2023-03-30

USA

Donald Trump to appear before court on Tuesday

Former US President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in Manhattan, his formal surrender and arrest presenting the historic, shocking scene of a former US leader forced to stand before a judge.

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Turkey

'Welcome to NATO': Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

30/03/2023

Iran

ICJ rejects Iranian bid to free assets frozen by US

The International Court of Justice also found the US freeze of Iranian assets illegal and ordered Washington to remove sanctions impediments.

30/03/2023

Football Now

How is the way we consume football changing?

In partnership with Media City

It’s the world’s most popular sport, and in 2023 more football games are being broadcast globally than ever before. But how is the way we consume the game changing?

30/03/2023

Vatican

Pope Francis 'gradually improving' after being hospitalised

A Vatican spokesman said on Thursday that Pope Francis had resumed work from his hospital room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

30/03/2023

Euronews Witness

Why are so many young French people fighting Macron’s pension reforms?

Since French president Emmanuel Macron announced his plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in January, anti-reform demonstrations have swept across France. And young people have increasingly been on the frontline

30/03/2023

United Kingdom

UK public more confident about EU than the government, survey finds

A new report has indicated that the UK public's confidence in the EU has risen, amidst falling trust towards the government and the parliament.

30/03/2023

Culture news

The story behind the trending hashtag #MacronOrdure (#MacronGarbage)

The story of a 50-year-old French woman has been doing the rounds in France and gone viral on Twitter. Here's why...

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 30th – Evening

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

30/03/2023

Green News

Breakthrough: Australia passes law capping oil and gas emissions

Australia ‘safeguards’ the future with new law capping emissions from oil and gas.

30/03/2023

Mobility

Scientists recreate Northern Lights with rocket to study space weather

Aurora Borealis can cause damage to satellites in severe solar storms. Scientists are experimenting to understand near-space weather better.

30/03/2023

Ukraine

Orthodox monks expelled from Kyiv monastery refuse to leave

The Ukrainian government has accused the monks of supporting Moscow and maintaining links with the Russian Orthodox Church.

30/03/2023

Green News

Macron reveals 'water sobriety' plan to tackle drought

This winter the country went a record 32 days without rain leaving reservoirs well below normal levels.

30/03/2023

Culture news

Dafen Village: China's 'Van Gogh fan oil painting factory'

Home to over 8,000 artists, southern China's Dafen Village has been cranking out near-perfect copies of timeless oeuvres for years. The local artists are fascinated with one famous painter: Vincent van Gogh.

30/03/2023

Culture news

Here's why people are ditching their smartphones for "dumb ones"

Are you tired of being a slave to your smartphone? Well, you're not alone! Join the growing trend of people ditching their flashy smartphones and returning to simpler, more classic phones - the beloved "dumbphones". But why the sudden interest in this retro revolution?

30/03/2023

Culture news

‘Art Paris’ showcases France’s vibrant art scene

For years, the art world saw Paris as a shadow of its former self. This year, the 'Art Paris' fair showcases the vibrant new scene that's revived it.

30/03/2023

Europe News

MEPs approve rules to force companies to publish gender pay gap

The EU gender pay gap stood at 13% in 2021.

30/03/2023

Green News

EU deal lays out ambitious renewables target - with some concessions

The EU Renewable Energy Directive agrees to double renewables by 2030. Here's what it says about nuclear, hydrogen and bioenergy.

30/03/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Palestinian worshippers gather for Ramadan iftar at Al-Aqsa

Palestinian Muslim worshippers break their fast at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the third-holiest site in the Islamic World.

30/03/2023

Culture news

New stars shine at the Royal Television Society Awards

Kate Winslet took home gongs, alongside some of the most promising upcoming talents of the screen last year.

30/03/2023

Russia

Russia throws US reporter behind bars, accusing him of spying

Russian secret services have arrested a journalist at the Wall Street Journal.

30/03/2023

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: Should we eat wild or farmed salmon?

In partnership with The European Commission

Salmon is a wonderful fish – not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients. But the Atlantic salmon that we can find here in Europe is also an endangered species. So for us as consumers, what is a more sustainable choice: wild or farmed salmon?

30/03/2023

Green News

How much are France’s striking energy workers costing the government?

In "a beautiful image" amid the power struggle, French electricians are cutting power to the rich and giving it to the poor.

30/03/2023

Work

‘AI whisperer’: The ChatGPT skills that could land you a €300,000 job

AI prompt engineering is an emerging job in tech that offers competitive salaries as AI chatbots become more prevalent.

30/03/2023

Travel News

Airlines want to erase borders in the sky to make flights quicker

Pilots have to speak to 27 different air traffic controls to fly through Europe. A ‘single sky’ could change that

30/03/2023

Culture news

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown

30/03/2023

World News

Zelenskyy warns losses in Bakhmut will be sold as 'victory' by Kremlin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian troops continue to fight tooth and nail for the eastern city of Bakhmut in a bid to prevent President Putin from claiming "victory" to the world.

30/03/2023

Healthcare

Recreational cannabis goes on sale in some Swiss pharmacies

A new pilot aims to assess the health effects of regulating cannabis supply in the Swiss city of Basel - and soon in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne.

30/03/2023

Brazil

Former President Jair Bolsonaro returns to Brazil

Former President Jair Bolsonaro returned Thursday to Brazil after a three-month stint in Florida following his election loss, and the right-wing populist told supporters he doesn’t think leftists will be in power in the country for long.

30/03/2023

World News

Bomb threats close schools across Bulgaria

Bomb threats close schools across Bulgaria as general elections are due on Sunday.

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