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Residents and workers in southern Tehran cleared rubble and debris on Sunday from buildings damaged in strikes that hit the Javadieh neighbourhood two days earlier. The attack struck a police station in the area and damaged several nearby residential buildings. Iranian Red Crescent teams were seen at the site as people removed broken glass, concrete and belongings from damaged apartments. Some residents described the moment of the blast, saying windows shattered and debris flew through their homes.

Currently those missions — originally conceived to protect EU commercial vessels from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen — are not operating in the strait and are bound by rules of engagement that would limit their effectiveness, a senior EU diplomat said. “We will discuss with the member states whether it’s possible to really change the mandate of this mission,” said Kallas. “We have proposals on the table … The point is whether the member states are willing to use this mission.” “If the member states are not doing anything with this then of course it’s their decision, but we…

The Iran war is entering its third week with no clear end in sight, as military strikes intersect with deepening uncertainty over Tehran’s leadership and looming cultural celebrations that could spark unrest. Conflicting reports continue to circulate about the condition of Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the opening US-Israeli strikes on 28 February. Some sources claim his injuries may prevent him from recording the traditional Nowruz message delivered by Iran’s supreme leader each year. Unverified rumours suggest he may have been transferred to Moscow for medical treatment. US President…

While tricks like putting a shoe in the hotel safe can help prevent leaving valuables behind after check out, flights can leave even the most seasoned travellers frazzled. It’s oh-so-easy to forget to check the pocket on the seat in front of you before deplaning after a long journey, and books, headphones and charging cables are all common victims. Most people will reach out to their airline and eventually get their items back, but there’s a whole industry dedicated to sorting through and reselling items left on board and found in unclaimed luggage. In the US, the Unclaimed Baggage Center…

Spain on Monday put forward Agriculture Minister Luis Planas as a candidate for the top job at the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares announced the decision during his doorstep at the Foreign Council Affairs in Brussels. “It is a Spanish candidacy, but one that has a European vocation and also reflects Spain’s belief in multilateralism and the United Nations, at a time when food security is absolutely fundamental,” Albares said.

Published on 16/03/2026 – 14:14 GMT+1 The US trade deficit in goods with the EU declined by just 7% in 2025, despite tariffs imposed by the White House to narrow the gap, according to a study released Monday by the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham), highlighting the deep trade interdependence between the two partners. The report comes as Washington and Brussels remain at odds, due to the White House’s current aggressive trade policy, which includes tripling US tariffs on the bloc. A lopsided agreement was struck last summer between EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen…

The city’s main square became a massive, open-air training ground with crowds practicing soccer drills under the guidance of instructors. Participants followed instructors in a massive open-air training session, practicing drills and kicking football balls together. A representative from Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement, surpassing the previous record set in Seattle in 2025. The event comes as Mexico prepares to host the opening match of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, building excitement and celebrating the country’s deep football heritage.

Several headphones sold by leading tech companies across the European Union may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, raising concerns over long-term health risks, according to a new study. More than 81 different types of headphones were analysed from over 50 well-known brands, including Samsung, Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser. Every single model tested contained at least some traces of harmful substances such as bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants. Bisphenols are used in consumer products such as food packaging, plastic bottles, feeding bottles, storage containers and some electronics. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), they can interfere with hormone systems and damage reproductive…

Set-jetting trips to Seoul are seeing a significant surge, following the huge success of KPop Demon Hunters, as fans from all over the world rush to visit iconic filming spots in South Korea’s capital city. The movie bagged two Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, for best animated feature and best original song. Praised for its beautiful artwork and for showcasing girl superheroes, the film was watched more than 300 million times in the first three months of its Netflix release, with a sequel announced as well. It has been declared a “cultural miracle” in South Korea, and…

The U.S. president has appealed to the U.K., China, France, Japan and South Korea to join a “team effort” to secure the chokepoint through which passes a fifth of the world’s oil supply. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump warned a failure to respond to his request would be “very bad for the future of NATO.”  Starmer said the only way to secure stability in the oil market is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — but added: “That is not a simple task.” “So we’re working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring…