2024-04-03

World News

Luis Rubiales detained in corruption investigation

The controversy-prone former president of the Spanish football federation was arrested as part of a corruption investigation.

03/04/2024

Business

BlaBlaCar secures €100 million to expand international operations

Paris-based carpooling app BlaBlaCar hopes to grow its service in countries like Brazil, Mexico and India after a disappointing pandemic period.

03/04/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

If everything we do leaves a data trail, can we protect our privacy?

From reading a newspaper online, listening to podcasts or ordering food, we add to our digital footprints daily. But how secure is our long-term privacy?

03/04/2024

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite castle open to public for first time

You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

03/04/2024

Economy

Euroviews. Europe’s long-term economic growth is tied to frontier markets

Europe’s long-term economic prospects will not be created by intra-European initiatives alone but instead on growing relationships with rapidly expanding frontier markets like Africa, Elizabeth Rossiello writes.

03/04/2024

Tech News

Microsoft blasted for 'cascade of security failures' over China hack

A US review board found that a hack of top senior officials' email accounts by Chinese-backed hackers was "preventable" in a scathing report.

03/04/2024

Money

Swiss fintech offers accounts for people from struggling economies

The Swiss fintech company nsave is developing an offshore bank account to help those from "distressed economies" secure their money from currency depreciation.

03/04/2024

Earth News

Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.

03/04/2024

Lifestyle

Cillian Murphy and Anne Hathaway revealed as new faces of Versace

The new Versace Icons collection campaign has been unveiled today with Anne Hathaway continuing as the Versace Icons woman, and Cillian Murphy representing the Versace Icons men’s collection.

03/04/2024

Earth News

Europe’s rail industry needs urgent adaptations to climate change

In Austria alone, trains were forced to a standstill 1,900 times in 2023 due to weather conditions.

03/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 3rd – Midday

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

03/04/2024

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls more than expected: Green light for ECB cuts?

Eurostat data for March 2024 revealed a drop in annual consumer price inflation to 2.4%, below the expected 2.6% and hitting a four-month low. Market foresees four ECB rate cuts by end-2024, with the first expected in June.

03/04/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen’s executive not winning European hearts and minds: Poll

The European Commission’s approval rating is deeply split in the EU and alarmingly low in a handful of member states, new polling shows, raising questions over Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term at the executive’s helm.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Artists warn against 'predatory' use of AI in music

Musicians vs AI. A new open letter from the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit states that when used irresponsibly, artificial intelligence "poses enormous threats to our ability to protect our privacy, our identities, our music and our livelihoods.”

03/04/2024

Health news

Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

03/04/2024

Culture news

‘Truth hurts’: Lizzo rows back and doesn’t quit music industry

Somewhat predictably, US pop star Lizzo, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is not leaving the limelight anytime soon...

03/04/2024

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Unravel Turkmenistan's past: empires, buried cities and Silk Road ruins await

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03/04/2024

Culture news

J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments

J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in April 2024

From downtempo Australian electro to a holy grail of hip-hop, via one of Iceland’s best kept secrets, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

03/04/2024

Culture news

You can now find the Japanese Royal Family on Instagram

Wanna DM the Emperor of Japan? Now you can… Sort of.

03/04/2024

Ukraine

Blinken bolsters Ukraine: 'Absolutely essential' to send weapons

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was "absolutely essential" to send weapons to Ukraine on a trip to an arms factory in France.

03/04/2024

Destinations

These 7 European cities are perfect for a flight-free spring break

Wondering how to plan a holiday to Amsterdam, Florence or Seville without flying? Travel by rail.

03/04/2024

Economy

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian oil refineries: What's the impact?

Drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and their economic impact have become one of the more successful Ukrainian campaigns.

03/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 3rd – Morning

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

03/04/2024

Taiwan

Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years

Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4.

03/04/2024

Gaza

Bodies of six foreign aid workers moved out of Gaza

Seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed on Monday in an Israeli airstrike as they delivered food to Gaza.

03/04/2024

Markets

How Bitcoin and AI are going to transform our lives in 10 years

Euronews caught up with Yves Holenstein from Bitcoin Suisse AG to learn how the largest cryptocurrency is about to be part of our day-to-day lives in the next few years.

03/04/2024