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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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Wednesday, february 19, 2025
Apple launch event: New budget iPhone 16E handset unveiled complete with all new features
Business • 7:16 PM
5 min
The new budget handset, which replaces the older iPhone SE series, comes with the chip needed to use all of Apple's new artificial intelligence (AI) features.
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EU lawmakers to discuss tech rules with US officials in Washington
Business • 4:38 PM
3 min
The visit by MEPs comes after a range of criticism from the Donald Trump administration about EU regulation.
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The future of space exploration with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano | Euronews Tech Talks
Business • 4:25 PM
10 min
The Artemis program, Mars exploration, and the future of the International Space Station mark an exciting era for space. ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano joins Euronews Tech Talks to discuss these projects and Europe's role in them.
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Nike teams up with Kim Kardashian's SKIMS for new athleisure venture
Business • 3:25 PM
3 min
Nike is looking to appeal to more female customers through the new brand, as offerings for men account for more than half its sales.
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Scientists find lifestyle and living conditions have greater impact on healthy ageing than genes
Business • 2:54 PM
4 min
Socioeconomic status and other lifestyle factors are more closely linked to healthy ageing than genetics, a new study suggests.
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EU targets food and fast fashion in new war on waste
Business • 2:20 PM
3 min
Polish presidency of the EU Council announced breakthrough in early hours after marathon overnight talks on food waste reduction targets and measures to limit a throwaway clothing culture.
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Whatsapp faces strictest EU platform rules, but not Telegram
Business • 2:15 PM
3 min
Whatsapp will be the 26th online platform to face transparency requirements under the EU’s platform rules.
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Mining giant Glencore's annual results hit hard by slump in coal prices
Business • 1:17 PM
4 min
Glencore also revealed it was considering moving its primary listing from the UK to New York, or elsewhere, to get the "right valuation".
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EU agrees new sanctions on Russia amid Donald Trump's push for negotiations
Business • 10:22 AM
4 min
The agreement among ambassadors comes days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks its third anniversary.
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BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises
Business • 9:59 AM
2 min
The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities.
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HSBC announces €1.9bn share buyback as annual profit jumps
Business • 9:18 AM
4 min
HSBC reported a profit in 2024 as strong performances in wealth and personal banking and global banking and markets offset a decline in its net interest income.
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No link between COVID vaccines and infection during pregnancy and developmental delays in toddlers
Business • 8:51 AM
4 min
The new study is the largest yet to test whether there’s a link between child development and COVID vaccination or infection during pregnancy.
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Why European life expectancy gains have slowed and how to boost longevity again
Business • 6:00 AM
6 min
Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy.
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Philips stock tumbles as firm sees losses grow on weak Chinese demand
Business • 12:53 AM
3 min
The healthcare technology group saw its stock fall more than 11% after missing sales growth expectations.
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Apple launch event: What we know so far about the expected reveal of the ‘budget iPhone’ SE4
Business • 12:39 AM
3 min
The newest family member is coming to Apple today. Here is what it could be, according to rumours.
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Tuesday, february 18, 2025
LNG imports plummet amid falling EU gas demand
Business • 6:00 PM
4 min
Europe’s decreasing gas demand calls into question a scramble to build new LNG import terminals, but leeway remains to increase imports from US as demanded by President Donald Trump.
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Lawmakers reject Commission decision to scrap planned AI liability rules
Business • 5:54 PM
4 min
The AI Liability directive was taken off the Commission’s 2025 work program due to the lack of progress in negotiations.
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Leak: EU sticks to 90% emissions cut, aims to be ‘world leader’ on circular economy
Business • 5:50 PM
3 min
The new European Commission promised a transformational Clean Industrial Deal within its first hundred days, but a leaked draft of the eagerly awaited policy agenda is largely a patchwork of previously announced initiatives.
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Meta to build 'ambitious' 50,000 km subsea cable around the world
Business • 4:52 PM
5 min
The social media giant says it will build the world’s longest subsea cable to link the United States, India, Brazil, and South Africa.
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More and more adults are wondering if they have autism. These signs could help with a diagnosis
Business • 4:29 PM
4 min
The number of new diagnoses of autism in adulthood is soaring. Signs include challenges with social communication or repetitive behaviour.
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EU-US trade relations shouldn't impact probes on Big Tech, lead lawmaker says
Business • 4:27 PM
3 min
Washington's looming tariffs threats against the EU should not influence the bloc's antitrust investigations against US Big Tech that are set to come to an end next month, MEP Bernd Lang has told Euronews.
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Huawei launches the world's first tri-foldable smartphone despite ongoing US-China friction
Business • 11:48 AM
6 min
The Chinese tech giant launched the device, which is priced at over €3,000, on the global market against the backdrop of tense Sino-American relations.
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Antofagasta records robust performance on soaring copper demand
Business • 11:35 AM
3 min
Following strong performance in 2024, Antofagasta kept its production guidance for 2025 stable, expecting output to be between 660,000 and 700,000 tonnes this year.
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UniCredit threatens to drop Banco BPM takeover offer if Anima bid cost rises
Business • 10:05 AM
4 min
UniCredit offered to buy the second largest Italian bank Banco BPM for €10bn in late November last year. The acquisition was a counter offer by UniCredit after BPM's bid to buy Anima for €1bn - to boost its asset management fee income amid falling intere
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Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS, sources say
Business • 9:41 AM
4 min
If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records.
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Pope Francis has a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. What is it and how serious is it?
Business • 9:22 AM
5 min
The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know.
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What is Gravehawk, the new air defence system that could give Ukraine an edge?
Business • 7:42 AM
2 min
A new Anglo-Danish weapon system disguises short-range Soviet-era weapons in containers the size of storage containers to take down their targets.
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Thames Water: Judge approves emergency plan to keep UK's largest water firm afloat
Business • 12:35 AM
4 min
Thames Water, which serves 16 million customers in and around London, was seeking court approval for billions of pounds in rescue loans to prevent it from being nationalised when it runs out of cash next month.
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Monday, february 17, 2025
The European hydrogen-powered plane that will attempt a non-stop flight around the world
Business • 6:13 PM
9 min
The creators of Climate Impulse have unveiled the progress they have made on the design and building of the experimental, liquid hydrogen-powered craft,
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Poland risks legal action for failing to appoint digital regulator
Business • 4:37 PM
3 min
A year after the legal deadline, Warsaw has still not designated a national watchdog to help the European Commission collect evidence on the implementation of the Bloc’s online platform rules.
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Davos 2025: What to expect at this year's World Economic Forum
Business • 3:14 PM
4 min
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Here's a look at what can be expected at this year's meeting.
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Behind closed doors in Davos: Leaders discuss Europe’s path with Trump
Business • 3:10 PM
4 min
Global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos have voiced urgent calls for Europe to rethink its economic and regulatory strategies, especially with Donald Trump back in power in the US.
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Huawei Europe CEO confident in facing any Trump-era tech challenges
Business • 3:09 PM
5 min
The CEO of Huawei Europe spoke to Euronews' business editor, Angela Barnes, in Davos about the pending Trump-era tech challenges and whether the group is prepared to tackle them.
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Trump at Davos: NATO 5% push, tariff warnings for Europe
Business • 3:08 PM
5 min
Trump used Davos to warn Europe, demanding NATO allies raise defence spending to 5% of GDP and threatening tariffs on companies not manufacturing in the US. He linked lower oil prices to ending the Ukraine war and assured LNG exports to Europe would conti
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