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Starmer blames lack of joint action for surge in migrant arrivals in UK by small boat

Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record.

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

Le Pen denounces 'fatal day for democracy' after judge orders five-year political ban

Speaking to French TV channel TF1 in her first reaction to the verdict, Le Pen called the ruling a β€œpolitical decision” aimed at preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election

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

Is Syria's new technocratic cabinet as inclusive as it could be?

Syria swore in several ministers this weekend. Analysts pointed out only time would tell how effective they will be. Others noted that many are technocrats, often better qualified than their international counterparts.

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

France: Le Pen defiant after being barred from office

Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office for five years and given a prison sentence after being convicted of misappropriating EU funds. But the French far-right leader remains defiant and intends to appeal.

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

Will European air passengers receive less compensation in the future?

The proposed update to European rules for obtaining compensation in the event of air travel delays could deprive 85% of passengers of compensation, according to consumer associations.

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

Vladimir Putin signs decree calling up 160,000 Russians for military service

The decree says conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30 and covers the period from April to July.

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

Le Pen’s dilemma: Seek revenge or help her party

Marine Le Pen has been trying to normalize the National Rally in recent years, but may be tempted to wreak havoc after her guilty verdict.

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

Stock markets down ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Global markets were in the red ahead of the Trump administration's expected tariff announcement. Trump has warned tariffs would include "all countries."

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

Trump forces Canada to rethink trade and energy flows

Tariff threats prompt provinces to tout β€œeast-west” corridors, rather than β€œsouth” to the U.S.

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

Netanyahu trip to Hungary lays bare EU lip service to ICC

Budapest ought to arrest the Israeli prime minister later this week, the EU Commission has said, amid lukewarm European backing for international justice.

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

US efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives in Europe face backlash from some countries

The EU emphasised anti-discrimination and equality as part of its core values with France, Belgium and Spain pushing back against the letter.

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

Ukraine updates: Russia says Putin open to talks with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to contacts with US President Donald Trump after the latter's threats, the Kremlin said. Meanwhile, Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine. DW has more.

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

EU Commission gathered €58m in fees for supervising digital platforms

Several online platforms have launched a legal proceeding against the fees imposed for being a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act.

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

Le Pen to appeal ban from running for public office, condemning 'political decision'

The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.

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

Le Pen attacks ban from running for public office as 'political decision'

The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.

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

Watch: The circus team spreading Ramadan joy in Gaza

The Holy month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, community, and giving, but for a group of circus enthusiasts, it's also a time to bring joy to Gazan children.

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

Moldova expels Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry declared three Russian diplomats persona non grata, citing clear evidence of conduct violating their diplomatic status.

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

Putin to conscript 160,000 more Russians for war with Ukraine

Ukraine warned the Kremlin is preparing for a massive new military offensive.

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

Nigeria: Boxer dies after collapsing during fight

The 40-year-old pugilist reportedly accepted a spontaneous bout in Ghana in order to pay off debts back home. Nigerian boxing authorities insist they hadn't sanctioned the fight.

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

Middle East updates: Israel orders evacuation of Rafah

The Israeli military has issued a sweeping evacuation order for the Gazan city of Rafah. At the same time, the Red Crescent has expressed outrage after its medics were killed by Israeli fire.

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

Latest news bulletin | March 31st – 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 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ingebrigtsen's father just 'overly protective' as he denies abuse

Norwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen tells a court he "loves" his children and was just an "overly protective" father as he denies abuse allegations.

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

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake death toll rises

The military junta said a week of mourning would be observed as the death toll continues to rise following Friday's devastating earthquake. Search and rescue operations are continuing.

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

Prado Museum experts expose lost Caravaggio scam as dealer faces fraud accusations

An art dealer is under investigation for potential fraud over a misattributed Caravaggio painting, with suspicions of false invoicing and misleading the buyer about the painting's authenticity.

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

β€˜Jesus Christ also was found guilty and he was innocent,’ Le Pen codefendant says

Le Pen's allies are not pulling their punches after Monday's ruling.

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

Bangladesh celebrates Eid with grand processions and prayers

Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with large gatherings in open grounds and mosques, along with the revival of a traditional procession.

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

Controversy sparked by UK politician's 'pet rent' expense claim

The Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi did not break parliamentary rules, but the government has said it now wants them to be revised.

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

Elon Musk slams Marine Le Pen guilty verdict as arch-conservatives unite in fury

Key adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump signals he will make the French far-right standard-bearer a new cause célèbre.

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

UK's Starmer calls for united effort to 'smash' migrant smuggling gangs

UK prime minister Keir Starmer has urged the international community to work together to β€˜smash’ migrant smuggling gangs at a summit in London.

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

Patriots party backs Le Pen following French court ruling

Messages of support for the National Rally’s founder, along with attacks on the French judicial system, came from her political allies.

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

Police investigate after more than a dozen Teslas burned in Rome

The incident is the latest in a series of suspected arson attacks targeting Elon Musk's company.

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

Russia's ongoing strikes on Kharkiv cause injuries and widespread damage

Russian drones attacked Kharkiv early Monday, triggering six explosions and a large fire that damaged the facade and windows of a children’s centre.

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

Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership

The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes.

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

French antitrust watchdog fines Apple €150 million over data collection tool

Without directly condemning Apple’s data collection tool, the antitrust regulator has determined that the conditions surrounding its implementation amounted to an abuse of a dominant market position. The decision comes at a time of tension between the US and the EU over the treatment of Big Tech.

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

Denmark and Germany promote the use of edible seaweed in a European project

Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to classifying it, they act to promote its use and raise awareness among the new generations.

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