Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 31st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
As the WTO flounders, the world’s middle powers go their own way
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — A last-ditch attempt to overhaul the stricken World Trade Organization failed at its ministerial conference in Cameroon, pushing a coalition of the willing to strike out on its own to save rules-based trade. Talks to reform the global trade body collapsed on Sunday night over a standoff between Washington and Brazil —…
Missile debris ignites pesticide plant fire in southern Israel
Heavy black smoke rose over an Israeli industrial plant after intercepted Iranian missile debris hit a pesticide tank, as Israel and Iran trade cross-border strikes.
Trump threatens to obliterate Iran’s Kharg island oil hub if no deal reached ‘shortly’
About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf’s north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.
Basement Beats: Nina’s Secret Dance Session
Nina Turns a Staircase Into a Bold Fashion Runway There’s a certain thrill in turning an ordinary staircase into a runway, and Nina knew exactly how to do it. Dressed head-to-toe in striking red a long-sleeve top paired with glossy, wet-look leggings and perfectly matched high heels she stepped onto the stairs like she owned…
Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war
The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump’s threat earlier this month to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow the bases to be used for Iran operations.
Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28
An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States, based on data from the NGO Acled. Orange dots represent attacks by the US and Israel, green by Iran and its allies.
Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government
Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins.
Two unidentified drones crash in southeastern Finland in ‘suspected territorial violation’
Finland’s premier Petteri Orpo says they are likely Ukrainian drones that went astray due to Russian jamming of signals. Helsinki says Kyiv has been carrying out drone attacks on Russian territories along the more than 1,300 km border with Finland.
Man arrested after ramming car into crowd in Derby, leaving seven people injured
Police said they have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect, the driver of a black Suzuki Swift that rammed into pedestrians.