Some 170,000 people have applied to take a test that could see them get a well-paid and secure EU job — but the odds are stacked against them because fewer than 1,500 roles could be available. In a statement on Wednesday, a day after the deadline for candidates to express interest in the hiring competition, the…
Month: March 2026
Japan marks 15th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster with ceremonies and a nationwide moment of silence.
Iran unleashes intense waves of strikes across Gulf as Hormuz crisis deepens
Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting near Dubai and Qatar as air defences respond, defying US President Trump’s claims that the war is winding down.
How Does Nina Turns Abandoned Buildings Into a Fashion Playground?
A Fashion Time-Travel Experiment with Heels, Forests, and One Very Confused Stairwell: Nina’s Where Are You, There I Am (Director’s Cut) Planning Everything and Then Changing It Some people plan outfits. Some people plan locations. Nina said, “Why not plan absolutely everything and then change it every five minutes?” Welcome to Where Are You, There…
Latest news bulletin | March 11th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 11th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Fukushima and Tohoku reflect on recovery 15 years after nuclear plant disaster
On 11 March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities in Tohoku and caused the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. Fifteen years on, rebuilding continues.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high
Kilauea is shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high, and falling tephra is forcing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island. The fountaining that began Tuesday morning marked the eruption’s 43rd episode since it began in December 2024.
Top Iranian security official threatens Trump with death
A senior Iranian security official on Tuesday directly threatened U.S. President Donald Trump, as the American-Israeli war on Tehran’s clerical regime continues. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, warned Trump: “The Ashura-loving nation of Iran does not fear your paper threats. Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation….
Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks
Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans as a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security affected staffing and screening operations.
What role does the US base in Germany’s Ramstein play in Iran war?
While Germany emphasises that it is not a party to the Iran war, the US airbase in Ramstein plays a central role in the coordination of the US intervention.