2 February 2024 | Euronews
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Sport French Judoka Shine In Paris With the Olympic Games just around the corner, a host of big names battled it out at the The AccorHotels Arena on the opening day of the Paris Grand Slam -
Sport Azerbaijan Hosts Historic Inauguration of the International Chovqan Federation In a significant stride for the ancient sport of Chovqan, Azerbaijan has become the birthplace of its first-ever International Federation -
My Europe Series State of the Union: Orbán backs down as farmers carry on Against the backdrop of massive farmers' protests in Brussels, a special EU summit approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine. The deal was possible after the last hold-out, Hungary, was pressured into submission. -
Montenegro Russian and Ukrainian migrants live happily side-by-side in Montenegro The small Balkan nation is home to thousands of people from two warring countries, and many of them are not only co-existing but doing so happily. -
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Netherlands ICJ says it has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine's genocide case Kyiv attempted to bring a sweeping case against Moscow, a part of which will now be considered at the International Court of Justice. -
Tech News Google's latest AI model, Gemini Pro, is now available in Europe to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT Google's Gemini Pro was delayed but it's now available for European users, a month after its US launch. -
Health news Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms in adults, according to US data The first US study on the latest COVID-19 vaccines to be developed found that they are 54 per cent effective in preventing symptoms of the disease in adults. -
Climate Ireland on track for €225m climate finance target - what can other European countries learn? Campaigners say it is still falling millions short, while richer countries have just missed a deadline for the new loss and damage fund. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News This is why green activists joined farmers protests for fairer EU farming policies Governments need to address the real issues faced by farmers: fair incomes, workers’ rights, and the shift towards local and agroecological food systems, Clara Bourgin writes. -
Business Tesla recalls millions of cars over warning light glitch Tesla has been forced to recall some 2.2 million cars in the US, because of its warning lights' font sizes not being correct. -
Culture news Italian junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi resigns over laundering accusations Art critic and junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi has resigned. He was under investigation for laundering stolen goods. -
Earth News Air pollution is so bad in this Asian capital that flights are being diverted due to low visibility More than 100 flights were diverted or delayed this morning as smog enveloped the Vietnamese capital. -
Europe News 'Pawn in a political game': Sister of EU diplomat captive in Iran calls for his release The sister of Johan Floderus, the 33-year-old Swedish EU diplomat who has been held captive in Iran's notorious Evin prison for more than 600 days, has said her brother is being used as a "pawn" in a "political game." -
Work Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage Germany is hoping that a shorter workweek will make workers more productive at a time when the country is experiencing a chronic labour shortage. -
Culture news British documentary producer Isabelle Lawrence Thomas dies aged 39 The British born producer was found at a LA hotel. Reports state that she took her own life. -
Earth News New market rules to promote repair over replacement Consumers moving to buy a new smartphone or washing machine would think twice if new EU rules are effective. -
Euronews Witness Germany's U-turn on migration: Is it necessary or just politics? Germany has taken a sharp turn in its migration policy compared to the 'welcoming measures' associated with the 'Merkel era'. Euronews reporter Monica Pinna went to Berlin to discover what has changed and why. -
Europe News EU countries approve technical details of AI Act EU countries today agreed on the technical details of the AI Act, the world's first attempt to regulate the technology according to a risk-based approach, following a political agreement in December. It now needs a sign-off from EU lawmakers before the rules enter into force. -
Art Venice Biennale 2024 announces lineup of 331 artists showcasing Queer and Indigenous art This year's Venice Biennale is divided into two sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo, spotlighting contemporary foreign and indigenous artists, and Nucleo Storico, exploring global modernism. -
Culture news Berlinale appeals for Iranian 2024 Golden Bear contenders Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha Calls are intensifying for Iranian authorities to drop all charges against two filmmakers and for their travel ban to be lifted. -
Earth News ‘A new climate reality’: Spain’s drought-stricken villages have been in crisis mode for months Thousands living in small communities that depend on wells which are now running dry are experiencing difficulties getting water fit for consumption. -
Economy Phasing out dinar in Kosovo: European Commission calls for transition period The European Commission urges Kosovo to give more time to Serb minorities using the dinar before phasing out the currency completely from the country's monetary system. -
Culture news Polish director Agnieszka Holland on her new film 'Green Border': 'We need courageous films' Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated director Agnieszka Holland to talk about her powerful new film 'Green Border', the European refugee crisis, and the limits of cinema in facing human tragedy. -
Tech News The patchwork of UK crypto regulation is still too complex to bring real benefit While there are benefits to each of the existing regulations, they are part and parcel of a system of rules that is too complex and therefore does a disservice to UK citizens, Dr Paolo Tasca writes. -
Economy Why is Spain struggling with increasing unemployment? Spain’s unemployment inched up by 2.2% (60,404 people) in January as the country continues to deal with lower productivity. -
Food and Drink What’s Yorkshire Pudding? The pastry that foiled a macaque’s bid for freedom It took a search party, drones and a host of helpful neighbours to catch an escaped monkey in the Scottish Highlands. But the real hero was Yorkshire Pudding. -
Tech News OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot tops the list but these are the 9 other most popular AI tools just now ChatGPT remains by far the most popular AI tool, trailed by these less-famous but still widely used chatbots, image generators, and writing tools. -
Economy French industry receives a boost after slow GDP growth Industrial production in France has shifted at its most dramatic rate since May, showing a 1.1% jump in December. -
Work Four-day week: Which countries are embracing it and how is it going so far? Germany has become the latest testing ground for a four-day week with a new pilot project involving 45 companies starting in February. Where else has tried it? -
72% of working women say the COVID pandemic made them reevaluate work priorities For the majority of working women, flexibility is key to ensuring their top priority at the office - a better work-life balance. -
Business 'We feel betrayed': SAP workers rebel against forced return to the office The German software giant has changed direction, and more than 5,000 employees have signed an internal petition saying they feel 'betrayed'. -
Gaza Hamas expected to respond soon to proposal ceasefire including hostage releases All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East. -
Europe News Lawmakers seek to limit spoofing scams A bid to cut a rising source of payments fraud could leave telco operators on the hook. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Germany strikes: Local transport at a standstill with Hamburg airport also affected Employees have downed tools over working conditions. -
Kenya Fire caused by gas explosion in Kenya's capital kills at least 3 and injures nearly 300 Blaze apparently caused by an exploding truck reached many residents in their homes overnight. -
Culture news TikTok superstar Khaby Lame to make acting debut in James Bond spoof The film, tentatively titled '00Khaby' will see the world's foremost TikTok star give James Bond a run for his money. Lame will reportedly receive acting tips from Will Smith... -
Culture news Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage? -
Finland Finland's transport networks crippled by ongoing national strike action The strike action has been called to protest against government plans to reform labour laws, which unions say will reduce the incomes of Finland's poorest people. -
Business Tech earnings in focus: Who led the charge – Meta, Amazon, or Apple? Three tech giants reported results after the market closed. Meta to pay dividend after jump in profits. -
Tech News AI chatbot Replika helped students avoid suicide acting as online 'friend' and 'therapist' A study found that some students struggling with loneliness stopped thinking about suicide after interacting with Replika as a friend and therapist. -
Health news Oral insulin taken as pill or sugar-free chocolate could replace injections for diabetics A new form of oral insulin, which may soon be tested in humans, can be taken as an alternative to syringes or insulin pumps. -
Economy This is what US President Biden's LNG freeze might mean for Europe Europe's reliance on Russian gas was challenged in the aftermath of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Afterwards, the continent turned to the US as it became the largest supplier of LNG, Osama Rizvi writes. -
Ukraine Ukraine claims its sea drones sank a Russian warship - Moscow says Patriot missiles downed its plane All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Zielona Granica' ('Green Border') An emotionally devastating indictment of a continuing EU crisis - and one of Agnieszka Holland's best films. It won the Special Jury Prize in Venice last year, and is one of the most gripping films you’ll see in 2024. -
Sport F1 race ace Lewis Hamilton swaps teams from Mercedes for Ferrari Hamilton moved from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013 and won six of his seven titles with the Silver Arrows - his 103 race victories are an F1 record. -
Economy How much could the farmer protests cost Europe's economy? The demonstrations have the potential to not only cause the decline of the national economic landscape but also to impact the economy at the EU level, Osama Rizvi writes. -
Destinations Alpine retreats and winding streets: Why you should visit Europe’s most welcoming places in 2024 From unique Greek architecture to local town squares bustling with life, travellers gave these destinations outstanding reviews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 2nd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.