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BP unveils multi-billion-dollar deal to redevelop Iraq's oil fields
Business • 11:10 AM
3 min
The energy giant's announcement of the tie-up comes as it finalises plans to ditch renewables targets set under previous CEO.
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Can countries just withdraw from the World Health Organization? Not exactly
Business • 9:15 AM
6 min
The WHO constitution doesn’t have a legal mechanism that allows countries to pull out. But that doesn’t mean they can’t.
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Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programmes
Business • 9:01 AM
5 min
The proposal, drafted by a self-described conservative think tank, urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have retreated from diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives currently in the Trump administration's crosshairs.
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Bitcoin plunges as risk assets experience broad selloffs globally
Business • 7:47 AM
3 min
Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline due to risk-off sentiment in the global markets, causing a broad selloff in risk assets on Tuesday.
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Tesla's European buyers turn away? Sales slide amid Musk's political controversy
Business • 7:33 AM
5 min
Elon Musk's involvement in politics may have weighed on Tesla's sales performance in Europe, with its share price sinking the most in the Magnificent Seven stocks this year.
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Could gynaecological disorders raise your risk of heart disease? New research suggests they might
Business • 7:01 AM
4 min
Chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues such as insulin resistance could contribute to the risk, researchers said.
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‘Skilled workers wanted’: The EU’s defence industry struggles to find the right talent
Business • 7:00 AM
5 min
The EU defence sector is increasingly struggling with finding workers with the skills needed to match the sector needs, industry representatives say – Why? What profiles are they looking for and what is the bloc doing to address the gaps?
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Yesterday
Automaker Stellantis recalls 68,000 units in France due to fire risk
Business • 5:49 PM
2 min
Stellantis has had to issue several recalls lately linked to a number of manufacturing issues, including fire risks.
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Estonia announces new AI initiative with OpenAI to roll out chatbots in schools
Business • 5:44 PM
3 min
The education minister said that the country's competitiveness would depend on preparing people for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Deregulation row could overshadow EU’s flagship clean tech plan
Business • 4:41 PM
7 min
A massive document drop from the European Commission on Wednesday will be the clearest signal yet of how far the EU is prepared to change course on environmental protection, climate action and workers’ rights in pursuit of competitiveness.
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European judges rap Google over access denied to auto app
Business • 4:15 PM
2 min
European court finds Google's lack of interoperability with another company’s app an abuse of dominance even if it did not actually stymie competition on the third-party’s app market.
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How well are countries in Europe dealing with health issues? New report shows progress is stagnating
Business • 2:09 PM
7 min
How much progress has Europe made on health? Many challenges lie ahead, a new report from WHO Europe says.
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Crypto platform Bybit closes $1.5 billion gap following ‘largest crypto heist of all time’
Business • 1:50 PM
4 min
A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time.
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BP expected to scrap renewables targets as part of performance reset
Business • 11:48 AM
3 min
Renewable output is set to become less of a priority, while the pledge to reduce oil and gas output may be officially abandoned.
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Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire US stock market
Business • 11:34 AM
3 min
The chip company has grown into the second-largest company on Wall Street, which means the stock's movement carries more weight on the S&P 500 and other indexes than every company except Apple.
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Unilever CEO to step down in unexpected move at consumer goods giant
Business • 11:05 AM
2 min
In an unexpected exit from the consumer goods giant, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is to give up the helm later this week.
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Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Business • 9:19 AM
2 min
In most cases, those falling ill were dead around 48 hours after the onset of symptoms.
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EU’s medicine stockpiling strategy challenged by national security concerns
Business • 9:02 AM
3 min
The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many member states are reluctant to share information due to security concerns.
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Apple shareholders to consider scrapping diversity push amid backlash
Business • 6:45 AM
3 min
The tech giant has said that inclusion initiatives make good business sense, although a wave of firms are now rolling back diversity pushes.
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Coca-Cola's loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers turn to local look-alike
Business • 12:45 AM
3 min
Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink's logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied West Bank in the past year.
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Breast cancer deaths expected to climb by 68% worldwide by 2050, WHO warns
Business • 12:11 AM
4 min
The growing burden is expected to disproportionately affect developing countries.
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Monday, february 24, 2025
European governments heading towards GMO deregulation
Business • 4:10 PM
6 min
With the cultivation of genetically modified plants banned in nearly all EU countries, the European Commission wants to treat products of the latest lab techniques as equivalent to conventional crops. Governments appear to be getting on board.
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UAE set to invest billions in Italy as countries seek closer ties
Business • 3:54 PM
3 min
Apart from energy and tech, the UAE is also expected to invest heavily in Italy’s defence and security sector. The deal will involve joint military production and the sharing of information.
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Starbucks lays off 1,100 workers globally in bid to boost efficiency
Business • 3:26 PM
2 min
The cuts come after CEO Brian Niccol assumed his post in September, tasked with boosting declining customer demand.
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While US support weakens, Ukraine's homegrown defence tech is going from strength to strength
Business • 2:16 PM
9 min
Ukraine's defence technology industry has grown in the three years since Russia's invasion, continuing to innovate despite the threat of reduced US assistance.
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New 'Buy Canadian' apps released as boycott of US goods in response to proposed tariffs grows
Business • 2:02 PM
3 min
A handful of barcode scanning apps have popped up in Canada to help customers avoid American products in grocery stores.
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Apple to create 20,000 US jobs to shield operations against tariffs
Business • 1:54 PM
3 min
The tech giant plans to spend $500 billion (€477.50bn) in the country over the next four years, bolstering domestic production as more tariffs loom.
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Alibaba Group announces multi-billion dollar AI and cloud investment
Business • 1:44 PM
3 min
Alibaba Group has highlighted that it has been focusing more on these two sectors lately, with plans to integrate artificial intelligence across several of its divisions such as e-commerce and consumer applications.
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Low-cost carrier sees record profits as Europeans seek sun in Dubai
Business • 1:12 PM
2 min
Dubai is a popular winter destination for European tourists looking for some mid-season warmth, with an average temperature of around 25 C.
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Germany’s ‘Grand Coalition’ takes shape: What it means for the economy
Business • 11:38 AM
5 min
Germany's election delivered a fragmented result, with CDU/CSU winning 28.5% but needing SPD to form a ‘Grand Coalition.’ Economists see challenges in reforming the debt brake, while markets watch for policy shifts on investment and fiscal rules.
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German centre-right win heralds likely digital ministry
Business • 11:06 AM
4 min
Industry groups have called for a ministry dedicated to digital affairs.
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Bluesky partners with the Internet Watch Foundation to curb online child sexual abuse material
Business • 10:57 AM
3 min
The social media platform will have access to a new range of tools to detect harmful material.
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Big tech, banking, energy: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?
Business • 6:01 AM
4 min
The world’s largest companies and trade associations from the big tech, banking, energy, and chemicals/agri sectors have significantly increased their EU lobbying budgets in recent years.
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Shares soar in Just Eat Takeaway.com as Prosus announces acquisition
Business • 12:21 AM
3 min
Prosus already holds stakes in food delivery operations in India, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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Saturday, february 22, 2025
Friday, february 21, 2025
Conservative EPP confident of success in EU deregulation push
Business • 3:41 PM
4 min
The European People’s Party believes the EU executive will take on board its main demands when it publishes an ‘omnibus’ package to roll back reporting requirements for businesses, the group’s environment policy chief says.
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Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas
Business • 2:47 PM
3 min
A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK.
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'We just need to continue': Power outages after Russian attacks hampering health workers in Ukraine
Business • 2:43 PM
4 min
Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Ukraine reported power outages daily, a report from NGOs has shown. On the ground, the impact is being felt.
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Power steering issues force Tesla to recall thousands of vehicles
Business • 2:42 PM
1 min
The world's largest EV manufacturer is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles due to an issue with power steering.
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Euronews Tech Talks: The podcast unravelling the big questions shaping Europe's digital landscape
Business • 1:32 PM
30 min
Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives.
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Brussels sets out plan to protect undersea cables from hybrid warfare
Business • 11:33 AM
2 min
Accidental breaks in these cables are common, but since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, observers have noted that such incidents have increased.
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What a piece of art is a sandal? German court rules Birkenstocks are just footwear
Business • 11:29 AM
3 min
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no.
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How Europe could ‘leap ahead’ in the global AI race, according to Mozilla’s president
Business • 11:08 AM
8 min
Mark Surman spoke to Euronews Next following the Paris AI Summit about nations collaborating to build better technology.
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Poland to ask EU telecom ministers to sign cybersecurity declaration in Warsaw
Business • 10:54 AM
2 min
The Warsaw declaration comes as the European Commission on Friday presented an action plan to protect subsea telecom infrastructure from incidents.
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China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of e-commerce and AI
Business • 10:00 AM
3 min
Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in more than a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalises on the artificial intelligence boom in China.
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Why did humans start speaking? Scientists point to a specific gene
Business • 8:57 AM
4 min
The findings could someday help identify and treat speech-related problems, researchers said.
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EU must not slow climate action on hopes of future carbon removals, top climate advisor warns
Business • 8:25 AM
5 min
Europe must ensure that factoring a future boom in carbon capture and storage into its climate policy does not lead to “mitigation deterrence” in the present, the head of the EU’s climate advisory board has warned.
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German Election: The potential economic impact and market reaction
Business • 6:21 AM
5 min
The German election could lead to potential reforms of the government debt limit, immigration laws, and green energy transition policy. These likely shifts may provide optimism regarding the country's economic outlook, boosting market sentiment.
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Thursday, february 20, 2025
Drafting of AI code of practice faces at least one month delay
Business • 3:33 PM
4 min
The extension was granted because the experts who are drafting the code said they needed more time to incorporate industry feedback.
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Revolut CEO says hybrid work will remain despite return-to-office push
Business • 3:13 PM
4 min
CEO Nikolay Storonsky told staff that Revolut would continue to prioritise flexible working, despite the planned opening of its new London office.
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'Uber for bodyguards': New app provides armed security teams at the push of a button
Business • 2:39 PM
3 min
The Protector app has seen an uptick in downloads following the assassination of UnitedHeathcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.
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Body’s internal clock could play a role in teens’ late eating habits, researchers say
Business • 2:27 PM
4 min
Overweight or obese adolescents ate more calories later in the evening, a new study found.
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The Clean Industrial Deal is an opportunity to increase competitiveness and resilience
Business • 2:08 PM
9 min
While we eagerly await the Clean Industrial Deal, it cannot stand alone. Together, we stand ready to engage in the political discussion and support the EU’s economy for a sustainable and competitive future, leaders of seven major European companies write.
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Airbus warns of delivery uncertainties but announces lift in revenue
Business • 11:47 AM
3 min
The European planemaker offered up modest delivery targets but remains financially robust.
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Rio Tinto sees steady earnings despite lower iron ore prices
Business • 11:28 AM
5 min
Although Rio Tinto has been affected by lower iron ore demand from China, the world's second biggest miner managed to make robust progress on a number of projects in 2024.
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Age verification in the app store might be the solution to protection children, claims Meta’s VP
Business • 10:52 AM
5 min
Meta’s VP and Head of Global Safety, Antigone Davis, revealed the tech giant’s latest efforts to protect minors online. In an exclusive interview, she discussed everything from countering child abuse online to age verification while calling on harmonised
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WHO in ‘stop the bleeding phase’ due to US withdrawal, Europe head says
Business • 10:13 AM
3 min
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assessing the impact of the United States' withdrawal, taking short-term measures, and considering structural reorganisation, Hans Kluge, Director of WHO Europe, told the European Parliament.
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Woman sues fertility clinic after giving birth to someone else's baby
Business • 9:51 AM
5 min
The woman said she had no idea the baby was not hers until she gave birth. The clinic later issued an apology for the "unprecedented error".
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From Brussels to Microsoft: European Ombudsman opens new revolving door probe
Business • 9:01 AM
2 min
The EU watchdog responsible for investigating maladministration is probing the European Commission's approval of Nicholas Banasevic, a former high-ranking EU antitrust official, joining Microsoft in a senior role dealing with competition and regulatory af
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Why is Turkey sending thousands of tonnes of eggs to US buyers?
Business • 12:23 AM
2 min
A preliminary agreement between the two countries means 15,000 tonnes of eggs will be sent to the US by July.
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