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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.
General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.
Stellantis-backed ACC shelves plans to open battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany
European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has shelved plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany due to slower-than-expected growth in EV demand.
Storm Marta batters Portugal and Spain just days after deadly floods
Portugal and Spain both issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads, disrupted trains and forced thousands to evacuate from the rising waters.
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
Imitation Game: Bad Bunny lookalike contest won by professional impersonator
Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest.
Zelenskyy says US sets June deadline for peace deal, as Russia launches new attacks on energy sites
The development follows US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the week, which produced no breakthrough. Russia continues to press Ukraine to give up the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv says it will never accept.
EU courts Gulf countries for free trade deal as Brussels seeks to counter tariffs
The EU's special envoy to the Gulf told Euronews it's high time to get a deal done as Brussels looks to bolster business ties with wealthy Arab nations. Free trade talks have stalled for two decades over political disagreements and conditions for market access.
Latest news bulletin | February 7th, 2026 – Midday
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'I didn't make a mistake': Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas
A social media post by US President Donald Trump depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. It was deleted on Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.
Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves at least 45 dead, more than 500 injured
Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has left at least 45 people dead and 500 injured nationwide.
Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina, with two cauldrons lit to start the games
The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.
Which countries are the worst and best in the public sector AI race?
France ranks last in a new global AI adoption index, with nearly half of its public servants never having used the technology at work, despite massive government investment in the technology.
Travelling to the Olympics? How visitors can stay healthy during the Milan-Cortina games
From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games
No front line, no pause: Russia's hybrid pressure on the Bundeswehr in Lithuania
The German army brigade in Lithuania is not under fire, but it is under hybrid attack. Soldiers report mysterious phone calls, and drones appear to be spying on manoeuvres. How should the Bundeswehr and NATO respond?
The world has pledged to triple climate financing for poorer countries. Is the UK about to U-turn?
The UK government tells Euronews Green it is “modernising” its approach to international climate financing – but declined to comment on alleged cuts.
Latest news bulletin | February 7th, 2026 – Morning
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Ayahuasca retreats are booming in Spain, one of the only European countries with a legal loophole
Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years.
Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.
Canadian flag raised as consulate opens in Greenland
Canada and France opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, where Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised the Canadian flag during an official ceremony.
Canada and France open Greenland consulates after Trump demands
The moves were planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but they are being seen as a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.
US ambassador cuts ties with Polish speaker over Trump Nobel criticism
US Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose has taken the unprecedented step of immediately severing diplomatic relations with the Speaker of the Polish Parliament, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty.
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.
