Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
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How can the EU better regulate its rising gun industry? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Demand for European weapons production and exports is high. EU gun laws vary across member states, and creating a single EU framework is hard. Can the EU break this fragmentation? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Should the EU grow its gun industry, or regulate it more?
The European Union does not have a strong gun ownership culture or much public debate about firearms, yet it has become one of the world’s top exporters of small arms and light weapons.
Building collapse in Lebanon's Tripoli kills 13, search for missing continues
Feb 9 (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 13, as rescue teams continued to search for missing people beneath the rubble, Lebanon's National News Agency reported on Monday. Rescue workers in the northern
The great Chinese EV exodus
A consolidation among Chinese carmakers is flooding markets from Sao Paulo to Dubai
Commission acts against unfairly traded imports of sweetcorn from China
The Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of sweetcorn from the People’s Republic of China. The definitive anti-dumping duties imposed range from 31% to 54.3%. Imposing these duties will help to re-establish fair competitive conditions on the EU
Ben Platt to Star in U.K. Premiere of ‘Midnight at the Never Get,’ Musical From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick
Tony winner Ben Platt is set to take the London stage in the U.K. premiere of “Midnight at the Never Get,” a musical from “KPop Demon Hunters” songwriter Mark Sonnenblick. The production will take place at the Menier Chocolate Factory and is set to be directed by Drama Desk and
Anna Chlumsky Joins Leslie Bibb in Cold War Crime Series ‘Top of the Rock’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Anna Chlumsky, nominated for the Emmy Awards six times for “Veep,” has signed on opposite Leslie Bibb, Actor Award nominated for “The White Lotus,” in the Cold War crime series “Top of the Rock” from Iceland’s leading production company, Truenorth, alongside Mystery Productions
In ‘Árru,’ a Reindeer Herder Must Choose Between Saving Ancestral Lands or Her Family (Exclusive Berlin Clip)
In her debut feature premiering in Berlin's Panorama section, Elle Sofe Sara takes us into the snowy landscapes of the Arctic region of Sápmi, where the indigenous Sámi live.
'Nobody gives us any incentive': A family's solitary fight to save endangered plants in the Amazon
Pucha and his family have spent years building a 'living laboratory' and a vital seed bank in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.
Japan PM's big election win could mean more beef with Beijing
TOKYO, Feb 9 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism.
Donald Trump slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show: “An affront to the Greatness of America”
Bad Bunny made history on one of the world’s most coveted stages, while Donald Trump ranted about the artist’s message of unity being “an affront to the Greatness of America”.
‘Our coastline is completely dead’: Canary Islands residents protest against fish farm
Several hundred people protest on one of the beaches of Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, to denounce fish-farming activity close to the shoreline.
Thailand's Conservative party led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul secures win in general election
Anutin Charnvirakul's party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai politics after the turbulence of recent years.
Singtel-owned Optus mobile service outage affects about 120,000 users in Australia: Local media
The telecommunications company has said it is aware of the issues.
China says its policy towards Japan will not be changed by one election
BEIJING, Feb 9 - China's policy towards Japan will not be changed by one particular election, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Statement by President von der Leyen on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine will soon reach 1500 days. In the entire last year, Russian forces advanced on average between 15 and 70 metres per day. They seized just about 0.8 percent of Ukraine's territory, despite the heaviest casualty rate suffered by any
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.
China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Remains on Top in Pre–Lunar New Year Lull
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” again led the China box office for the Feb. 6–8 weekend, taking RMB25.9 million ($3.6 million) and lifting its cumulative total to RMB4.5 billion ($634.1 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The market continued to soften in the days immediately ahead
Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026
The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.
Trend for low and no-alcohol drinks continues apace
The growing trend, both in Belgium and elsewhere, for low and zero alcoholic drinks shows no sign of abating. According to latest figures, the per capita consumption in litres of pure alcohol across the 10 markets surveyed has fallen by -20% since 2000 – an indicator not only
BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing
The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.
America’s extreme right and left both doomed to fail
These days it seems like the only things to write about are politics and AI. I wrote about AI last time, so today I’ll write about politics. Here is my basic theory of American politics in the 2020s: The United States is a nation of moderates ruled by a fringe of extremists.
Third impeachment case filed against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte
She was accused of bilking taxpayers of at least US$8.5 million (S$10.8 million) while in office.
Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Kaja Kallas, EU foreign affairs chief
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.
EU increases 'resilience' against threat to security infrastructure
The EU is stepping up its efforts to counter the growing threat to submarine data cables. Such cables carry as much as 99% of intercontinental internet traffic and are deemed as essential for modern life and the European economy. The EU say it faces increasing risks to this
Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear power plant again
An alarm related to electrical current in one cable went off a day after it was restarted on Jan 21.
Bangladesh women march to demand representation in Feb 12 polls
This will be first election since the overthrow of the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina.
Taiwan says ‘impossible’ to move 40% chip capacity to US
Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the industrial ecosystem was built over decades.
World just isn’t grateful enough for Donald Trump
In US foreign policy right now, there is a growing split between countries Washington considers “grateful” and those it labels “ungrateful.” It is no longer mainly about common strategic interests or dependable long-term alliances. The real yardstick seems to be how openly and
Russia's FSB says Ukraine ordered attempt on Russian general's life, Interfax reports
MOSCOW, Feb 9 - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that the attempted assassination of General Vladimir Alexeyev was ordered by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Interfax news agency reported.
Japan election landslide clears path for Takaichi to deliver tax cuts
TOKYO, Feb 9 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to be pressed on her promised tax cuts and spending plans on Monday after a historic election win was seen heightening the chances of her delivering on stimulus measures that have rattled financial markets.
From instant noodle libraries to saunas: These airport lounges take pre-flight relaxation up a notch
From saunas and gyms to Gen Z-inspired social spaces, these are the airports shaking up your pre-flight routine.
An ‘Uber on rails’: French company adapts vans to train tracks to revive abandoned networks
There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.
Think before you ink: Research suggests tattoos could cause cancer, but how concerned should we be?
Tattoos are more popular than ever, but a growing body of research suggests a link between permanent ink and the development of certain types of cancer. How concerned should people be?
From AI chatbots to shopping and streaming: Which mobile apps are the most downloaded in Europe?
Europe’s app market in 2025 shows a clear gap between what people download and what makes the most money. While utility, shopping and AI apps lead installs, entertainment, subscription and dating apps generate the highest revenues.
Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive and cheapest cities in 2026
Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.
Latest news bulletin | February 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Left says tragedies at sea highlight 'hardline approach to migration'
A Greek coast guard boat collided with a boat of “fleeing” people off the island of Chios on Tuesday (3 February), leaving at least 15 dead and more injured. Meanwhile, up to 1,000 people are feared dead or missing in the central Mediterranean during extreme weather conditions
Trains, trains and more trains: Can Eurostar’s €2bn investment keep competition at bay?
‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.
Seahawks dominate Patriots to win Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
Artist sues AirAsia over unauthorised use of his iconic Penang artwork
The Penang-based Ernest Zacharevic alleged that AirAsia had illegally used his artwork Children On A Bicycle.
Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado says political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
HONG KONG, Feb 9 - Hong Kong's High Court on Monday sentenced media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail for two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the city's national security law, as well as one count of publishing seditious materials.
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory.
