turned America's military against one of

Taiwan says it hopes Iran's people can soon enjoy freedom and democracy

TAIPEI, March 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan supports the international community's efforts to help Iran's people pursue freedom and democracy and hopes that they can enjoy these things soon, the island's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, offering its backing to the U.S. and Israel.

Pokémon Pokopia release time in your time zone on Switch 2

We break down Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 release times around the world and explain what Pokopia pre-order bonuses you get if you purchase early.

Modern twist on wildfire management methods has a bonus feature that protects water supplies

Wildfires are among the most economically costly natural disasters and are becoming more severe and frequent due to global warming. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that global damage from wildfires was on average $106 billion per year between

Taiwan says it hopes Iran’s people can soon enjoy freedom and democracy

Taiwan also condemns Iran’s recent “indiscriminate military attacks".

Africa: African Leaders Call for Restraint, Dialogue As Iran Crisis Intensifies

[RFI] Leaders on the African continent have called for "restraint" after the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran at the weekend. While some support Tehran's right to self defence, others have denounced a violation of international law which threatens the

Africa: Biometric IDs Are Being Rolled Out in Africa. Study Reveals the Risks and Pitfalls

[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals' unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens' biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services

Trump says Iran war could last four to five weeks, but could go 'far longer'

US President Donald Trump said the US campaign against Tehran has 'the capability to go far longer, as the Iran war entered its fourth day. Follow our live blog.

China’s overstretched healthcare looks to AI boom

Healthcare app AQ, or Afu in Chinese, now has more than 1,000 expert digital doubles.

Texas Gov. Abbott warns Iranian ‘sleeper cells’ must be taken ‘seriously’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday warned that the possibility of Iranian “sleeper cells” is being “seriously” evaluated in the Lone Star state. Sleeper cells are foreign actors who live under the radar until called on to carry out a mission or attack. In Texas, federal

Spiders are ‘fundamental’ for planetary health – so why are they forgotten in conservation efforts?

Almost 90% of insects and arachnids lack conservation status in the US, a new study reveals.

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years

By Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran may take "some time" but it will not take years. The U.S. and Israeli air war ⁠against ​Iran began with

Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain

The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

‘Descendants: The Rise of Red,’ ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Heartstopper’ Star Joe Locke Among Top Children’s & Family Emmy Awards Winners (FULL LIST)

The combo of Disney+/Disney Channel/Disney Jr. dominated Monday’s Children’s & Family Emmys, landing 19 wins — the most of any outlet — thanks to programs like “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” which was the evening’s most-awarded show, with five Emmys (including outstanding

‘Palm Royale’ Canceled at Apple TV After Two Seasons

Apple TV has canceled the Kristen Wiig-led “Palm Royale” after two seasons, Variety has confirmed. Created by Abe Sylvia, the high-society dramedy launched its first season with the streamer in 2024. The show follows Wiig’s wannabe patrician Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, who is

DC lifts recreational advisory for Potomac River

Washington, D.C., lifted its recreational advisory for the Potomac River on Monday after a large-scale sewage spill earlier this year. “Consistent water quality testing shows bacterial levels are now within safe ranges for recreation,” Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote in a Monday post

National report supports measurement innovation to aid commercial fusion energy and enable new plasma technologies

To operate fusion systems safely and reliably, scientists need to monitor plasma fuel conditions and measure properties like temperature and density that can affect fusion reactions. Making these measurements requires specialized sensors known as diagnostics.

Pentagon strong-armed AI firms before Iran strikes

In the lead-up to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the firm’s technology. Anthropic wanted guarantees its

Half a million Indonesians in limbo as Middle East conflict escalates

Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring developments but had not yet ordered evacuations.

BAFTA Host Alan Cumming Apologizes After John Davidson’s N-Word Outburst: ‘A Trauma Triggering S—show’

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremony, during which he shouted the N-word while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage. “What should’ve

Chemists create iridium compounds for the synthesis of 'smart' antitumor drugs

Chemists from St. Petersburg University has developed a new family of luminescent iridium complexes that, for the first time, realize a unique mechanism of photoactivated proton transfer. In the future, this discovery will potentially allow for the creation of a fundamentally

Trump slams Democrats over criticism of Iran strikes

President Trump on Monday slammed Democrats for criticizing his administration's strikes in Iran over the weekend. “The Radical Left Democrats, a Party that has completely lost its way, are complaining bitterly about the very necessary and important attack, by the United States

Stop illegal Chinese worker exploitation in Indonesia

Indonesia’s recent discovery of Chinese workers without proper work permits in the Galang Batang special economic zone exposes a systemic enforcement failure with serious human costs. Provincial labor inspectors found dozens of Chinese nationals working without the mandatory

NZ’s PM Luxon says he misspoke in supporting ‘any actions’ on Iran

Many nations, including neighbouring Australia, have expressed support for the US-Israeli strikes.

Bruce Campbell Reveals “Treatable Not Curable” Cancer Diagnosis

The 'Evil Dead' and 'Spider-Man' actor revealed his health condition on social media: "I apologize if that's a shock. It was to me, too."

Paraguay central bank cuts rates as inflation runs below target

Paraguay’s central bank chief Carlos Carvallo says the country is dealing with a “nice problem”: inflation is converging to the official goal “from below,” an unusual pattern in the region that has prompted policymakers to start trimming interest rates to prevent price growth

Trump Will Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Ending Boycott

He missed Hasan Minhaj. He skipped Michelle Wolf. But when mentalist Oz Pearlman takes the podium at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner next month, President Trump will be there. Trump is ending his boycott of the D.C. journalism gala after a year spent doing

Netanyahu hopes to ride the Iran war all the way to the ballot box. Never mind the casualties

Netanyahu identifies himself as a great and unique individual who, like Nietzsche's Übermensch and Ayn Rand's heroes, is free from the rules of "slave morality" that govern ordinary people