In 2025, the prevalence of contraband and foreign cigarette consumption in Belgium increased markedly, accounting for 44.4% of all cigarettes smoked during the fourth quarter - a substantial rise from 34.9% in the corresponding period of the previous year. These findings are
Tehran said it would mine the entire Persian Gulf in case its islands and coast were to be attacked, as markets continue to be impacted by the Iran war, now in its third week. Follow our live blog.
DUBAI, March 23 (Reuters) - An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday according to state media. The U.S. is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg
It was reported that an aircraft and a vehicle collided at New York LaGuardia Airport. Information on whether there was loss of life or any injuries has not yet been shared.
March 23 - The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday.
The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting. As the war grinds into its
EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels on 18 March for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. The discussions focused on ‘Investment for a vibrant European
Best known for playing Buffy’s sidekick Xander Harris on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Nicholas Brendon died in his sleep from natural causes. He was 54. Over the weekend, his Buffy co-stars paid tribute to him. “Some people leave a mark without trying.”
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is no doubt watching closely as America reportedly moves part of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems from South Korea to the Middle East. Without those defenses, South Korea will be more vulnerable to a North Korean attack
The musician will release What a Time , his 33rd album, this summer
[UN News] All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth's atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.
The European Parliament adopted a wide-ranging report on March 10, warning that millions of European citizens face precarious housing. Take our poll, join the conversation!
[Daily Trust] A report by the AfricaNenda Foundation has stated that the growth of instant payment services in Africa is increasing, enabling inclusion of more people in the continent into the financial system.
Screening in the International Panorama at Series Mania, Europe’s largest TV showcase running March 20–27 in Lille, France, RTÉ comedy-drama “These Sacred Vows” arrives as part of a more assertive push by Irish producers toward ambitious, export-minded scripted series. Created
Japan depends on crude oil imports from the Middle East, most of which transits the strait.
A big U.K. trio – “A Woman of Substance,” Jack Thorne’s “Falling” and Richard Gadd “Half Man” – plus “Wallander” with Gustaf Skarsgård and “Peaky Blinders,” both the upcoming series and “Immortal Man” movie spinoff, head a powerhouse Banijay Entertainment global scripted slate
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
Protesters launched fireworks and petrol bombs toward government buildings, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons.
He had repeatedly used a vulgarity on social media to refer to Bali’s Day of Silence.
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter told Euronews' flagship show Europe Today that instability, conflict or violence always creates opportunity for violence, including for the Tehran regime.
BEIJING, March 23 (Reuters) - China on Monday urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz to end military operations to prevent a "vicious cycle" and return to negotiations. "Should hostilities continue to escalate and the situation
Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland is ferret-free after £4.5m five-year partnership led by RSPB NI Predatory feral ferrets have been removed from an island for the first time ever, in a boost for Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. Rathlin Island is ferret-free after a
Incompetent people tend to see themselves as not just competent, but highly competent. So, at any rate, holds the theory of the “Dunning-Kruger effect,” previously featured here on Open Culture. But does the converse also hold: do highly competent people tend to see themselves
The European Commission has adopted Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, allocating €330 million to advance nuclear research, innovation, and training. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary
The Blackpink singer took the stage at Complex Live for a 10-song solo set, including her recent remix
Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot.
National Focal Points (NFPs) are experts appointed by EU member states and third countries associated with the European Defence Fund (EDF). NFPs help put the EDF into practice by working closely with the European Commission. Their role is to reach out to companies,
War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.
A housekeeper battles a satanic cult in 'They Will Kill You', Swedish pop powerhouse Robyn sings about dating apps and IVF, and Liza Minelli spills all about affairs and addiction. Here's what to look out for this week.
Jakarta had only committed peacekeeping troops for the initiative, Indonesia's President Prabowo said.
The parliamentary vote on Sunday was seen as a key test of whether the EU member nation stays on its liberal course or sways toward the right.
Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.
The UK Defense Secretary John Healey has confirmed autonomous mine-hunting systems are in the Middle East, as he visited the Permanent Joint Armed Forces Headquarters at Northwood. Meanwhile the Daily Mail from London reported over the weekend that a British nuclear sub, HMS
The United States and China are forging divergent paths in artificial intelligence—paths that will shape economies, societies and the nature of power itself for generations to come. One is shaped by market forces, the other by a logic of coordination. In Silicon Valley and
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto also said that his country would withdraw from the board if it proves counterproductive and may do so without consulting other Muslim-majority member countries.
An Air Canada Express plane suffered significant damage after the collision.
“We need to move beyond the idea that smoking or unhealthy diets are solely matters of personal responsibility.” This line from the S&D rapporteur Romana Jerković sums up the debate shaping the EU Parliament’s work on an EU strategy on heart disease. Documents seen by EU
Despite being an oil-producing country, Malaysia remains dependent on imports.
WWII thriller ‘The Traitor Within’ has debuted exclusive behind-the-scenes images ahead of the Series Mania Buyers Upfront on Monday March 23. Based on the true story of Norway’s most notorious Nazi collaborator – and the man who was ordered to kill him – it sees two young men
Footage released Sunday by NGO Sea-Watch shows an uncrewed Russian tanker adrift in the Mediterranean. The damaged LNG vessel has been drifting for two weeks and is now nearing Libya. Authorities warn it poses a serious environmental risk, though no gas leaks have been detected
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The period from 2015 to 2025 has been the hottest 11-year stretch on record, with Earth's climate system increasingly out of balance due to rising greenhouse gas emissions, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report released Monday.
A Guernsey Deputy says there is strong support for scrapping the island’s £5.6m aid spending.
Europe's housing crisis has hit a breaking point. Wages cannot keep pace with soaring costs, and EU-wide solutions keep running into national rules. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU aims to make housing more affordable.
With Russia consistently hitting targets in Ukraine, exposing limits of Ukrainian air defense, Ukraine has turned to developing its own deep precision strike (DPS) capabilities by modifying its Neptune missile and creating the new Flamingo FP-5 missile that has a 1,150 kilogram
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.
