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Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.
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Great sights and great dining...the things Cambridge and Venice share in common
It makes for a good pub quiz question: name the English city that most resembles Venice. The answer is probably Cambridge, in the east of England which, while attracting not quite the same number of visitors as its Italian counterpart, is still a major player on the UK tourism
Newsletter: Trump endorses Orbán | Former Israeli PM says Iran regime change should come from within
Also in this newsletter: Portugal braces for presidential run-off amid devastating floods, and how the Epstein files have ensnared figures from Europe's political elite.
Flight delayed or cancelled by winter weather? Here are your rights to rebooking and refunds
Flights were suspended at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice.
Podcast: Israel reopens the Rafah crossing: What does this mean for Gaza?
Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for the Israel–Hamas ceasefire plan?
EU reaffirms commitment to science-based multilateralism at first plenary on chemicals, waste and pollution
Countries are meeting in Geneva from 2–6 February for the first plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP), marking a key step in operationalising a new independent scientific body. The EU has played an active role in
Donald Trump endorses Hungary's Viktor Orbán ahead of key elections
Trump has a history of supporting like-minded right-wing candidates on the campaign trail. Orbán is facing his most difficult election as the opposition Tisza Party led by young conservative Peter Magyar leads in opinion polls.
EU Parliament pushes for European preference in military mobility plan
MEP François Kalfon says that transport infrastructure would also benefit from a European preference, and that the bloc should jointly procure certain assets to facilitate the fast movement of troops and equipment.
New strategies on migration and EU visa make borders more secure and encourage talent mobility
The European Commission has presented a new five-year strategy on migration. It will help guide future EU work on asylum and migration with concrete priorities, notably sustaining the reduction in illegal arrivals, while at the same time encouraging legal pathways to the EU.
Angelin Preljocaj's Parc is reborn at the Paris Opera with a new generation of dancers
Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives "Le Parc", his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the audience into the heart of the games of love and desire.
Europe Today: US and Iran start nuclear talks amid ongoing tensions
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.
Scandinavian Airlines CEO: AI can cut disruption response times
The airline’s chief says artificial intelligence will help rebuild schedules during storms and improve efficiency in an industry that faces constant uncertainty.
EU sets world's first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals
The European Commission has adopted the first set of methodologies under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation to certify activities that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. By adopting these first voluntary certification methodologies, the EU is
Space junk may threaten flight delays as satellites crowd Earth's orbit
As satellite launches skyrocket and orbital debris multiplies, aviation authorities are scrambling to prevent space junk from causing the next major flight disruption
AI may help detect aggressive breast cancers earlier, researchers say
AI helped spot fewer fast-growing, hard-to-treat breast cancers in a study of nearly 100,000 women.
Latest news bulletin | February 6th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Our quiet lives are threatened’: Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival axed over bad tourist behaviour
The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.
Real household incomes per person in Europe: Where did they rise most since the pandemic?
Euronews Business looks at how real household incomes per person changed after COVID-19 and over the past decade.
Economic models ‘fail to capture’ severity of climate damages. Is a global financial crash looming?
Scientists have warned that current models are significantly underrepresenting the toll climate change is taking on the global economy.
Commission greenlights the Netherlands' third payment request for €551 million under NextGenerationEU
The European Commission has positively assessed the Netherlands' third payment request of €551 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied
Hugo Boss CEO: Quiet luxury and smarter shoppers are reshaping fashion
Speaking to Euronews in Dubai, Daniel Grieder outlined how the 100-year-old brand is using technology, experience-led stores and quieter luxury to adapt to changing consumer expectations.
US announces $6 million aid to Cuba as President Díaz-Canel accuses it of imposing 'energy blockade'
The US has extended aid to Cuba for people still reeling from Hurricane Melissa in the island’s eastern regions. The aid comes despite a diplomatic rift, as Washington continues to urge Cuba to negotiate a deal to end tensions “before it is too late”.
Dutch Queen Máxima training to become army reservist at 54
Expected to be sworn in later this month, the incoming Dutch coalition government has plans to boost the nation's military from some 80,000 to 122,000 personnel. And the Queen wants to help.
US and Russia agree to re-establish military dialogue after Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
The US and Russia have agreed to resume military communications hotlines following talks in Abu Dhabi. The move comes as Washington continues to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, nearing its fourth anniversary.
ECB rates unchanged, Lagarde: 'Inflation is in a good place'
The ECB kept rates unchanged as inflation fell to 1.7%. Christine Lagarde said policy is “in a good place”, downplaying the undershoot as temporary, while stressing data dependence, balanced risks and the need for EU reforms to support growth.
Tokayev’s Realpolitik Moment: Why Kazakhstan is Positioning Itself as Eurasia’s Pragmatic Power Broker
From trade corridors to Gaza diplomacy and Ukraine neutrality, Kazakhstan’s president signals a strategy built on realism, connectivity and global balance. Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is not a leader given to grand ideological statements. Instead, his political
Scientists threw a tea party for apes and discovered they can use their imagination and play pretend
Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened.
Mongolia’s mining rebalancing: Rio Tinto’s record output masks deepening tensions
Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining group, reported record output at its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia in 2025. The mine produced 345,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, up 61% year on year, as production continued to increase following completion of the underground
Council of Europe chief calls for political and financial backing of Ukraine Special Tribunal
The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.
Make the Saving and Investment Union a reality, Calviño tells EU leaders
The European Investment Bank president's intervention comes ahead of the Informal European Council in mid-February.
Wall Street drops sharply as Google's Alphabet drags down stocks
Wall Street slid on Thursday after Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower and rattling assets from bitcoin to precious metals.
US and Russia agree to resume regular military contact
Channels of communication were suspended in 2021 shortly before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.
Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia
Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET.
Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Evening
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.
Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding
Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on the way.
Heated rivalry: Timothée Chalamet plays up derby dispute at Lyon football shirt signing
While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club's bitter rivalry.
Newly discovered Michelangelo foot sketch sells for £16.9m
Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl, which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
This black hole may be 100 trillion times more powerful than Star Wars’ Death Star, scientists find
A team of astrophysicists from the University of Oregon have discovered one of the most energetic and powerful forces in the universe, potentially 100 trillion times stronger than Star Wars’ Death Star.
Ukraine peace deal without Kyiv would shatter Western credibility, Warsaw mayor tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski warned that ending Russia's war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s full consent would undermine Western unity and embolden authoritarian regimes worldwide.
Push to review ECHR over migration could set dangerous precedent, CoE boss says
The head of Europe's leading human rights organisation warned that reviewing human rights to deal with migration challenges could become a Pandora's box.
Poland detains five in cigarette smuggling ring using weather balloons from Belarus
Polish authorities detained five men over balloon-smuggled cigarettes from Belarus, as rising cross-border incidents force airspace limits and tighter security.
EIB to frontload €3bn to mitigate impact of EU's carbon tax on road transport and buildings
The new funds come on top of €4 billion frontloaded to the Social Climate Fund, meaning a total of €7 billion will be available for EU countries before 2028.
New oral pill could improve cholesterol control for people at risk of heart attack, study shows
A new pill in the final phase of clinical trials cuts harmful cholesterol by 60% in high-risk patients.
Germany unveils its first AI factory in boost for European digital sovereignty
As the EU looks to build its own AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign providers, one of Europe’s largest AI computing hubs has opened in Munich.
'All American': Everything we know about MAGA's protest Super Bowl Halftime Show
MAGA is preparing to hold the All-American Halftime Show in protest of the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl music acts. Prepare to be underwhelmed.
Rare Michelangelo foot sketch for Sistine Chapel fresco fetches record €23 million at auction
An extremely rare sketch of a foot by Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel has sold for a record €23 million at a Christie's auction in New York. The recently discovered drawing was part of a study for the Libyan Sibyl on the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican.
Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.
Watch the video: €90 billion loan for Ukraine — how will it help?
EU locks in a €90bn Ukraine package for defence and public services, with opt-outs, "pay to play" access for UK firms and a fast-track Parliament vote.