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North Korea opens homes for troops killed in Ukraine
North Korea opens a Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as Kim Jong Un vows to honour “martyrs”.
The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry
From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.
India doubling down on Rafales despite combat loss
India’s move to expand its Rafale fleet comes as it weighs recent combat lessons, urgent force-structure shortfalls, and longer-term strategic ties with France in a rapidly shifting regional security environment. This month, the Indian Ministry of Defense and multiple media
ByteDance Pledges Safeguards for Seedance 2.0 After Disney Legal Threat Over IP Violations
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has committed to strengthening safeguards for its controversial AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0 following a barrage of cease-and-desist letters from major Hollywood studios and condemnation from industry guilds, according to BBC News. The
Producer prices for energy decline gradually in 2025
In December 2025, in the EU, industrial producer prices for energy in the domestic market fell by 1.3% compared with the previous month and by 7.7% compared with December 2024. Looking back at the past 5 years, industrial producer prices for energy surged in 2022, before
BFI Boosts U.K. Documentary Filmmaking Funding Support by 20 Percent
"Independent U.K. documentary is one of the most vital, truth-telling forces in our cultural life."
Universe may end in a “big crunch,” new dark energy data suggests
New data from major dark-energy observatories suggest the universe may not expand forever after all. A Cornell physicist calculates that the cosmos is heading toward a dramatic reversal: after reaching its maximum size in about 11 billion years, it could begin collapsing,
‘Lost Embrace’ Creator Daniel Burman on ‘So Far, So Good,’ Male Crisis, Butterflies and What We Leave Behind
Even Pope Francis has a hardback copy of his graphic novel. He has a loving relationship with his glamorous wife, who travels the world. As a globally renown cartoonist, he can afford a carer for his parents. On face value, Ariel has it all. In fact, the protagonist of Daniel
Rubio speech friendlier but Europeans are 'not naive', top analyst tells Euronews
Rasmussen Global CEO Fabrice Pothier tells Euronews that Rubio's talk of an "intertwined destiny" for the US and Europe was not an “olive branch".
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show did not violate any rules following investigation
US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules.
Korea Box Office: ‘The King’s Warden’ Stays No. 1 as ‘Humint’ Opens Wide
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” maintained its dominant position at the top of the South Korean box office for a second consecutive weekend, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. “The King’s Warden” earned $6.4 million from
Move over, Dubai-style chewy cookies: ‘Frozen jelly’ set to be South Korea’s next dessert craze
Texture, sound and viral appeal of the dessert have caused an increase in demand for sour gummies.
Can Europe reassert itself after Ukraine?
Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early 2026 and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country’s international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine’s independence, once a defining rallying cry
Salma Hayek, Mexican President Back New 30 Percent Film Tax Incentive
Mexico unveils a series of incentives to support local cinema and attract international productions, just as the Trump government is threatening tariffs.
Newsletter: A friendlier Rubio, but no olive branch for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Finnish minister warns Russia's reinforcing nuclear and Arctic assets near border; and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Hungary on the second stop of his Central Euroepan tour
ZDF Studios Seals 1,200-Hour Drama Deal With Hungary’s TV2 Group (EXCLUSIVE)
ZDF Studios has closed a multi-year deal to supply Hungary’s TV2 Group on more than 1,200 hours of drama, with free TV, pay TV and VOD rights for Hungary that allow the broadcaster to run the package across its linear channels and streaming services. The package leans into
Oscar Nominees ‘Perfect Neighbor,’ ‘Mr. Nobody’ Compete for Fipresci’s Documentary Grand Prix
The International Federation of Film Critics, also known as Fipresci, and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival have revealed the nominees for the inaugural Documentary Grand Prix, which will be given to the best documentary film of the year. They include two Oscar
Median age in the EU increased by 2.1 years since 2015
On 1 January 2025, the median age of the EU’s population reached 44.9 years. This means that half of the people in the EU were older than 44.9 years, while the other half was younger. Across the EU, it ranged from 39.6 years in Ireland to 49.1 years in Italy. At EU level, the
‘No one is above the law’: Malaysian King warns graft offenders in government agencies
He stressed that graft will not be tolerated in the country’s administration.
Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time
The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Charli xcx's 'The Moment', the early drawings of Lucian Freud, and a murder mystery series set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what to look out for this week.
China Box Office: ‘Love Go Go Go!’ Opens at No. 1 Ahead of Lunar New Year Frame
Romantic comedy “Love Go Go Go!” debuted atop the China box office for the Feb. 13–15 weekend, taking RMB36.9 million ($5.2 million), according to Artisan Gateway. Directed by Philip Yung and starring Qin Xiaoxian and Wang Yinglu, the film follows the friction-filled romance
Indonesia readies 1,000 troops for potential peacekeeping force in Gaza in early April
JAKARTA, Feb 16 - Indonesia is readying 1,000 troops for potential deployment in Gaza by early April as part of a proposed multinational peacekeeping force, its army spokesperson said on Monday.
Berlinale Series Market Amps Up
Series from such creative heavyweights as Ken Burns, Ruben Ostlund and Fernando Meirelles galvanize the most powerful edition to date of the Berlinale Series Market, its TV forum and market. More projects from top talent hitting the BSM include “The Granddaughter,” from İlker
Iran's foreign minister says he will meet IAEA director on Monday
DUBAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said he will meet with the director of the UN nuclear watchdog on Monday, the day before a second round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. Iran and the U.S. renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle
‘The Hidden Face of the Earth’ Focuses on a Photographer Losing His Eyesight (Exclusive Berlin Clip)
Arnaud Alain, whose feature documentary directorial debut premieres in the Berlinale's Panorama Dokumente, says about Dimitri, whom the film follows: "His camera becomes an extension of his gaze."
World Radio Day: Listen to the Stats in a Wrap podcast
Eurostat’s podcast series Stats in a Wrap offers a captivating journey into the world of statistics. With four seasons behind us and the first episode of season five on the new edition of the Glossary for transport statistics out in January, we are already planning our next
US paving way for India’s shift from Russia to Venezuela oil
Russian state media outlet RT posted on X about the US Treasury Department’s new “Venezuela General License 48,” which allows US companies to provide “goods, technology, software, or services for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in Venezuela,” with two
ORF-Enterprise Brings Portuguese Mystery Series ‘Jones’ to Berlin’s European Film Market
Vienna-based ORF-Enterprise is bringing Portuguese mystery drama “Jones” to Berlin for its international market debut at the EFM Series Market, pitching the six-part series as a premium, export-facing whodunit with a supernatural hook. Produced by Caracol Studios for Portuguese
Arundhati Roy and Pradip Krishen’s Cult 1989 Indian Film ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ Gets Second Life With Film Heritage Foundation Restoration at Berlinale
Film Heritage Foundation’s newly restored version of Pradip Krishen and Arundhati Roy’s cult film “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” (1989) is making its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, marking a remarkable second life for a film that virtually disappeared after a
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: +1.1% in Q3 2025
The EU economy’s seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions in the third quarter of 2025 were estimated at 828 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 1.1% increase compared with the second quarter of 2025 (819 million tonnes of CO2-eq). At the same time, the EU’s gross
Dark Sky Films Acquires Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks’ Folk Horror ‘Blood Shine’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Dark Sky Films has acquired all North American distribution rights to “Blood Shine,” the latest feature from husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks. Described as a “striking blend of arthouse sensibility and visceral folk horror,” the film will be
France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival
Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage.
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety. Across tens of thousands of people aged 10 to 90, exercise consistently reduced
Australian museum recovers Egyptian artefacts after break-in
All the stolen goods, except for a wooden cat sculpture, were found with only minor damage.
Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt
In Ivrea, Italy’s Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual.
Europe Today: Interview to Fabrice Pothier and the Munich Security Conference
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.
Schools project to understand impact of poverty
A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.
Venice Winner Deepak Rauniyar’s ‘The Taste of Salt,’ Inspired by ‘MasterChef’ Star, Debuts at Berlinale Co-Production Market
“The Taste of Salt,” a narrative feature from Deepak Rauniyar inspired by the life of renowned Nepali chef Santosh Shah, has debuted at the 2026 Berlinale Co-Production Market. Rauniyar’s 2016 feature “White Sun” won the Interfilm Award at Venice Film Festival, while his most
Russia reinforcing nuclear and Arctic assets near Finnish border, defence minister warns
Arctic security is paramount for European stability, Finland's defence minister told Euronews in a wide-ranging interview. He added talk of European nuclear deterrence is welcome but cannot replace NATO yet.
What do you need to know to pass EPSO? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The EU is hiring AD5 graduates and aims to attract new talent and digital skills. For about 1,400 successful candidates, this is a chance for a permanent job in the EU civil service. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot about the EU’s most elite exam.
Myanmar expels East Timor envoy after rights group complaint against junta
Feb 16 - Myanmar has ordered the head of East Timor's diplomatic mission to leave the country within seven days, state media quoted the foreign ministry as saying on Monday, in an escalating row over a criminal complaint filed by a rights group against Myanmar's armed forces.
New Israeli party founder aims to be ‘kingmaker’ in view of next elections
Former Israeli Minister of Communications Yoaz Hendel speaks at a press briefing in Brussels organized by Europe Israel Press Association (EIPA). Picture from EIPA. Party founder Yoaz Hendel served as a minister of communications from 2019 to 2021 and is a former Knesset
Indonesian military’s deployment to Gaza strictly for humanitarian purposes, not combat operations: Foreign Affairs Ministry
Indonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan.
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card just sold for $16.49 million
The PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator, widely considered the rarest Pokémon card in the world, closed after 40 days of bidding at Goldin Auctions.