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Russia: Supreme Court to consider suspending ban on Taliban

As Russia develops ties with the Taliban, the country is considering suspending the ban on the movement. The expected move, however, would not amount to a formal recognition of the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tigrayan survivors seek justice in German courts

A group of Tigrayan survivors is seeking justice in Germany for war crimes committed during Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict. Experts say this could send a global message that war crimes will be punished.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gothenburg fined for missing renewable energy goal. Here’s why it’s happy to take the hit

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Automotive Fair Albania highlights classic cars and boosts Tirana tourism

The Automotive Fair Albania in Tirana features classic cars, blending nostalgia with modern trends and promoting road safety, green mobility and innovation.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nationwide strike across Belgium severely disrupts public transport and other services

Strikes are becoming increasingly more common across the country as Belgians express discontent with new coalition government.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How does the EU's support for Ukraine stand after three years of war?

A new study shows that between 2022 and 2024, support for Ukraine and its displaced people has decreased.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sweden’s PM says Europe needs to do more to retain tech companies

European companies such as Spotify, Smurfit Kappa and Flutter Entertainment have left the continent to list in the US in recent years, with Klarna revealing plans to do the same soon too.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Help us develop non-English/Chinese AI models, Japan asks EU Β 

Concerns about language bias affecting LLMs have led to call for cooperation between Japan and EU.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelenskyy calls for stronger allies' action to break Russia's war capacity

Meanwhile, Russia used two ballistic missiles and 131 drones in its aerial assault, Ukrainian authorities reported.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany and Italy diverge on inflation: What implications for the eurozone?

Germany’s inflation eased to a four-month low in March, while Italy’s rose to its highest in over a year, highlighting diverging trends. The mixed data suggest uneven disinflation across the eurozone ahead of the bloc’s inflation release.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As Bangladesh builds ties with China, India looks on

Bangladesh's interim government is expanding cooperation with Beijing as ties with neighboring India remain strained following the ouster of former leader Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Wellness rooms': Why more people are opting to create self-care spaces in their homes

It started with converting rooms for new purposes during COVID. Now some designers say that people are looking for "wellness rooms" in their homes.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Irish privacy watchdog has β€˜unresolved questions’ about Meta’s AI tool

The tech giant has introduced MetaAI across Europe, after it halted the launch in the bloc last year due to β€˜regulatory uncertainty’.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Brexit continues to affect tourism

The United Kingdom's exit from the EU has had a major impact on the tourism industry. New regulations mean travelers to the UK may face even more difficulties.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

From Turkey to the US: Germany's cultural institutions' role in a changing world

Germany's Goethe-Institut has an office at the heart of Istanbul's political action, but also around the world. How is the cultural institution reacting to geopolitical shifts?

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Uzbekistan's renewable energy boom: How solar power is reshaping the country's economy

In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we look at how the country is rapidly embracing solar power, securing billions in foreign investment and cutting emissions to position itself as a leader in renewable energy.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister to discuss online harm

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's development aid on the chopping block?

CDU/CSU and SPD politicians negotiating Germany's new government are under pressure to deliver for their voters while saving money. As a result, development aid could be an area to suffer.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Signal was a 'risky' choice for sharing classified plans. 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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar to feature at London exhibition 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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least five killed in explosion at Spanish mine

Four others were injured in the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU budget negotiators 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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult to retire

The Olympic and European champion goalkeeper has called time on an illustrious career. Schult was also a pioneer for mothers returning to professional sport.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

China's foreign minister visits Russia amid uncertainty around Ukraine ceasefire

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

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What are reciprocal tariffs? Trump's expanding trade agenda explained

US President Donald Trump has promised numerous wide-ranging tariffs on global trading partners. Now he is threatening reciprocal tariffs. What are they and what will they mean for world trade?

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bodies of 15 humanitarian and medical workers found in 'mass grave' in southern Gaza

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What is the ETA? European travellers need €12 entry permit to visit the UK starting this week

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Shelter: 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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

When home turns unsafe: war toll on Ukrainian women

A pause in fighting may spare families from the immediate horrors of war. Yet attacks are only part of Ukraine’s crisis: If the weapons were silenced tomorrow, the psychological and social damage could remain for generations.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit

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

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France voices 'shock' at US calls to drop DEI programs

Officials in France have said they will reject US calls for French companies to desist from using diversity programs. The foreign trade minister said the demands were "a further step in American extra-territoriality."

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews