Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

Find information on employment and support for persons with disabilities on the EURES portal

Do you have some form of disability and are looking for work opportunities in another European country? Visit the EURES portal for information about the assistance you can expect. The EURES portal’s Living and working section contains detailed information from all 27 EU

'From Monet to Warhol': The exhibition that has become a must-see for thousands in Greece

The exhibition includes 83 works, part of a large Swiss private collection. It is a journey through the history of painting from 1870 to 2000, through 12 artistic movements.

Spain on red alert as Storm Leonardo unleashes torrential rain and floods

Storm Leonardo batters southern Spain, flooding Grazalema, forcing evacuations and school closures as red alerts and flash flood fears persist.

Nick Cheung, Chung Suet-ying, Reza Rahadian Lead Hong Kong HAF’s Work-in-Progress Lineup

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has unveiled the second slate of projects selected for the 24th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, spotlighting 12 work-in-progress titles that bring together Asian cinema heavyweights and promising new voices. Set to be

EU 'trapped in a vicious circle' on raw materials - auditors

The EU is having difficulties securing the supply of the raw materials it needs to meet its energy and climate goals. This is the conclusion of a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). EU action on import diversification is not producing tangible results,

Social supermarket aims to provide affordable food

The charity's founder says the supermarket also aims to help users get support from other services.

Why US-Bangladesh rushed through a pre-election trade deal

On February 9, just 72 hours before a transformative general election in Bangladesh, a high-level delegation from Dhaka will gather in Washington to finalize a trade agreement that could fundamentally reshape the country’s economic trajectory. While domestic critics have

'Not a dumping ground for the world': Malaysia announces immediate ban on e-waste imports

E-waste can contain lead, mercury and cadmium that pollute soil and water resources if improperly processed or dumped.

South Africa's trade minister heads to China, seeking duty-free export access

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 5 - South Africa's trade minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain duty-free access to the Chinese market, Tau's office said.

Taiwan Strait missions are about international law, not provocation, French diplomat says

TAIPEI, Feb 5 - Naval missions by foreign countries in the Taiwan Strait are about asserting international law, rather than offering provocation, France's de facto ambassador in Taipei said on Thursday, speaking of voyages that routinely infuriate China.

Rising rivers and deadly floods slam Portugal as Storm Leonardo hits

Portugal faces floods and evacuations as Storm Leonardo swamps rivers and streets, after deadly weather in Spain and weeks of storms across Iberia.

Indonesia warns it will walk away from Trump’s Board of Peace if Palestine goals fail

Mr Prabowo met with Islamic leaders and former diplomats to discuss the country's participation in the board.

Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ to Get China Theatrical Release

A24’s Oscar-nominated drama “Marty Supreme,” starring four-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet, will receive a theatrical release in China through China Film Group with promotional support from Wanda Film. The film, directed by Josh Safdie, has emerged as a major

Workers urge Target and US firms to speak up over ICE raids

Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.

Suspected bomb found at bus terminal in Thai province of Pattani; incident is third in 3 days

Security sources suspect the device may have been planted by Muslim insurgents.

Europe Today: EU seals €90 billion loan for Ukraine as Putin's diplomatic isolation deepens

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.

Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.

South Korea seeks closer China cooperation to secure critical mineral supply chains

South Korea will also cooperate with other countries, including the United States, Vietnam and Laos, to diversify its sourcing of critical minerals, Seoul's trade ministry said.

Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand

Melting ice, rising risks: Why Europe and NATO are racing to defend the Arctic

Western allies lack military capabilities that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic and keep Russia in check in an area that spans about 4% of the Earth's surface.

The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?

Can the EU replicate Estonia’s startup success?

Estonia is one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. But its success raises an uncomfortable question in Brussels: if this works so well there, why does the EU still struggle to start borderless businesses?

Belgian sailor pays 'tribute' to team for record breaking effort

Belgian sailor Quentin Debois has broken the world record for crossing the Atlantic from east to west aboard his Mini 6.50. He completed the challenge at the weekend in 24 days, 19 hours and 31 minutes (subject to ratification of the record by the World Sailing Speed Record

South Korean governor draws criticism for suggesting importing women for marriage as population fix

His comment at a meeting sparked complaints from participants and viewers watching via live streaming.

Gary Neville returns to the Den

Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.

'Food bank usage a sad picture of our community'

Food banks say they are seeing more people using their services for the first time.

Louvre heist: Empress Eugénie's crown, left by thieves, will be fully restored

Neither reconstruction nor restitution: the historic object, damaged during the dramatic daylight robbery last October, is almost intact and will be fully restored, the French museum said on Wednesday.

Female employees in tech and finance could be hit harder by AI-driven job losses

A new report by the City of London Corporation highlights that women employees in tech and finance industries could be more at risk from automation-led job losses.

Sweden’s brown bears were saved from brink of extinction. Will annual hunts bring back their demise?

In 2024, Sweden controversially issued licences to kill 20 per cent of its brown bear population in an annual hunt. Now it wants to go further.

Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

‘National disgrace’: UK airports hike drop-off fees while continental Europe keeps them free

Earlier in the year, London Gatwick airport raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK.

What decades of tobacco regulation can teach us about ultra-processed food, new study finds

A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face tobacco-style rules on marketing, labelling, and taxation.

'Jetty McJetface': Star-shredding black hole may keep ramping up its radio jet until 2027 peak

A supermassive black hole with a case of cosmic indigestion has been burping out the remains of a shredded star for four years—and it's still going strong, new research led by a University of Oregon astrophysicist shows.

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) retains scopus indexing

This milestone reflects the Journal’s strong academic foundations, rigorous peer-review processes, and growing international impact, supported by established editorial governance within INCEIF JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, February 2, 2026/ -- The Islamic Development Bank Institute

Gold’s center of gravity moving from West to East

For decades, London reigned supreme in the global gold market. Its vast over-the-counter (OTC) system, built on unallocated accounts, netted trades and trust in paper claims set benchmarks and kept most bullion circulating as a financial instrument rather than plain physical

Venezuela detains Alex Saab in joint operation with United States

Colombian-Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab — long portrayed by U.S. authorities as a key financial operator for Chavismo and a former Venezuelan industry minister — was detained in Caracas early Wednesday in what Colombian media described as a joint operation involving

Quartet banned from conveyor-belt sushi bar in South Korea for bulk-ordering salmon, flounder dishes

They ordered 20 plates of flounder sushi and 10 plates of salmon, among other dishes.

Africa: Preventive Cholera Vaccination Resumes As Global Supply Reaches Critical Milestone

[Unicef] Geneva/New York -- First preventive campaign in over three years launches in Mozambique, with others planned in Bangladesh and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Preventive Cholera Vaccination Resumes Globally

[WHO] Global cholera vaccine supply has now increased to a level sufficient to allow the resumption of life-saving preventive campaigns for the first time in over three years, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today.

Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye’s home seized over unpaid debt

Ousted leader Park Geun-hye borrowed 2.5 billion won (S$2.1 million) to purchase the home in 2022.

Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.

Xi Jinping discusses growing links, ties with US and global crises in video call with Vladimir Putin

China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US

Africa: Global Fund Launches Process to Select New Executive Director

[Global Fund] Geneva -- The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has formally launched the process to select its next Executive Director for a four-year term starting from 2027.

West Africa: West Africa Takes Historic Step Toward Lassa Fever Vaccine Access With Launch of First End-to-End Roadmap

[Nigeria Health Watch] West Africa has today, 3rd February 2026, marked a major milestone in regional health security with the official launch of the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West Africa, a first-of-its-kind, regionally-led framework designed to ensure

Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency After Cancer Surgery: ‘What the Doctor Ordered!’

The singer was set to perform at Westgate Las Vegas this month but moved the dates to focus on healing and his upcoming tour

Pope Leo XIV set to visit Peru later in 2026, bishops say, as planning advances

Peru’s Catholic bishops say preparations are under way for Pope Leo XIV to travel to Peru in November or the first week of December, a trip that would take the first U.S.-born pontiff back to a country where he served as a bishop and later obtained Peruvian citizenship.

How to open locked chests in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

You find many locked chests in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. To open them, you'll need to find the thief's key. Here's where it's located.

Best monster hearts in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

Monster hearts in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined are power pieces of equipment and in this guide we listed the best for the early and midgame.

10 Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined beginner's tips and tricks

These 10 Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined beginner's tips will help you start your journey in this new version of a classic JRPG.