29 March 2021 | Euronews
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World News President Biden warns Americans of fourth wave of COVID-19 Biden announced that by April 19 at least 90% of the adult U.S. population would be eligible for vaccination. -
Europe News Brussels conference on Syria aims to raise billions for decade-long crisis More than 50 countries are attending the virtual conference taking place Monday and Tuesday, where the international community is being asked for over €8bn to fund humanitarian causes. -
Belarus Belarus charges opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya with terrorism A spokesperson for Tsikhanouskaya said that the charges were 'absurd'. -
No Comment Protesters march at 'Stop Asian Hate' rally in Portland It comes after a recent mass shooting spree at Asian-owned spas in the state of Georgia. -
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No Comment Paris musicians put on concert in front of occupied Odéon Theatre Artists, musicians and many temporary or short-contract workers who depend on cultural events for a living have seen their work stopped because of COVID restrictions. -
No Comment Feminist groups protest Turkey's withdrawal from Istanbul Convention The 2011 Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires governments to adopt legislation prosecuting domestic violence and similar abuse. -
United Kingdom 'Biggest risk' to UK is importing COVID variants, says chief medical officer Britain's prime minister also said at the press conference that restrictions on Britons travelling to see family would not be re-assessed until April. -
Travel News If you’re missing the in-flight experience, British Airways’ new meal box might hit the spot Chicken or beef? For those missing the routine of flying, BA’s meal kits could be a welcome taste of travel. -
World News Ever Given: 'Lessons need to be drawn to improve safety,' says maritime expert It's not clear when normal traffic will resume as at least 367 vessels, carrying everything from crude oil to cattle, have backed up as they wait to traverse the canal. -
The Cube US senator calls on Facebook to tackle COVID misinformation on its platforms It comes as the third wave of coronavirus sweeps across Europe, with many countries tightening measures in recent weeks. -
Italy Italian mafia member arrested after tattoos recognised in YouTube cooking video In January, Italy began one of the largest organised crime trials in its history against the 'Ndrangheta mafia syndicate. -
USA Derek Chauvin gave onlookers 'cold stare' as they pleaded for George Floyd, court hears George Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked protest across the US and a global reckoning on race. -
Greece Brussels allocates €276 million to Greece for migrant camps on its islands About 40,000 people currently live in overcrowded facilities on Greek islands. -
Taste The third-wave coffee craze is brewing in Dubai There’s something brewing in Dubai. Rich, often chocolatey and occasionally fruity, artisanal coffee is causing a stir in the emirate. -
Russia Alexei Navalny: Imprisoned Kremlin critic says he could face solitary confinement In an Instagram post, Navalny said the solitary confinement conditions in prison are "torture". -
Climate COP26 isn't the only environmental convention happening in 2021 - here's what you need to know 2021 has been dubbed a ‘Super Year For Nature’, as the three major environmental COPs coincide. -
Smart Regions River'tri: the waterborne waste collection unit helping Lyon recycle waste River'Tri is a waterborne mobile waste collection point. The river Saône and the barge provide an ecological solution to waste in Lyon, France's third largest populated city. -
No Comment Five thousand-strong crowd enjoy rock concert after COVID screen Five thousand-strong crowd enjoy rock concert after COVID screen -
No Comment Protests in Beirut amid political stalemate and economic crisis The protest, organised by Lebanon's Communist Party, blocked traffic in central Beirut. -
World News WHO report concludes lab leak is 'unlikely' origin of COVID-19: AP An upcoming World Health Organisation report concludes that a laboratory leak is an unlikely origin of the virus that causes COVID-19. -
No Comment Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation ahead of 90th birthday Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation -
No Comment Volunteers pick fruit in Australian cemetery to combat food insecurity "When we first started the real focus was on reducing waste, but we quickly realised what a problem food security is in Ballarat, and that's become the main reason for what we do," says co-Founder of Hidden Orchard Ellen Burns. -
Earth News Wind and solar power generated a tenth of the world's electricity in 2020 EU countries are leading the way on renewables but more needs to be done to reach Paris Agreement targets. -
No Comment Record-breaking numbers of visitors travelled to see Iceland's erupting volcano On Sunday, the entire western flanks of both cinder cones of the volcano collapsed, showing the inner part of the lava. In was the highest and strongest since the beginning of the eruption spewing around 50 metres (164 feet) high. -
No Comment Hindu spring festival of colours paints port of Karachi This festival of colours is observed on the last full moon of the lunar month. -
No Comment Mothers of femicide victims protest lack of convictions in Mexico The protest comes ahead of the inauguration of Generation Equality Forum set to begin in Mexico City on Monday March 29. -
Kosovo Kosovo receives first COVID-19 vaccines through Covax programme Kosovo said they had received 24,000 AstraZeneca vaccines, which will be used for medical personnel, elderly people and those with chronic diseases. -
Ecotech Transparent wood is here and it could be the future of sustainable housing Scientists have created transparent wood which is stronger and lighter than glass with better insulating properties. -
Egypt Eight people arrested in Egypt over deadly train crash, prosecutors say At least 18 people died after two trains collided on Friday in the southern province of Sohag. -
Climate Now Is planning still possible without climate data? As different as they may be, businesses, industries, policy-makers and authorities face the same challenge: integrating the impact of climate change in their future decisions -
Travel News COVID-19: Portugal tightens border restrictions with other EU member states Portugal's Interior Ministry said that people coming from EU countries where the incidence rate is over 500 cases per 100,000 population may only enter for essential business and submit to a 14-day quarantine. -
Germany Angela Merkel questions German perfectionism while urging states to issue tougher measures Merkel criticised some of her country's regional states for not issuing tougher virus restrictions and says Germans need to be a little more flexible. -
World News Europe's most vulnerable have fallen through gaps in healthcare systems during the COVID pandemic "Many people have found themselves with a real drop in revenue during the pandemic, often the most vulnerable, and even a small reduction to money coming in can make a difference. People put healthcare on the back burner," said a Belgian charity worker. -
France French pharma firm guilty of manslaughter and deception over deadly Mediator drug The drug is suspected in up to 2,000 deaths among millions who took it as an appetite suppressant over three decades, according to a 2010 study. -
France Protests across France over 'pseudo' climate change bill Protests across France over 'pseudo' climate change bill -
United Kingdom Quarter of small UK firms have temporarily suspended EU sales due to post-Brexit rules: survey Increased paperwork and border checks have put small UK businesses under strain and left them wondering if exporting to the bloc is worth the hassle, a new survey shows. -
World News Third wave: New surge in COVID cases forces Europe on the defensive Where are cases out of control and who is locking down? -
United Kingdom Lockdown further eased in England as groups allowed to meet outdoors Lockdown is being further eased in England from Monday with groups of six allowed to meet outside and outdoor sports facilities reopening. -
Spain The mental toll for health workers on Spain's coronavirus frontline Pablo is a nurse in Madrid's La Paz hospital. He worked on the frontline of COVID-19 during the first pandemic. He had no idea the toll it would take on his mental health. -
World News The EU's ambitious €5 billion health programme: What's it all about? EU4Health is the biggest financed health programme ever. It's an EU initiative to improve health systems across the bloc and make them ready for any further health crisis. Its EU rapporteurs tell us what it's all about. -
World News Suez Canal traffic resumes as giant Ever Given ship fully refloated The ship was freed after dredgers vacuumed up sand and mud from its bow and 10 tugboats pushed and pulled the vessel for five days, managing to partially refloat it at dawn. -
Myanmar Thousands flee into Thailand following Myanmar air strikes Thai authorities along the country's northwestern border braced themselves Monday for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes from the Myanmar military.