2024-03-15

Culture news

The 2024 GLAAD Media Awards: Who won?

Oprah Winfrey and Reneé Rapp were among those awarded at this year's GLAAD Media Awards, a celebration of queer representation in media.

15/03/2024

Gaza

Ship carrying 200 tons of aid reaches Gaza

Israel's refusal to allow substantial aid into the Gaza Strip has left its population facing famine and life-threatening medical supply shortages.

15/03/2024

Business

Vodafone to sell Italian arm to Swisscom in €8 billion deal

The mobile phone giant will offload Vodafone Italia in an effort to streamline operations and tackle sliding share prices.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Juliette Binoche named new President of European Film Academy

The Oscar-winning French actress takes over from Polish director Agnieszka Holland, who was the first female president of the EFA.

15/03/2024

United Kingdom

Euroviews. People seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill

We, side by side with caring people up and down this country, want the government to end this cruel anti-refugee agenda and rebuild an asylum system that is welcoming and compassionate, Sepideh Sahar and Angela McLeary write.

15/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 15th – Midday

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

15/03/2024

Ukraine

Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs

An investigation has found indications of brutal mistreatment that point to possible war crimes.

15/03/2024

Business

McDonald's system outages reported in Europe and worldwide

Issues have been noted in Italy, Sweden and the UK, among other countries.

15/03/2024

Economy

France's inflation figures dip but energy prices keep spark alive

France's inflation rate stood at 3% in February year-on-year, only 0.1% lower than the previous month.

15/03/2024

Lifestyle

What is American Riviera Orchard, Meghan’s new lifestyle brand?

Jams, cookbooks and cutlery are all part of the Duchess of Sussex's latest bid to rebrand following a string of disappointing ventures with Spotify and Netflix.

15/03/2024

Economy

Rewarding tax havens? Why Ireland may cash in on OECD reforms

The cornerstone of Irish economic policy has been low corporation tax, so what will a minimum levy mean for the country?

15/03/2024

Health news

New blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colon cancer

A promising study showed that a blood test diagnosed colorectal cancer with an 83 per cent accuracy, giving an alternative to current stool tests.

15/03/2024

Economy

China's semiconductor production challenges could be a boon for Europe

Ageing technology and COVID-19 belt tightening are some of the challenges faced by China in its race to achieve semiconductor independency.

15/03/2024

Sport

Athletes compete for likes online ahead of Paris Olympics

In the competitive world of sport, athletes use their social media presence to boost their profile.

15/03/2024

Health news

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours in two early tests.

15/03/2024

Ukraine

Macron still doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine

The French president says "all options are possible" in Ukraine, although the current situation doesn't require them.

15/03/2024

Mobility

Could autonomous machines replace human jobs at sea?

Those creating robots for the marine industry say they will create opportunities for humans rather than take them away.

15/03/2024

Earth News

Shein ads could soon be banned in France under new fast fashion bill

France's parliament has voted in favour of a crackdown on throwaway fashion.

15/03/2024

Russia

Arrests and vandalism mar Russia's all but certain election

Putin looks set to extend his rule by six more years after he stifled dissent, though there has been sporadic vandalism at ballot boxes.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Art of Noise: Innovative project collects the sounds of migration

Migration is one of the most controversial policy issues European governments but what does it sound like? A new project is aiming to capture and collect the noise of this phenomenon.

15/03/2024

World News

At least 20 killed in another strike on aid line, Israel denies blame

The attack on a food queue at the Kuwait roundabout comes as the Palestinian Authority head appoints a new Prime Minister

15/03/2024

Destinations

Essential experiences in Armenia, one of the world’s safest countries

Seeking worry-free travel? Head to culturally-rich Armenia, one of the world’s safest countries

15/03/2024

Culture news

Does AI spell disaster for the music industry?

The last 100 years have been revolutionary for music but is technology still bringing positive change for the industry?

15/03/2024

Business

Spanish stocks hit six-year high: Will summer keep up the momentum?

The Spanish stock market has surged to its highest point since January 2018. Despite historical summer volatility, positive economic indicators and attractive valuations suggest potential resilience ahead.

15/03/2024

Art

Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth: Winners announced

A 'Lady in Blue' and 'Unknown' have been chosen to decorate London's Fourth Plinth in 2026 and 2028.

15/03/2024

Economy

How far are we from paying taxes in cryptocurrencies in Europe?

Paying taxes with digital currencies is actually already the reality in Switzerland, which is leading the European race to bring crypto finance into traditional banking systems. But why is it good for you and your money?

15/03/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 15th – Morning

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

15/03/2024

Europe News

How EU sanctions won't stop Putin getting six more years in power

President Vladimir Putin is all but guaranteed to win six more years of power in Russia’s upcoming elections. Opponents - many of them behind bars, exiled abroad, or dead - say EU officials must intensify their efforts to hit Moscow where it hurts.

15/03/2024