2025-03-31

Culture news

Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister

The co-writer and producer of the hit Netflix drama 'Adolescence' have met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss how to prevent young people from being influenced by toxic online content.

31/03/2025

Tech News

Which is the most secure messaging app?

In light of the controversy around US attack plans being shared on Signal, the security of messaging apps is firmly in the spotlight.

31/03/2025

Culture news

Landmark Nirvana and Kurt Cobain exhibition heads to UK this summer

A special Nirvana exhibition has been announced at London’s Royal College of Music Museum this summer. It's looking like one of the unmissable showcases of 2025 - especially if you're a grunge fan.

31/03/2025

Europe News

EU urged to include green energy in increased security spending

With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending.

31/03/2025

Russia

China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

31/03/2025

Gaza

Bodies of 15 aid workers discovered in southern Gaza 'mass grave'

The remains were discovered alongside their emergency vehicles, which included a marked ambulance, a fire truck, and a UN car. The searches, which lasted a week, concluded on Sunday.

31/03/2025

Spain

Five dead and four injured after deadly blast at coal mine in Spain

Injured workers were transferred to hospital with burns and head trauma after an explosion rocked a coal mine in Spain's northern Asturias region.

31/03/2025

Travel News

Travellers now need €12 ETA permit to enter the UK: How to apply

Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.

31/03/2025

Art

Helsinki Biennial 2025 unveils artist line-up

With a particular emphasis on artists from the wider Nordic region, Latin America and Asia, and with aims to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, Helsinki Biennial 2025 has revealed its participating artists.

31/03/2025

Romania

Andrew Tate accused of sexual assault and battery by ex-girlfriend

The self-described misogynist also faces legal cases in Romania and the UK for alleged rape and human trafficking.

31/03/2025

Business

US demands that EU companies comply with anti-diversity order

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US, especially in government offices, claiming that they were discriminatory.

31/03/2025

Afghanistan

Taliban leader declares Western laws unnecessary in Afghanistan

Speaking during a sermon for Eid al-Fitr, Hibatullah Akhundzada said that the Taliban "will create our own laws" and dismissed Western legal frameworks.

31/03/2025

Cinema

From Hamdan Ballal to La La Land: A short history of Oscars apologies

The Academy has apologised to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.

31/03/2025

Europe News

Ribera in Washington, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief for EU news Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

31/03/2025

USA

Musk hands out $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court election

The battleground state's Democratic attorney general failed in his attempt to block the move.

31/03/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 31st – Midday

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

31/03/2025

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

31/03/2025

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Behind the scenes with alpine rescue dogs ready to save lives

On the slopes near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zen, a five-year-old border collie, leads a pack of trainee rescue dogs, preparing for the rising avalanche threat in the Italian Alps.

31/03/2025

USA

Trump says he's 'not joking' about running for third presidential term

The two-term limit is enshrined in one of the US Constitution's amendments, but Trump claimed there are "methods" for circumventing this, which experts dispute.

31/03/2025

Healthcare

New 3D tech could bring surgeons closer to patients in remote Africa

The programme could be a lifeline in a region with too few medical specialists for the population.

31/03/2025

Culture news

Tick-tock: Nearly 100-year-old Cambridge College prank (half) resolved

Better late than never. The hour hand of a chapel clock that was taken in a student prank during the 1930s has been returned to a Cambridge college. The perpetrators of the prank were not known until now. Only the minute hand remains elusive...

31/03/2025

Business

Primark boss steps down over inappropriate behaviour allegation

Paul Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement”, said Primark owner Associated British Foods on Monday.

31/03/2025

Business

Why Trump's trade wars are threatening already vulnerable brewers

US craft brewers, already contending with a slump in sales, are set to be impacted by President Trump's trade tariffs.

31/03/2025

Markets

Oil markets retreat as economic concerns outweigh Trump tariff threats

Crude oil prices climbed on Monday amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% to 50% tariffs on Russia’s oil. However, economic concerns may outweigh geopolitical tensions, as a weakening economic outlook could dampen oil demand. Investors will also be closely watching the OPEC+ meeting.

31/03/2025

Travel News

Thailand travel advice after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips.

31/03/2025

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Three years on: Ukraine remembers Bucha’s retaking

A ceremony was held to mark three years since Ukrainian forces retook Bucha, remembering the atrocities committed during Russia’s occupation in the early weeks of the 2022 invasion.

31/03/2025

Radio Schuman

Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe?

The EU has proposed a new wine package supporting the non-alcoholic wine market.

31/03/2025

Cinema

Helen Mirren explains why James Bond should not be played by a woman

The Oscar-winning actress is more interested in hearing stories of female spies, claiming she ‘never liked’ the famous fictional agent.

31/03/2025

France

Marine Le Pen barred from running for office in embezzlement trial

Marine Le Pen and 24 National Rally members were found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay party staff, risking Le Pen's future in politics.

31/03/2025

Economy

How could the European Central Bank react to Trump’s trade tariffs?

Donald Trump’s tariffs may hit EU growth and push up inflation, posing a dilemma for the ECB. While trade slows and prices rise, some economists argue rate cuts remain appropriate, so long as inflation expectations stay anchored.

31/03/2025