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.
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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 claims it hit US tanker as Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran
The Iran war continued into its sixth day with fresh 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
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against 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
Analysis-Anger among Pakistan's Shi'ites underlines its Iran-U.S. tightrope walk
By Mubasher Bukhari and Saad Sayeed LAHORE, March 5 (Reuters) - Pakistan's efforts to preserve close ties with President Donald Trump are being put to the test after protesters stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi last week and poured onto streets elsewhere over the killing
Netflix’s Steamy Campus Sex Comedy ‘Vladimir’ Has Chemistry Between Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall, But Never Reaches a Climax: TV Review
When attached to a story about sexually indiscreet academics of fine literature, the name “Vladimir” automatically invokes the author Nabokov. (Problematic age gaps in teacher-student relationships recall “Lolita,” though a closer analog might be the campus satire “Pnin.”) But
Africa 'exposed' to Middle East war
Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely beyond its control. The continent is "structurally exposed" to the Middle East war, said
Women held 35% of managerial positions in 2024
In 2024, 35.2% of all managerial positions in the EU were held by women, up from 31.8% in 2014. Women were more represented among young managers (39.0% of all managers in the age group 15-39), and the share decreased with age. There were 34.4% of women among managers aged 40-64
Anger among Pakistan's Shi'ites underlines its Iran-U.S. tightrope walk
LAHORE, March 5 - Pakistan's efforts to preserve close ties with President Donald Trump are being put to the test after protesters stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi last week and poured onto streets elsewhere over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Sri Lanka says trying to 'safeguard lives' on another Iranian ship off its coast
GALLE, Sri Lanka, March 5 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka is trying to "safeguard lives" on another Iranian ship off its coast, the country's cabinet spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that the vessel was in the economic zone beyond the South Asian island nation's territorial waters.
Both Worlds, Freeli Films Launch First U.S.-Africa Co-Production Partnership for Microdramas, With Taye Diggs Set to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
International Emmy-nominated South African production company Both Worlds and Atlanta-based outfit Freeli Films have launched a co-production partnership to develop and produce premium microdrama series and feature films, the companies announced at the Joburg Film Festival on
South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes legally 'problematic' but 'righteous', Belgian Defence Minister says
Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push.
'I must get home': On board a rescue flight carrying Israelis back into a war zone
Many Israelis hope to be among the fortunate ones who secure a ticket to Taba, Egypt and from there to return home. 'There are people here who arrived yesterday, couldn't get a ticket and spent the night at the airport,' says one passenger
Women at work: A snapshot of EU’s gender employment gap
As we look at the EU’s labour market, data show that while men’s employment rate stood at 80.8% in 2024, women’s employment rate was 70.8%, resulting in a gender employment gap of 10.0 percentage points (pp). Gender employment gap is defined as the difference between employment
US-Israeli strike on Iran could push up Malaysia’s oil revenue – but also its subsidy bill
Petrol prices in Malaysia may creep up if crude oil stays above US$90 for six months or more.
ITV Reports $4.6 Billion Revenue for 2025 as Sky Sale Talks Continue
U.K. media giant ITV has posted full-year 2025 results the company said beat market expectations, with strong performances from its studios arm and streaming platform ITVX offsetting a decline in linear advertising revenues – even as talks continue with Sky over a possible sale
Africa: Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables
[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3
Watch Ed Sheeran Join Maisie Peters for Duet of ‘Castle on the Hill’
The British singer made a surprise appearance during one of Peters' shows at the Forum Melbourne in Australia
Iran war make a China attack on Taiwan more likely?
It’s too soon to tell, as the fight with Iran started less than a week ago. But at least in the near-term, China will likely hold its fire on Taiwan. However, if the Iran conflict continues for an extended period, lasting months rather than weeks, while casualties mount and the
Qatar Airways to operate relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh
While Qatar’s airspace remains closed, the airline is set to begin operations in nearby cities to help those who are stranded due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict.
Thermogenetics: How proteins are controllable by heat
Protein activity can be precisely regulated via subtle changes in temperature using heat-sensitive switches. Underlying this capability is a novel modular design strategy developed by researchers at the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology of Heidelberg University.
‘It's too warm’: Greenland’s traditional fishers pushed towards polluting practices as ice melts
Diminishing sea ice could push traditional ice fishers to use boats or into the ranks of commercial fishing.
‘Urgent action’ needed as pollution fuels mental health risks, EU agency warns
Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East: - Fresh Israeli strikes across Tehran - Israel's military said in a statement Thursday it had "just begun a large-scale wave of strikes against infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran".
Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter?
Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market.
Israeli-US attacks ‘legally problematic’ but ‘cause is righteous’, says Belgian Defence Minister
Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes.
Commissioner Brunner convenes the 10th EU Internet Forum Ministerial Meeting
On 4 March, Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (pictured) convened the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the EU Internet Forum (EUIF) in Brussels. The meeting will bring together EU Ministers and high-level representatives of online platforms, as well as EU
Canal+ Axes MultiChoice Streamer Showmax (EXCLUSIVE)
Canal+, busy with aggressive cost-cutting since it recently acquired Africa’s MultiChoice pay-TV group, is shuttering its loss-making and money-guzzling video streaming service Showmax that MultiChoice ran in partnership with NBCUniversal. Variety has reliably learnt that
Belgian Defence Minister, actor Coster-Waldau speak to Euronews as Iran war enters sixth day
Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Live from 8 am Brussels time.
Malaysian actress, husband nabbed in $485,000 land fraud case
Malaysian police began probing the case following a report lodged by a 56-year-old man in January.
Indian businesses brace for fallout as Middle East conflict escalates
With much of India’s oil and gas trade flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption there could quickly ripple across its economy, observers say.
Afghans rally against Pakistan and show support for civilian casualties
A week of border fighting has killed dozens of Afghan civilians and displaced tens of thousands.