South Korea’s Lee calls for energy saving campaign including shorter showers, car curbs
The government is calling on people to use washing machines and vacuums over the weekend.
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No tsunami threat after deep 7.6 magnitude earthquake near Tonga
March 24 - A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey, triggering sirens in the capital though no tsunami was expected.
UN looks to boost food security for Rohingya in Bangladesh
The WFP supports nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Should Jersey follow English banknote design?
Jersey's banknotes were last refreshed in 2010 - is it time for a redesign?
The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis
Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan wants to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.
Qatar gas terminal bombing will push prices higher for years
On March 19, Ras Laffan, the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in the world, supplying one-fifth of the world’s super-chilled fuel, was hit by Iranian missiles and drones. The Qatari terminal suffered substantial damage in the strikes – fires were raging across the
With the Iran crisis, has India’s Middle East balancing act hit a roadblock?
Critics note India's pivot to the US and Israel has had its downsides.
Anthropic v. US Department of War: AI company challenges government in court
Anthropic heads to a San Francisco federal court on Tuesday to seek an injunction against the US government's decision to blacklist it as a national security risk.
The end of the beach break? Why more travellers are swapping sunbathing for active holidays
European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine.
Latest news bulletin | March 24th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn
Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
What are zettajoules – and what do they tell us about Earth’s energy imbalance?
When James Prescott Joule lent his name to a unit of energy, he could not have foreseen today’s alarming calculations The primary unit of climate collapse is the zettajoule. If you have never heard of this term, you are not alone. Even scientists who work on a planetary scale
Eel fisher takes on authorities at Belfast court over pollution in UK’s largest lake
Declan Conlon will argue officials have failed to act despite clear evidence of the ecological collapse of Lough Neagh An eel fisher is to argue at the high court in Belfast that the authorities have allowed the ecological collapse of Lough Neagh by failing to take action over
State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?
State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe. In Northern and Western Europe, pensions often meet or exceed basic expenses while in Eastern Europe and the Balkans they often fall short of covering them.
Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
Philippines says grounding planes is a ‘distinct possibility’ due to Iran war
Because the Philippines relies heavily on imported crude, it’s more exposed than other nations in SEA to energy shortages.
China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
Analysts warn $200 oil is no longer a far-fetched scenario
Oil prices could surpass $150 per barrel and approach $200 if the Strait of Hormuz blockade persists, according to energy industry analysts — a level that would make a global recession virtually inevitable.
412 million barrels will soon flood oil markets — will it matter?
In the second week of the Iran war – with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, cutting off shipping of 20% of the world’s oil supply – the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of strategic oil reserves in history. Thirty-two countries will sell a
‘Our health systems are going to collapse’: Can AI save the healthcare industry?
“The opportunity is here to use this intelligence revolution to transform healthcare completely so we can lower the burden of disease and make sure that the citizens across Europe and the world can have better health outcomes in the future,” the CEO of HealthAI told The Big
‘Perfect Japan’ posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
Japan’s tourist boom has forced some authorities to take action.
Taiwan to skip WTO conference after labelled ‘Province of China’
The WTO ministerial conference, its highest decision-making body, will take place in Cameroon.
‘Operation Hidden Hand’: Iran-Russia military axis comes into view
Emerging reports of Russian intelligence support to Iran in its war with the US and Israel are raising critical questions about the scope, credibility and strategic implications of deepening Russia–Iran military cooperation. This month, reports citing US officials and sources
Philippines eyes ‘temporary’ coal push to counter energy turmoil
The “temporary measure” could start as early as April 1.
Africa: Cosafa Nations in Action in TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Preliminary Qualifiers
[Cosafa] Several nations from the COSAFA region will begin their journey towards the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027 when the preliminary qualification round begins this week.
Manila’s jeepney drivers struggle as Middle East war sends diesel cost soaring
On March 24, fuel prices jumped again in the country by around 16 per cent.
US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites, Semafor reports
March 24 - The United States will continue its strikes on Iran, with the pause applying only to attacks on Tehran's energy sites, Semafor reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official, during what President Donald Trump has described as \"productive\" talks with unidentified
China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, March 24 - Global corporate executives attending China's flagship annual business conference this week were reassured by leaders of the world's second-largest economy that it remains a predictable anchor at a time of geopolitical flux and global uncertainty.
Manila's jeepney drivers struggle as Mideast war sends diesel cost soaring
The sun was not quite up as Eric Helera unlocked the doors of his jeepney, wiped down its two long passenger benches, and checked his brake fluid before another day ferrying Manila commuters. The makeshift minibus named Princess is part of a smoke-belching, colourfully
Agricultural soils exposed to controversial weedkiller may be unexpected breeding ground for hospital 'superbugs'
Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is responsible for an estimated 1.1 to 1.4 million deaths worldwide. Now, scientists have found evidence that the spread of AMR isn't always driven by bacteria evolving to resist the antibiotics themselves: rather, certain weedkillers
Couple who were caught naked at cemetery in Malaysia remanded for three days
The couple, who are not married to each other, were picked up on the night of March 23.
Bad Bunny Seeks $465,000 in Legal Fees After Winning ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Copyright Case
The Puerto Rican superstar prevailed last month in a lawsuit over “Enséñame a Bailar" from his 2022 album
Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows
The world’s top 25 most polluted cities were all in India, Pakistan and China.
Africa: 'At Africa's First Our Ocean Conference, a Test of Global Will On High Seas Protection and Deep-Sea Mining'
[IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- When the 11th Our Ocean Conference opens in Mombasa and Kilifi, Kenya, from June 16-18, 2026, it will mark the first time this influential meeting has been held on African soil. For coastal and island nations across the continent and the wider
Africa: Moniepoint Acquires Orda to Embed Payments Into Restaurant Operations
[Daba Finance] Moniepoint has acquired Orda in a move to integrate payments directly into merchant operations and expand its business management platform.
Africa: Coethnics Covote in Africa
[Afrobarometer] Studying electoral cleavages with a covoting regression model
Africa: African Cities Are Diverse and Thriving, but Face Many Challenges. How to Make Them Healthier
[The Conversation Africa] A new book called Urban Health in Africa explores how rapid urbanisation across the continent shapes public health and wellbeing. Drawing on diverse research and case studies, the book reframes African cities not just as sites of challenge, but as
Africa: Why Africa Needs a Green Bank to Fund Climate Action and Build Its Own Renewable Technology
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is a profound challenge to the livelihoods of many people in African countries who have contributed so little to its cause. More frequent extreme weather events (floods, heatwaves and droughts) are making hunger, insecurity and
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi orders review of entire supply chain for oil products
Most of Japan’s oil imports originate in the Middle East and pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, March 24 (Reuters) - Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic's power grid because of what he described as productive talks
Japan to require ID checks for data-only SIM cards amid fraudulent use
This comes amid reports of the use of the SIM cards in fraud schemes.
Oil back above $100 as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks
Global energy prices plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
Jon Stewart Jokes the ‘Only Thing Giving Me Joy’ in Trump’s America Is ‘Looking Forward’ to Watching Taylor Frankie Paul on ‘The Bachelorette’: ‘Hold on, I’m Getting a Call’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at ABC pulling the latest season of “The Bachelorette” from its schedule amid the explosive fallout between would-be star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Stewart teed up the joke by outlining
