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Welcome to our live coverage of day 20 of the war in Iran, where US President Donald Trump has issued a daring threat to Iran, vowing to blow up the entirety of the world’s largest gas field, the South Pars, if attacks on Qatari LNG facilities repeat. The warning comes after Iran fired missiles at Qatar’s largest gas field, Ras Laffan, in retaliation for an attack that targeted South Pars on Wednesday. Trump in a post on Truth Social, says Israel acted alone without US knowledge in the attack, but has promised they would not target the site again. The…
It appears this surge was driven, at least in part, by geopolitical developments — specifically the war in Iran. Based on impressions on the ground, heightened anti-war sentiment seems to have mobilized both the Muslim and young hard-left voters who form the party’s base. The implications of this are significant: Many had written Mélenchon off after a series of scandals and a dip in national polling. But these successes suggest he may yet play an important role in shaping the presidential elections — again — making it difficult for a more moderate left candidate to emerge and possibly even reaching…
Published on 19/03/2026 – 7:54 GMT+1•Updated 8:18 On today’s show: Euronews correspondent Shona Murray reports live from the European Council, where EU leaders are set to gather for a tense summit on Ukraine and the war in Iran. Euronews’ Sándor Zsíros brings viewers the latest on Viktor Orbán’s veto of the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine. Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports live from Dubai on the latest developments and reactions to the war in Iran, which enters its 20th day today. An interview with Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. Europe Today’s Jakub Janas explains how the…
In der Linkspartei tobt ein bitterer Kampf um die Deutung des Nahostkonflikts. Während die „alte Garde“ um Gregor Gysi den Schutz Israels als Staatsräson verteidigt , formiert sich an der Basis und in Landesverbänden wie Niedersachsen ein radikaler antizionistischer Flügel. Wie die Parteispitze versucht, das zu moderieren und dabei womöglich den moralischen Kompass verliert, analysiert Gordon Repinski. Janis Ehling, Bundesgeschäftsführer der Linken, stellt sich im 200-Sekunden-Interview der Frage, wie tief der Riss wirklich geht und wie man in der Partei eine klare Grenze zum Antisemitismus ziehen und gleichzeitig wieder zusammen finden kann. In Brüssel beginnt ein entscheidender EU-Gipfel unter extremem…
18/03/2026 – 18:46 GMT+1 A timeline of the Druzhba dispute Here’s a compressed timeline to understand the dispute around the Druzhba pipeline that has paralysed the €90 billion loan for Ukraine.27 January: Flows of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline stop after a drone attack near the Brody pumping station. The attack is attributed to Russia.15 February: Hungary and Slovakia, the two countries that remain connected to Druzhba, ask Croatia to allow Russian oil through the Adria pipeline. Croatia denies the request because Russian oil is under both EU and US sanctions.18 February: Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to…
Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in everyday life — from education to the workplace. Yet while many people use generative AI tools, far fewer apply them professionally. In 2025, 15% of people aged 16 to 74 used AI for work, according to Eurostat. But that headline figure masks stark differences between countries. Across 33 European nations, workplace AI use ranges from just 1.3% in Hungary to 35.4% in Norway, with Switzerland close behind at 34.4%. “Norway’s higher share is entirely consistent with a strong digital public sector, high public trust, strong skills, and mature employer practices,” Prof Aleksandra Przegalińska from…
By ELODIE MANDEL-BRIEFER, ROMAIN LEFÈVRE with AP Published on 16/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Horses ‘whinny’ to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments, like feeding time. But how exactly they produce the distinctive sound – also called a ‘neigh’ – has long eluded scientists. At Vordingborg Sportsride Club in Denmark’s southern Zealand, horses grunt, sigh and – whinny. “If they feel left alone, they will do it. If they’re calling for food in the morning, they will very often do it,” says riding instructor Sigrid Bjørg. “When we take them out, when they’re going out to the field, the ones…
Published on 19/03/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Croatia has recently declared the Zagorje Mountains Nature Park – the first since Dinara Nature Park – as its latest protected natural attraction. Currently, around 38.6% of Croatia’s land is protected. Located an hour’s drive away from the capital Zagreb, this is Croatia’s 13th protected nature park and sprawls across a staggering 30,000 hectares, including Ravna Gora, Ivanščica, Strahinjčica, Macelj Mountain and the Bednja region. What to see and do in the Zagorje Mountains Nature Park Mainly renowned for its stunning beaches, islands and coastlines, this new park is expected to increase tourism awareness…
EU leaders gather in Brussels for a high-stakes summit — with Viktor Orbán once again at the center of the debate over funding Ukraine. As tensions rise, the big question is whether the Hungarian prime minister will hold the line or shift under pressure from fellow leaders. At the same time, divisions are emerging over how Europe should respond to the war in Iran — from ways to tackle rising energy prices to how far to go in coordinating with Washington. Meanwhile, in the European Parliament, lawmakers will vote on a key part of the EU-U.S. trade deal, deciding whether…
Iran broadened its strikes on major energy facilities in the Middle East, eliciting strong warnings on Thursday from Gulf Arab states that called it a dangerous escalation that threatened to draw them into direct combat with Tehran. On Wednesday, in response to an attack on its South Pars gas field, Tehran launched retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Qatar’s largest gas field, Ras Laffan, causing according to Doha “significant damage”, and causing a diplomatic rift between the two countries. Qatar declared the Iranian embassy’s military and security attaches as persona non grata after the attack, and in early reactions, said the damage…