Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it consumes and the shortage has paralysed the country, affecting its health system, public transportation and the production of goods and services.
One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world.
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A small group of anti-war protesters gathered outside the US embassy’s Tel Aviv office, calling for an end to the conflict before police moved to disperse the demonstration.
Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday, saying he was "considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil."
Jet fuel prices have increased by 95% since the United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on 28 February. Higher fares, fuel surcharges and reductions in capacity or limiting of unprofitable routes will be the new normal, energy analysts warn.
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Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to obtain funds from the government of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi in exchange for political and diplomatic favours.
In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spiralls out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond
The Russian foreign ministry issued veiled threats to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, accusing them of assisting Ukraine in Kyiv’s campaign against Russia’s oil terminals.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.
A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.
Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political.
Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?
Nine of the 11 MPs submitted written statements to the committee, while former Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras and MP Notis Mitarakis appeared in person to make their case.
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.
Recent studies not only show the importance of the microbiome but also give clear indicators as to how changes in gut bacteria can signal or influence specific health outcomes.
Macron has distanced France from the war in Iran, saying his country wasn't consulted in advance about the US-Israel strikes and didn’t want the war.
Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg.
The IOM has previously highlighted the Central Mediterranean as the deadliest migration corridor in the world.
ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.
Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.
Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.
This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.
Donald Trump's threat to strike Iran's bridges and power plants has raised the prospect of war crimes. The EU insists all sides should respect international law and exercise "maximum restraint".
US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains:
For decades, the Basque government has been calling for Guernica to be loaned to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, but Madrid's Reina Sofía museum has just published a 16-page report that says the Picasso masterpiece is too delicate and fragile to be moved, no matter what the occasion.
The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.
The photographs from NASA’s Artemis II mission have been nothing short of spectacular so far. Here is a selection of the very best.
'We're all living in war time, and everyone has their own struggles, but we are doing what we know best'.
Kyiv stated that Moscow is sharing its satellite intelligence with Iran to help Tehran strike Israel’s energy sites, which could cause power grid collapse and mass blackouts.
Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's critical infrastructure overnight on Wednesday.
Fresh data from the Central Eurasia Venture Forum in Tashkent points to rising startup funding, AI investment and cross-border activity as governments move to improve access to capital and support market expansion.
The upper house of the Japanese parliament has enacted a state budget of ¥122.3 trillion (€664bn), the largest allocation in the country's history. The move reflects PM Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy.
The Brussels Court of First Instance has held (1 April) that Poland and Romania were contractually obliged to pay for €1.9 billion worth of vaccines ordered in 2021. Both current governments are considering appealing the decision while also placing the blame on former
Greek authorities have imposed strict seasonal regulations on fishing and prohibited certain types of fishing gear.
US rapper Offset is reportedly in a stable condition after being shot at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. It comes four years after his cousin Takeoff, another member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos, was fatal gunned down in Texas in 2022.
The US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to raise interest rates for the first time in years as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and pushes inflation further above target.
Authorities said a comprehensive investigation is being carried out with law enforcement units under the coordination of the chief public prosecutor's office.
When it comes to connecting the continents of Asia and Europe, Azerbaijan and Georgia play a vital role in the transit of energy. The leaders of both countries have outlined how they will work together to broaden the Middle Corridor.
The company believes that AIs will soon become smarter than humans, which will have a drastic effect on how people work, live and pay taxes.
Europe is officially levelling up its orbital armour, yet while major defence upgrades are planned by 2030, the road to total independence from global superpowers remains costly.
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The Tehran regime has pushed back on the US president's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump again reiterated his threat of Iran's "complete demolition" by the end of his deadline.
As NASA marks a historic milestone with the Artemis II mission, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with former astronaut Daniel Tani to discuss life in orbit and the growing role of international cooperation in space exploration.
With its purpose-built stands, the trail in Mallorca aims to solve the modern dilemma of wanting to capture travel moments, while also boosting sustainable tourism.
The anti-drone system, named after a mythical creature symbolising untamed forces of nature, uses electronic warfare technology to detect and neutralise UAVs without munitions.
European and Asian markets sent mixed signals on Tuesday in anticipation of US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal "before all Hell will reign down on them".
The TGV driver was killed and 27 people were injured in the accident, which occurred at a road crossing on Tuesday morning.