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Podcast: Cry Like a Boy explores the pressures linked to ‘being a man’ | All episodes

Cry Like a Boy is an original podcast series from Euronews that looks at the stories of men in five African countries who are challenging what it means to “be a man” in their societies, and campaigning for gender equality….

Poland and Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Officials in Poland and Slovakia have renewed their call on allies to provide fighter jets to Ukraine.  Warsaw and Bratislava say they are ready to send their Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters to Kyiv as part of an international coalition. However,…

‘You save at least 20%’: Croatians flock to Slovenia for grocery shopping after euro introduced

When Vedran Panić does his grocery shopping, he’s keeping a close eye on his spending.  The 38-year-old Croat lives in the town of Selnica, and these days a family trip to a supermarket just over the border in neighbouring Slovenia…

Protests against Israeli government’s proposed judicial reform block Tel Aviv’s main airport

Tens of thousands of demonstrators have once again taken to the streets throughout Israel to protest against the judicial reform proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Protesters blocked one of the roads leading to one of Tel Aviv’s main…

EU concern over UK proposal to crack down on migrant boat arrivals

European interior ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday have urged the UK to ensure the government’s new proposal to clamp down on illegal immigration complies with international law.  The policy proposed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would ban migrants who enter…

Four bodies found in family home after Switzerland explosion

Four bodies were found in a Swiss family villa which was ravaged by a fire, following an explosion on Thursday in Yverdon-les-Bains, in the west of the country. Local police say that several people were in the house at the…

Women in technology have nothing to fear — except their own hesitance

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is important to recognise just how much progress has been made for the advancement of women in science and tech. While there are still many challenges faced by women in these sectors, be…

Latvia confiscated hundreds of cars from drunk drivers: The first are now on their way to Ukraine

The first of hundreds of cars confiscated by Latvian authorities from drunk drivers have started their journey to Ukraine, where Riga hopes they’ll help Kyiv with its war efforts. The former owners were all caught with blood alcohol levels above…

Spain’s powerful feminist movement split over trans and rape laws

Just half an hour separated the start of two big feminist rallies which took place in Madrid this week. On one side, the 8M Commission. On the other, the Madrid Feminist Movement. This was the second consecutive year that the…

Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?

The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is delivered, there’s a sharp sound and the reaction can be dramatic. Some fighters barely move,…