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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

Business • 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

Business • 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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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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Merkel criticises Merz for teaming up with Germany's far-right on migration vote

Europe • 12:35 AM

The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced criticism for accepting support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

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Greek defence minister demands France explain sale of missiles to Turkey

France and Greece have been bound by a defence agreement since 2021 — and according to Greece, the potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey does not respect their partnership.

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Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency comes into effect

The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the agency.

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Yesterday

At least ten killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank

Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings.

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Hundreds in Berlin protest stricter migration policy push backed by far-right

Europe • 11:04 PM

The CDU's stricter migration policy, backed by the far-right AfD, has sparked protests in Berlin and heightened political tensions in Germany before the parliamentary elections.

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Western France and Ireland among European countries hit by severe weather

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

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Trump orders Pentagon to expand migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay

The US military base in Cuba has been used to house detainees from the US war on terrorism.

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M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda

The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance.

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European Parliament approves new HQ for border force despite pushback

Europe • 6:37 PM

The Budget Committee greenlit the construction of a new building for €250 million, though leftist MEPs don’t agree

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EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth

Europe • 5:45 PM

The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty.

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Germany cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3% amid structural challenges

Business • 5:30 PM

The uncertainty about US trade policy in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency is partly to blame, economy minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday.

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OpenAI says Chinese companies are trying to use US models to train AI

Business • 5:21 PM

The new AI app DeepSeek disrupted global markets this week after releasing a model that could compete with US models like ChatGPT but was more cost-effective.

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EU gives Denmark 'full support' against Trump's threats, EU Council President Costa tells Euronews

Europe • 5:07 PM

In an exclusive interview with Euronews on Wednesday, European Council President António Costa said the territorial integrity of Denmark is an "essential issue" for the European Union.

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IMF chief: Eurozone has tools for greater growth if it learns from US

Business • 5:05 PM

The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, was speaking at a panel in Davos alongside ECB President, Christine Lagarde.

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Commission plans to set up anti-red tape brigade

Business • 5:04 PM

As the EU steers a course towards deregulation in pursuit of global market share, an early draft of a forthcoming communication suggests today’s ‘Competitiveness Compass’ was only the first step in a concerted effort to tear up red tape.

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Cannabis legalisation in Germany: a European dilemma?

Europe • 4:42 PM

Last spring, hundreds of people gathered under the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to celebrate the legalisation of recreational cannabis use in Germany.

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Tempest in a wine glass: Valencia councillor caught shopping for drinks during flood aid meeting

Europe • 4:39 PM

José Marí Olano apologised for his "incorrect" behaviour at Tuesday's council meeting to debate extra funding for areas ravaged by flooding in Spain last October.

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Who is Trump's intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard, and why is she so controversial?

Having sided with Bashar al-Assad while a member of the Democratic Party, the former congresswoman's hard-right turn and sympathy for the Kremlin have the intelligence community deeply concerned.

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London to New York in 3.5 hours: How Boom Supersonic is learning from Concorde’s mistakes

More than two decades after Europe’s failed attempt at a supersonic airliner, the USA is on track to make it work.

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AI could pose new risks such as job losses or enabling biological attacks, experts say

Business • 4:10 PM

A new international report on artificial intelligence (AI) was released before a summit in France next month.

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Remarkably rare Roman-British hoard of 404 coins discovered in the Netherlands

Culture • 4:04 PM

Archaeology enthusiasts Reinier Koelink and Gert-Jan Messelaar discovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins near Bunnik, Utrecht, shedding new light on the Roman conquest of Britain.

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EU air travel struggles to match pre-pandemic pace as it faces climate challenges

Europe • 3:59 PM

Despite not reaching pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights in the EU increased by nearly 6% last year. But is it the only challenge aviation is facing?

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Volvo Group struggles with slower sales as European truck demand falls

Business • 3:57 PM

Volvo Group reported its latest financial results on Wednesday and highlighted slower sales in Europe due to a declining demand for trucks.

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Italian data privacy agency probes China's DeepSeek AI, as EU tests GDPR compliance

Business • 3:48 PM

The Chinese AI model will have to provide information on the processing of EU data after politicians, NGOs and researchers expressed concerns about the safety of Europeans.

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Lost tribes, explosive volcanoes and pangolin hats: 2024's most awe-inspiring travel photography

2024's winning travel images include entries from photographers as young as nine-years-old.

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India: At least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage

A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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Is DeepSeek a wake up call for Europe’s AI innovators?

Business • 3:08 PM

Experts say that China’s AI development shows that regulation does not have to be a barrier for innovation.

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Why is Italy's Meloni being investigated for release of Libyan ICC suspect?

Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for the release and repatriation of the wanted Libyan general Osama Najim — also known as Almasri.

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UK's Royal Society of Literature confronts controversy and leadership shake-up

Culture • 3:02 PM

The UK's Royal Society of Literature is trying to turn over a controversial in its history following departures and disputes over free speech, censorship, leadership changes and the results of a significant governance review.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again. Is it safe to visit the national park?

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

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Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely

A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.

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At least three killed in overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv

As the war in Ukraine approaches the three-year mark, Russia has stepped up its air attacks, sending dozens of drones almost every night.

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UK Chancellor bets on third Heathrow Airport runway for boost to growth

Business • 2:26 PM

Rachel Reeves' support for a third runway came in a wide-ranging speech on boosting UK growth rates, which have been historically low since the 2008 global financial crisis for a variety of reasons.

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Dior, Chanel, Stéphane Rolland: Highlights from Paris Haute Couture Week 2025 so far

Culture • 2:06 PM

Haute Couture Week in Paris is in full swing, with luxury brands like Chanel and Dior showcasing their latest creations in front of star-studded crowds.

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AI showdown! Alibaba claims its new model beats DeepSeek and ChatGPT

Business • 1:59 PM

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba released a new artificial intelligence model on Wednesday and claims it outperforms its rival DeepSeek.

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Dolphin conservation and fishermen's livelihoods in the Bay of Biscay: A difficult balance

Europe • 1:36 PM

The Bay of Biscay, stretching from the tip of Brittany, in western France, to the north of Spain, is a major fishing zone in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s also home to around 200,000 dolphins.

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840 encores: Igor Levit and Marina Abramović plan a mammoth 20 hour Erik Satie performance

Culture • 1:25 PM

This Spring, Igor Levit will endure the insane task of performing Erik Satie's 'Vexations' in full.

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More than 3 out of 4 workers have already used AI in their job search, new survey finds

Business • 1:20 PM

Despite the high adoption rate, "profound disparities persist," an expert said about using AI tools in job search.

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Nvidia faces competition from Chinese upstart DeepSeek: How did it all happen?

Business • 1:09 PM

Mostly known only in gaming and crypto circles a few years ago, Nvidia burst into the zeitgeist after seeing its sales surge because customers wanted its chips to train their chatbots and other artificial intelligence products.

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Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie

Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.

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Netanyahu to become first foreign leader to visit Trump in White House

The new US administration, which claims credit for the current ceasefire in Gaza, has called for a permanent end to the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Vatican calls for AI to complement rather than replace humans in new guidelines

Business • 1:01 PM

A new Vatican document offered AI guidelines on sectors such as warfare, education, and healthcare.

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Starbucks sees improved quarterly sales as turnaround efforts begin

Business • 11:33 AM

Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in September, said customer-focused changes - such as a decision to stop charging extra for non-dairy milk and a streamlining of the menu - were helping to improve service and drive store traffic.

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At least 30 dead in India after stampede at world's largest festival

The accident happened on Wednesday morning local time, as tens of millions of devotees gathered to bathe on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh Mela pilgrimage.

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César nominations 2025: Who is the favourite to win France’s top cinema award?

Culture • 11:00 AM

Who will succeed Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' and take home the top prize at France's equivalent to the Oscars? It looks like three films in particular will be locking horns for Best Film...

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Historic English castle with links to Gunpowder Plot goes up for sale after 700 years

Culture • 10:56 AM

An English castle has gone on sale after being in the same family for more than 700 years. Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire even comes with its own village where 200 residents live.

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ASML reports boost in full-year sales as it shares outlook for 2025

Business • 10:50 AM

ASML's robust results come at a time when the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) market is reeling under the shock of new entrant DeepSeek, a new arrival from China.

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In first call, Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio agree to keep 'maximum pressure' on Russia

Europe • 10:37 AM

Russia's war on Ukraine, China, the Middle East and defence spending were the main topics of the first phone call between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio.

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Fears grow for detained Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli after two weeks of hunger strike

Europe • 10:29 AM

Mzia Amaglobeli has been charged with assaulting a police officer, but her family and supporters say she is being punished for her journalism.

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Italy's top influencer Chiara Ferragni to stand trial for aggravated fraud over 'Pandoro gate'

Culture • 10:26 AM

The direct summons was served on the leading Italian social media influencer's lawyers who maintain their client has 'committed no crime'.

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