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Clashes erupt in Albania’s capital during opposition protest
Protesters launched fireworks and petrol bombs toward government buildings, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons.
Footage shows uncrewed Russian tanker adrift in Mediterranean
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 so far.
Latest news bulletin | March 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.
Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’
Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts sayBritish pet owners who want to take their furry friends elsewhere in Europe have been warned not to try to dodge expensive health certificates by using a pet passport issued abroad.Before Brexit, taking a cat, dog or ferret to the EU was relatively simple: the Pet Travel Scheme meant an animal needed a microchip, vaccination against rabies, a pet passport and, for dogs, there were also requirements concerning tapeworm treatment. Continue reading...
Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Crisis in the Middle East, a sandstorm in Gaza, a blackout in Havana and the Oscars – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
‘We need to think much bigger’: trade minister calls for greater ambition in UK-EU reset
Exclusive: Chris Bryant says policy agreements are being done in bits and pieces but a greater vision is needed by both sidesIt was all smiles and warm handshakes when the two men in charge of renegotiating the UK’s relationship with the EU met in Brussels this week.Maroš Šefčovič and the UK minister for EU relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, sharing a stage on the third floor of the vast European parliament building, were at pains to show the cross-Channel relationship was in a good place after years of rancour. Continue reading...
I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Farage backs Tory attack on Muslim iftar event, saying public prayer ‘was a shock’ – as it happened
Nigel Farage echoed Nick Timothy’s comments after he said public prayer for Ramadan was an ‘act of domination’Starmer claims Tories have ‘problem with Muslims’ after Timothy tweetCleverly is trying to show a video, but it is not working. So he just invites Kemi Badenoch to start her speech.The Conservatives are launching their local elections campaign. There is a live feed here. Continue reading...
‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure
Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over fundingA “life-changing” international learning programme set up in Wales after Brexit is at risk of being closed down.Taith, which means “journey” in Welsh/Cymraeg, was established by the Senedd in 2022 after the UK pulled out of the Erasmus+ student exchange programme. Its reach is much wider: many participants get involved through schools, youth groups or adult education centres, and nearly half come from underrepresented backgrounds. Data suggests Taith has already funded approximately twice as many projects in Wales as Erasmus+ did, working with less money. Continue reading...
Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony
The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Crisis in the Middle East, Ramadan in Gaza, the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics and Paris fashion week – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.
The dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny
The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.
Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.