2025-03-30

Europe News

Finland's Stubb urges Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline

Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump.

30/03/2025

Space

Isar Aerospace completes first orbital launch vehicle test flight

Europe took a significant step in its aerospace ambitions with the first test launch of German start-up Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.

30/03/2025

Culture news

'Miniseries king' Richard Chamberlain dies aged 90

Veteran actor has died at the age of 90 following complications from a stroke. His lifelong partner, Martin Rabbett, said, "Richard is with the angels now".

30/03/2025

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Latest news bulletin | March 30th – Evening

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30/03/2025

Europe News

Trump 'pissed off' at Putin for questioning Ukraine leadership

During an interview that aired on Sunday, Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs on oil coming out of Russia if he felt it hindered progress towards ending the war in Ukraine. He is set to speak to Putin in the coming week.

30/03/2025

World News

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with prayers and gatherings, marking the end of Ramadan. In Gaza, Palestinians have little to celebrate as the war continues despite ceasefire efforts.

30/03/2025

Art

Japan explores 'Young Polish' art movement in landmark exhibition

Works by Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries are on display for the first time at the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. The exhibition 'Young Poland: Polish Art 1890-1918' includes echoes of Japanese artistic tradition.

30/03/2025

Culture news

Introducing: Sunna Margrét, Iceland's experimental pop sensation

Last year Sunna Margrét released her debut album, but it's been a long career for the entrancing Icelandic artist creating bold pop soundscapes.

30/03/2025

Health news

Is your workplace coffee machine hurting your health?

Samples taken by a Swedish team of researchers show how daily coffee drinkers may be at risk of higher cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease.

30/03/2025

Work

Police salaries in Europe: How do countries compare on officer pay?

While Northern and Western Europe rank among the highest in police salaries, Southern and Eastern Europe have improved in the rankings.

30/03/2025

Europe News

Two killed and 35 wounded in Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

Russia launched 111 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, according to authorities.

30/03/2025

Iran

Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke in response to a letter sent to the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by US President Donald Trump earlier this month.

30/03/2025

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30/03/2025

Tech News

Social media has a misogyny problem. How can children be protected?

The hit Netflix series Adolescence has fueled discussion about banning social media and smartphones for children. But experts warn a ban won’t work.

30/03/2025

Climate

What do European aid cuts mean for climate funding goals?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

30/03/2025

Travel News

Your plane might be older than you think: Here’s why

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

30/03/2025

Myanmar

More than 1,700 people die after Myanmar earthquake

Myanmar continues to be hit by a string of aftershocks, the latest being a 5.1-magnitude earthquake that struck on Sunday morning. This follows a 7.7-magnitude quake that hit on Friday leaving at least 1,700 people dead.

30/03/2025

Culture news

Versailles makes its private parts public to celebrate Third Republic

The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today.

30/03/2025

Culture news

Publisher stops sales of book featuring man who killed his own kids

Anagrama says it will respect a public prosecutor's recent opinion and refrain from selling the controversial book. Ruth Ortiz, the mother of the murdered children, has denounced Bretón for a possible breach of his sentence.

30/03/2025

Europe News

Thousands rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest

İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 22-year rule, was jailed on 23 March pending trial on corruption charges.

30/03/2025

Syria

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

30/03/2025

Myanmar

Myanmar resistance declares partial ceasefire to allow relief efforts

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday has claimed the lives of at least 1,644 people and injured 2,376, according to the country's ruling military junta.

30/03/2025

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Latest news bulletin | March 30th – Morning

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30/03/2025

USA

Protesters rebel against Elon Musk's DOGE during Tesla Takedown

Saturday's action marked the first attempt to surround all 277 Tesla showrooms and service centres in the US in the hopes of deepening a recent decline in the company's sales.

30/03/2025

Gaza

Israel expands ground operations in Gaza as ceasefire efforts continue

The IDF says it has expanded its ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, with troops advancing deeper into Rafah as they look to expand a buffer zone along the borders of the enclave.

30/03/2025

Europe News

State of emergency declared in Czech Olomouc region over benzene spill

Authorities in the Czech Republic’s Olomouc region declare a state of emergency a month after a train derailment caused what they called the world’s largest benzene contamination of its kind.

30/03/2025