2023-03-09

World News

Euroviews. Women in technology have nothing to fear — except their own hesitance

As a starting point, we need to promote the opportunities for women in tech, ensuring young girls become excited by the tech industry at an early age, as I was, and learn of the different options available, Melda Akın writes.

09/03/2023

Latvia

Latvia’s first cars confiscated from drunk drivers heading to Ukraine

Latvian authorities have vowed to hand two dozen confiscated vehicles from drunk drivers every week for delivery to Ukraine.

09/03/2023

Culture news

Russia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space

"The Challenge" follows a female doctor sent to operate on a cosmonaut who loses consciousness on the ISS. Shot 400 km above Earth, this movie is the first feature film to be shot in space.

09/03/2023

Art

‘Mon Crime’ by François Ozon brings modern feminism to 1930s Paris

‘Mon Crime’ follows the story of a young actress living in 1930s Paris, who is the victim of an attempted sexual assault. She is then put on trial after her would-be assailant is found dead.

09/03/2023

Culture news

What's in the box? Inside the 2023 Oscars giftbag

Plastic surgery and a plot of land in Australia - here's what's in the ultimate swag bag for this year's Oscars.

09/03/2023

Culture news

Eurovision excitement heats up as UK announce Mae Muller as entrant

Mae Muller will represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with only Sweden and Portugal yet to reveal their song and artist choices

09/03/2023

Spain

Spain's powerful feminist movement split over trans and rape laws

Women had to decide between two main feminist marches in Madrid this week, as divisions emerged in the movement over two new pieces of legislation.

09/03/2023

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09/03/2023

USA

Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?

The craze started in Eastern Europe and produced some viral video stars, now the UFC is selling slap fighting in America as the next big thing.

09/03/2023

Culture news

'Fiddler on the Roof' actor Chaim Topol dies aged 87

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Topol's "contribution to Israeli culture will continue to exist for generations.”

09/03/2023

France

France to put forward law to protect abortion rights in constitution

France to put forward protecting abortion rights in the constitution according to a speech made by President Macron on International Women's Day.

09/03/2023

Tech News

Twitter told to hire more human content moderators instead of AI

The European Commission is worried about Twitter's goal to use volunteers and artificial intelligence to police content.

09/03/2023

France

French senate votes to raise retirement age to 64

The French senate has backed controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64 despite nationwide strikes.

09/03/2023

Culture news

ECHR condemns Turkey over famous actress’ ‘kiss video’

European Court of Human Rights rules that Turkey has violated the European Convention of Human Rights by throwing out actress Berrak Tüzünataç's domestic legal complaints

09/03/2023

World News

Thousands march for International Women’s Day in Spain

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Spain on Wednesday for International Women’s Day, a day after the country’s lawmakers debated reforming a controversial sexual consent law that inadvertently led to the reduction of sentences for over 700 offenders.

09/03/2023

Europe News

German cities struggling with winter influx of Western Balkan migrants

Cologne has, for instance, recorded more migrants from the Western Balkans in recent months than during the Yugoslav Wars that occurred from 1991 to 2001.

09/03/2023

World News

CDP Awards: The cities and businesses meeting environmental challenge

The 2023 CDP awards have been made in Paris at the Louis Vuitton Foundation.

09/03/2023

Culture news

Motorcycle mechanics: Female bikers hit the road in Jammu and Kashmir

Despite concerns expressed by conservatives, more and more women are taking to the roads on two wheels in Jammu and Kashmir as motorbiking increases in popularity

09/03/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day, an adult-figured doll debuted on the American toy market. We're still obsessed with her 64 years later.

09/03/2023

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Latest news bulletin | March 9th – Morning

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09/03/2023

Culture news

Reimagining Picasso: Paul Smith gives Paris museum a makeover

Reimagining Picasso: Paul Smith's takes on the famous artist's museum

09/03/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: At least six people killed in wave of Russian attacks

Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine early Thursday killing at least six people and targeting energy infrastructure facilities in the first attack on such a scale in three weeks.

09/03/2023

Italy

Who are the most wanted mobsters in Italy?

Among the most searched-for people in Italy are: Giovanni Motisi, Attilio Cubeddu, and Renato Cinquegranella

09/03/2023

Italy

Why do runaway Sicilian mafia bosses often not flee far?

Staying local is, first and foremost, a matter of social prestige and recognition, something which still matters a lot to the Sicilian mafia. But there are also many logistical advantages.

09/03/2023