This article from the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) Member Spotlight series looks at the efforts made by the Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy, to strengthen its apprenticeship system. The article showcases Rome’s efforts to support apprentices to access
The US-Israel war on Iran has been described as “the first AI war.” But recent deployments of artificial intelligence are, in fact, the latest in a long history of technological developments that prize a need for speed in the military “kill chain.” “Sixty seconds – that’s all
Taiwan says it has secured alternative supplies for the months ahead, including from the United States.
A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents. NASA confirmed the event, while sightings of the bright fireball were reported across several states.
The Scandinavian airline has said that more cancellations were expected after Easter.
Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation.
Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
Leonard Muellner (Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Brandeis University) and Belisi Gillespie (who now teaches classics at Agnes Scott College) have posted 118 videos on YouTube, which, when taken together, “present all the content covered in two semesters of a
Trillions of insects embark, largely unnoticed, on epic journeys every year across mountain ranges, deserts and seas, and it is only now, as their numbers suffer huge declines, that scientists are tracking their movements On a cloudless sunny day in October 1950, ornithologists
The European Commission is confirming €458m in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt in 2026. With major donors withdrawing from the region and international humanitarian law under unprecedented strain, the EU is sustaining life-saving assistance to
[Afreximbank] The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa's trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and
TOKYO, March 18 - Visitors to Japan in February rose 6.4% from a year earlier to set a new record for the month, government data showed on Wednesday, despite a drop-off in Chinese tourists amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Over half of ADHD drug prescriptions issued between 2020 and 2024 were to children and teenagers.
Hong Kong’s upcoming English-language revenge drama “The Season,” a series co-produced with SK Global, the powerhouse behind global hits such as “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime,” is set for release this summer. At this year’s Hong Kong FilMart, PCCW
Spain’s Audiovisual From Spain, the brand run by Spanish trade and investment body ICEX to drive the interational impact of Spanish talent, is heading to Cannes with newly unveiled short films “La Tarara” and “La Llama,” plus Carla Simón’s previously introduced “Flamenco” as it
He added that supply levels are expected to normalise soon, urging the public not to resort to panic buying.
Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war.
A massive databse built by players of Pokémon Go is now being used Coco Robotics to help its street delivery robots better navigate busy urban environments.
Slovenia holds a parliamentary election next Sunday with Janez Janša’s conservative opposition seeking to restore "traditional values" amid warnings of an illiberal turn.
By Mohammad Yunus Yawar KABUL, March 18 (Reuters) - Families and friends of people who were under treatment at a rehab centre in the Afghan capital Kabul searched for their loved ones on Wednesday, two days after it was bombed by Pakistan in the deadliest incident in the months
For one vital sector of the nation's economy it was Belgium’s equivalent of the Oscars. And, just as the Academy Award winners were celebrating their success this week, so too are some of the best chocolatiers in Belgium. The awards ceremony may not have had quite the
Taiwan has said it has secured alternative supplies for the months ahead, including from the US.
The woman had noticed the robot behind her while she was using her phone.
Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements.
[New Times] I arrived at BK Arena just after 5 p.m., when early arrivals were already spreading across the space, testing vantage points and settling into what would become a steadily building crowd.
Winnie the Pooh, A.A Mline's beloved children character celebrates turning 100 this year. From books, cartoons and films, Disney is hosting several events to mark the impact the little yellow bear and his pals Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga and her baby Roo, have had on our
Many global leaders are looking for the best ways to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy, but find themselves at a crossroads. Some are choosing to rely on a familiar – and perhaps, more comfortable – model of rigidity: regulation that’s heavy on process, cautious by default
Trump says Washington should “think about” its future at NATO as he expressed disappointment in the defence alliance’s refusal to assist the US in policing and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid a global oil price crisis. Follow our live blog.
An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom.
[Premium Times] In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF's ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
[ISS] The number of high-risk vessels flying African flags has surged, increasing risks to legitimate shipping interests and foreign investment.
[IPS] Brighton, UK -- A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens' freedoms and the fundamental human right to privacy, warns a new report by the Institute of Development Studies.
The money received will be used to improve the ageing monkey enclosure and other zoo facilities.
An Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in the Bachoura district of Beirut early on Wednesday, killing at least six people, according to Lebanese authorities.
DUBAI, March 18 (Reuters) - Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons won't significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday, cautioning that the new supreme leader is yet to publicly express
Energy prices are spiking after the Strait of Hormuz closure, bringing Europe’s vulnerabilities back into focus and turning attention to the EU’s planned Grids Package. Watch the video.
The President said electric cars were adding an extra 300 megawatts of demand at night, straining the grid.
Roger Casale and the late Harry Shindler MBE in San Benedetto di Tronto, ItalyThe Representation of the People Bill offers Parliament a chance to ensure British citizens abroad are not only able to vote but properly represented, writes Roger Casale. Around five million British
Los Angeles soundstages are still struggling to lease space to productions, even as new facilities are opening around the region. Soundstage occupancy fell to 62% in the first half of 2025, according to data compiled by FilmLA, as production remained below the levels seen
[Nile Post] The Confederation of African Football (Caf) on Tuesday stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco in a dramatic boardroom decision, citing violations of Articles 82 and 84 of its competition regulations governing
Some of the offenders had already begun serving community service sentences.
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Authorities hope more free time will set the stage for births to reverse a worrisome trajectory of decline.
[Capital FM] Rabat, Morocco -- Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal's controversial walk-off.