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Son of Norway's crown princess pleads not guilty to rape charges as trial begins
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is on trial in Oslo on 38 charges of crimes including rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession.
Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic
Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.
Fact check: Is Elon Musk allowing Russia to use Starlink to attack Ukraine?
Claims that Russian forces are increasingly accessing Starlink in Ukraine have prompted questions about how the technology works and why restricting access is complex.
Watch the video: All that glitters is not gold?
Gold is seen as a shield, protecting your savings as the value of paper money declines over time. Do you remember when your espresso cost you €1? Good luck getting one at this price in Brussels today.
Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow' so far this year
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
Latest news bulletin | February 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns
The former head of the CDC's vaccine commission and former White House health official tells Euronews Health about the risks following the Trump administration's decision.
Euronews records best ever January audience performance
Euronews has recorded its best-ever January for digital engagement, with 113 million page views and 13.6 million video views. Following a record-breaking 2025, the results underscore the network’s strategic shift toward original, pan-European reporting and its growing dominance
Wind and solar are booming in China. So why is it building so many new coal plants?
More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.
Artemis II Moon mission launch delayed again to March due to fuel leak, NASA says
NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.
Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.
Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk's X
The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.
Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine day before US-brokered peace talks
Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.
Spain to ban social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announces
"We will protect them from the digital Wild West," Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border
Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.
'I'm definitely not like an angel': Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike after uproar
Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian arrested in Iran
Mehdi Mahmoudian worked on the script of Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident', which won last year's Palme d'Or and is nominated for Best Screenplay and Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars.
Tehran arrests 139 foreigners in central Iran during deadly country-wide protests
Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are feared to have been killed during weeks-long demonstrations.
EDF MaJoR project launches first cascade funding call
The first EDF MaJoR cascade funding call opened on 28 January, and will remain so until 25 March 2026, 17:00 CET. The MaJoR project focuses on modernizing defence systems and improving the durability of future platforms through innovative technologies for maintenance, joining
Spain achieves the world's first face transplant with a donor who was euthanised
The procedure, performed by a team of around 100 health professionals, is a global medical milestone and opens new avenues for complex transplantation and reconstructive surgery.
Kyiv hit by Russian drones: fires and injuries across multiple districts
Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several districts.
Commission presents a five-year strategy on migration
On 29 January, the Commission presented the first European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy. It sets out the EU’s political objectives on asylum and migration, with concrete priorities for the next five years. The newly adopted Strategy emphasises the commitment and
Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations as Russian air strikes resume
Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued for hours, injuring three.
Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at another moment of European economic reckoning
Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.
Commission appoints Ylva Johansson to lead the European Skills High-Level Board
The European Commission has appointed Ylva Johansson (pictured) as chair of the European Skills High-Level Board. The board will play a central role in advancing the Union of Skills, the Commission’s strategy to boost Europe's competitiveness and address labour shortages
EU and KfW boost alternative finance for vulnerable businesses
The European Commission and KfW, the German development bank, have announced the signature of a guarantee agreement worth up to €135 million to expand access to finance through alternative channels for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Western Balkans,
Europe Today: Global gathering in Dubai on AI, trade and geopolitics
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?
Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.
Commission adopts Visa Strategy and new recommendation on attracting talent for innovation
On 29 January, the Commission adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy, setting out a framework for a visa policy that advances the EU's long-term interests. It makes visa policy more strategic and better equipped to respond to growing mobility, regional instability, and
All the reasons to visit Slovakia’s new European Capital of Culture
Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026.
Digital Networks Act: backdoors for network fees and more
The Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act would replace the 2018 EECC and reopen old fights: less national control over spectrum, a costly copper switch-off by 2035, and a “voluntary” conciliation backdoor that could revive de facto network fees.
Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
Minimum wages in 2026: Which countries pay the most across Europe?
Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026.
One glass of juice a day: The healthiest fruit juices and how much to drink
From citrus to beetroot, some fruit and vegetable juices can offer health benefits, but they should be consumed in moderation.
EU-China relations enter 'do no harm' phase as Trump's shadow looms
Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.
Food inflation across Europe: Which products saw the biggest price increases in 2025?
Euronews Business takes a closer look at how food prices changed across Europe in 2025, revealing the products that saw the highest inflation.
Latest news bulletin | February 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Sharks aren’t ‘turning on us’. So what’s behind the recent spate of attacks?
Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.
11th Chile-EU Joint Steering Committee Meeting on Research and Innovation
On 13 January 2026, the 11th Chile–EU Joint Steering Committee Meeting (JSCM) was held in Santiago, Chile, under the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Chile. Hosted by Chile in a hybrid format, the meeting
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her UK lawmaker niece sentenced in graft case
A special court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison, and her UK lawmaker niece, Tulip Siddiq to four, over corruption charges. Hasina is accused of misusing power to illegally secure plots of land in a government project to
Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage crowds and boost tourist experience
Tourists visiting the world renowned Trevi Fountain in Rome are now being charged €2 to get up close and personal to one of the world’s most iconic waterworks. The fee, rolled out on Monday, is part of the city’s efforts to manage crowds and improve tourist experience.
Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown
Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in
The Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after months of political wrangling and as Republican lawmakers advanced contempt proceedings against
EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
Trump to lower tariffs on India after Modi 'agrees' to stop buying Russian oil
Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes.
France adopts 2026 budget after government survives no-confidence votes
After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has finally been adopted.