2023-03-07

Spain

Spanish government proposes new gender quota law

The Spanish Government has proposed a law to mandate gender quotas in elected government bodies and on the boards of large companies.

07/03/2023

Health news

What to know about the controversial new 'miracle cream' for vitiligo

While there’s no official cure for vitiligo, a cream known by the brand name Opzelura is being heralded as a miracle solution.

07/03/2023

Moments

Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.

07/03/2023

Destinations

Thailand: Avoid the crowds on these off the beaten track islands

If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, Thailand’s secluded islands are a sustainable haven.

07/03/2023

Ukraine

Battle for Bakhmut continues despite city's limited strategic value

US think tank says that while the city is of limited strategic value a win would be a symbolic one: Russia's composition in the prolonged battle for Bakhmut suggests the Kremlin is running out of cannon fodder.

07/03/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 7th – Evening

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

07/03/2023

United Kingdom

UK government defends law barring 'illegal' English channel migrants

Critics have blasted the plans as unworkable, unethical and illegal.

07/03/2023

Greece

Fisherman facing 4,760 years in jail receives centuries-long sentence

The 45-year-old man had agreed to steer the migrant boat he was travelling on with his teenage son, in return for a cheaper fee paid to the smugglers.

07/03/2023

Culture news

Egyptian archaeologists unearth smiling sphinx of Roman emperor

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a limestone sphinx statue with a "smiley face and two dimples" near the Hathor Temple. This is just the latest in a series of recent discoveries, shedding new light on Egypt's rich history.

07/03/2023

Health news

New lip-reading app gives a voice to patients who’ve lost it

The speech recognition technology can lip-read more than 40 common phrases and keeps learning to improve its performance.

07/03/2023

Tech News

Could autonomous hydrogen planes give us better Internet connections?

Connectivity was the key theme of Mobile World Congress 2023 - and Stratospheric Platforms believes it has the answer to connecting the world.

07/03/2023

World News

Erasmus decoded: Where do Europe's students go when they study abroad?

Hundreds of thousands of students at European universities go to study abroad each year through the Erasmus scheme.

07/03/2023

Europe News

Greece 'repeatedly warned' over railway safety prior to deadly crash

The EU Railway Agency raised concerns with the relevant people on multiple occasions.

07/03/2023

Business Planet

Europe races to secure raw materials critical for energy transition

In partnership with The European Commission

Europe is working against the clock to secure raw materials to power its clean energy transition and lessen China's stranglehold over vital elements.

07/03/2023

Iraq

Pentagon chief in Baghdad ahead of US-led invasion anniversary

Austin's visit to Iraq comes days before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein in 2003.

07/03/2023

Climate

Inside a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Shell’s board of directors

The experts behind the case say that felt like they had no option but to file the lawsuit.

07/03/2023

Food and Drink

New faces and sexism concerns: The 2023 Michelin Guide France

Just 29 restaurants in France have been awarded the coveted Michelin three-star ranking. But there's a distinct lack of women in the guide.

07/03/2023

France

France on strike: Protests over pension reform grind nation to a halt

France on strike: Protests over pension reform grind nation to a halt

07/03/2023

USA

Upholding women's rights is 'not a charity' its a must says Guterres

Guterres called on nations to promote greater inclusivity for women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, he also called out the spread of misogyny on social media as well as a wide gender gap in the growing field of artificial intelligence.

07/03/2023

Travel News

Popular Spanish island warns tourists of Dengue fever risk

Spanish health officials have of ‘moderate’ Dengue fever risk on Ibiza this summer.

07/03/2023

Ukraine

Alleged execution video of unarmed Ukrainian soldier sparks outrage

Kyiv is reeling after footage portraying the apparent execution of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war went viral on Monday

07/03/2023

Europe News

EU sanctions Russian officials accused of 'systematic' sexual violence

The decision marks the first time the EU uses its human rights sanctions regime to target crimes of sexual violence.

07/03/2023

Food and Drink

Cheesed off: US denies gruyère exclusivity to Switzerland and France

A US appeals court has ruled the name 'gruyère' can now be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, causing upset in the fromage community

07/03/2023

Health news

Which countries in Europe are home to the world's best hospitals?

Every year, Newsweek and Statista rank the best hospitals from around the world. Here’s which European countries came out on top for healthcare.

07/03/2023

France

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works?

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works to change the government's mind?

07/03/2023

France

UEFA to refund Liverpool fans over Champions League final chaos

A new refund scheme will cover all 19,618 tickets allocated to Liverpool FC for the clash against Real Madrid in May 2022.

07/03/2023

Culture news

Vatican to return Parthenon Marbles to Greece end of March

This is the latest case of a Western museum bowing to demands for restitution.

07/03/2023

Earth News

The way we eat could add nearly 1 degree of warming by 2100

A new study has revealed how our diets could push the planet past 1.5 degrees of warming.

07/03/2023

China

Chinese FM hits out at the US over Ukraine war comments

In the latest war of words, Chinese FM Qin Gang warned of a possible conflict if Washington did not retract its comments.

07/03/2023

France

France strikes: Are women the losers of the planned pension reform?

Women risk multiple consequences under the French government's proposed pension reform plan.

07/03/2023