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.
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Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina, with two cauldrons lit to start the games
The ceremony’s organisers have said they sough 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
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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.
Russian actors behind smear campaign to frame Macron in the Epstein files
A large-scale disinformation campaign backed by Russian bots is using doctored French media reports to falsely link Emmanuel Macron to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.
Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town
Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.
Latest news bulletin | February 6th, 2026 – Evening
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.
Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand
Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park.
Germany warns of increased Iranian espionage targeting the Bundeswehr
The German army is coming under increasing scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers warning of espionage, cyber attacks and a heightened threat environment.
'Regime change in Iran should come from within,' former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says
The US president is threatening strikes on Iran, this time in response to the Tehran's violent repression of protestors in recent weeks. Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert says that if the endgame is regime change, only people can do that.
China develops compact microwave driver that could power a ‘Starlink-killer’ weapon
The compact pulse-power driver could enable high-power microwave attacks that are harder to detect and attribute than conventional anti-satellite weapons, potentially putting China ahead of the United States and Russia in the space-weapons race.
Thousands of Romanian teachers protest against government-planned austerity measures
Teachers in the eastern European nation of nearly 19 million have threatened to go on strike if the government implements the measures.
France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland
The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.
Europe feels the impact of weeks of wet weather and freezing cold
A blocked weather pattern has been bringing persistent heavy rain to the Iberian Peninsula. As Darren Bett explains, that's not the only type of extreme weather affecting Europe at the moment.
Swiss-based packaging manufacturer Amcor returns to Russia after 2022 exit, says local media.
Amcor Plc, a Swiss-based global packaging manufacturer, has re-entered the Russian market via an intermediary, more than two years after formally exiting the country, according to local media reports. The company, which generated about 2% to 3% of its worldwide revenue in
Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after indirect negotiations in Oman
Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions.
Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies
Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.
Donald Trump unveils website in US to buy drugs at reduced prices
The Trump administration has framed the initiative as a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry's pricing power.
Size matters: Alleged hyaluronic acid penis injections may be helping Olympic ski jumpers
The World Anti-Doping Agency will look into allegations that ski jumpers are injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises to gain aerodynamic advantage at the Winter Olympics 2026.
Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Web Summit Qatar: Luma AI ramps up global expansion
Luma AI, the generative AI company behind advanced video and multimodal models, is expanding rapidly, positioning itself among a small group of companies pushing the frontier of artificial intelligence. CEO and Co-founder Amit Jain spoke to Euronews on the sidelines of Web
EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia's oil sales, with full ban on services
The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the "shadow fleet", banking, cryptocurrency and metals.
Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class
In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education.
Cold-stunned iguanas fall from the trees in Florida as Sunshine State faces freezing temperatures
The otherwise sunny US state of Florida is currently experiencing unusually low temperatures.
BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.
US health company launches weight-loss pill that Novo Nordisk calls an 'untested knockoff'
The American telehealth company announced the launch of a compounded weight-loss pill for €41, drawing criticism from Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind the weight-loss drug Wegovy, which called the product an “untested knockoff.”
Dessintey: The Saint-Étienne Success Story Changing Medical Rehabilitation
Our reporter Valérie Gauriat met Dessintey, a startup based in Saint-Étienne that has become a global reference in medical rehabilitation.
Two European commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvement
The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations.
German expert warns of evolving Islamist recruitment tactics targeting youth on social media
The dream of rapid social advancement is seductive — and can also be devastating. Euronews takes a closer look at the mechanisms behind radicalisation tactics used by extremists in Germany today.
Why the Milano–Cortina Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict
As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged - not only to respect the Olympic Truce - but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Hamnet' - To weep, or not to weep
The multi-Oscar nominated Hamnet is a moving ode to agonising loss and the possibility that healing can come through art. But you may find the emotions so signposted that your heartstrings feel more yanked than tugged.
Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort?
As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves.
Spain searches for missing woman as Storm Leonardo floods south
Spain searches for a missing woman swept away in a Malaga river as Storm Leonardo batters Andalusia, forcing evacuations and road closures.
Further 22 infant human remains recovered from Tuam site
It brings the total number of human remains recovered from the former mother and baby home to 33.
US lawmakers urge the EU to keep methane rules
As of January 2027, European importers of oil and gas will need to comply with monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements linked to methane emissions data from countries and companies that produce or export to the EU.
Toyota profit slides 43% after finance chief is tapped as new CEO
Japan’s biggest carmaker reports a sharp quarterly earnings drop, citing tariff pressures and rising costs, while announcing a leadership change at the top.
Bombing at mosque in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers
At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a bombing at a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, as Pakistan faces a surge in extremist violence.
Azerbaijan joins Trump-backed peace board in a bid to increase its global profile
The decision to become a founding member of the “Board of Peace” marks Baku’s attempt to translate regional clout into international weight, while navigating sensitive regional dynamics with Iran.
Azerbaijan and Armenia peace agreement praised at UAE human fraternity awards
At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world Leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.
How Young Innovators Are Shaping China–Europe Ties
At Davos where geopolitical tension often dominates the conversation, a Euronews panel on youth, tech and entrepreneurship offered a different proposition: that the next era of China–Europe cooperation may be built less by grand declarations and more by practical collaboration
Uzbekistan-China: Exemplary partnership
Uzbekistan pursues an exemplary multivector foreign policy and has established itself as one of the principal mediators in Central Asia. As a bridge country between East and West and a central element of the historic Silk Road, Uzbekistan and Central Asia occupy a pivotal