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Trump officials, allies grow anxious about April 2 tariffs

The president continues to throw curveballs at businesses β€” and even his own team.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over 'insulting the president' and 'terrorism'

Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japan winces as Trump threatens tariffs on auto imports

Tokyo is holding out hope that it might convince Washington to exempt Japanese car manufacturers from tariffs, but analysts are less optimistic.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU delegation visits jailed Erdoğan rival Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul prison

Katarina Barley, Vice President of the European Parliament, was among the delegation that visited the jailed politician in Istanbul's Silivri prison.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Four killed in mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine says

Another 21 people are injured, as a restaurant and several buildings are set ablaze in the city, local officials say.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Thailand quake rescue efforts a race against time

The search for survivors continues after a 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok following a massive quake in Myanmar. There is a 72-hour window to reach those trapped, with some thought to be meters underground.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zelenskyy says no to any US minerals deal that might risk Ukraine’s EU bid

'Nothing that could endanger … Ukraine’s accession to the EU can be accepted," Ukrainian leader says.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | March 29th – Midday

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

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

After Vance visit, Denmark tells US: Stop treating us like dirt

β€œThis is not how you speak to your close allies,” Denmark’s top diplomat said.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 1,644 dead after powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar, junta says

At least 1,000 people have been killed and 2,376 injured after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor struck the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Aftershocks could be felt as far as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk sells X to his own xAI in $33B all-stock deal

The move will β€œunlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach,” he wrote on X.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

β€˜People are not props’: The SΓ‘mi reindeer herders fighting stereotypes to build ethical tourism

A new wave of positive-impact experiences in northern Finland is finally allowing the SΓ‘mi to benefit from the tourism boom.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump taps ex-Arizona AG Brnovich for Serbia ambassadorship

The president chose Mark Brnovich over former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was thought to be preparing a political comeback.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (24-28 March 2025).

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Coca-Cola and Unilever among dozens of plastic brands tied to Texas fracking, investigation reveals

More than 25 major consumer brands and petrochemicals have been traced to fracking in the Permian Basin, one of the world’s β€˜carbon bombs’.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why experts are warning parents not to give their kids dietary supplements like vitamins

A German consumer group flagged issues with 17 of the 18 common supplements it tested.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

In private meeting, Vance and top advisers suggested Trump oust Waltz

The national security adviser almost got fired. He still might.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Too spicy? Spice Girls’ β€˜Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored by UK radio stations

Slam it to the left / If you're havin' a good time / Shake it to the right / If ya know that you feel... well not so fine now, as the song β€˜Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored. Here’s why.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tariffs and defence spending: S&P Global slashes eurozone and UK growth forecast

Uncertainty around US trade tariffs is costing the eurozone and the UK economy billions this year and the next, which cannot be entirely offset by increased defence spending in 2025.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hanover fair: German industry seeks fresh start in challenging times

The Hanover industrial trade fair is taking place in a year of political upheaval, with the Germany economy in recession and the US threatening global trade rules. But perhaps that's precisely why it's so important.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brussels, my love? Is democracy becoming a phase-out model?

In this edition, we take a look at the protests in Turkey, the crackdown on the annual gay parade in Budapest and the broken ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | March 29th – Morning

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

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US communications regulator investigates Disney over DEI practices

FCC chief Brendan Carr investigates The Walt Disney Company as Trump moves to eliminate all manner of DEI efforts across both public and private sectors.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,600

Myanmar's military junta said at least 1,644 people have died in the powerful quake that rocked the country Friday. Rescuers continue to search for survivors, as international teams arrive to help. DW has the latest.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Belgrade opens war crimes trial of Croatian Air Force Pilots

Belgrade begins war crimes trial of four Croatian Air Force pilots accused of firing rockets at Serbian refugee columns in August 1995.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US judge blocks Trump's firing of Voice of America staff

The judge called the Trump administration's move to shut down Voice of America a "classic case of arbitrary and capricious decision making."

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Elon Musk sells X to his AI company xAI

Musk said the move will "unlock immense potential by blending xAI's advanced AI capability and expertise with X's massive reach."

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis

The 17th Century oil painting was taken from a Jewish Belgian art collector during World War Two.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Polish presidential candidate ridiculed for donning disguise to promote book

Karol Nawrocki is facing derision after it emerged he donned a disguise to promote his own book on TV.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

What can the EU do against Trump's trade war?

The European Union is measuring up its response to the anticipated new tariffs being imposed by the United States. But what tools does it have?

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts

A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court decision to block Elon Musk's DOGE from cutting funds for USAID. A Trump appointed judge ruled that Musk's actions were not unconstitutional.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify

The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Vance, citing threats from Russia and China, urges Greenland to β€˜cut a deal’ with the U.S.

β€œWhen the president says β€˜We’ve got to have Greenland,’ he’s saying this island is not safe,” the vice president said.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power

Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in 2023, is now Niger's president. The country's return to democratic norms looks further away than ever.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)