Sydney man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags
The man's eight-year jail term was a record for wildlife smuggling, federal environment officials said.
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Macron pushes for Rafale fighter jet deal on high-profile India trip
The visit comes at a pivotal moment as France and India reassess their US ties.
Commission approves €1.04 billion Danish state aid scheme to support landowner climate projects
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €1.04 billion (DKK 7.8bn) Danish scheme to support landowners committing to voluntarily remove agricultural or forestry land from production to reduce agricultural emissions. The Danish measure Denmark notified
Gentoo penguins the first birds on Australian territory to contract H5N1 as bird flu spreads
Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The gentoo penguin has become the first
UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2%
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Feb 12 - Tens of thousands of cars are being exported from China to Russia under gray-market schemes that often circumvent Western and Asian government sanctions and automakers' commitments to exit the Russian market, according to registration data reviewed by Reuters and
Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
Nippon TV Launches Viral Pocket Division to Expand Into Microdrama Market – Global Bulletin
VERTICAL VANGUARD Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV has launched Viral Pocket, a new vertical video division aimed at the fast-growing microdrama space. The division draws on the success of Nippon TV’s short-form drama “We are Coy Every Day,” which has amassed over 2.6 billion
Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers
There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features.
EU countries need to 'urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change, EU's advisory board warns
More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.
Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels
The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week.
Expert Group advances sustainable urban mobility insights with 2026 workplan
The European Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) continues to deliver valuable insights on sustainable urban mobility. By completing its Work Programme 2025, EGUM has provided insightful reports and feedback on a wide range of topics. For example, EGUM strongly
Human trafficking rings raking in crypto gains: report
The intersection of cryptocurrency and suspected human trafficking intensified in 2025, with total transaction volume reaching hundreds of millions of dollars across identified services, an 85% year-over-year increase. The dollar amounts significantly understate the human toll
Berlin Panorama Pic ‘A Russian Winter’ Probes War and Extremism With a Twist: ‘The Key Was to Make It as Universal as Possible’
by Gregg Goldstein Amidst all the chaos and destruction since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one important part of the picture is often overlooked: some 900,000 exiles who left Russia to avoid prison or being drafted into a war that’s created hundreds of
Erik Barmack, Hernán Caffiero Talk ‘Raza Brava,’ Football Fandom, Colo Colo, Soccer as Much More Than Just Spectacle
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest event in the biggest sport worldwide, will unspool June 11-July 19. It will be made memorable no doubt by not only some matches but its fans. Few movies or series look likely to explain the fan phenomenon with a larger dramatic intensity or
Europe Today: Third round of Ukraine peace talks to kick off in Geneva
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.
Royal Mail allegedly 'choosing not to deliver letters', MP claims
Royal Mail has been accused of prioritising delivery of parcels and packages over letters, but it has denied this.
North Korea's Kim marks completion of Pyongyang housing project as key party congress nears
SEOUL, Feb 17 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the completion of 10,000 new houses built in Pyongyang, state media KCNA said on Tuesday, as the country prepares to hold a key party congress.
The Baltics Biz Hits France Amid ‘Growing Curiosity’ Toward the Region: ‘We Are Stronger Together’
France is ready for the Baltics, and the rest of the world may follow suit. From CinéBaltique festival in Paris, dedicated to Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films — and including a tribute to Estonian filmmaker Leida Laius — to the nearly three-month program dedicated to
Family of five, including two young children, killed in suspected murder in Kuantan
The father is believed to have injured the others with a sharp weapon before turning it on himself.
EPSO exam: Record-breaking participation with only 3% success rate
The EU’s EPSO exam has returned after seven years. With over 50,000 candidates expected, only about 3% will reach the final reserve list.
EU mutual defence clause should be defined for circumstances ‘below Article 5’, says top officer
The EU's mutual defence clause is more strongly worded that NATO's Article 5, but is generally seen as weaker as allies in the military alliance have so far counted on the deterrence provided by the US.
Commission acts against dumped imports of valine from China
The Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of valine from the People’s Republic of China. The definitive anti-dumping duties imposed range from 31.3% to 53.8%. The imposition of the definitive duties follows an investigation which found that imports
'A Hymn to Life': Gisèle Pelicot's memoir recounts rape ordeal and its consequences
Gisèle Pelicot's memoirs "A Hymn to Life" are her first account of her rape ordeal, the subsequent trial, waiving her right to anonymity and the consequences of her choices.
Sabah body parts murder: Daughters of main murder suspect arrested
The suspect's 19-year-old son was arrested on Feb 12 and is currently under remand.
Russia sentences US citizen to 4 years in jail for trying to take Kalashnikov stocks
MOSCOW, Feb 17 - A Russian court has sentenced a U.S. citizen to four years in jail for trying to take the stocks of Kalashnikov assault rifles out of a Moscow airport, the RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.
AI is the future of warfare and US is in the lead
While many experts have focused on the significance of drones in the new reality of warfare, the AI revolution is a much bigger deal. AI now enables drones to be far more impactful, helps select and prioritize battle targets, designs tactical operations and assesses results
Restaurants raising prices 'to keep doors open'
The Pavilion took to social media to reveal cost pressures
Researchers discover 5,000-year-old bacteria resistant to modern antibiotics
A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study.
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‘Conservation dilemma’ as pumas reclaim national park and feast on its penguins
A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten.
Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels
Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.
The silent wealth drain hitting European savers: Is your money at risk?
The Director General of the European Fund and Asset Management Association tells Euronews how European savers are missing their biggest opportunity to build wealth.
Kyiv suffering worst winter yet with kamikaze and ballistic drone attacks
Despite an "energy truce" and apparent progress in US-led talks, Russia's assault on Kyiv is wreaking untold suffering as attacks on energy systems plunge hospitals into darkness. The EU is delivering emergency generators – but accelerated EU accession may be the real solution.
Commission acts against unfairly traded imports of ABS from Korea, Taiwan
The Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins (‘ABS’) from Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9 % to 21.7% for Taiwan. The
BAFTA Chair Sara Putt Joins International Jury for FFC Bulgaria €50,000 Prize
International Film Festival Glasgow, First Draft and Female Film Club have revealed the international jury for the FFC Bulgaria €50,000 prize in partnership with Film Forge. The jury was announced Monday at a reception event, in partnership with Variety and the Female Film
US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday aimed at resolving their long-running nuclear dispute, with little clear indication of compromise as Washington masses a battle force in the region. U.S. envoys Steve
Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse
Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.
Africa: Rwanda's Rural Connectivity Model Offers Lessons for Africa - Experts
[New Times] Africa faces a major rural road access challenge, with nearly 60 per cent of its population unable to reach all-weather roads, a gap that continues to limit economic opportunities and access to essential services.
‘Sinners’ Star Wunmi Mosaku Says It Feels “Dystopian” to Celebrate Oscar Nomination After Recent ICE Killings
"It’s difficult to hold both the nomination and the news because one feels beautiful and one is so dark and heavy," the first-time nominee says.
Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Iran nuclear talks
Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to make a deal.
Africa: Africa No Longer Waiting, Transformation Already Underway,' Says UNECA Chief
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Africa is no longer a continent awaiting transformation; it is already undergoing significant and measurable change, according to Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate Tech companies are conflating traditional artificial intelligence with generative AI when claiming the energy-hungry technology could
AI greenwashing: Most of Big Tech’s AI climate promises fall flat, study finds
Only 26 percent of climate-related AI claims cite any academic papers, while 36 percent didn’t cite any evidence at all, according to German non-profit Beyond Fossil Fuels.
Bacterial strain from 5,000-year-old cave ice shows resistance against 10 modern antibiotics
Bacteria have evolved to adapt to all of Earth's most extreme conditions, from scorching heat to temperatures well below zero. Ice caves are just one of the environments hosting a variety of microorganisms that represent a source of genetic diversity that has not yet been
Priya Mani, Mohit Raina to Star in Indo-U.S. Immigrant Family Drama for Red Bison, Azure Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
U.S.-based Red Bison Productions has partnered with Mumbai’s Azure Entertainment on a cross-border feature film marking the Indian company’s inaugural Hollywood collaboration. Harsh Mahadeshwar is writing and directing the currently untitled project, which centers on the true
Africa: Doja Cat - Who Is the Move Afrika Next Headliner?
[New Times] Global Citizen last week announced the third edition of its Move Afrika concert series, set for Kigali and Pretoria, South Africa, following the success of the previous two shows headlined by Kendrick Lamar (2024) and John Legend (2025).
Once a national obsession, traditional Korean wrestling fights for survival
Ssireum – pronounced like “see room” – had its heyday in the 1980s and early 1990s.