20 March 2024 | Euronews
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World News IOC says 'aggressive' Russian criticism has reached 'new low' In response to the Kremlin's criticism following the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris opening ceremony, the IOC denounced the accusations of "racism and Neo-Nazism" as "aggressive" and criticised them as "a new low." -
World News Ex-Brazil footballer Dani Alves granted €1 million bail after rape conviction A Spanish court has granted a €1 million bail to footballer Dani Alves while he appeals his rape conviction. -
United Kingdom Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales Gething's election as first minister of Wales marks a historic moment as he becomes the UK's first black leader of a government. -
World News Czech Republic sees record number of whooping cough cases since 1963 Czechia is struggling to contain a surge in cases of whooping cough, a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting the lungs and airways. -
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Afghanistan Afghanistan's school year starts with more than 1 million girls barred from education Having stormed back to power in 2021, Afghanistan's fundamentalist regime has restored many of the draconian policies it enforced in the 1990s. -
Europe News European liberals defy conventions (again) and bet on three names for the EU elections European liberals have put forward not one but three names to lead their campaign for the elections to the European Parliament. -
Tech News French watchdog imposes a €250 million fine on Google amid dispute with news publishers France’s competition regulator hit Google with a €250 million fine tied to a long-running dispute over payments to French publishers for their news content. -
Real Economy Chemical limits: Do the EU's new rules on toxic substances at work go far enough? Brussels is revising the limit values on lead exposure in the workplace for the first time in 40 years and also introducing new rules for a class of chemical compounds called diisocyanates. But will these new measures ensure workers' safety? -
Health news Parliament calls for extended regulatory protection for pharmacos The committee on environment and public health voted to increase the Commission’s proposal for regulatory protection for new pharmaceutical legislation by one-and-a-half years. -
Tech News Denmark to get powerful AI supercomputer and research centre The Danish Novo Nordisk Foundation is partnering with Nvidia to put in place what they say will be one of the world’s most powerful AI supercomputers. -
Art Recent Banksy tree mural in North London defaced with white paint The artwork, claimed by Banksy on Monday, suffered damage just days after its debut in London's Finsbury Park. -
Poland Polish farmers block major motorway near German border Farmers angry at red tape and competition from cheap imports from select countries have been protesting across the EU for months. -
Lifestyle Dries van Noten to step down from his fashion brand The acclaimed Belgian fashion designer Dries van Noten will step down from his eponymous brand. -
Business Property prices getting in the way of Ireland's business with the US Ireland is home to hundreds of US companies but the rising cost of property is proving to be a complication for business. -
Tech News Eight countries lack formal regulator to oversee platform rules Poland and Lithuania, home to online platforms such as Allegro and Vinted, are among countries still missing regulators. -
World News Armenia's biggest challenge on its EU path is escaping Russia's pull Since February 2022, Russia has replaced the EU as Armenia’s most important trading partner — an unflattering result showing Moscow has diversified its sources of war-critical goods required for weapons production via smaller countries, Oliver Rolofs writes. -
Qatar 365 Science, business and sports: Women who are making a difference in Qatar From the business of jewellery to sports and the tech and science industries, women take an active role in shaping the future of Qatar. -
Italy Thousands gather to pay tribute to mudered priest Don Peppe Diana Crowds remembering the late clergyman demanded a future without the Camorra. -
Culture news BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Netflix's "The Crown" and "Black Mirror" lead nominations Other big nominees this year for the best on British TV awards include "Happy Valley", "Top Boy", "The Last Of Us" and "Succession". -
Climate ‘Problem child’: Transport on track to produce nearly half of Europe’s emissions by 2030 Aviation emissions have doubled in the last 30 years - faster than any other transport sector. -
World News German police arrest two men suspected of plotting terrorist attack in Sweden The foiled plan allegedly had the backing of an Islamic State offshoot, and was intended as violent retaliation for Quran burnings in Stockholm. -
Earth News Fate of Nature Restoration Law could be decided in Budapest With seven of the EU's 27 members planning, after months of highly politicised debate, to oppose or abstain over a new law to restore degraded ecosystems to health, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing government could find itself with the deciding vote on Friday. -
Europe News Brussels poised to send billions from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine Windfall revenues from hundreds of billions in central bank assets held at Euroclear Belgium set to help arm and reconstruct the war-torn nation. -
Tech News Commission to look for head of AI Office only when law is fully approved Recruitment for technical and policy roles at the office already begun last month. -
The Big Question The Big Question: What's the outlook for interest rates? Barclays Europe CEO prediction revealed Francesco Ceccato, the Chief Executive Officer at Barclays Europe, discusses when he thinks the ECB may begin cutting interest rates - and how the forthcoming elections may impact the markets. -
Design In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture. -
Culture news Damien Hirst's 1990s works actually built in 2017 claims new report Has the Turner Prize-winning artist misled the public about the creation dates of three famous artworks? -
wellbeing Finland named the world's happiest country (again) in 2024 but young people in Europe are struggling The 2024 World Happiness Report also showed a disturbing downward trend in life evaluations by young people and adolescents, particularly in Western Europe. -
Ireland Ireland's Leo Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach Prime minister's sudden exit from office comes after the government suffered humiliating twin referendum defeats. -
Earth News Lawmakers vote to include shipping in plastic pollution rules Decision to consider maritime transport will be discussed next week by EU environment ministers. The draft bill also features penalties linked to an environmental fund designed to tackle microplastic pollution. -
Health news E-cigarette users had similar DNA changes in cheek cells to smokers, new study finds While the study did not show that there’s a risk of cancer linked to e-cigarettes, it provides some evidence to support that they are not risk-free. -
Europe News Non-affiliated parties could tip political balance in next EU Parliament - exclusive Euronews poll Exclusive Ipsos polling for Euronews shows non-affiliated parties could have a defining stake in the arithmetic - and votes - of the future European Parliament. -
Europe News Free-trade with Ukraine extended for one year with safeguards for bloc’s farmers Lawmakers clinched a political deal on year long renewal of a free trade scheme with Ukraine adding ‘emergency brakes’ for sensitive agricultural commodities in the aftermath of farmers’ protests. -
Europe News Court quashes sanctions on F1 driver Nikita Mazepin An economic freeze on the driver in response to the Ukraine invasion wasn’t justified merely because he was the son of Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, judges said. -
Conscious quitting is replacing quiet quitting in the workplace Are you Looking for a job with clearly defined company values that include a commitment to sustainability and sustainable working practices? -
Health news New Zealand announces ban on disposable e-cigarettes The move would aim to prevent minors from starting to smoke disposable vapes. -
Economy UK tax cut on the cards? Hunt raises hopes as inflation falls to two-year low With UK inflation falling to its lowest in more than two years in February, what are the potential implications for tax reductions? -
Economy Germany's commercial real estate plunge could be a threat for banks Germany's commercial real estate crisis could mean trouble for the country's banks due to their high exposure to the sector. -
World News 'Free world will not let Ukraine fail,' says US defence chief Germany's defence minister said Berlin will also provide ammunition to Ukraine totalling €500 million. -
Europe News Could the microplastics ban be rewritten after its entry into force? Alarmingly, EU officials are bending over backwards to accommodate industry demands — with the real risk that what was once considered a sweeping ban will be gnawed away by caveats and exemptions, Hélène Duguy writes. -
Business Doing business in China getting tougher, European business group says The study echoes concerns that have been raised by European and US companies operating in China. Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second-largest economy. -
Space US and Japan are urging all nations to back a UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space The US and Japan are backing a UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space. -
Culture news Maps, game modes and smart controls: Everything we know about Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile A new version of the one of the world's most popular video games is released this week. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile promises users a unique playing experience in the palm of their hands. Euronews Culture caught up with the makers of the game to discuss what's different about this launch. -
Economy The long battle over Russia's frozen assets heats up The EU is edging closer to a decision about using the interest made on the frozen foreign reserves of Russia's Central Bank to aid Ukraine. -
United Kingdom Skilled refugees locked out of UK workforce despite skills shortage More than one in five senior managers in the United Kingdom believe UK citizens should be given preference for job vacancies, research shows. -
Earth News Manchester City is planning to install almost 11,000 solar panels on the roof of its training ground The panels will generate up to 4.39 MWh of energy every year - enough energy to power more than 2,000 homes. -
World News Trump's son-in-law praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza property Jared Kushner, Trump's former White House adviser, suggested Israel should remove civilians while it "cleans up" the area. -
Europe News Young, Portuguese, Green voters most in favour of stronger EU: exclusive poll As European voters prepare for elections in June, just over one in five want to see Brussels gain stronger powers, according to a Euronews-Ipsos poll published today.