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Africa counts the cost of the Trump tariffs
Donald Trumpโs decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries on 2 April will effectively sink the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a law originally passed by George W. Bushโs administration in 2000, which gives more than 30 African states tariff and quota free trade access to the US.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:
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Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces hit an area in the Lebanese capital known to be a Hezbollah stronghold. It's the first bombing there since a truce ended more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Israel strikes Lebanon's capital for first time since ceasefire ended fighting with Hezbollah
The area targeted is largely residential and commercial, and is close to at least two schools, according to reports.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:European innovation keeps pace despite economic uncertainty
The European Patent Officeโs latest report shows patent filings holding steady, with computer technology leading growth. Europe remains a key player in global innovation.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Thousands of animals killed after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia
Authorities have already had to slaughter thousands of cattle and strict measures to control the epidemic are in place in both countries.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:A digital exhibition in London is inviting visitors to step into King Tutankhamun's tomb
Held at Londonโs ExCeL Centre, a new digital art exhibition is bringing the legendary pharaohโs tomb and treasures to life using VR and 360-degree technology.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Two Turkish journalists detained as protests over ฤฐmamoฤlu's arrest continue
The mass demonstrations broke out last week following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem ฤฐmamoฤlu, a member of the opposition CHP and seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Confidential British Army documents found scattered on Newcastle streets
The documents also included details such as soldiers' ranks, emails, shift patterns, and weapon issue details, which experts say could represent a security threat for the named individuals.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia do the Trump dance to shift blame for peace-talk problems
But there's fear in Kyiv that the U.S. president doesn't care and will lean toward Moscow.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:EU regulators block new Alzheimerโs drug citing potentially fatal side effects
The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Orbรกn on the EU's survival kit proposal: 'Are these people up to something?'
The Hungarian prime minister said the EU Commission's call for people to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit was scary. "What's on these people's minds? Are they up to something?" the politician lamented, speaking on public radio.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:EU regulator rejects Lillyโs Alzheimerโs drug
The agency said the benefits do not outweigh the risks.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Hanami celebrations begin in Tokyo as cherry blossoms reach their peak
As cherry blossoms near their peak, Tokyoโs parks buzz with locals and tourists enjoying โhanamiโ picnics, celebrating the seasonโs arrival ahead of this weekendโs full bloom.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine
The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Nepal's monarchy: Is a royal revival on the horizon?
Nepal abolished its monarchy in 2008, but growing public frustration with the government has sparked calls for its return.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:EU uncorks new era for no- and low alcohol wines with new naming rules
โAlcohol-freeโ, โ0.0%โ and โalcohol lightโ are the new standardised denominations proposed by the European Commission for no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products in a bid to enhance their appeal.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images: 'An insult to life itself'
โI strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself." Wise words from legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, whose comments on AI in 2016 are going viral following this week's trend of creating Studio Ghibli-style portraits with ChatGPT's latest update.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Israel's antisemitism conference sparks debate over alliances with Europe's right wing
Stirring controversy even before its official start, this week's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem made headlines long before it took place.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:US dismisses Putin's idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine
The Russian leader suggested that Ukraine be under temporary UN control until a "competent" government was elected, despite it being contrary to Ukrainian law.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Rehabilitated sea turtles released back into Atlantic Ocean off Florida
After recovering from cold-stunning in New England, 19 sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean off Jacksonville, Florida, with help from Turtles Fly Too.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Era of close US-Canadian relations is 'over', warns Prime Minister Mark Carney
After Trump announced more tariffs this week, the new Canadian prime minister described Washington as 'no longer a reliable partner'.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:EU defends academic freedom in wake of Trump education crackdown
The European Commission has spoken out in defence of academic freedom and research, following a crackdown on education by the Trump administration at home and abroad.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Making buildings more resilient
Collapsing buildings are the biggest cause of death during earthquakes. How should buildings they be constructed to prevent deaths and injuries?
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Germanyโs unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in March
Unemployment in Germany rose by 26,000 โ the sharpest monthly increase since October 2024. The figure far exceeds analysts' expectations of an increase of 10,000.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Baby Invasion' - Harmony Korine's First-Person Shooter dud
US director Harmony Korineโs second EDGLRD production, now available online, is shallow and mind-numbingly dull First-Person Shooter nonsense.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:'Our GPUs are melting': OpenAI puts restrictions on new ChatGPT image generation tool
ChatGPT's new feature that can generate images in the style of a popular Japanese animation studio is so popular that OpenAI has to put temporary limits on its use.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Europeโs economic confidence dips again in March as services sector retreats
Sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March, with confidence in services and retail slumping. The euro areaโs index fell to 95.2, deepening doubts over recovery momentum.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal given five year prison sentence
Sansal was arrested in November 2024 at Algiers airport. French President Macron has called on Algeria to release the writer.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Fear and loathing in a Signal group chat
European leaders have been planning how to respond to Pete Hegseth's comments and we have proof (not really).
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Should European countries reconsider their plans for Big Tech taxes to avoid US tariffs?
Tax or tariffs? Officials in the UK and Poland are debating what they should do regarding proposed and passed digital sales taxes to potentially avoid new US trade barriers.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Massive Attack concert made history by slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 98%
The gig broke the world record for the lowest carbon emissions ever produced by a music event.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Serbia's alarming path toward media suppressionย
Insteadof engaging in democratic dialogue, the Serbian authorities have responded with intimidation, legal threats, and open hostility toward independent journalists. President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ has labelled independent media and their reporters as enemies of the state and accused them of criminal activity โ without evidence.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:What we are witnessing is the 'Putinisation' of Erdoฤan
The imprisonment of Istanbulโs mayor Ekrem Imamoฤlu points to the next level of authoritarianism in Recep Tayyip Erdoฤanโs regime โ as he was seen as one of the few possible candidates who could have beaten the Turkish president at the 2028 presidential poll.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's drone tech crucial to frontline superiority, digital transformation minister says
Drones battling drones, fibre-optic warfare, and an AI-driven battlefield โ Ukraine's digital war strategy is evolving fast. Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spoke to Euronews on how technology is shaping Ukraine's fight against Russia.
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