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Spanish Foreign minister assesses Middle East situation with Euronews

Europe • 5:00 PM

"Gaza belongs to the Palestinian and the people living in Gaza," Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Euronews in an exclusive interview following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting neighbouring countries should take in Pa

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Protesters in Barcelona angry at evictions and high rental rates

Europe • 4:58 PM

Local residents and activists blame the influx of tourists, many of whom seek short-term rental accommodations, for contributing to soaring rent prices.

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French budget: Lawmakers strike deal on final bill as decisive vote approaches

Europe • 4:48 PM

After tense negotiations, a joint parliamentary committee agreed on a final version of the long-overdue 2025 budget plan.

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Was a multi-million Vincent van Gogh masterpiece found in a garage sale?

Culture • 4:30 PM

Has a previously unknown €14.5 million Vincent van Gogh painting been discovered at a garage sale in Minnesota?

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Tomb of French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen vandalised just weeks after his death

Police in France's western region of Brittany said they are investigating the damage to the grave, which was reportedly caused by a sledgehammer.

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Consumers across the Balkans boycott supermarkets to protest against rising prices

Europe • 3:47 PM

The campaign was first launched in Croatia last Friday, but has now been taken up in other Balkan nations after gaining traction on social media.

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Norway seizes ship with Russian crew in Baltic Sea cable damage investigation

Europe • 3:43 PM

The NATO military alliance is ramping up efforts to protect undersea cables in the region amid growing concerns of Russian sabotage and spying.

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Where is The White Lotus season 3 set? Step into Thailand’s must-see filming locations

Follow in the footsteps of The White Lotus cast and experience Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush jungles, and buzzing cities.

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Kitchen Confidential: Behind the scenes at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'

Culture • 3:26 PM

From the saucepan to the frying pan, the biannual Bocuse d'Or is the pinnacle of perfection for the world's top chefs. Euronews Culture sized up the competition in the kitchens at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'.

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Commission cuts feedback amid races to push Critical Medicines Act

Europe • 3:23 PM

The EU executive is expected to push ahead with an extremely streamlined timeline for a key piece of health legislation, aiming to present it within the first 100 days of the new administration.

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Commerzbank announces share buyback and record earnings from last year

Business • 3:21 PM

The update comes as the bank is fending off a takeover from Italy’s UniCredit.

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AI on the rise among European businesses: How are they using it?

Europe • 3:17 PM

Large enterprises are adopting Artificial Intelligence more than small and medium-sized ones, with significant differences in the way each of them uses the technology.

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Gastronomic greats: Europe's top tourist cities for Michelin-starred dining

Plan your next trip around top-class dining thanks to these foodie-approved gems.

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Holocaust survivor: “What Israel is doing is horrible”

Corrie Hermann addressed the European Parliament in Brussels to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, recalling her father’s history. Pál Hermann, one of the greatest cellists of his era, was killed in a concentration camp, but his cello has survived to this da

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EU experts warn: Emerging avian flu mutations could adapt to humans and increase risks

Europe • 2:39 PM

European agencies call for better preparedness and greater information sharing on avian flu as they identify new mutations that could increase the virus’ spread to humans amid increasing cases globally.

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Grammy Awards 2025: Who will win and who should win?

Culture • 2:33 PM

Will Beyoncé finally win Album of the Year? Is 2025 the year Kendrick Lamar wins it all? Could Charli XCX nab her first Grammy? Here are our predictions for this weekend’s ceremony.

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Father of youngest Hamas hostage and two others to be freed Saturday

Three more hostages captured from Israel during Hamas' ambush on 7 October will be freed on Saturday.

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Disney+ makes deal with France to stream films just nine months after cinema release

Culture • 1:01 PM

Disney+ films will only have to wait nine months to appear on the platform, instead of the previous 17-month wait after theatrical release.

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Oscar favourite Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash – Why are people turning against 'Emilia Pérez'?

Culture • 11:22 AM

Here’s everything you need to know about the recent backlash against ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón and how Jacques Audiard’s award-winning film and Oscar hopeful has seen its buzz dwindle in the past weeks. Could this hurt the film’s Oscar chance

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US drug regulator approves first new type of pain pill in more than 20 years

Business • 11:20 AM

The drug offered more relief than a placebo in clinical trials, though it does not appear more effective than other pain medicines.

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'I love you Gertrūda': Meet the artist making self-love an endurance art on TikTok

Culture • 11:11 AM

Lithuanian artist Gertrūda Gilytė has knitted the same scarf 65 times, and plans to continue until receiving recognition from the art market.

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DeepSeek AI blocked by Italian authorities as others member states open probes

Business • 10:47 AM

The Italian Data Protection Authority has halted DeepSeek AI over concerns about its handling of Italians' private data. Ireland and Belgium have also requested information from the Chinese company regarding the model's use of European data.

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Kim Jong-un blasts North Korean officials over 'drinking spree' in rare public rebuke

At a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) this week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised dozens of officials for drunken misconduct.

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Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Nirvana reunion: The biggest moments from FireAid

Culture • 10:35 AM

Pop stars, rock legends, first responders, and survivors of the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a benefit concert to help the area recover.

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Ebola: Nurse in Uganda dies in country's first outbreak in two years

Business • 10:35 AM

A nurse in Uganda has become a victim of the first outbreak of ebola in Uganda in two years.

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US and Russian figure skating champions among victims of Washington DC plane crash

An American Airlines jet collided midair with a military helicopter in Washington DC on Wednesday evening, killing 67 people.

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Five years of Brexit: Is the United Kingdom better off?

Europe • 9:09 AM

Five years after the United Kingdom exited the European Union, polls suggest public opinion has reversed on the issue, with a majority of people now believing it was a mistake.

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Pope Francis warns that excessive scrolling causes 'brain rot'

Europe • 9:07 AM

Pope Francis expressed concern over the impact of social media, warning against excessive scrolling, which he described as causing 'brain rot.'

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Does Greenland fear US invasion? Not exactly| Radio Schuman

Europe • 8:47 AM

While Donald Trump's interest in Greenland provoked reactions from EU leaders, residents seem less worried, according to interviews conducted on the ground by Euronews.

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Trump warns tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday

Business • 8:33 AM

President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

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Stockholm Design Week 2025 turns the Swedish capital into a design playground

Culture • 8:32 AM

From innovative designs made from 300-year-old trees to furniture inspired by fungus and food-themed exhibitions, Stockholm Design Week 2025 (3-9 February) promises fresh perspectives on sustainability and creativity – with a healthy touch of playfulness.

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AYOM to celebrate Brazilian and French cultural ties at Paris Au Fil Des Voix Festival

Culture • 8:23 AM

Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together.

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Apple’s shares surge despite the largest China sales drop in one year

Business • 8:06 AM

Apple’s December quarter earnings topped analyst expectations in an overall performance. However, sales in China posted the biggest year-on-year decline since the same quarter in 2023.

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EU official should not get top privacy job, says think tank

Business • 7:27 AM

Bruno Gencarelli is the European Parliament’s favourite candidate to get the EDPS role.

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Euronews Culture's Film(s) of the Week: 10 movies that will (unfairly) miss out on an Oscar in 2025

Culture • 7:14 AM

Oscar snubs are to be expected. But these ones hurt.

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France clamps down on cold calling in bid to reduce harassment and scams

Europe • 6:45 AM

France’s parliament voted to ban cold calling by companies without explicit consent this week. But will it work and how can we avoid scam calls?

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Italy returns ancient Iraqi artefacts seized from illegal traffickers

Culture • 6:44 AM

The ancient artefacts, which include four terracotta cones and a cuneiform tablet, were presented at a ceremony in Rome attended by police officials and Iraq’s ambassador to Italy.

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Bouncers hired to control crowds in Japanese city after tourist is killed while taking a photo

Otaru is stepping up measures to manage tourists as overcrowding continues in Japan.

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EU Commission calls for dialogue as European automotive industry faces mounting challenges

Europe • 5:01 AM

EU car industry faces high energy costs, EV transition, job losses, and US tariff threats. European Commission seeks solutions to boost innovation amid fierce competition from cheaper Asian manufacturers.

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Belgian airspace reopens after closure forced PM Fico's flight to return to Slovakia

Europe • 4:08 AM

The system outage forced a plane carrying Prime Minister Robert Fico to turn around and head back to Slovakia.

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Israel exchanges 110 Palestinian prisoners for eight hostages held by Hamas

Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the eight hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis.

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Trump blames FAA 'diversity hires' for Washington air collision that killed 67

An American Airlines flight from Wichita in Kansas was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac river in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.

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Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany

Europe • 12:57 AM

The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament.

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‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease

Business • 12:49 AM

Experts hailed exciting news for some people with sickle cell disease in England as the health watchdog decided to grant access to gene-editing therapy on the NHS.

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Finland, Montenegro, Albania: Which digital nomad visa in Europe has the lowest income requirement?

Spain has just increased its income requirements, but its digital nomad visa still isn’t one of the highest in Europe.

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Rescuers in Japan struggle to save truck driver trapped in sinkhole for three days

Officials in Yashio city, located north of Tokyo, are trying to rescue a 74-year-old man whose truck was swallowed by a massive sinkhole on Tuesday.

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Serbian students continue march from Belgrade to Novi Sad over deadly train station incident

Europe • 12:30 AM

Students march from Belgrade to Novi Sad are demanding accountability for a deadly awning collapse in a train station in November which killed 15 people.

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Yesterday

Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

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President Trump points at diversity initiatives as possible cause of plane crash

He also questioned a pilot and an air traffic controller after a plane and a helicopter collided in Washington, killing 67 people.

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Pop icon, singer, muse, racconteuse: Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

Culture • 7:37 PM

Her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, although her history would always be closely tied to the Rolling Stones and to the years she dated Mick Jagger, epitomising 'Swinging London'.

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DMA should urgently apply to cloud and AI, lead lawmaker warns

Business • 6:54 PM

According to German MEP Andreas Schwab, the digital EU regulation should apply to cloud and AI services to prevent their providers from dominating the market before it’s too late.

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French Prime Minister seeks compromise on controversial 2025 budget plan

Europe • 6:49 PM

Even if the joint parliamentary committee finds a compromise, there is no guarantee the budget bill will be adopted by the lower house next week.

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New report clarifies US copyright rules for AI-created and human-modified art

Culture • 6:49 PM

The US Copyright Office has clarified its position on works made with the help of artificial intelligence.

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EU should engage with Trump in a 'calm manner, without anxiety,' António Costa tells Euronews

Europe • 6:30 PM

"The United States will defend its interests, and Europe will defend its own interests – that is part of international relations," António Costa, the president of the European Council, told Euronews in an exclusive wide-ranging interview.

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#metoothéâtre protestors demand change at the Comédie-Française

Culture • 6:12 PM

A hearing this month allowed one of France's most important theatre's to dismiss controversial actor Nâzim Boudjenah. But it's too little, too late for the movement against male violence in the arts.

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Watch: Emotional return for Israeli soldier Agam Berger, freed in third prisoner exchange

Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.

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Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse

Europe • 5:43 PM

Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices.

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'A path for hope': The Lebanese MP charting a new course for his country

As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption.

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DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?

Europe • 4:45 PM

Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC.

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Slovak PM Fico abandons Brussels meeting amid Belgian air traffic control woes

The Moscow-friendly leader has been pushing Brussels hard to put more pressure on Ukraine over Russian energy supplies.

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Cate Blanchett launches €100,000 grant for refugee filmmakers amid Trump’s immigration crackdown

Culture • 4:30 PM

The funding project, backed by the International Film Festival Rotterdam and UNHCR, aims to amplify personal stories of forced displacement within the industry.

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French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cold cases of rape and murder

Europe • 4:11 PM

Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed in December for repeatedly drugging and raping his then-wife Gisèle, is a suspect in other cases of rape and murder.

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ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the Moon

Europe • 4:06 PM

The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the Moon.

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Shell still reviewing moving listing away from London amid profit miss

Business • 3:56 PM

Shell said it is still reviewing whether to move its listing away from London as the company's latest earnings failed to cheer investors.

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Russia fires dozens of drones at targets across Ukraine

Europe • 3:47 PM

Russia launched at least 61 drones over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 January, whilst Ukrainian forces confirmed to have downed 46 them.

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Russian drone strike on Sumy residential building kills four, including a child

Europe • 3:46 PM

In Sumy, a Russian drone strike killed four people, including a child, and injured nine. Over 100 residents were evacuated.

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SoftBank set to invest billions more in Stargate co-partner OpenAI

Business • 3:42 PM

The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle and Emirati investment firm MGX.

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'War rooms,' data theft allegations and open source: How tech firms reacted to DeepSeek’s AI

Business • 3:25 PM

The Chinese start-up has shaken up the AI bubble with a cheaper and less energy-intensive model. This is how the big tech league has reacted.

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Online education: Which EU countries have the highest number of online learners?

Europe • 3:10 PM

In 2024, internet users in the EU took more online courses than in the previous year. Ireland had the highest share of online learners, followed by the Netherlands and Finland.

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Deutsche Bank shares plunge as it drops 2025 cost target

Business • 3:09 PM

Deutsche Bank posted lacklustre earnings in the last quarter of 2024, as higher litigation costs significantly eroded profit margins.

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Dubai is the world's busiest airport, but is the tourism boom begining to strain the affluent city?

Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit.

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Serbian students continue protests with 80-kilometre march to Novi Sad

Europe • 2:58 PM

The march from the capital Belgrade to the northern city of Novi Sad is part of the demonstrations launched by university students across Serbia to demand accountability for the deaths of 15 people in a train station awning collapse last November.

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Chinese influence operation urged Spaniards to 'overthrow the government', intelligence firm claims

Europe • 2:28 PM

Intelligence firm Graphika said a Beijing-linked campaign known as "Spamouflage" spread disinformation about Spain's deadly floods last year.

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US economic growth slower than expected at the end of last year

Business • 2:01 PM

US economic growth slowed more than expected at the end of last year, according to latest data released on Thursday.

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National Croissant Day: How the flakey French pastry evolved from kipferl to cronut

Culture • 1:53 PM

From cronuts to crookies, the croissant kickstarted an age of social media food trends while remaining an icon of French culture and cuisine.

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European Investment Bank to invest €95bn in 2025, but only €2bn for defence

Europe • 1:27 PM

The EIB, the largest multilateral lender, will double its funding for defence and security from €1 billion to €2 billion by 2025. Its group president defends a proactive approach to both sectors within the bank's remit. "We are not a defence ministry," sh

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Poland welcomes first birth since IVF policy change

Europe • 1:23 PM

In 2024, the Polish government reversed a 2015 decision to slash public funding for IVF treatment. The first baby was born as a result of the policy change on Wednesday.

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Unions and NGOs fearful of EU Commission's new business simplification strategy

Europe • 1:23 PM

Civil society groups and unions are nervous about the political turn taken by the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen’s second presidency, and warn its new Competitiveness Compass could steer it away from green deal aspirations and workers’ rig

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D.C. flight is the latest fatal plane crash: Is flying still the safest form of transport?

As the American Airlines crash adds to a recent spate of air accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope.

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Jobless figures in EU and eurozone unchanged as growth stagnates

Europe • 11:41 AM

The unemployment rate for the EU as a whole was 5.9% in December 2024, up from 5.8% in November 2024 and down from 6.0% in December 2023, according to Eurostat, the EU's statistical office.

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Three arrested over theft of ancient Romanian helmet from Dutch museum

Culture • 11:03 AM

After the shocking theft of Romania’s precious ancient Cotofenesti helmet, Dutch police have arrested three suspects, offering a glimmer of hope for its recovery.

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Milei's plan to strike femicide from penal code sparks backlash in Argentina

Argentinian President Javier Milei last week told the World Economic Forum in Davos that 'radical feminism is a distortion of the concept of equality'.

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Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein begs trial date change due to health concerns

Culture • 10:46 AM

A judge has ordered Harvey Weinstein to be retried on 15 April after the disgraced film producer urged the court to bring forward the process as he is suffering with poor health in jail.

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Former rebel leader al-Sharaa appointed Syria's interim president

The head of the largest rebel group has been de-facto in charge of the country since dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in early December.

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Without access to rare earths, Europe’s security would be at major risk

With no easing of geopolitical tensions in sight, the EU and its members need to fight for themselves by prioritising strategic partnerships with resource-rich countries in Central Asia and beyond, Nicolas Tenzer writes.

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Swedish police say man who burned Quran in public has been killed

The incidents caused international outrage, and the ensuing protests helped fuel tensions over immigration from the Middle East and predominantly Muslim countries.

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US tech giants Tesla, Microsoft and Meta report mixed earnings results

Business • 7:50 AM

Results for the US tech giants were mixed, as Tesla and Microsoft fell short of market expectations in the growth of their core businesses, while Meta Platforms exceeded analysts' estimates across all metrics, despite ongoing legal challenges.

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New Syrian authorities 'ready to engage' with EU, says Spanish Foreign Minister | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:40 AM

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Spanish foreign ministers José Manuel Albares said that there are good prospects for dialogue with the new Syrian authorities, known as HTS.

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Hamas frees eight hostages in Gaza, Israel puts prisoner release on hold

Europe • 7:35 AM

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals captured by Hamas were freed on Thursday following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect this month.

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Director Jennifer Tang on theatre in 2025, gender-swapping and her 'slightly bonkers' Cymbeline

Culture • 7:14 AM

Jennifer Tang's folio-feminising London production at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse proves that bathos conquers all, even if it's by accident. She talks to Euronews Culture about the play and her view on the survival of theatre.

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Meta agrees to pay €24 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspension

Business • 5:31 AM

Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspensions following the January 6 riots. Funds will support Trump's presidential library.

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No survivors expected after passenger jet collides with army helicopter while landing in Washington

A plane and an army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan National Airport in the US capital, halting all flights and launching a major rescue operation in the Potomac River.

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Tourists in São Tomé gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea

The territorial sea of São Tomé and Príncipe is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world.

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