Briefing: EV maker Lucid reveals plans for robotaxi, positive free cash flow late this decade
Strategic angle: The EV company is aiming to hit that target through market expansion into midsize vehicles, robotaxis and new counties, specifically in Europe.
Briefing: The rain in Spain was worst in nearly 50 years
Strategic angle: Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country.
Briefing: 12th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council Ministerial meeting focuses on energy security
Strategic angle: Energy leaders and policymakers discussed supply security, diversification and renewable cooperation, highlighting the evolving role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy strategy.
Briefing: Wales unchanged for Italy as they look to end losing Six Nations streak
Strategic angle: Wales boss Steve Tandy has challenged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged side for their Guinness Six Nations finale against Italy.
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.
Briefing: Injury ends Kartal's Indian Wells run in round four
Strategic angle: Britain's Sonay Kartal says it was "one match too many" as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina.
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.
Briefing: The Iran war is pushing up European energy prices. Here's why a Ukraine-style inflation shock could still be avoided
Strategic angle: The Iran war has rattled global energy markets, but analysts say Europe can avoid a full-blown 2022-style supply crisis.
Briefing: ‘Chasing nostalgia everywhere’: Why adult summer camps are the hottest travel trend right now
Strategic angle: Summer camps for grown-ups have arrived in Europe – it’s about ‘being outside, being active, and doing things together as a group’.
Top news of the day | March 9, 2026 - Morning
Follow the latest developments from Europe and around the world for March 9, 2026.
Briefing: Do Europeans see their fellow citizens as morally good or bad?
Strategic angle: A recent survey reveals that most Europeans view their fellow citizens positively, with only one country reporting a majority belief in moral badness.
Briefing: Meat prices are surging across Europe — and these countries are feeling it most
Strategic angle: Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.
Briefing: Russia steps up drone attacks on Ukraine's railways
Strategic angle: Russia has been targeting Ukraine's railways in an effort to disrupt the country's economy and supply lines.
Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison
Senegal’s parliament intensifies crackdown on the LGBTQ community with new legislation.
U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play, risking America's advancement.
As energy prices soar, Russia emerges as major winner of Middle East war
Russia has capitalized on rising energy prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, overshadowing its war in Ukraine.
Briefing: Serbia and Albania issue joint text on EU accession without veto
Strategic angle: Leaders from Serbia and Albania advocate for a phased EU accession process in a collaborative op-ed.
Briefing: EU reinforces cooperation with Azerbaijan on security and energy
Strategic angle: European Council President António Costa discusses enhanced collaboration with Azerbaijan amidst ongoing regional tensions.
Ram ProMaster City Returns With European Roots And An Unbeatable Price
The 2027 ProMaster City is larger and more capable than its predecessor, but still affordable.
Briefing: Still standing but mostly dead: Recovery of dying coral reef in Moorea stalls
Strategic angle: A marine heat wave in 2019 devastated coral populations in Moorea, and recovery efforts are currently stalled.