16 February 2022 | Euronews
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Italy In blow for cannabis advocates, Italy's high court blocks referendum 630,000 people signed a petition calling for the cultivation of the plant to be decriminalised. -
World News EU financial institutions pledge €30 billion for Africa on eve of summit The money is part of the Global Gateway plan, which will mobilise up to €300 billion in public and private funds by 2027 - half of it in Africa. -
Europe News Wine bottles could carry health warnings under new cancer plan Alcohol products may have to change their labels in a bid to fight the risks of cancer. -
Money JP Morgan becomes the first bank to open in the metaverse where you can shop with crypto and NFTs In JP Morgan’s virtual lounge, you can buy land with NFTs and cryptos and meet a tiger. -
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My Europe Series Near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, snipers and scepticism abound Soldiers manning the frontline between Ukraine and the Russia-backed separatist regions are sceptical of the prospect of a new war. -
Climate Fact check: Have we really avoided the ‘worst case’ climate change scenarios? New study is ‘wrong’ to say worst-case climate scenarios averted, explains expert. -
Nature Meet the rescue team who put themselves in danger to save entangled whales The female humpback whale was travelling with a male and a calf. -
Focus EU-AU summit: calls grow for stronger partnership to tackle global challenges In this episode of Focus, Euronews' Byran Carter previews the forthcoming AU-EU summit in Brussels, highlighting the likely topics up for discussion. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Germany 'Just Jews, thank you': German dictionary updates definition after outcry The Duden dictionary has stated that the word could occasionally be perceived as discriminatory. -
Portugal Portuguese navy rescues 22 crew members from burning cargo ship in Atlantic Ocean The 200-metre-long ship caught fire near the Azores Islands on Wednesday. -
Ukraine In pictures: Ukraine marks Day of Unity amid Russia invasion fears Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity. -
World News Europe's refugees and migrants deserve better health outcomes | View "To make better health a reality for refugees and migrants as for everyone else, we need an honest and transparent conversation with everyone represented at the table." -
Health news Children were four times more likely to be hospitalised during Omicron COVID wave compared to Delta A new report by the CDC showed that child hospitalisation rates quadrupled during the Omicron surge compared to during the Delta surge. -
Italy Italy's Constitutional Court rejects referendum on euthanasia A petition for a referendum on the right to die had collected more than 750,000 signatures last August, well above the threshold required to trigger a vote. -
No Comment Rescuers on scene after deadly Brazil landslides Rescuers on scene after deadly Brazil landslides -
No Comment Ukrainians deploy giant national flag to mark 'Unity Day' Ukrainians deploy giant national flag to mark 'Unity Day' -
Europe News EU gas supplies on 'safe side' for winter even if Russia cuts tap, von der Leyen tells MEPs Russia supplies about 40% of the EU's gas. -
Nature Will turning Greece's 200 islands green plunge the country into debt? Santorini still uses mazut, a heavy low-quality oil that has been phased out by many western European countries. -
Germany Schools in western Germany to shut on Thursday amid storm warnings The education minister in North Rhine-Westphalia has urged parents to keep children at home due to high winds. -
Portugal Portugal's new government delayed by 157,000 invalid votes from abroad The election rerun will not change the result, as Antonio Costa's Socialist Party secured a landslide victory. -
Earth News Meet the baby ghost shark with a sex tentacle on its head If you’re looking for your new favourite sea creature, then look no further. -
Brazil Death toll from flooding and mudslides in Brazil rises to 34 The area got 25.8 centimetres of rain within three hours Tuesday -- almost as much as during the previous 30 days combined. -
Culture news 'It makes no sense': David Fincher slams China's censorship of 'Fight Club' ending The director of the 1999 classic says he was not informed massive changes would be made to the ending of the film, which removed 12 minutes in total. -
United Kingdom Police probe into Prince Charles' foundation over donations-for-honours allegations UK police have launched an investigation into allegations that donations to Prince Charles' foundation were given to secure honours and citizenship for a Saudi national, Scotland Yard said. -
Moments Watch horse-drawn sleighs glide across this magical Turkish lake Sleigh rides, javelin throwing and traditional dancing are just some of the activities available to tourists at Turkey’s Lake Çıldır - a stunning region where culture and tourism intertwine -
Tech News Ahoy, Metamates! Meta continues rebranding effort after turbulent month and stock price crash Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said the company, which rebranded itself last year, is updating its "cultural operating system". -
Earth News Corn-based ethanol found to be worse for the climate than petrol, says US study President Joe Biden is reviewing policies on biofuels as part of a broader effort to decarbonise the US economy by 2050. -
Work What’s remote work like in the metaverse? These companies are building the tools to make it possible The idea of shared, persistent, virtual worlds exploded into the mainstream with Meta’s foray into the metaverse. Now some companies are capitalising on the tech to make virtual offices a reality. -
Destinations Travelling alone? Here are seven of the best cities for solo backpackers Many of us are ready to get out there and explore the world again but not everyone wants to wait for their family or friends to tag along. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Japan’s travel restrictions could ease in time for cherry blossom season The Japanese PM has hinted that European tourists could return soon, but Covid testing and vaxx rules are likely to be tight. -
No Comment North Korea marks anniversary of Kim Jong Il's birth North Korea marks anniversary of Kim Jong Il's birth -
Europe News Watch: EU not 'missing in action' over Ukraine, Borrell tells MEPs He hailed the diplomatic efforts of France and Germany, whose leaders both travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. -
Ukraine US says 'more Russian forces, not fewer' at the Ukrainian border NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said there were not yet signs of de-escalation over Ukraine. -
Art French parliament authorises 'historic' return of art by Klimt and Chagall to Jewish families France has long been accused of lagging behind several European neighbours when it comes to reparations. -
Europe News ECJ rules in favour of making EU cash handouts conditional on a country's respect for rule of law The high court rejected a bid by Poland and Hungary, which argued the budgetary instrument exceeded EU competences. -
Health news Getting COVID vaccines during pregnancy helps protect babies after birth, says new study The findings shed light on whether the benefits of vaccination during pregnancy extend to infants who would be too young to receive COVID vaccines. -
Europe News Macron denies Mali mission was a failure as French forces pull out The French president said that without French intervention in 2013 Mali would have collapsed as a state. -
Health news First woman reportedly cured of HIV after stem cell transplant using umbilical cord blood Since receiving the blood treatment for Leukaemia from a naturally HIV-resistant donor, the woman has lived virus-free for 14 months. -
Honduras A stunning fall for ex-Honduran president wanted in US Juan Orlando Hernández was arrested Tuesday at the request of the US government on charges of drug trafficking, using weapons for drug trafficking and conspiracy to use weapons in drug trafficking. -
Destinations Venice Carnival: Revellers swap surgical masks for typical Venetian ones Three years since the last Venice Carnival, revellers swapped their surgical masks for carnival ones and took to the streets. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Greek parliament approves major arms deals with France amid tensions with Turkey NATO members Greece and Turkey remain at odds over maritime boundaries and mineral exploitation rights in the Aegean Sea and the eastern Mediterranean.