Americas

Food and Drink

Who is Wolfgang Puck? The chef feeding Hollywood at the Oscars 2026

Born in Austria and trained in some of Europe’s top kitchens, Wolfgang Puck made his name in Los Angeles, where his inventive cuisine won over Hollywood’s elite.

13/03/2026

Cuba

Cuba confirms recent talks with US amid severe energy crisis

Hours earlier, Cuba announced the forthcoming release of 51 prisoners, in what Havana said was a gesture of goodwill.

13/03/2026

Residences

The Wolseley to open flagship hotel in Manhattan

The property in midtown Manhattan is found within a similarly historic building to its namesake restaurant.

13/03/2026

Economy

Democrats say Trump tariffs could cost US households more than $2,500

Congressional Democrats warn new tariffs could raise household costs as the administration moves to replace revenue lost after a Supreme Court ruling.

13/03/2026

Economy

US expands Russian oil waiver to all countries in bid to cool prices

The US has expanded a temporary sanctions waiver on the purchase of stranded Russian oil from India alone to all countries worldwide as part of ongoing efforts to ease pressure on global energy prices.

13/03/2026

Earth News

Would switching to an EV save you money as gas prices spike?

“Clean power and electrification combined is what provides the most security,” says Ember analyst Euan Graham.

13/03/2026

Markets

What are the four new companies being added to the S&P 500 in March?

S&P Global announced that four companies will join the S&P 500 index as part of its quarterly rebalance. The additions highlight the rising importance of AI infrastructure within the leading US equity benchmark.

13/03/2026

Tech News

Most AI chatbots will help users plan a violent attack

Researchers posed as teenagers planning mass shootings.

13/03/2026

USA

Man shot dead by security after ramming car into Michigan synagogue

The man, who was armed with rifle, rammed his car into the synagogue building in a Detroit suburb before being fatally shot by security.

12/03/2026

Design

Chilean Smiljan Radić Clarke wins top Pritzker Architecture Prize

The Chilean master of modern design has finally been named as winner of the world's leading architecture award after his prize giving was delayed by disclosures about Tom Pritzker's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

12/03/2026

Economy

Trump admin could suspend a century-old law in bid to curb oil prices

The Trump administration is allegedly set to suspend the Jones Act, a century-old federal maritime law. A waiver would allow foreign tankers to transport cargo between US ports as oil prices remain above $100.

12/03/2026

Culture news

Celebrity chef René Redzepi quits Noma restaurant over abuse claims

Celebrity Danish chef René Redzepi has quit Noma, the world renowned modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, after admitting he abused and physical assaulted staff over many years.

12/03/2026

Tech News

Who in tech is supporting Anthropic's AI fight with US government?

The Department of War labelled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' which means it can exclude them from bidding for contracts and refuse other companies from working with them.

12/03/2026

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Trump and Epstein statue in Titanic pose appears in Washington

A protest statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose was installed on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, drawing attention from passersby.

12/03/2026

USA

Precision Strike Missile: US' latest weapons system striking Iran

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

12/03/2026

Sport

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.

11/03/2026

Cinema

Oscars 2026: Which records could be broken at the 98th Academy Awards?

Only a few more days before awards season comes to a close... Euronews Culture looks at some of the potential record-breaking moments that could make the 2026 Oscars one for the history books.

11/03/2026

Business

US Justice Department digs into Iran's sanctions evasion via Binance

The US Justice Department has begun investigating Iran’s alleged use of Binance to circumvent sanctions, especially funds transferred through the crypto exchange to finance terrorist organisations like Yemen’s Houthi militants.

11/03/2026

USA

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high

Kilauea is shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high, and falling tephra is forcing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island. The fountaining that began Tuesday morning marked the eruption's 43rd episode since it began in December 2024.

11/03/2026

Culture news

Woman charged with attempted murder after Rihanna home shooting

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz allegedly fired 10 shots with a semiautomatic firearm into Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home, while the pop superstar and her family were inside. She could get life in prison if convicted on all charges.

11/03/2026

Culture news

Alfredo Bryce Echenique, key writer in the Latin American 'boom' dies

The Peruvian writer has died at the age of 87 in Lima. Author of "A World for Julius", he leaves behind a work marked by irony, memory and social criticism.

10/03/2026

USA

FLM 136: America’s cheap Iran-designed Shahed drone clone

The US is deploying its own inexpensive drone to counter Iran’s Shahed 136 unmanned aerial vehicle. Enter the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System known as FLM 136 LUCAS.

10/03/2026

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Thousands march in Buenos Aires for women’s rights

Thousands of women marched in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to mark International Women’s Day, protesting gender violence and inequality.

10/03/2026

No Comment

Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks

Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans as a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security affected staffing and screening operations.

10/03/2026

Travel News

This airline is banning passengers who don’t use headphones for videos

United Airlines can now remove customers from aircraft for playing audio out loud on board.

10/03/2026

Tech News

‘AI brain fry’: Why chatbots may be exhausting your brain at work

Mental exhaustion from AI use could become more common as employees build and oversee more AI agents.

10/03/2026