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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi assassinated at his home by 4 gunmen
Libyan media confirmed that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed by four people near the city of Zintan in the west of the country.
Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
When the Saints go marching in: NFL to stage first ever American Football game in France
France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris.
Paraguay President tells Euronews ‘Mercosur must be applied without delay’
In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake".
US navy shoot down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea
The US military has announced it has targeted and downed an Iranian-owned drone in the waters of the Arabian Sea.
France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.
Arctic ambitions: Finland to build icebreakers for the United States
Finland is set to build new icebreakers for the US as Arctic competition intensifies. While the deal highlights Finnish expertise in icebreaking, US interest in Greenland and strained EU-US ties have raised concerns over the partnership.
Severe floods in northern Morocco displace over 50,000 people
Northern Morocco reels from Loukkos River flooding, with 50,000 people displaced and emergency camps, rescues and dam releases under way.
Exclusive: Digital euro faces political deadlock in Brussels
The EU's proposal for a digital form of cash cannot proceed unless the European Parliament is able to agree on a position.
As solar and wind boom to record levels, are we ignoring the power of geothermal energy?
Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies.
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Critical Medicines Act negotiations begin, with urgency stressed by co-legislators
The kick-off trilogue on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) took place on Monday evening (2 February), with discussions described as constructive. Co-legislators reiterated both their readiness to move forward and the urgency of the file, given ongoing concerns around the EU’s
Greenlanders reject US rule: EU officials stress sovereignty and strategic autonomy
A new poll underscores a clear message from Greenland: the vast majority of its people oppose becoming part of the United States, reaffirming the island’s commitment to self-determination and generating strong reactions across Europe. According to the survey, commissioned by
Macron says technical work is ongoing to restart talks with Putin over war in Ukraine
France's president says discussions are underway at "the technical level", while condemning Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace talks over Ukraine.
Von der Leyen convenes seminar to address competitiveness and 'frustrations'
Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.
US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.
Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.
Day three at Web Summit Qatar mixes startups, music and big tech debates
At Web Summit Qatar, tech and creativity shared the stage. Startups, artists and policymakers came together, showing how ideas, music and technology can shape the future in real time.
Two Swedish citizens jailed in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli embassy
Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024.
Mandelson emails cause unease over Epstein’s access to UK and EU policy
Newly released DOJ and congressional records show Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insight into UK tax and Bank of England policy discussions via Peter Mandelson, raising stark questions about how private networks intersect with public governance.
Michaelmania: Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic goes off the wall
The newly released official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic gives audiences the most detailed look at the movie so far.
Slovak ex-minister and Fico adviser who quit over Epstein messages 'feels like a fool'
Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister.
Sweden and Denmark to supply Ukraine with €245m air defence system
Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites.
Portugal braces for second major storm as authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits
Portugal braces for storm Leonardo with heavy rain, 95 km/h winds and coastal waves up to 11 metres, days after deadly storm Kristin struck.
The future for Bangladesh is looking increasingly uncertain
Last week a bombshell report on U.S.-Bangladeshi relations dropped in the Washington Post. Leaked audio revealed a U.S. diplomat based in Dhaka saying that he wanted the political party, Jamaat-e-Islami, to be the country’s “friends”. While it’s not uncommon to build diplomatic
'Melania': Why the Mrs Trump documentary isn't a documentary at all
Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand went to see the Melania Trump documentary ‘Melania’ so you don’t have to.
Europeans 'would do well listening to Mario Draghi,' OECD chief tells Euronews
OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain 'success story' of the EU.
Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
Babies can categorise objects at just two months old, new study finds
The study suggests that cognitive development begins far earlier than previously believed, with infants actively processing and categorising the world around them from a very early age.
Religious tourism is booming in Cyprus thanks to these UNESCO-listed churches
The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.
UK data regulator opens probe into Elon Musk's X and XAI over sexual AI deepfakes
Grok came under fire for generating sexually explicit deepfakes of women and minors early last month.
EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit referendum
A volatile geopolitical context has spurred the European Union and United Kingdom to deepen their collaboration on areas including defence and trade after a fraught decade.
The cost of international development aid cuts: 22.6 million deaths expected by 2030, study finds
As cuts in international aid continue worldwide, a new study projects 22.6 million people will die by 2030, including 5.4 million children under the age of five.
EMA recommends approval of six medicines, expands indications for nine
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) published the outcomes of their meeting on Friday (30 January). EMA recommended six medicines for approval at its meeting and extended the therapeutic indications of nine medicines. Here are some highlights: Menopause: The committee
Beyond the facade: Casa Batlló mapping project begins year of Gaudí celebrations
Barcelona's Casa Batlló has begun a year of events marking the centenary of the iconic architect Antoni Gaudi's death by staging a stunning audiovisual experience to inaugurate a new contemporary art exhibition space within the walls of the famous art nouveau building.
Czech government faces parliamentary no-confidence vote over row with the president
The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.
Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried
Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly.
EU countries can pause Entry/Exit System to avoid summer travel chaos, Commission says
The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers.
Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer?
The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers.
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.
'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
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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.