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- Bolton criticises EU’s stance on Iran war amid Ukraine conflict concerns
- Iran launches ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia military base, raising European threat level
- EU faces pressure over energy prices amid Middle East tensions and US sanctions
- Pro-Kremlin lawyer Ilya Remeslo admitted to psychiatric facility after criticising Putin
- Has Trump hinted he’s finished with the Iran conflict? Don’t assume too much.
- Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine as peace talks are anticipated in Miami
- Three additional men charged with raping woman allegedly drugged by her husband.
- Spain issues amber weather warnings as Storm Therese disrupts Canary Islands
Financial Times - Global economy dodges big slowdown as growth outlook outpaces forecasts
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The Financial Times says the world’s leading economies are showing surprising resilience. Research for the paper suggests the US, the eurozone, China, India and the UK were all growing faster than expected late last year, although it cautions that the threat of inflation persists.
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Bolton criticises EU’s stance on Iran war amid Ukraine conflict concerns
March 21, 2026
10:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, European Union leaders convene in Brussels to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, energy crises, and Hungary’s veto on financial support for Ukraine.
Former US official John Bolton criticises the EU’s approach to the Iran situation.
Iran launches ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia military base, raising European threat level
March 21, 2026
9:00 pm
Iran launched two ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia, a vital UK-US military base, heightening international tensions. Experts warn this capability may soon threaten European capitals like London. The UK Ministry of Defence condemned the attack as a serious threat to allies.
EU faces pressure over energy prices amid Middle East tensions and US sanctions
March 21, 2026
8:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Energy prices across Europe remain sensitive to global instability this morning. Recent developments in the Middle East are tightening oil supplies, prompting concern among European leaders regarding potential impacts on strategic independence.
Pro-Kremlin lawyer Ilya Remeslo admitted to psychiatric facility after criticising Putin
March 21, 2026
7:00 pm
Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin lawyer, has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in St Petersburg after denouncing Vladimir Putin as a ‘war criminal, liar, and thief’. This significant shift in rhetoric raises concerns about dissent within Putin’s elite. Further developments are awaited.
Has Trump hinted he’s finished with the Iran conflict? Don’t assume too much.
March 21, 2026
6:00 pm
Trump hints at winding down the Iran war, claiming victory and listing military accomplishments. Has Trump given his biggest indication he’s done with the Iran war?
Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine as peace talks are anticipated in Miami
March 21, 2026
5:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
At least two people have been killed in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine, with 154 drones launched. Peace talks are expected today between the United States and Ukraine, highlighting ongoing tensions in the European Union.
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