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G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends

The G7 has agreed to protect passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for energy exports, but only after the war between the United States, Israel and Iran ends. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The joint commitment from foreign ministers comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on European…

Finland defence minister: US must not divert arms for Ukraine to Iran

Published on 27/03/2026 – 16:29 GMT+1 Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen told Euronews he expects all weapons destined for Ukraine, purchased from the US by European countries, to be delivered. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Häkkänen said Helsinki would check to ensure Washington honours contracts signed with European NATO countries that have brought…

EU ministers weigh oil price cap and windfall tax to rein in prices

Published on 27/03/2026 – 15:39 GMT+1•Updated 15:45 European Union finance ministers are considering capping oil prices or taxing windfall profits as they weigh a coordinated response to rising energy costs, amid surging natural gas and oil prices driven by the war in Iran. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Analysts warn that further price…

‘Killer drone’ in Portugal: what we know about this powerful weapon

The name leaves little room for doubt: the Reaper, so named by the US and UK air forces, can be literally translated as “Reaper” (as in the Grim Reaper, the popular personification of death in Western culture), reflecting its attack role. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT It is a weapon of war, the…

Podcast: From Ljubljana to Copenhagen: A dramatic week at the polls

By&nbspMéabh Mc Mahon&nbsp&&nbspAlice Carnevali Published on 27/03/2026 – 9:00 GMT+1•Updated 9:23 During a crucial electoral week for two European Union (EU) member states, Slovenia and Denmark, Brussels, My Love? sits down with Petros Fassoulas, secretary general of the European Movement International, to hear his take on these elections and explore…

EU strikes political deal on customs reform

Published on 27/03/2026 – 12:15 GMT+1 The EU approved a sweeping customs reform to handle growing trade volumes and streamline the application of its standards. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The agreement, which was reached on Thursday evening, introduces new tools to improve the collection of customs duties and increase controls on non-compliant…

Misleading headlines claim UK legalised abortion until birth

On the 18th of March, the British Parliament’s upper house, known as the House of Lords, voted to end the criminalisation of women who terminate their pregnancies up until the moment of birth. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Shortly after the vote, news of Britain “allowing abortion until birth” went viral: misleading interpretations…

‘This is an invasion’: Lebanon sounds alarm over Israeli operations

Published on 27/03/2026 – 9:34 GMT+1 “An invasion,” not a limited operation: this is how the Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé described the Israeli military campaign in his country, on Euronews’ morning show Europe Today on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Lebanon was drawn into the wider Iran war in early March…

Video. ‘Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,’ says Renew Europe chief

Water Matters Europe’s water is under increasing pressure. Pollution, droughts, floods are taking their toll on our drinking water, lakes, rivers and coastlines. Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters, how our wastewater can be better managed, and to discover some of the best…

Rubio joins crucial G7 talks as Iran war set to dominate second day

Published on 27/03/2026 – 7:51 GMT+1•Updated 8:01 On today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Top story: G7 Summit debrief with Méabh Mc Mahon and Maia de la Baume. Explainer by Jakub Janas: What’s the point of the G7 meeting? Iran war update with Méabh Mc Mahon and Babak Kamiar. Interview with Ghassan…