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Half a million displaced in Lebanon amid intensifying Israeli strikes

An air strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on March 9 after Israel warned it would target branches of a firm linked to Hezbollah.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Could the EU's new migration reform lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

Strategic angle: A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE.

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Briefing: WAFCON 2026: A 'combination of factors' behind postponement

Strategic angle: CAF postpones top women's tournament to ensure optimal conditions.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: US war on Iran: 'An American war in desperate search of a strategy'

Strategic angle: FRANCE 24's François Picard discusses the complexities of the US-Iran conflict with Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Chile marks sharp turn to the right as new hardline president vows sweeping reforms

Strategic angle: Right wing hardliner Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president Wednesday, marking the nation’s most stark shift to the right since the brutal dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet.

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Briefing: Germany news: Lufthansa pilots stage another strike

Strategic angle: A two-day strike by Lufthansa pilots is expected to lead to many cancellations.

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Briefing: EU needs a bit of a revolution: There is no European strategy or foreign policy

Strategic angle: Sophie in 't Veld discusses the EU's structural crisis in global policy-making.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Middle East flights: Gulf Air repositions aircraft from Bahrain airport

Strategic angle: Bahrain’s national carrier is operating limited services from Dammam in Saudi Arabia while Qatar Airways has confirmed repatriation flights connecting 36 destinations with Doha.

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Briefing: Trump and Epstein Statue in Titanic Pose Installed in Washington

Strategic angle: A provocative protest statue featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been unveiled on the National Mall, sparking discussions among onlookers.

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

Strategic angle: Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected, raising concerns over civil protection amid recent inspections revealing many shelters are unusable.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Israel says army working to intercept incoming Iranian missiles as it targets Hezbollah in Beirut

Strategic angle: 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.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Iranian attack sparks huge fire at Bahrain facility

Strategic angle: Bahrain's interior ministry reports significant military interceptions amid Iranian aggression.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Europe Today: Trump claims Iran war ‘complete’ amid signs of escalation

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.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Precision Strike Missile: Washington's latest weapons system striking Iran

Strategic angle: 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).

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Exclusive: How the meat industry is quietly keeping its emissions off the climate agenda

Strategic angle: Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Data centres are the new target in modern warfare during Iran war, experts say

Strategic angle: Experts highlight the strategic importance of data centres in contemporary conflicts.

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Briefing: Tequila, whiskey, wine: How thinking about your favourite drinks shapes your mindset

Strategic angle: A new study finds that thinking about different types of alcohol can influence mood and mindset, even without drinking.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Hungarian PM Orban campaigns on fears of war and hatred of Ukraine

Facing challenges in the polls, Prime Minister Viktor Orban positions his rival as a pro-Kyiv agent.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Top news of the day | March 9, 2026 - Morning

Follow the latest developments from Europe and around the world for March 9, 2026.

Editorial Staff Mar 12