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Pakistan: Militants make March deadliest month in a decade

Militant attacks and reactions by security forces led to the deaths of 335 people in Pakistan. That is the highest number of fatalities in one month since August 2015.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Discriminatory' EU visa policy is hurting bloc's image in Africa

The EUโ€™s visa policy โ€” and particularly its high rejection rate of applications from African countries โ€” is "discriminatory" and causing โ€œconsiderable damage to the EUโ€™s image among Africaโ€™s intellectual, cultural and business elites,โ€ according to new research.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Upbeat spirits at Hanover trade fair despite Trump's tariffs

As US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, triggering fears of a global trade war, German and Canadian companies at one of the biggest trade fairs in the world were optimistic about the future.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | April 3rd โ€“ 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: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Court's gay marriage legal opinion offers hope to Polish couples

Same-sex marriages scored a win after a top lawyer at the European Court Justice issued an opinion in their defence.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU adjusts strategy to hit back at US tariffs

Caught by the throat by new US tariffs, the EU is honing its response strategy, attempting to leave a path open to negotiation to avoid a full-blown trade war.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Did pharma sector dodge Trumpโ€™s tariffs? The EU's not so sure

The fear of a trade war over pharmaceuticals between the EU and the US has been avoided for now, but the European Commission remains on guard, considering further tariff deployments likely.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Who are the real winners and losers of Donald Trumpโ€™s 'Liberation Day' tariffs?

When it comes to the tech industry, semiconductor manufacturers come out largely unscathed while e-commerce giants will see major changes that could affect what price their goods are sold.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Central Asia at the forefront of the fight against climate change and Uzbekistan's regional policy

The Samarkand Climate Conference will provide an opportunity to identify mutually acceptable solutions for climate adaptation, draw global attention to regional environmental challenges and strengthen multilateral cooperation, Akramjon Nematov and Azamat Sulimanov write.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Beryl, Helene and Milton join list of nearly 100 hurricane names so deadly they wonโ€™t be repeated

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the ninth in a row with above average activity, the WMO says.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Tracks ll: The Lost Albums' - Bruce Springsteen to release seven albums of unreleased songs

Fans have been waiting for another box set of unreleased material since the first โ€˜Tracksโ€™ came out in 1998. Well, 27 years later, a wish is about to come true with โ€˜Tracks II: The Lost Albumsโ€™.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bulgaria's government survives no-confidence vote brought by pro-Russia party

The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgariaโ€™s desire to adopt the euro at the beginning of 2026, a move that would consolidate its European integration.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spanish police seize 50kg of cocaine in lorry bound for the UK

Spanish police intercepted over 50kg of cocaine hidden in a lorry bound for the UK, arresting four suspects linked to a drug smuggling network.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU digital rules are fair, because they apply to everybody, says Henna Virkkunen

The European Commissioner Vice-President for Technology denies that EU digital rules run counter to freedom of speech. In an interview with Euronews, she said these laws are just setting obligations for online platforms to assess systematic risks. "We are not regulating the content at all," she said

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June

The EU's Antรณnio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What are GMOs and why do they remain so controversial? | Euronews Tech Talks

What are GMOs and why are they a topic of debate? Researcher and EFSA expert Josep Casacuberta joins Euronews Tech Talks to answer these questions.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Working in Europe: How can social mobility boost the continent's economy?

A new study shows that Europe's progress on social mobility has stalled over the past decade, holding back the continent's combined GDP by an estimated 1.3 trillion.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How is the EU developing trade and investment ties with Central Asia?

Uzbekistan President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, shares his views with Euronews on developing trade and investment opportunities with Europe as the EU-Central Asia summit gets under way.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hamas-run health ministry quietly removes thousands from Gaza death toll, researchers find

Some 3,400 names were removed from the most recent death reports from the Strip, raising concerns of inflated figures by Hamas.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fact check: Are Donald Trump's tariffs on the EU really reciprocal?

Economists tell Euronews Trump's rates are not in any way based on the tariffs imposed by the US' trading partners and therefore cannot be considered an equal measure.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

TikTok faces โ‚ฌ500 million fine for illegally shipping European user data to China - report

The fine could be one of the largest handed down by Irelandโ€™s Data Protection Commission, TikTokโ€™s main European regulator.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey detains 11 people for pro-government business boycott calls

A daylong shopping boycott was part of protests against the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Greece storms were made wetter and more destructive by climate change, study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gaza: Palestinians bear the brunt of Israel's clampdown

New military corridors, airstrikes, evacuation and a blockade of humanitarian aid exacerbate the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Is Israel's objective to pave the way for Trump's "Gaza Riviera" plans?

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Seat reservations on Spanish trains just got easier for Interrail and Eurail passholders

Holders of Interrail and Eurail passes have long lamented the hoops they have to jump through to reserve seats on Spanish trains, but all thatโ€™s about to change.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Macedonia warns the EU of growing Russian influenceย 

Talking to Euronews, North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Timcho Mucunski emphasises the countryโ€™s many "difficult compromises" for EU membership.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Donald Trump doesnโ€™t do special relationships. Britain will keep trying anyway.

POLITICO delves into the frenetic tactics Britain was โ€” and still is โ€” employing to win a carve-out from Donald Trumpโ€™s tariffs. No one yet knows if the president will listen.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

K-Pop show mired in child exploitation controversy

The show "Under15" attracted criticism in South Korea for encouraging children aiming to be the next K-Pop prodigy to dress, sing and perform the provocative routines of established stars.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Adolescence and mental health: Are smartphone bans enough?

British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagersโ€™ health? Researchers have clear advice.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Netflix โ€œAdolescenceโ€: Teen minds on screen

British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagersโ€™ health? Researchers have clear advice.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Jean-Claude Van Damme accused of having sex with victims of sex trafficking

The actor allegedly met with several people under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five Romanian models as a "gift." A lawyer for one of the alleged victims stated that โ€œthe person who received these services was aware of their condition.โ€

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least 50 people killed in overnight Israeli air strikes across Gaza, hospital officials say

Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group returns dozens of remaining hostages, disarms and leaves the territory.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

โ€˜Reckless and shortsightedโ€™: EU lifts ban on turtle dove hunting in Spain, France and Italy

The birds are still vulnerable to extinction globally, and are clinging on in the UK.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A โ€˜rockโ€™ used as a doorstop for decades turns out to be worth โ‚ฌ1million

Now classified as a national treasure of Romania and a protected cultural asset, this discovery shows you need to keep your eyes peeled for what your family members are using to keep their doors ajar.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

ETIAS scams: Everything Brits need to know about EU travel as ETA launch causes confusion

With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews