2024-03-07

Yemen

First fatal attack by Houthis kills three in Red Sea

The attack by Houthi rebels against a civilian merchant ship came as the White House threatened a counter-attack.

07/03/2024

Health news

Europe sees 'troubling surge' in sexually transmitted infections

There has been a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections in European countries, particularly gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia.

07/03/2024

Culture news

Nuits de Fourvière 2024: Who's playing and why we're very excited

PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, LCD Soundsystem, AIR, Justice, Nile Rodgers and Idles all set the stage for what promises to be an edition for the books.

07/03/2024

Earth News

Euroviews. Deregulating green policies jeopardises Europe's competitiveness

Of course, more needs to be done to promote European industry. But retreating from the vision of the Green Deal is not the answer, Mats Engström writes.

07/03/2024

Europe News

EU centre-right clears path for von der Leyen’s second term

The European People’s Party (EPP) on Thursday confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as its lead candidate for June’s European elections, clearing the path for her second term at the European Commission’s helm.

07/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 7th – Midday

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

07/03/2024

Business

Brussels' pensions plan is not working

Two years after the new law took effect, the much-heralded pan-European pensions product has only one provider, in just four member states.

07/03/2024

Haiti

Haitian politicians seek new alliances as country remains paralysed

Politicians in Haiti are attempting to form a coalition government to lift the country out of widespread gang violence

07/03/2024

Culture news

Prosecutors drop charges in 'Hotel California' stolen lyrics case

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against three men accused of conspiring to sell original handwritten lyrics for the well-known Eagles' song 'Hotel California.'

07/03/2024

World News

IAEA chief meets Putin in Sochi to discuss nuclear safety

The UN's nuclear watchdog sought a “professional and frank” discussion about Ukraine's nuclear safety with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

07/03/2024

Earth News

Eurelectric chief talks data harmony and the future of e-mobility

As carmakers gathered for Autoworld in Brussels this week (6-7 March) transport and energy industry leaders are mulling regulatory affairs, including how to break deadlocks over data to smooth the path for electric vehicles (EVs) to reach European mass market adoption.

07/03/2024

Economy

ECB likely to keep interest rates at record highs at March meeting

The ECB has been vocal about the need for more conclusive evidence of declining inflation and cooling labour markets, before cutting rates.

07/03/2024

Tech News

IAB Europe’s advertising bidding model uses personal data, court rules

After clarification from Luxembourg, the Belgian Court of Appeal will now rule on the case.

07/03/2024

Culture news

Bad Seeds rejoice – Why is 2024 such a big year for Nick Cave fans?

A new album. A series adaptation of Nick Cave's second novel. And three major album anniversaries for the Bad Seeds. Here's why 2024 is a big year for fans of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

07/03/2024

Czech Republic

Czech parliament toughens gun laws after December mass shooting

New legislation will increase the frequency of medical checks for gun owners and require businesses to report suspicious purchases.

07/03/2024

Tech News

Court ruling casts doubt on bloc’s standards bodies' funding

A landmark ruling by the EU’s top court could put a brake on lucrative business for private standardisation entities across Europe.

07/03/2024

Poland

Poland sees its most violent farmers' protest yet

Numerous EU countries have seen furious protests against the bloc's agricultural policies and the effect of Ukrainian grain imports.

07/03/2024

Tech News

Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI tech secrets for China

The engineer resigned from Google in December, appearing at a conference in Beijing three days later representing a Chinese company.

07/03/2024

Earth News

These EU nations have pledged to decarbonise electricity by 2035

Consensus is building around 2035 as the critical date for eliminating fossil fuels from Europe's power system.

07/03/2024

Culture news

'Rust' armourer found guilty over fatal on set shooting

'Rust' weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin on the movie set.

07/03/2024

Health news

What is Pregabalin and why is it causing concern in the UK?

The anti-anxiety drug has been linked to fatalities in the UK, leading people taking the drug to come forward about their debilitating side effects.

07/03/2024

Climate

Nine months of record-breaking heat continued into February

Globally, December, January and February came in at 0.78C above average. But the last three months are part of a much bigger climate change picture.

07/03/2024

Culture Series

Meet the photographer documenting the misfits of America

Hilton's latest project, 'LA GUN CLUB,' currently being displayed at the Palo Gallery in New York City, explores American gun culture through 'shot up' target posters.

07/03/2024

Culture news

New Dutch museum chronicles the horrors of the Holocaust

A new Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam aims to tell the full story of the persecution of Dutch Jews during World War II.

07/03/2024

Business

AI works best with humanity, suggests NYU professor

People who can find a way to complement AI with their unique human skills and traits may have an edge over people who steer clear of AI altogether, according to NYU professor Arun Sundararanjan.

07/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 7th – Morning

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

07/03/2024

Europe News

Ukraine's accession could cost €136 billion to EU budget: Report

Ukraine's potential accession into the European Union could have an impact of between €110 billion and €136 billion on the bloc's seven-year budget, according to a new report by the Bruegel think tank.

07/03/2024

Destinations

Keen to travel this Easter? Here are Europe’s trending destinations

As the Easter holidays fast approach, travel company Expedia has the inside scoop on the most popular trips to take this spring.

07/03/2024