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Earth News UN marks World Water Day as droughts plague the globe World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater - yet many parts of the world, including Catalonia, Spain, are observing their worst droughts in decades. -
Europe News In breakthrough, EU leaders call for eventual Gaza ceasefire for the first time EU leaders have unanimously called for “an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza, after Hungary subscribed to the statement for the first time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. -
Poland Polish court allows Turow coal mine to stay open for now Turów in southwest Poland supplies lignite to an adjacent power plant responsible for eight per cent of Poland's energy -
Europe News European Union leaders approve opening accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina is a step closer to entering formal talks on its accession to the European Union after the bloc’s 27 leaders green-lighted the move on Thursday. -
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Russia Russia aborts ISS launch for 3 astronauts moments before lift off Russia halted a Soyuz launch to the ISS seconds before takeoff due to a safety issue, ensuring the crew's safety. Despite tensions over Ukraine, the ISS symbolizes ongoing Russia-West cooperation. -
Spain Carles Puigdemont plans to run for Catalan presidency 7 years after fleeing Spain The former president has run in Catalonia's elections from abroad before, appearing at the top of his party's list in both 2017 and 2021. -
Europe News Orbán breaks ranks with the EU and congratulates Putin on 'his re-election' Viktor Orbán has congratulated Vladimir Putin on "his re-election" in a fresh affront to the European Union's political unity. -
World News Thousands march in Rome against the mafia, demanding justice for victims Hundreds of victim's families took part in the demonstration which is marked annually on the first day of spring, 21 March. -
World News Visegrád Group still deeply divided on sending arms to Ukraine Four Central European countries remain deeply divided over how to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine, their foreign ministers said on Thursday. -
Ukraine Russia preparing for wider conflict with NATO sooner than expected, says report With US funding for Ukraine still in limbo, European allies are trying to ramp up their support as Russia mounts new strikes. -
Football Now Europe's Top 5 Leagues: Who are the favourites? The 2023/2024 season for Europe's top 5 leagues is coming to the end, with titles still to be decided as we head into the business end of the season. -
Destinations Want to meet Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise? St Helena island is opening up to tourists Natural wonders. Napoleon's exile. A remote island in the South Atlantic is now easier to reach -
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. -
Tech News Google joins forces with European fact-checkers ahead of EU elections Google is working with a network of European fact-checkers on a first-of-its-kind fact-checking database ahead of the European elections. -
Tech News Apple sued by US government for monopolising smartphone market The US Justice Department announced a sweeping lawsuit over Apple monopolisation of smartphones. -
Health news Commission seeks faster approvals for biotech products The future of the biotech sector in Europe lies in the simplification of the regulatory process, said Commission executive vice president Margrethe Vestager. -
Earth News Eleven pro-nuclear member states back declaration at landmark conference Advocates hailed nuclear power as an enabler of energy security and sovereignty and a reliable option to mitigate climate change. -
Gaza Gaps narrow in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, says Blinken during Mideast visit "I think an agreement is very much possible,” US Secretary of State Blinken said during his sixth visit to the region since 7 October. He is expected to travel to Israel on Friday. -
Business Hermès lands in hot water over Birkin bag sales antitrust class action Hermès has been slammed for allegedly coercing clients to buy other products, to hopefully get a chance to buy the famed Birkin bag. -
Earth News Green groups reject nuclear renaissance as governments seek climate fix Roughly half of EU member states have joined a call for a global nuclear revival, arguing it will be an essential element in halting global warming, but climate campaigners argue a renewed focus on atomic power could distract from the urgently needed roll-out of renewable energy. -
Tech News Commission to work on standards for high-risk IoT products under cyber rules Products that are considered high-risk will have priority, an EU official said today. -
Climate How does your immune system react during a heatwave? This study offers new insights Here's what happens to your body during a heatwave. -
Destinations Here’s why a visit to South Africa’s Lepogo Lodges could be the most eco-friendly safari in Africa Lepogo Lodges in South Africa offer luxury safaris - so far, so normal - but are also serious about protecting the surrounding wilderness for generations to come. -
Markets Bitcoin tops $67,000 as US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady Bitcoin has seen increased interest over the past few months, following the approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds earlier this year. -
Art Three Rubens paintings to stay at Courtauld after restitution claims The UK government has denied a claim for three Rubens paintings to be returned to the heirs of Franz Wilhelm Koenigs. -
Nature King of the forest: Poland's beech crowned European Tree of the Year 2024 The European Tree of the Year award - bringing together trees with interesting stories from around Europe while promoting the importance of our connection with nature - goes to a 200-year-old beech. -
Economy Car sales rev up in February as hybrids steer into Europe's top slot Hybrid-electric car sales grew the most in the EU last month but petrol-fuelled cars are still in high demand. -
Health news South Korea to take final steps to suspend doctor licences starting next week South Korea will take final steps to suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week. -
Spain Luis Rubiales tells Spanish court he will cooperate with corruption probe The former Spanish football boss says he is planning to return from the Dominican Republic after being named as a person of interest. -
Climate Why are Easter eggs so expensive this year? Extreme weather in West Africa devastates cacao crops Popular brands like Maltesers, Lindt and Ferrero Rocher have risen sharply in price compared to last year -
Destinations Tulips from (just outside) Amsterdam: Add Keukenhof to your spring travel bucket list The beautiful spring garden is one of the Netherlands’ premier tourist attractions - but be quick as it’s only open for eight weeks a year. -
Portugal Portugal’s centre-right wins election despite surging populists fighting for government Head of the centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition Luis Montenegro led his party to victory, while the left continue to cling onto political sway within parliament. -
Home Climate neutral city in disused Berlin airport? One of Berlin’s former airports that closed in 2020, has reopened its doors as a sustainability and technology hub. In the space of Tegel’s former cargo halls, companies are working together to find solutions to dependence on fossil fuels. -
Ireland Irish government under fire over treatment of asylum seekers The Irish government is being accused of leaving refugees in inhumane and degrading conditions, with some recent arrivals forced to live without basic necessities. -
Health news Commissioner warns of need for doctors amid risk of 'medical deserts' The EU executive has acknowledged the current shortages of doctors and the importance of improving working conditions for healthcare and care workers through some key actions. -
Earth News It’s the Amazon’s turn to lead on just transition, decriminalisation, and global climate action It seems easier to resign ourselves to a world marked by constant climate catastrophes than to imagine a reality in which our economies and energy systems are released from the shackles of the fossil fuel industry, Colombian President Gustavo Petro writes. -
Economy Bank of England holds rates steady, inflation set to drop The Bank of England has held the interest rate at 5.25%, with one dissent by Swati Dhingra advocating for a 0.25% cut. Projections see inflation dipping below the target in Q2 2024. -
Design Barcelona exhibition examines the promises and illusions of US suburbs “Suburbia. Building the American Dream” at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona tackles the enduring legacy of a US urban planning model gone global. -
Markets Reddit IPO raises $748 million as it sells in-demand shares Social platform Reddit has priced its shares at the top of a market range, bringing the firm's value to $6.4 billion (€5.9 billion). -
Economy Turkey hikes interest rate to 50% in surprise move The increase comes after a pause last month which led experts to believe another freeze would follow suit. Yet chronic inflation still persists. -
Economy Why Switzerland's central bank made a surprise cut to its key interest rate The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Thursday it is trimming its key interest rate, a surprise move that makes Switzerland the first major financial centre to announce a cut in recent months. -
Culture news #WhereIsKate: How the Royal Family's impossible demand for privacy created chaos #WhereIsKate is trending online as the UK’s Royal Family digs in their heels and allows rumours and speculations to run rife. -
Tech News UN approves first resolution on AI in bid to make it safe and secure The adopted resolution will seize the opportunities of safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems for sustainable development. -
Economy How can the EU single market break out of its historical straitjacket? Path dependency and a reflex towards the status quo have left Europe for too long with a single market that doesn’t fulfil its citizens’ needs, Philippe Pochet and Taube Van Melkebeke write. -
Europe News Nordic voters buck trend in Europe’s social-democrat stronghold, Euronews poll signals Sweden, Denmark and Finland may be among the happiest nations on earth, but their voters don’t seem too content with Green or Liberal politicians. -
Europe News Europe must not repeat Interwar mistake and invest in defence now, says Estonian PM European countries must not make the same mistake Estonia did before World War II and invest heavily in defence to avoid being caught off guard, the country's prime minister said ahead of a meeting of EU leaders. -
Tech News Who is Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's new AI chief, and what does his appointment mean for Big Tech? Who is the DeepMind co-founder and why might his appointment shake up the AI industry? Euronews Next looks at Microsoft’s newest hire. -
World News Furious skippers as works lead to two day detour in the Netherlands Part of the Juliana Canal in Limburg will be dried up for six months from October. Causing outrages amongst skippers as this will cost them a two day detour and millions of euros of additional expenses. -
Culture news M. Emmet Walsh, prolific character actor of ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Blood Simple’, dies at 88 The US actor was in more than 100 films, including 1982 sci-fi classic ‘Blade Runner’ and 2019’s breakout murder mystery ‘Knives Out.’ -
Business Czech power company profit reached €1.17 billion in 2023 CEZ said the profit exceeded its initial goal due to additional gains from commodity trading and reliable nuclear power plant production. -
World News UN Secretary General meets with European leaders Antonio Guterres has warned that twin crises in Ukraine and Gaza have put the world in an exceptionally dangerous situation. -
Health news Fertility rates will see 'dramatic decline' with 97% of countries unable to sustain populations Fertility rates in European countries are already below the global average, with the rates based on the number of children a woman will have in her lifetime. -
Business Samsung shares rise on hopes of Nvidia using its new-gen memory chips Samsung could be joining the likes of SK Hynix, the world’s second biggest memory chip producer, as one of Nvidia’s suppliers. -
Economy Fed clears path for rate cuts: Powell lifts stocks and gold to record levels The Federal Reserve has set the stage for interest rate cuts later this year, indicating a shift from its long-standing restrictive policy. March's FOMC meeting kept rates stable but hinted at three cuts in 2024. The projection spiked investor confidence, pushing the S&P 500 and gold to record highs -
World News Netanyahu set on Rafah assault despite Biden warning against it Despite escalating tensions between Israel and the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his planned ground offensive in Rafah. -
World News Russia bombards Kyiv as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences Olaf Scholz says Europe will use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine as the country undergoes another day of heavy bombardment. -
Culture news Not French enough: Aya Nakamura’s rumoured Olympics show prompts far-right backlash Choosing Aya Nakamura to perform Edith Piaf songs for the 2024 Olympics amounts to “humiliating the French”, according to the far right National Rally leader, Marine Le Pen. -
Nutrition Scientists find people living in urban areas and cities are becoming less able to digest plants A gut bacteria called Ruminococcus, which helps digest fibre, is "sparse" in samples from the microbiome of humans living in urbanised societies. -
Tech News 'Rationing Internet' to cut screen time? Call to limit use to 3GB a week causes uproar in France An editorial by a former education minister calling to "ration the Internet" to 3GB a week has sparked controversy in France. -
Europe News EU leaders to discuss breaking the defence bond taboo at Brussels summit The highly divisive prospect of using so-called Eurobonds to finance efforts to ramp up the EU’s defence capacities will be floated as the bloc’s 27 leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday. -
Europe News MEP awards: Seven lawmakers recognised for outstanding contribution to EU policymaking Seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were awarded Wednesday evening for their outstanding contribution to EU policymaking in the 20th edition of the annual MEP awards.