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Afghanistan: American detained by Taliban is freed

Faye Hall, who was arrested last month, has been released, according to a top US official involved in negotiations. She is one of several Americans freed by Afghanistan's Islamist rulers so far this year.

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

Italy moves to curb 'right of blood' citizenship claims

Citizenship claims based on blood ties will now be limited to two generations, whereas previously, going back four generations could secure a passport.

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

Latest news bulletin | March 29th – Evening

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

Turkey’s opposition mobilizes huge crowd to protest jailing of Istanbul mayor

Brussels this week urged Ankara to 'uphold democratic values.'

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

JD Vance's ominous pitch to Greenland

Many in the Danish territory feel bullied by the US, Andrew Harding finds on a trip to Nuuk.

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

Italy approves new decree to use Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs

Under the new decree, two centres in Albania will now also house migrants who arrived in Italy, had their asylum request rejected and received a deportation order.

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

Eye on the sky: Northern Hemisphere witnesses partial solar eclipse on Saturday

A partial solar eclipse was visible across Europe on Saturday, as well as western Africa, eastern North America and northern Asia.

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

Risks posed by hole in protective shell over Chernobyl

When it was erected in 2019, the giant shell over the damaged nuclear reactor in Chernobyl was one of the biggest structures ever moved by humans. In February a Russian drone put a hole in it.

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

What next for Turkey: More authoritarianism?

The signs are not good, say Turkish experts. After the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, the repression of protests, and ongoing arrests of journalists and lawyers, it seems Turkey is heading for even more authoritarianism.

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

Here’s who members of Houthi PC Small Group are blaming

None of them have expressed any reservations about discussing the sensitive material on Signal.

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

Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own AI company xAI for $33 billion

The tech billionaire and Donald Trump advisor made the announcement on Friday. It's unclear what will change for users of the social media site.

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

US appeals court clears way for Musk, DOGE to resume cuts to USAID

The ruling came as the Trump administration notified Congress that it will dissolve the agency.

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

Original E.T. model from 1982 film goes up for auction at Sotheby’s

An original three-foot E.T. model, created by special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bids running until 3 April.

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

Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600

The number of people killed by the 7.7-magnitude temblor could go up to 10,000, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates.

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

Kyiv says Moscow preparing new military offensive to increase pressure on Ukraine

The claim from Kyiv comes after Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine killing at least four people, according to authorities.

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

Federal judge blocks Trump's efforts to dismantle Voice of America radio service

The White House called the service, which has existed since 1942, 'The Voice of Radical America' and said Trump’s order would 'ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda.'

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

Ghana: Growing calls to punish 'wayward' soldiers

Some members of Ghana's armed forces have been accused of indiscriminately attacking civilians in retaliation for attacks on the military. Observers worry about an ongoing lack of accountability.

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

Europe watches partial solar eclipse

Around 20% of the sun was covered by the moon, but cloudy skies meant the partial eclipse was not visible for all in most of Europe and parts of North America and Africa.

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

Fact check: Does the EU want to 'steal' private savings?

Viral social media posts claim that the EU plans to expropriate savers' funds without their knowledge and invest the money in defense. What's really going on?

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

Fact check: Does the EU want to "steal" private savings?

Viral social media posts claim that the EU plans to expropriate savers' funds without their knowledge and invest the money in defense. What's really going on?

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

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