Thai PM Anutin readies new Cabinet as energy crisis threatens growth
A list of 35 ministers is ready to be submitted for royal endorsement on March 30, Mr Anutin said.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire as Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran talks
KABUL, March 30 - Afghanistan and Pakistan have traded heavy fire, both sides said, days after they announced a temporary pause in fighting, escalating tensions in the volatile region as Islamabad prepares to host talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Australia PM Albanese calls for clarity from Trump on objectives of Iran war
SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he wanted more certainty from U.S. President Donald Trump on the objectives of the ongoing war in Iran. "I want to see more certainty in what the objectives of the war are and I want to see a
Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe
More people are seeking experiential and retreat-based travel – creative holidays do both, and there are trips to suit all palettes.
The countries most vulnerable to a global energy crisis
A March 2026 report on power supply risks found that Singapore is the most vulnerable country if global energy markets collapse. With oil prices up nearly 20% following the US-Israeli joint strikes on Iran, a new study by the Energy World Mag reveals which nations would
Europe Today: Iran vows to set US troops 'on fire' as war enters fifth week
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Monday briefing: Has the single-use vape ban made any difference to our health or our environment?
In today’s newsletter: Nearly a year after disposable vapes were outlawed, new figures suggest the policy has delivered only modest gains while creating new challenges Good morning. They seemed to come from nowhere: millions of multicoloured plastic contraptions, each
Frozen Ever After: Disneyland Paris opens 'Snow Queen World' after €2 billion expansion
Walt Disney Studios officially becomes Disney Adventure World on Sunday with the opening of "World of Frozen", the centrepiece of a €2 billion expansion that is remodelling Europe's most visited theme park.
UN sides with Gulf states in one-sided Iran war rebuke
On March 11, 2026, the UN Security Council approved Resolution 2817 by a 13-0 vote, with China and Russia abstaining. Bahrain, a non-permanent Council member, introduced the text on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the
Ex-MEP appointed as new EU envoy
The appointment of a former MEP as EU Special Envoy for the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the European Union has been widely welcomed. Mairead McGuinness (pictured) was said by Human Rights Without Frontiers, a leading Brussels-based rights group, to be “a
Status quo has collapsed – and the Gulf states are looking for a new strategy
Economic agreements with Tehran and close ties with the U.S. did not help the Gulf states, whose soft underbelly – energy infrastructure – suffered heavy blows during the war. But it's hard to believe in their efforts to build a regional deterrence coalition against Iran, both
China sanctions aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan ties
BEIJING/TOKYO, March 30 - China imposed sanctions on Monday on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, a close aide of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, due to his \"collusion with Taiwan independence\" forces, in its latest move in a diplomatic row over Taiwan.
Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare
Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite early Sunday morning as a powerful gang warred with a vigilante group.
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The mliitary leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.
Drama, desire and Darth Maul: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
The Wellcome Collection explores how we experience ageing while Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring The Drama - here are this week's particularly eggcellent highlights.
Myanmar junta chief nominated for presidential vote as transition looms
March 30 - Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated by a lawmaker on Monday for a parliamentary vote that will select the new president of the war-torn Southeast Asian nation, as the powerful general seeks a political role.
Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases
Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day could dramatically cut your risk of major diseases—including heart disease, dementia, and diabetes. A large study of nearly 100,000 people found that it’s not just how much you move, but how intensely you move that matters.
European markets set for lower open as oil prices continue to soar
Brent crude has jumped more than 50% since the Iran conflict began, as Asian markets fall and European stocks are set to open lower.
Maps, Math, and the Moon: How women’s innovations have shaped modern computer science
This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming.
‘Easter eggflation’: How climate change and budget cuts have sent the price of chocolate soaring
Human-caused climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in West Africa, triggering cocoa production to plummet.
Latest news bulletin | March 30th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Long live the shah': Iranian diaspora back war at Washington rally
More than 1,000 people of Iranian descent gathered in the US capital on Sunday to voice support for the war, riding on calls to bring back Iran's exiled crown prince who has emerged as a figure of intense interest. Reza Pahlavi, the US-based son of Iran's last shah who was
Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds
The research, covering 38 countries including those in Europe, finds that realised and planned fertility increases by 0.32 children per woman when both partners work from home at least one day per week compared with those who work at employer or client sites.
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Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
Europe's landfill crisis: Why penalizing the solution makes no sense
A new study from European research institutes ifeu and Prognos Consulting delivers a clear warning about a threat we can no longer ignore: methane emissions from landfilled waste are putting EU climate goals at risk, writes Siegfried Scholz, President of European Suppliers of
Africa: Littlefish Raises $9.5m to Scale Merchant Infrastructure Across Africa
[Daba Finance] littlefish raised $9.5 million in a Series A round to expand its merchant operating system across African markets. The round was led by Partech, with participation from TLcom Capital, Flourish Ventures and Proparco.
Africa: Mosquitoes Carrying Malaria Are Evolving More Quickly Than Insecticides Can Kill Them - Researchers Pinpoint How
[The Conversation Africa] The fight against infectious disease is a race against evolution. Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Viruses adapt to spread more quickly. Diseases transmitted by insects present another evolutionary front: Insects themselves can evolve
Africa: Handpumps Bring Water to Rural African Communities, but Many Are Broken - Study Models How Best to Maintain Them
[The Conversation Africa] In rural sub-Saharan Africa, access to clean drinking water often depends on a simple technology: the handpump.
Africa: AI-Driven Border Surveillance Is Spreading Across West Africa. What This Means for Migrants' Rights
[The Conversation Africa] West Africa as a region has long had one of the most mobile populations in the world. Since 1979, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has allowed citizens of its member states to travel freely across borders without visas.
Africa: Development Finance in Africa - Economist Explains How Private Savings Could Be Unlocked
[The Conversation Africa] Africa holds abundant private savings, but much of it remains informal. As a result, its contribution to development financing is limited.
Stink of crime hangs over Vietnam chemical plant
Residents living next to the complex co-exist with toxic fumes from the factories.
Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
The Indonesian peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village.
DeepSeek goes down for seven hours in biggest outage since debut
The extended downtime is unusual for DeepSeek, which carries the mantle of China’s AI breakthrough.
Myanmar junta leader nominated for presidential vote by MP
March 30 - Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated by a lawmaker on Monday for a parliamentary vote that will select the new president of the war-torn Southeast Asian nation, as the powerful veteran general seeks a political role.
Myanmar junta leader nominated for presidential vote as transition looms
General Min Aung Hlaing was one of two people named as vice-presidential candidates.
Trump calls Iran's current leaders 'very reasonable' as Pakistan prepares to host talks
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Asif Shahzad, Alexander Cornwell and Sabrina Valle WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, March 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that Iran's new leaders have been "very reasonable", as more U.S
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back
Iran war exposing the real cost of Trump’s anti-EV crusade
“Without fuel they were nothing. They’d built a house of straw. The thundering machines sputtered and stopped.” — “The Road Warrior” Here is a chart of US gasoline prices: US$4 per gallon gas isn’t historically that high. If you measure relative to typical American incomes,
Trump claims deaths of Iranian leaders ‘truly is regime change’
President Trump on Sunday argued the U.S. has already forced regime change in Iran, pointing to the death of multiple Iranian leaders since joint U.S.-Israeli forces launched attacks a month ago. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wasn't sure if the U.S.
Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data
Scientists may have been unknowingly inflating microplastics pollution estimates, and the surprising source could be their own lab gloves. A University of Michigan study found that common nitrile and latex gloves release tiny particles called stearates, which closely resemble
Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion
Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with
Philippine oil refinery secures 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude
The Philippines has seen the price of fuel hit historic highs since the US-Israeli war with Iran.
South Korea weighs first driving curbs in 35 years on oil crunch
Expanding restrictions to the private sector would be the first such move since the 1991 Gulf War.
Indonesian govt urges apps to comply as social media ban comes into force
It said only Bigo Live and X have “fully complied” by setting minimum user ages on their platforms.
Joni Mitchell Accepts Lifetime Achievement Juno, Sings With Sarah McLachlan & Allison Russell
This weekend was the 2026 Junos, the annual awards presented by the Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences. Tonight, Saskatoon's own Joni Mitchell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Juno, along with a tribute performance from fellow Canadian singer-songwriters
Malaysians cutting back on car washes as prolonged heatwave fuels water shortage concerns
One worker says patrons who once washed their cars weekly are now stretching visits to just twice a month.
Lost in space: Microgravity makes sperm lose their sense of direction
Making babies in space may be more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity. Scientists found that while sperm can still swim normally, they lose their sense of direction without gravity, making it harder to reach and fertilize
Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard 'softer' than him on Iran nuclear issue
By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, March 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at differences among his top aides on their approach to Iran, saying that his intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard was "softer" than him on curbing Tehran’s