US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board 31 minutes ago Share Save Jessica Rawnsley Share Save Reuters The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the...
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports 10 minutes ago Share Save Jemma Crew Business reporter Share Save PA Media The government has set a target for the UK make half of the steel it uses and...
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? 44 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images China has long braced for a Gulf oil supply shock - but the...
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence Just now Share Save Jorn Madslien Business reporter, Helsinki Share Save S Group Janne Ahtoniemi says that Finnish firms understand the role they play in the country's defence If Finland was...
China treads carefully on Iran war as it balances energy security and neutrality | Euronews
By  Mohamed Elashi Published on 18/03/2026 - 14:08 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The Iran war is disrupting global energy flows and increasing the risk of wider regional escalation,...
U.S. Fed holds key rate steady amid concerns over Iran war impact on oil prices, inflation | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time on Wednesday, amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation. This photo, released by the Associated Press,...
South Australian premier told gun lobby he wouldn’t tighten firearm laws despite agreeing to federal crackdown
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas assured gun lobbyists that he had no plans to amend firearm laws in the state despite agreeing to federal reforms. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAP View image in fullscreen South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas assured gun lobbyists...
Anthropic and OpenAI are hiring weapons specialists to prevent ‘catastrophic misuse’ | Euronews
By  Anna Desmarais Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:32 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Anthropic and OpenAI are recruiting experts on chemicals and explosions to build safety guardrails for their...
'Board of Peace is not an alternative to UN', says UN top humanitarian chief | Euronews
By  Méabh Mc Mahon  &  Anna Weglarczyk Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:32 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Tom Fletcher defends the...
How this country is emerging as a medical tourism hub | Euronews
By  Botagoz Marabai Published on 18/03/2026 - 15:00 GMT+1 Share Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia’s medical tourism...
Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social...
(LEAD) Fed holds key rate steady, projects 1 rate cut this year amid Iran war uncertainty | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time and maintained its forecast of one rate cut this year, as concerns grew over the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. According...
Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe? | Euronews
Ahead of International Dark Sky Week, these are some of the best places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe. In 2025, the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and Bavarian Forest National Park were recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve after...
‘It’s not panic-buying’: farmers defend stockpiling as regional Australia bears brunt of fuel crisis
‘If you don’t have the fuel, you’re immediately in trouble’ … distributors say farmers started bringing their diesel orders forward when the US and Israel bombed Iran. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘If you don’t have the fuel,...
Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead
Zack Polanski said governments should build policy around broader missions, such as tackling the climate crisis. Photograph: James Manning/PA View image in fullscreen Zack Polanski said governments should build policy around broader missions, such as tackling the climate crisis. In...
People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says
People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says 13 minutes ago Share Save Doug Faulkner and Nick Triggle , Health correspondent Share Save 'People can and should' still go to school and college' - Health secretary It is...
US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America 1 hour ago Share Save Paulin Kola BBC News Share Save Getty Images A judge in the US has ruled that the effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA)...
(URGENT) KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp surge | Yonhap News Agency
OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) Keywords #stocks Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for...
Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so
Australian scientists say so Researchers say their prototype is a big step towards fully functioning batteries with rapid charging times Australian scientists have developed what they say is the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Lead researcher Dr James Quach of...
Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title
Sports Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title March 18, 2026 1:20 AM ET By The Associated Press The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday,...
Iranian strikes hit near Australian airbase in UAE, Albanese confirms
Prime minister Anthony Albanese says ‘the Iranian regime is engaging in random attacks right across the region’ following strikes near an Australian airbase in the UAE Photograph: Flavio Brancaleone/AAP View image in fullscreen Prime minister Anthony Albanese says ‘the Iranian...
Higgs Boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Behind the story is a row that has seen the science minister, Lord Vallance, and the head of Britain's scientific research funding agency accused of diverting money away from blue sky research towards government scientific priorities to help grow the...
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership 4 hours ago Share Save Amir Azimi BBC Persian Share Save Anadolu via Getty Images Larijani was viewed as one of Iran's most influential political figures The Israeli air...
Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat
The work is published todayin Proceedings of the Royal Society B . “Humour is a skill that scientists don’t necessarily prioritize,” says Victoria Stout, a co-author of the study who performs improvisational theatre in a troupe called STEM Fatales (STEM...
Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
Media Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake March 17, 2026 7:46 PM ET David Folkenflik Kari Lake, who led Voice of America's parent agency for the past year, holds up a...
Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
Technology Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' March 17, 2026 8:08 PM ET Bobby Allyn Prosecutors in Arizona filed criminal charges on Monday against Kalshi, an online prediction market site. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle...
Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession
Photograph: supplied Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn...
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike 2 hours ago Share Save David Gritten and Ghoncheh Habibiazad , Senior reporter, BBC Persian Share Save EPA Ali Larijani was a close ally of the late Supreme...
Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says 3 hours ago Share Save Kennedy Gondwe Lusaka Share Save AFP via Getty Images Women are under-represented in leadership positions in Zambia A senior Zambian government official has said that...
Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill says that eligible applicants must be: aged 18 or older resident in Scotland for at least 12 months registered with a GP in Scotland terminally ill and reasonably expected to die...