2022-03-28

Earth News

Chernobyl forest fires releasing radioactive pollution, officials warn

Ukrainian officials say the fires were started by Russian shelling in the region.

28/03/2022

Culture news

Behind Liza Minelli and Lady Gaga's touching moment at the Oscars

The pair were presenting the Best Picture Oscar which eventually went to 'CODA,' but everyone's talking about a tender moment they shared beforehand.

28/03/2022

Spain

Spain prepares economic support plan amid energy price spike

"This emergency plan in response to the war (in Ukraine) includes a set of measures that will protect economic sectors and Spaniards who are being most affected," Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said.

28/03/2022

Hungary

The era of Victor Orban

Hungarian Pm Victor Orban is to seek a fourth term in office on Sunday 3rd April. We look back on his 12 continuous years in power so far

28/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 28th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

28/03/2022

My Europe Series

How past horrors are pushing Polish Jews to help fleeing Ukrainians

“I didn’t know how many people, I didn’t know who was arriving -- I just said yes,” said Alina Sobczak.

28/03/2022

Travel News

'I'm scared to death': Island destination braces for an earthquake

About 200 of the recorded earthquakes, with a magnitude of up to 3.3, have been felt by the population.

28/03/2022

China

Shanghai begins China's most extensive COVID-19 lockdown in two years

The lockdown will be the most extensive in China since Wuhan, where the virus was first detected in 2019.

28/03/2022

Culture news

British Museum agrees to remove Sackler name from galleries

The Sackler name has become synonymous with Purdue Pharma, the company that developed OxyContin.

28/03/2022

Tech News

How to save the Amazon? Brazil company says NFTs are the answer

A Brazilian company is selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) allowing buyers to sponsor the preservation of the Amazon rainforest.

28/03/2022

Ecotech

7 of the biggest myths about electric cars debunked by experts

As the energy crisis gets worse, many of us are left wondering: could an electric vehicle offer a helping hand?

28/03/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 28th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

28/03/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine would consider referendum on staying out of NATO - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has told journalists his country could consider a referendum on staying out of NATO -- and staying neutral -- but only after Russian troops withdraw.

28/03/2022

Ukraine

Irpin near Kyiv 'liberated' from Russian forces — Ukraine government

Earlier the town's mayor made a similar claim about Irpin in the capital's northwestern suburbs, that was the scene of fierce recent fighting.

28/03/2022

Culture news

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock and his family in emotional video

After Rock joked to Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him. After sitting back down, Smith shouted at Rock to “keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth."

28/03/2022

Culture news

A moment of silence, and a plea for Ukraine at Oscars

"When you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation, it’s impossible to not be moved by their resilience," Ukrainian-born actress Mila Kunis said.

28/03/2022