2022-02-08

Moments

Book yourself onto these literary trips for the story of a lifetime

From a Grand Tour to a stay in Hunter S. Thompson's cabin, these experiences are unmissable for book lovers.

08/02/2022

Mobility

How do you get into your frozen Tesla? Whack it

The electric cars from California can freeze over in low temperatures, leaving drivers locked out. Luckily, the solution is surprisingly simple.

08/02/2022

World News

US and Japan reach a deal on steel tariffs

US government officials have reached a deal to lift a 25% tariff that former President Donald Trump imposed on imported Japanese steel.

08/02/2022

Culture news

Oscar nominations 2022: Seven things you need to know

Campion makes history, Gaga's House of Gucci doesn't, Kristen Stewart is unsnubbed and Europe lays claim to Best International Film.

08/02/2022

Germany

Germany argues over vaccine mandates for health workers

The opposition bloc says the mandate should be suspended nationwide “until central legal and practical questions are answered”.

08/02/2022

Japan

"I would go back today if I could" – Olympic karateka on Tokyo 2020

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Spanish Olympic gold medalist in karate, Sandra Sánchez, recalls her experience at the Tokyo 2020 Games on and off the mat.

08/02/2022

Austria

Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal resume in Vienna

The US pulled out of the deal in 2018 during the presidency of Donald Trump.

08/02/2022

Green News

€4 trillion in EU funds branded 'sustainable', but is it greenwashing?

There are 'light green' funds with limited claims to sustainability and more climate-focused 'dark green' products.

08/02/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 8th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/02/2022

Tech News

Will the EU regulate the metaverse? It's looking likely

"The metaverse is here already. So of course we start analysing what will be the role for a regulator," said the EU's Margrethe Vestager.

08/02/2022

Art

Europe is 'openly threatened' says appeal from 350 culture leaders

Nobel laureate Herta Müller, novelist Ian McEwan and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei have signed the open letter.

08/02/2022

Ukraine

Concrete solutions possible over Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Macron

After Moscow and Kyiv, Macron landed in Berlin on Tuesday evening, where he said a challenging dialogue with the Kremlin was "the only way to make peace possible in Ukraine".

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

Johnson accused of 'Trumpian politics' after protesters mob Starmer

Several Conservative MPs have linked a baseless slur made by the prime minister about Starmer to an incident on Monday when the opposition leader was hounded by protesters.

08/02/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 8th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/02/2022