Volcanic eruption of Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon rains ash on villages
The fallout from the explosion on Negros island has raised concerns for nearby residents’ health. Read more at Read More
US tennis legend Billie Jean King immortalized with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
King was the first to step on her bronze star, and became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment…
Can Giorgia Meloni help the EU avoid a trade war with the US? | Radio Schuman
Italian media report that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may visit Washington on April 16 to meet with US President Donald Trump, while Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit…
LGBTQ+ travellers forgo trips to the US as gender rules on passports change
Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentation showing ‘sex at birth’. Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 8th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a ‘solar superpower’
Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.Read More
President Trump confirms no plans to suspend global tariffs despite US stock market dip
There were big swings in US stock throughout Monday’s trading session after Trump warned he could raise tariffs even further. Read more at Read More
United States to hold direct talks with Iran on nuclear programme
President Trump said the talks with Tehran would start Saturday but insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons. Read more at Read More
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of scheme to legalise sales
While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities will be allowed to sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers. Read More
German stock markets plunge into uncertainty following Trump’s tariffs
European markets, including the DAX, went into freefall on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced far-reaching global tariffs. Read More