Undisclosed ads on TikTok skirt ban on profiling minors

Teenagers are being bombarded with highly targeted commercial content on TikTok, despite an EU law that prohibits profiling minors for advertising

Trump and Epstein statue in Titanic pose appears in Washington

A protest statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose was installed on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, drawing attention from passersby.

The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

'Creators don't need EA, but EA needs creators to [get] the Marketplace off the ground'

Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the EU’s limited role.

Overwatch Director Reveals His Next Game And It Looks Like Red Dead Redemption 2 Meets Rust

Jeff Kaplan has resurfaced five years after leaving Blizzard with a new game

Brent crude spikes back over $100 as Iranian strikes target commercial ships in regional waters

Iran has begun firing barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the war with the US and Israel nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in Israel as authorities warned of incoming Iranian fire, as Gulf states brace for more attacks.

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 12, 2026

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Iranian attack sparks huge fire at Bahrain facility

Bahrain’s interior ministry released footage showing a huge fire at a fuel facility in Muharraq after Iranian attacks. Authorities say the military has intercepted more than 170 drones and over 100 missiles since Iran began targeting countries in the region.

The Gulf war is reshaping how Asia works

The global oil crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war is making Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, and India get conservative with energy.

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

Worry stirs in Azerbaijan over Iran, but it won't be so quick to turn its back on Israel

Israeli officials see that Baku's aggressive stance against Tehran is creating tension with Turkey, which is concerned about Israel's growing strength in the Middle East and perceived warpath to regional hegemony

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 flood waters

The 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

The mother of five 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.