Australian plane owner charged over 'black flight' to Indonesia

Europe Today: EU Commissioner Dombrovskis weighs in on Iran war and Ukraine

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

South Korean YouTuber offers $3m home as giveaway in 85 cents membership push

The roughly 165 sq m unit is fully renovated and furnished.

Italian base in Iraqi Kurdistan hit by missile, defence ministry says

ROME, March 12 (Reuters) - An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was struck by a missile overnight though no injuries were reported, the Italian defence ministry said on Thursday. "A missile hit our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian

Work from home, school closures: Pakistan enacts sweeping austerity measures as oil prices surge

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war has disrupted global oil shipments and driven fuel prices sharply higher.

Checkpoints, air strikes and hope: a Tehran resident tells her story

Torn between hope and fear, a Tehran resident in her 30s agrees to share her thoughts with AFP about the ongoing war and daily life. We are withholding her identity for her protection. Here is an edited transcript of the conversation: - How is daily life in Tehran? - People

Obesity: Why social media is the elephant in the room

Public health policy is increasingly shaped by what could be described as a “monoculture of nutrition”: a framework that treats food as the primary driver of obesity and cardiovascular risk while leaving other determinants largely unexplored, writes Professor Pietro Paganini.

JB to become zero-waste zone with 24-hour cleaning teams, upgraded infrastructure

Enforcement efforts would be stepped up through regular patrols and monitoring.

Precision Strike Missile: Washington's latest weapons system striking Iran

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'

People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.

From Wrexham to Hollywood: Oscar-winning cinematographer Lol Crawley retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and

Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked

South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.

Exclusive: How the meat industry is quietly keeping its emissions off the climate agenda

Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

Data centres are the new target in modern warfare during Iran war, experts say

Data centres are the physical buildings that house all the infrastructure required to power banking apps, cloud services, and artificial intelligence platforms.

Tequila, whiskey, wine: How thinking about your favourite drinks shapes your mindset

A new study finds that thinking about different types of alcohol can influence mood and mindset, even without drinking.

‘Chasing nostalgia everywhere’: Why adult summer camps are the hottest travel trend right now

Summer camps for grown-ups have arrived in Europe – it’s about ‘being outside, being active, and doing things together as a group’.

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

Latest news bulletin | March 12th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Do Europeans see their fellow citizens as morally good or bad?

In just one of the 25 countries surveyed were there more people believing their fellow citizens are morally bad than those believing they're good, and it wasn't in Europe.

Meat prices are surging across Europe — and these countries are feeling it most

Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

Record rise in e-bike fires: Safety expert issues urgent alert for businesses

Astutis, a leading provider of accredited health, safety, and environmental training, has issued an urgent warning to businesses around ebikes. Llithium‑ion battery fires from e‑bikes and e‑scooters are escalating rapidly, placing communal and workplace environments at serious

Helicopter rescue saves men, dog from Australian floodwaters

The two men and the dog were trapped as white water from a flooded creek roared around a half-submerged vehicle.

Food voucher scheme extended until September

A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.

Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Breaks His Silence On Leaving Blizzard: ‘There Was Too Much Focus On Lets Make Lots Of Money Really Fast’

He says the pressure kept ratcheting up to deliver more and more profits

Africa: World Bank Group Provides $137 Million to Help Accelerate Digital Integration and Job Creation in Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone

[World Bank] Boosting broadband access to 5.2 million people, enabling 5.4 million new digital service users, nurturing 140+ startups, and unlocking thousands of digital jobs in a growing regional economy.

Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again

Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday, hours after two oil tankers were hit, sending crude prices soaring again despite record reserve releases. The renewed drone and missile attacks against Iran's Gulf neighbours and Israel followed a

Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor Lead Indian Streamer Amazon MX Player’s Most Expansive Slate Yet, Topping 150 Shows for 2026

Amazon MX Player, India’s free streaming service with over 250 million monthly viewers, has unveiled its most ambitious content lineup to date, announcing more than 150 new and returning titles for 2026 spanning drama, action, reality and its homegrown microdrama format.

Japan PM Takaichi vows not to dismiss education minister over affair with woman

Accounts of the affair were published online by weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun.

Africa: Akufo-Addo to Lead AU Election Observation Mission to Congo

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been appointed by the African Union to lead its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential elections in the Republic of the Congo.

Africa: Africa's Richest Indian Prateek Suri Backs President Mnangagwa's Nation-Building Vision

[New Times] In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prateek Suri, one of Africa's leading business figures with an estimated net worth of over $2 billion, met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to discuss investment opportunities and economic development.

Preliminary inquiry indicates US was responsible for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school

The bombing of the school and its casualties involving children has become a focal point of the war, and would also stand among the highest civilian casualty events caused by the American military operations in the last two decades.

Meet Crocodylus lucivenator, a 12- to 15-foot predator that hunted iconic Lucy's species

More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head, patiently lurking in rivers and lakes to attack them. According to a research

Africa: Kenya Calls for Human-Centred Approach in Africa's New Drug Control Strategy

[Capital FM] Vienna -- As the global community gathers for the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Kenya has issued a rallying cry for African nations to place human dignity at the heart of continental efforts to combat drug abuse.

Indonesia and Australia to expand security cooperation to include Japan, Papua New Guinea

JAKARTA, March 12 (Reuters) - Indonesia and Australia are planning to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea, Jakarta's Defence Minister said on Thursday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart.

Lebanon says 7 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday, another attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on

‘The last frontier’: how red globules of nickel ore are suffocating an island’s precious wilderness

In the race to meet the demands of the energy transition, biodiversity hotspots such as Palawan in the Philippines are being increasingly mined for critical elements Data reveals how nature is being sacrificed for mining Moharen Tahil Tambiling lowers himself from the fishing

AI may be giving teens bad nutrition advice

AI-generated meal plans for fictional teens cut an entire meal’s worth of calories and carbs while overemphasizing protein and fats, a new study reports.

‘Some people think I’m bringing my mum’: Malaysian man, 28, unfazed by comments about his wife, 51

Ms Wan Nazihah, who was a single mum, said she was open to the idea of remarrying 5 years after her first husband died.

Toyota recalls 550K vehicles over seat-back locking issue

Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles from 2021 to 2024 are affected.

Africa: Crocodiles Can Have Extra Growth Cycles in a Year - Why This Matters for Estimating the Age of Dinosaurs

[The Conversation Africa] In biology and palaeontology (the study of extinct organisms) there are a few ways to estimate the age of an animal's skeleton. One is the extent of fusion of sutures in the skeleton - how much the plates of bone have joined together as the animal

Africa: African Countries Are Signing Bilateral Health Deals With the U.S. - Virologist Identifies the 'Red Flags'

[The Conversation Africa] The United States is signing bilateral health deals with African countries. By the end of February 2026, deals worth US$19.8 billion had been signed in new health funding. Of this amount, the US has committed US$12.2 billion and African countries

Africa: Africa Needs 50 Million New Homes, but Building Is Bad for the Environment - How to Finance 'Green' Solutions

[The Conversation Africa] The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world's greenhouse gases.

Oil prices soar past $100 a barrel amid Iranian attacks on commercial ships

The latest attacks marked an escalation in Iran’s campaign aimed at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end the war that started 12 days ago. But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz were yet to be rescued on Thursday, the vessel's owner said. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck the

Three crew members 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: Shipping firm

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had struck the Thai-registered Mayuree Naree for ignored "warnings".

Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears

On March 10, Air New Zealand raised ticket prices on all routes.

Mass stranding kills 21 protected pilot whales in Indonesia

Rescuers managed to save 34 whales.

Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists

The bodies were found inside a car in Queensland’s flood-hit Gympie region.

America and Israel share an enemy — not a strategy

As fighting spreads across the Gulf, the war is often portrayed as a unified campaign against Iran. It is not. The reality, as is often the case in the Middle East, is more complicated. The United States and Israel both view Iran as a dangerous adversary. But dangerous to whom,