2025-03-26

Europe News

EU basks in all-time high citizen approval rate amid tense geopolitics

The European Union has achieved its highest-ever approval rating, with 74% of those surveyed in the latest Eurobarometer believing their country benefits from EU membership.

26/03/2025

Europe News

Slovakia declares state of emergency over foot and mouth disease cases

After at least four cases of the disease were detected, there are rising concerns about potential shortages of milk and meat.

26/03/2025

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan's Astana hub fuels tech start-ups and export boom

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's tech boom at the Astana hub, highlighting AI startups like Arlan Biotech and Autism Spectrum that are driving innovation.

26/03/2025

Israel

Palestinians in Gaza stage rare public protest against Hamas

Rights groups accuse Hamas of violently suppressing dissent, quashing protests in the areas they control, while also jailing and torturing their critics.

26/03/2025

Europe News

France and Indonesia sign deal to boost security in Indo-Pacific

The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities.

26/03/2025

Home

Solar panel windows one step closer after breaking electricity record

This breakthrough technology could ultimately help Europe meet its climate goals in the future.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after detainment

The Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land', Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Jewish settlers, detained by the Israeli army, and later released.

26/03/2025

Tech News

Tiktok, Meta, Google and X invited to Romanian election stress test

The November presidential vote has been annulled due to attempts to influence votes through social media.

26/03/2025

Europe News

Russia targets Black Sea port hours after maritime ceasefire announced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian overnight strikes were a 'clear signal to whole world' that the Kremlin does not want peace.

26/03/2025

Europe News

What's EU trade commissioner looking for from China trip?

European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is heading to China as the country's companies come under the EU's investigatory lens. But with a trade war with the United States intensifying, what's he after in a rapprochement between the EU and China?

26/03/2025

Europe News

Russia's demand for sanctions relief thrusts the EU into the talks

As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction.

26/03/2025

Green News

Heavy rainfall fills Spain's reservoirs — and brings flash flooding

Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain's environment and ecological transition ministry — the highest level in a decade.

26/03/2025

Europe News

Brussels asks EU citizens to have a 72-hour emergency kit for crises

The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items.

26/03/2025

USA

Mike Waltz claims 'full responsibility' for Europe-bashing Signal chat

Waltz said he couldn't explain how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was included in the group chat in what the US president called a "minor glitch".

26/03/2025

Germany

Germany raids group accused of plotting against Eritrean government

More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.

26/03/2025

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Protesters block Budapest bridges over LGBTQ+ event ban

A new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricting assembly sparked protests in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with critics condemning the controversial move.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025 announces shortlist

Musical memoirs, medical histories, and foreign office insights populate the second annual shortlist of the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.

26/03/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 26th – Midday

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

26/03/2025

Haiti

Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti after suspected gang kidnapping

The incident comes a month after another Kenyan policeman was killed in the Caribbean country while working for the same international security force.

26/03/2025

Economy

The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024: Why is it outperforming peers?

Spain's economy grew 3.2% in 2024, one of the fastest in the eurozone, driven by strong domestic demand, robust tourism, and EU recovery funds, outperforming Germany, France and Italy. Economists say Spain remains a ‘bright spot’ in Europe, expecting this outperformance to continue through 2025.

26/03/2025

USA

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, no threat to residents

Kilauea ramped up its surface activity on Tuesday when lava began pouring out of a vent in its caldera.

26/03/2025

Cinema

Spider-Man and Harry Potter duo to produce Amazon's new James Bond

The fate of the James Bond franchise gets an update with Amazon’s decision to hand over producing duties for the 26th 007 movie to Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

26/03/2025

Economy

UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in February, fuelling hopes of a rate cut

The better-than-expected inflation figure comes as a relief to the economy as it faces the looming threat of stagflation: high inflation coupled with low output.

26/03/2025

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Deadly wildfires ravage southern South Korea

Wind-driven wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have killed at least 24 people, forced thousands to evacuate, and damaged historic sites.

26/03/2025

Colombia

Rebel group committing ‘widespread abuses’ in Colombia — NGO

Human Rights Watch says more than 56,000 people have been displaced since January, and accuses rebel fighters of executions, forced labour and child recruitment.

26/03/2025

USA

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for Ukraine peace

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

26/03/2025

United Kingdom

Three men convicted of murder plot after raid on Geneva art museum

Two UK brothers and a co-conspirator attempted to kill a convicted armed robber just weeks after stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts worth millions of Euros.

26/03/2025

Markets

Market insights: What is behind the European stock markets’ rally?

European markets continued to outperform their US counterparts despite the recent rebound on Wall Street. Notably, the banking and industrial sectors stand as the top two performers, driven by relatively cheaper valuations, expectations for surging defence spending, and optimistic economic outlooks.

26/03/2025

Europe News

What we know about Thursday’s Ukraine coalition summit in Paris

The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.

26/03/2025

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Palestinians line up for aid as UN scales back Gaza presence

The UN will reduce its Gaza presence after an Israeli tank strike killed a staffer, while Palestinians face worsening shortages amid ongoing bombardment and aid cuts.

26/03/2025