António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's greatest writers, dies aged 83
António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's most widely read, sold and translated writers , has died. He was 83.
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Africa: Delivering 10x Growth - What Is Our Contribution?
[Independent (Kampala)] At the beginning of each year, leaders from across MTN's markets gather to align on our shared ambition: driving digital solutions for Africa's progress. This year, our discussions focused on how we can accelerate digital adoption in ways that deliver
Watch: Trump says adiós to trade with Spain — should Madrid do the same to Trump?
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a firm "no to war" and blocked the US from using Spanish soil for its Iran operations. In response, US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain. Let’s break down what is at stake.
Hundreds of people continue to evacuate via Azerbaijan amid US-Israeli war on Iran
Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says he held a phone call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas to discuss evacuation efforts of European nationals trapped in Iran amid US and Israeli attacks.
Pakistanis fleeing Iran describe strikes shaking ground under their feet
QUETTA, Pakistan, March 5 - Pakistanis fleeing Iran described explosions and missile strikes across Tehran shaking the ground under their feet and engulfing buildings in fire and smoke in a city emptied of many of its residents.
Iran has not requested Russian arms supplies, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 5 - Iran has not approached Moscow with a request for arms supplies, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
From airstrikes to aftermath: The Iran question
In an opinion article for Euronews, Saeid Golkar, associate professor at the University of Tennessee, warns that weakening Iran's regime militarily without a transition plan could leave a more radicalised system in place.
Philippine resupply mission data leaked to Chinese intelligence, security official says
MANILA, March 5 - A spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines on Thursday said some information on the country's resupply missions in the South China Sea was compromised and passed on to Chinese intelligence agents.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: From the Walls of Babylon to the Sewers of Rome
You may not be able to name all, or even most, of the seven wonders of the ancient world. But you almost certainly know that there were seven of them. In a way, that aligns well enough with the worldview of the Greeks who first made reference to such a list, given their
Attack on Iran shows Russia losing sway in the Middle East and globally
But some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor, especially in Ukraine, despite their dismay over its inability to match Trump’s global reach.
3D imagery helps bring world's ant diversity to life
For more than a decade, Evan Economo's lab has been using micro-CT machines to scan insect specimens. The resulting X-ray images help researchers study the form and structure of insects—a subfield of entomology known as morphology—but the process is costly and time-consuming.
ESA's Mars orbiters watch solar superstorm hit the red planet
What happens when a solar superstorm hits Mars? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Mars orbiters, we now know: glitching spacecraft and a supercharged upper atmosphere.
Molecular 'catapult' fires electrons at the limits of physics
Electrons can be "kicked across" solar materials at almost the fastest speed nature allows, scientists have discovered, challenging long-held theories about how solar energy systems work. The finding could help researchers design more efficient ways of harvesting sunlight and
The secret lives of catalysts: How microscopic networks power reactions
Catalysts are essential to modern industry, accelerating reactions used to produce everything from fertilizers and fuels to medicines and hydrogen energy. But until now, scientists could not directly observe how reactions unfold across real catalyst surfaces.
Japan startup's space rocket fails for third time
A Japanese startup's third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiraled back to Earth shortly after takeoff.
‘Conscious’ Director on Exploring the Brain Through the Lens of Dementia and How Shakespeare Inspired the Copenhagen-Bound Doc
Suki Chan and co-editor Michael Ellis of 'Superman' fame discuss her debut feature, their collaboration, artistic inspirations, "transporting" viewers to inner worlds, and the surprising "gifts of dementia."
The Dark and Stormy Tale of a ShantyTok Band
When a scraggly band of folk musicians arrived to tour the UK, residents of a small Welsh town were enamored—until they learned that the band’s leader ruled with an iron fist.
Curtains drawn, passports ready: Filipinos dig in as war reaches the Gulf
Missile and drone attacks spark fear, but most Filipino workers say leaving is not an option.
China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system
Authorities will also foster "positive attitudes towards marriage and childbearing", according to an official government report.
Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends
Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys.
Small plane crashes into two homes in Phoenix, three injured
Aerial video shows wreckage after small plane crashes in Arizona.
Turkey says it is closely following actions of Iranian Kurdish PJAK militant group
ANKARA, March 5 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Thursday that it was closely following the actions of the Iranian Kurdish PJAK militant group, which it said threatened Iran's security and regional stability, amid reports of discussions between Iranian Kurdish militias and Washington
Talent shortage: These are the hardest roles to fill in Europe
The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic.
India Mullen Taps Irish Talent, Including ‘Normal People’ and ‘The Quiet Girl’ Creatives, for Debut Short ‘Lia & Ro’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Normal People” and “Brassic” star India Mullen has stepped behind the camera for her debut short “Lia & Ro” and has lined up an array of Irish talent on screen and off. The short stars Maya O’Shea (“Blade Runner 2099,” “Verdigris”) and Toni O’Rourke (“God’s Creatures,” “Gangs
Live updates: Israel continues assault on Tehran, Beirut; Iran denies launching missile at Turkey
Neighboring countries including Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia reported fresh attacks and Qatar said it was evacuating residents near the U.S. Embassy in Doha.
ITV Boss Rejects Concerns About Super-Sized Banijay-All3Media, Says Company is Still ‘Actively Engaged’ in Talks With Sky
ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall has rejected concerns that the newly announced Banijay-All3Media merger leaves ITV Studios subscale, while also pushing back against reports that the company’s talks with Sky over the possible sale of its Media & Entertainment business have
Iran warns US after frigate sunk, Sri Lanka says trying to safeguard lives on second Iranian ship
Eighty-seven people were killed in a US submarine strike on an Iranian warship on March 4.
China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs
China's tech focus comes amid its rapidly ageing workforce, looming demographic crisis and fierce battle with the United States for supremacy in core technologies.
Watch: Drone strike hits Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan
Videos obtained by Euronews appear to show flashes, explosions and damage at Razi Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. Authorities say three Iranian drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal, as emergency crews responded at the scene.
US sub that sank Iranian frigate rattled China too
A rare wartime submarine kill in the Indian Ocean this month — when a US nuclear attack submarine sank an Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka — highlights the growing strategic importance of the region’s sea lanes and the vulnerabilities of China’s Middle Eastern energy lifelines.
Mayor of Marseille opposes Kanye West concert over 'unapologetic Nazism'
Benoît Payan said the rapper is “not welcome” to perform at his scheduled concert at the Velodrome stadium on 11 June.
Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament
Nitish Kumar says the state's new government will have his full cooperation and guidance.
China to boost tech self-reliance in next 5 years as rivalry with US deepens
The country will also expand domestic demand with a notable increase in household consumption.
Azerbaijan says two people injured by Iranian drones
BAKU, March 5 - Azerbaijan's foreign ministry lodged an official protest with the Iranian embassy on Thursday after a pair of Iranian drones flew across the border into Azerbaijan and injured two people at an airport in the Nakhchivan exclave.
Bertrand Russell’s Advice For How (Not) to Grow Old: “Make Your Interests Gradually Wider and More Impersonal”
Image by National Portrait Gallery, via Wikimedia Commons Advice on how to grow old frequently comes from such banal or bloodless sources that we can be forgiven for ignoring it. Public health officials who dispense wisdom may have good intentions; pharmaceutical companies who
Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack
The Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors.
Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport
Three Iranian drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan, near the border with Iran.
‘He was our imam’: Khamenei’s death lays bare Malaysia’s unease with its Shia community
A mufti's martyrdom remark sparks backlash, exposing Malaysia's Sunni-Shia divide.
Jimmy Kimmel Investigates Trump’s Neck Rash by Interviewing His ‘Badly Bruised Baby Hand’
"Just when you thought Melania couldn't find another reason not to sleep with him," the host joked
Iran war: short-term pain, long-term gain for China
China has responded to the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran with strong diplomatic condemnation. In an article published on March 1, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency called the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the purposes and principles of the UN charter. The same article
Save the date: Webinar on HICP
Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news in the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP)? Whether you work with inflation or are looking to better understand it, join our webinar on HICP next Monday, 9 March, from 14:30 to 15:15 CET. From January 2026, several
Iran fires its biggest retaliatory barrage on Qatar Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran
The Iran war continued into its sixth day with another round of strikes by Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, hundreds of ships have been stranded due to Tehran's threats to strike vessels in the Straight of Hormuz, affecting up to 20% of global oil trade. Follow our live blog.
Africa: Africa Pushes for UNSC Reform As Think Tanks, Diplomats Call for Permanent Seat
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African policy experts and diplomats say it is time for the continent to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), urging urgent reform to reflect today's shifting global geopolitical realities.
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
Malaysia’s food supply stable despite Middle East tensions, says agriculture minister
Most key imports coming from other Asean nations, as well as India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Argentina.
Gas price cut for some Firmus Energy customers
Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.
Bodies of Iranian sailors arrive at Sri Lanka mortuary after warship sinking
Bodies of Iranian sailors killed in the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena were brought to a hospital mortuary in Galle, Sri Lanka, after a US submarine torpedoed the vessel in the Indian Ocean, officials said.
Berlinale crisis: Tricia Tuttle to stay as film festival boss after Gaza row
Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct
South East Water fined £22.5m for ‘repeated supply failures’ in Kent and Sussex
Regulator says failures that hit nearly 300,000 customers made worse by utility’s failure to maintain efficient supply system Business live – latest updates South East Water has been fined £22.5m by Ofwat for repeated supply failures in Kent and Sussex between 2020 and 2023
