Estimates suggest that at least 370-400 people have safely sought refuge in Azerbaijan after crossing the Astara border checkpoint. Some 100 of those were Azerbaijani nationals with the rest being expats from 19 different countries.
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
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With only three women left, the Akuntsu were decimated by a government-backed land grab in the Amazon.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping lane linking the Gulf to global markets, with a large share of the world’s oil and gas passing through it daily. Disruptions caused by tensions between Iran, the US and Israel risk affecting energy supplies and international trade. Watch
Nearly 200 AI-generated ICE clips have gained millions of views across social media, according to data shared with The Cube.
As geopolitical conflict escalates, cybersecurity expert says digital warfare will follow.
Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies.
Age verification through a live selfie or uploading a piece of government ID is the way that technology companies say will be used to keep children off harmful sites.
Dubai has long been marketed as a safe, stable oasis in a troubled region, so the situation has left tourists and residents shaken.
Residents in Tel Aviv surveyed damage after an Iranian missile strike killed one woman, as sirens and further alerts sent people back to shelters.
The ninth studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz is out and deals with death and grief by merging Indian classical instrumentation with the group's eclectic pop influences. It's an ambitious meditation that stands as an early highlight of 2026.
Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details.
Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares dismissed as "absurd and ridiculous" his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar's remarks about Spain's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Israel, Iran, and the US are engaged in a rapidly escalating cyber conflict that targets each other’s governments, militaries and critical infrastructure.
After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works. The €3bn project was completed thanks to strong EU and European Investment Bank
European natural gas prices surged on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East caused Qatar to stop LNG production at the world’s top plant.
"Billions data leaked" headlines are engineered to terrify — not inform. Lessons from the fake IDMERIT breach story. While headlines warn of a massive IDMERIT breach, the evidence suggests a calculated campaign of psychological warfare. Find out how threat actors weaponize fake
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said.
Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.
The ayatollah's death ends almost 37 years of his absolute rule over Iran. Looking at his legacy, we see a combination of religious authority, military might, and regional influence. And what your reporter sees are three pillars of power. Let's analyse them.
An oil tanker has been struck near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another attack in the area that triggered an explosion and left one crew member dead.
After Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz was closed for navigation, climate groups have urged governments to focus on clean energy.
The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday, with Emirates set to operate some flights starting in the evening.
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The Dutch master has been revealed as the maker of 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple', a 17th century work that has been authenticated using advanced techniques by researchers at the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands.
A growing protest movement is encouraging people to cancel their subscriptions to the popular AI chatbot.
Israeli strikes hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones toward Israel, with Lebanon’s Health Ministry reporting at least 31 deaths.
An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural history.
Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region.
The Department of Homeland Security used a choral rendition of the band's song 'Let Down' in a video that promotes ICE - and Radiohead responded quickly and bluntly.
Around 20,200 passengers are stuck in the country due to the suspension of flights.
Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East.
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an opinion article for
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey.
European markets opened in deep negative territory as crude oil prices rose in early trading, alongside gold and other precious metals. US futures are also down as global markets react to the Iran conflict.
Trump says the Iran war could last four weeks or less as US–Israeli forces continued their strikes in Iran while Tehran hits Gulf states, Israel and US targets.
As the Middle East lurches into another high-intensity confrontation, the British government is trying to hold two ideas in the public mind at the same time: that this is not Britain’s war — and that Britain must nevertheless take steps that materially enable it. In the past 48
On March 2, 2026, Mikhail Gorbachev would have turned 95. Today, when Europe and Russia seem divided by an unbridgeable chasm and threats are voiced more often than ever, it is worth remembering a simple truth: geography does not change. Russia remains part of the European
Illicit firearms pose a grave risk to public safety, fuelling terrorism, organized crime, gang violence and other serious offences. In the EU, it is currently difficult to combat firearms trafficking, given that current EU rules only cover the legal ownership and transfer of
The 32nd Annual Actor Awards – formerly SAG Awards - took place on Sunday in Los Angeles and saw ‘Sinners’ win big and confirm its momentum two weeks prior to the Oscars. Here’s everything you need to know.
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares tells Europe Today that the US and Israel's military intervention in Iran is not backed by the UN Treaties or international law, while also condemning Iran's retaliation as 'unjustified.'
Also in this newsletter: Croatia's PM weighs in on the ongoing energy dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine.
The European Space Agency and GSMA have unveiled a new partnership that aims to boost Europe's 6G and AI capabilities.
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
A small number of Etihad and Emirates flights departed on Monday, but hundreds of thousands of passengers remain in travel limbo.
Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news.
Five people were wounded in Jerusalem after missiles fired from Iran struck the area, as cross-border attacks continued for a third day.
Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict spread to Lebanon.