21 March 2023 | Euronews
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Earth News Two billion people don't have clean drinking water, UN report says On World Water Day, the United Nations says hundreds of millions of children are at risk from inadequate or unsafe drinking water -
France Anger continues in Paris over controversial pension reform A day after the French government survived two no-confidence votes, French citizens continued to vent their anger in protests on Tuesday. -
No Comment Watch: Piles of rubbish in Paris after a 16-day strike by bin workers City officials ordered a fleet of bin lorries back onto the streets of Paris today as the mammouth task of clearing away mountains of refuse left during a 16-day strike began. -
No Comment Watch: Journalist Olivier Dubois arrives in France almost two years after being kidnapped in Mali Olivier Dubois, a French journalist kidnapped almost two years ago in Mali, arrived back in France Tuesday. -
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United Kingdom UK former PM Boris Johnson's political future in the balance over COVID-19 lockdown rules UK former PM Boris Johnson's political future could be decided when he appears before a committee over allegations he knowingly misled parliament over COVID-19 lockdown allegations -
Bulgaria Bulgaria's President says his country will not supply arms for Ukraine until after April 2 elections Bulgaria’s president Rumen Radev has put arms supplies to Ukraine on ice until after his country’s parliamentary elections on April 2. He urged parties contesting the election to spell out their stance on the collective EU arms supply strategy. -
Europe News China must condemn Russia's war if it wants to be 'serious' about peace in Ukraine: Stoltenberg The NATO Secretary General said China needs to "understand Ukraine's perspective" and engage with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. -
World News Greece to stop illegal construction on the party island of Mykonos The crackdown comes after an archeologist was subjected to a "mafia-style attack" at his home in Athens. -
United Kingdom UK PM Boris Johnson denies 'intentionally' lying about lockdown parties The former prime minister will be interrogated by MPs on Wednesday about drunken parties at Downing Street during COVID lockdowns. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Explosions at Dzhankoi, a key Russian base in Crimea, are not claimed by Ukraine The government of Ukraine has not explicitly said it was behind explosions at a Russian base in Crimea, but has welcomed the result, saying it will help to demiltitarise the region. -
France Check out photos of protests in France against raising retirement age Bonfires in the streets of French cities, broken windows and mass protests: the French citizens are against an increase in the retirement age, which the cabinet approved despite public resistance. -
Russia China's Xi leaves Moscow with anti-Western sign-off The Chinese leader gave Putin a strong political boost during his days-long visit to the Russian capital. -
Moments ‘I hate Europeans sometimes’: Waiter calls out stingy tipping culture - but are we really that bad? A waiter has called out Europeans' stingy tipping culture in a viral tweet - but how do we compare to other countries? -
Nature Good boy turned bad: Anxious dog found his forever home in an unlikely place This fearful fido found his perfect home where ‘he is never without a human.’ -
World News If we plant enough trees, we could offset emissions in London and Berlin combined — and then some Planting new forests on 14 million hectares of available land across the continent could balance out the emissions of millions of Europeans every year, Kristjan Lepik and Lisett Luik write. -
France Pension protests continue across France as President Macron refuses to back down Workers across France have vowed to continue protesting as President Emmanuel Macron shows no sign of backing down over controversial pension reforms -
Montenegro Clash in the Adriatic as pollsters say a young contender could become Montenegro's new president Election pollsters in Montenegro are predicting the incumbent president Milo Đukanović, who has led the country in various posts for three decades, could be swept aside by Europe Now candidate Jakov Milatović. -
Moments Which airlines skip row 13 and where does the superstition come from? Plenty of airlines skip row 13 to help quell passenger superstition. -
Sweden Sweden ramps up investigation on origins of South Korean adoptees A Swedish investigator probing international adoption practices is in South Korea to investigate on the alleged falsified origins of adopted children. -
France France protest arrests: Are the police abusing the legal system? Hundreds of people have been arrested in recent protests, but few were charged. Critics say this tactic is too arbitrary. -
No Comment Women sumo wrestlers break prejudice in Brazil Sumo wrestling, brought to Brazil by Japanese immigrants in the early 20th century, is growing fast in the country and women make up around half the country's 600 sumo wrestlers. -
Russia Police in Russia detain human rights activists after raids on offices and homes Russian authorities on Tuesday detained human rights activists including members of the Nobel-winning Memorial organisation after raids on homes and offices -
Culture news Meet the Poetry Machine: Creating poems based on conversations Beth Calverley has travelled the country with her Poetry Machine, chatting to strangers and turning their conversations into beautiful pieces of art. -
Taiwan Chips on the menu as Taiwan and Germany meet to discuss semi-conductors and AI A German government minister is in Taiwan for two days of talks on education and research that could lead to closer ties on artificial intelligence and help her country tap the latest semi-conductor technology. -
Earth News ‘The greed is palpable’: Oil and gas workers to strike as fossil fuel firms record bumper profits Shell, BP, and Total are ‘printing money’, unions urge as strike announced. -
Europe News Dieselgate: Owners of vehicles with illegal defeat devices due compensation, EU top court rules The ruling by the European Court of Justice is another blow to the German car industry, which has been mired by the Dieselgate scandal for years now. -
Health news Scientists discover how the brain changes during psychedelic trips on DMT People on DMT trips had their brains scanned to see what changes to their high level functions were taking place. -
Culture news Screening of Winnie-the-Pooh slasher film cancelled in Hong Kong The (agressively mediocre) slasher film 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' has been cancelled in Hong Kong for “technical” reasons. In reality, it's yet another display of censorship obsessed with the startling likeness between Xi Jinping and Pooh -
Earth News Where is bullfighting still legal? Colombia ban sheds light on Europe’s divided opinion Bullfighting is still legal in eight countries - three of which are in Europe. -
Culture news Three men found guilty of murdering rapper XXXTentacion in 2018 The star rapper was shot outside a motorcycle shop in Florida in 2018 and robbed of $50,000. -
Culture news Jeremy Scott is stepping down as Moschino's creative director The American designer took over at the Italian luxury label 10 years ago and was best known for his quirky designs, spectacular fashion shows and celebrity partnerships. -
No Comment Millions of fish have died in Australia due to low river oxygen levels Millions of fish have died in Australia due to low river oxygen levels caused by warm temperatures and floods. -
Ukraine What would actually happen if Ukraine joined the EU? Ukrainian membership would have serious - and profound - implications for the bloc. -
No Comment Watch: Iraqi models promote green fashion from a catwalk in a palm grove Young designers in Iraq made a stand against fast fashion and global warming in an environmentally friendly catwalk show held at a palm grove -
Europe Decoded Winter is gone. But can we really say Europe's energy crisis is over? Against all odds, Europe managed to fend off the worst-case scenario of the energy crisis, mainly thanks to savings and weather events. -
Russia Xi Jinping in Moscow: China to 'prioritise' ties with Russia Xi’s trip to Russia is his first abroad since his re-election earlier this month. -
Culture news World Poetry Day: What is the best use of poems in cinema? Whether it’s a quoted sonnet or some long forgotten quatrain, some films are bolstered by the recital of a good poem... -
Culture news Gwyneth Paltrow to stand trial for 'hit and run' ski crash Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by a man who says the actress crashed into him while skiing, knocking him out and causing a brain injury and four broken ribs. -
Food and Drink Persian New Year 2023: Setting the table for Nowruz Nowruz is celebrated by 300 million people worldwide as the start of Spring and of the Persian New Year. Amidst fire dances, gift exchanges, and other rituals, in every household, the table is set with the "haftseens" of Nowruz. -
No Comment WATCH: Demonstrators gather in Paris as pension reform definitively adopted There has been a rolling strike by rubbish collectors in Paris, leading to unsightly and unhygienic piles of trash accumulating in the French capital. -
Art The world's first AI art gallery opens in Amsterdam The world's first AI art gallery opens in Amsterdam and has sparked controversy in the art world. -
Tech News Amazon, Microsoft, Meta: The growing list of tech companies cutting jobs and freezing hiring From Amazon to Microsoft, Meta and Google, big names in tech are announcing mass layoffs and putting the brakes on hiring. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 21st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Flight-free mini breaks: European train trips that take less than five hours from London Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London. -
Health news China lab leak theory: Joe Biden signs bill declassifying COVID origins intelligence The bill instructs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19. -
Bolivia Teachers protesting in Bolivia against education reform pepper-sprayed by police Teachers protesting in Bolivia against education reform were pepper-sprayed outside the Ministry of Education in La Paz by police. -
Euronews Debates Euronews Debates: How can Europe regain pole position in innovation? Innovation is seen as key to solving some of Europe’s biggest societal, environmental and economic challenges. But competitiveness is lagging and renewed geopolitical uncertainty and Russia’s war in Ukraine are adding additional pressures. -
World News The EU has a new proposal on how to fight textile pollution. It has to get it right Ensuring that consumers can easily access reliable information about a garment’s environmental impact and make responsible purchasing choices is key to driving the necessary changes in the fashion industry, Dalena White writes. -
Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers outside Kyiv destress with horse therapy In a cosy barn on the outskirts of Kyiv, equine-assisted treatment is being offered to Ukrainian soldiers to promote their physical and mental health as they come off the battlefield. -
Ukraine Russia to return Ukrainian children 'when safe', claims envoy More than 16,000 children are believed to have been transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled territory from Ukraine since fighting began. -
Sri Lanka IMF approves a €3 billion bailout plan for bankrupt Sri Lanka The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it is assessing Sri Lanka’s governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program. -
Ukraine 'Outraged by the cruelty': Japan PM Kishida visits Bucha on surprise Ukraine trip Prime Miniser Kishida is Japan’s first postwar leader to enter a war zone with his surprise visit to Kyiv. -
Destinations Feeling right at home: The European countries where it's easiest to settle as an expat Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat. -
United Kingdom UK Metropolitan Police institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic, new report finds Baroness Casey’s review found that the department hasn’t treated violence against women and girls as seriously as other forms of violence. -
Culture news Bad Bunny's ex-girlfriend files lawsuit seeking $40 million Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she provided the singer before he became famous. -
USA Donald Trump has urged his supporters to rally ahead of possible indictment The NYC police department bumps up security measures as Donald Trump has urged his supporters to rally over possible indictment. -
Culture news What is World Poetry Day? Here's the lowdown and test your knowledge with our well-versed quiz Every year, World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March with the aim of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression. -
Culture news Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies aged 56 The 4ft 4in actor, 56, who called himself “the king of the Dwarfs”, was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced braindead. -
Culture news Borderless Poetry: Watch our new series dedicated to the sounds and beauty of words Euronews Culture is celebrating World Poetry Day by launching Borderless Poetry, a series of soothing, imaginative and thought-provoking prose, curated and read by our roving reporter Aurora Velez. -
Climate Paris Olympics 2024: Athletes to be kept cool without air conditioning in sustainability drive The Paris Olympics is going green with no air con and a riverside opening ceremony - but environmental experts aren’t convinced. -
Earth News How can IPCC’s report be turned into action? Politicians and environmentalists weigh in The scientists behind the report say there is an enormous opportunity to change the course of the future. -
Scenes Meet the 15-year-old coding genius from Spain There had never been a participant as young as me in a talk of this kind. I was only eight years old. They could not find a microphone for my size -
France French pension reform: outrage in Paris post no-confidence votes Protesters are trying to pressure lawmakers to bring down the government and doom the unpopular retirement age increase President Macronis trying to impose without a vote in the National Assembly. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: France's King Louis VII pays for one of history's most expensive divorces History is littered with marriages that never should have happened and costly separations and on this day in 1152, spring time in France meant King Louis VII would have to pay dearly for the annulment of his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, marking one of the most expensive divorces in history. -
Health news UK scientists are growing genetically edited wheat to reduce cancer risk from burnt foods Following a successful experiment, the UK is expected to give a green light to genetically edited wheat. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 21st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Shoots and scores: How director Ben Affleck explores the Nike / Michael Jordan partnership in 'Air' Director and actor Ben Affleck was at the South By Southwest festival to premiere his new film 'Air', about the revolutionary partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike.