6 February 2024 | Euronews
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World News Chile's former president Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash Serving as president from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022, Piñera led the South American nation during moments of crisis -
Nature New dinosaur-like reptile discovered in Scotland after bones found on field trip 'Misty-wing': The Isle of Sky is becoming a key place for unlocking pterosaur evolution. -
Israel Ceasefire proposal gets 'generally positive' response from Hamas - Qatar PM But Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the Palestinian militant group had “comments.” -
World News Can Europe resist the anti-LGBT politics of hate? As we navigate an increasingly tumultuous world laden with conflict, unconditional backing of equal rights for all will become increasingly essential for the well-being and resilience of minority groups within Europe, Camille Ogoti writes. -
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wellbeing In the ruins of Antakya, Turkey's earthquake victims are left to deal with their trauma alone It's a year since two earthquakes rocked Hatay province in Turkey. In the ruins and camps, survivors are grappling with a mental health crisis alone. -
Earth News No plans to fix cows with anti-belch masks, says Commissioner Bloc’s agriculture commissioner reassured a concerned MEP that the EU executive is not mulling mandatory methane reduction masks for cattle, as touted by right-wing media. -
Earth News Stronger hurricanes are here but would a new category keep people safer? Scientists say category-6 is needed to account for the strength of climate change-induced hurricanes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 6th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News New EU rules will criminalise 'paedophilia handbooks' and deepfakes of child abuse The European Commission has proposed updated rules that expand the definition of child sexual abuse and lengthen the statute of limitations. -
Culture news 'The Crown' auction: Royalty fans can get a piece of Netflix show The same week that the King announces his cancer diagnosis, an auction of 'The Crown' props opens to the public. -
Business Dubai clearinghouse barred from EU access amid money laundering concerns The United Arab Emirates appears on the EU’s list of suspect dirty-money jurisdictions. -
Tech News Amazon invites lawmakers to warehouses in face of ban from Parliament Amazon remains prepared to throw open the doors of its warehouses for EU lawmakers, the tech giant said today (6 February) as politicians called for its lobbyists to be kept out of the European Parliament after failing to appear at a recent hearing. -
Tech News Meta to identify more AI-generated images as global election fever heats up Meta is getting tougher on misinformation as countries across the world hold elections this year. -
Tech News CERN scientists reveal plans for next-generation particle collider to study dark matter It is hoped that CERN's planned new "Future Circular Collider" will be able to discover what makes up dark matter. -
Ecotech This disused mine in Finland is being turned into a gravity battery to store renewable energy A Scottish company is using the Pyhäjärvi mine to build its first full-scale prototype gravity energy store. -
Economy Eurozone retail trade figures slump as consumers feel the pinch Consumer demand has slumped following two months of improved retail growth, suggesting Europeans are still feeling the cost of living pinch. -
Business BP sees profits for 2023 plunge, but still second highest in decade BP has been trying to transition into renewable and more sustainable energy for some time but has suffered a series of setbacks. -
USA Donald Trump not immune from prosecution in 2020 election interference case, court rules The former president may yet appeal as far as the Supreme Court, but the likelihood of success is unclear. -
Spotlight Behind the scenes at Hassan II Trophy, Morocco’s most famous golf tournament In this episode of Spotlight we go behind the scenes at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in anticipation of the upcoming Hassan II Trophy and accompanying Lalla Meryem Cup, two of the most prestigious golfing events in Morocco, running from the 19th to 24th of February 2024. -
Business Planet Progress or hot air: Is Europe on track to meet its wind energy targets? European producers are racing against the clock to build enough wind farms to meet the EU's renewable energy targets by 2030. Euronews correspondent Andrea Bolitho speaks to the European manufacturers leading the charge for Business Planet. -
Earth News Governments caught off guard by von der Leyen’s U-turn on pesticide cuts European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's decision to withdraw a proposal that would have forced farmers to drastically reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides marks an abrupt end to Belgium's attempt to recast the legislation as a tool to promote greener alternatives. -
Europe News Brussels recommends new EU climate target: a 90% cut of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 The European Union must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, Brussels said on Tuesday in a recommendation aimed at ensuring climate neutrality becomes a reality by mid-century. -
Business Swiss banking giant UBS sees hopeful future, despite losses The Swiss bank has reported pre-tax losses in the last three months of 2023 but has impressive goals, including raising dividends. -
Culture news Eurovision 2024: What’s behind the controversy over Spain’s ‘Zorra’ entry? Call a man a ‘zorro’, he’s a rascal. Call a woman ‘zorra’, she’s a slag. Warning: This article contains language some people may find offensive. Right from the start. -
Culture news Miss Japan gives up title after affair with married man The scandal raised questions about what it means to be Japanese in a country where homogeneity and conformity are still valued. -
Tech News Safer Internet Day: Children want tech companies to do more to protect them but will they? A global survey reveals children want tech companies to do more to protect them online but the “smoke and mirrors” promises by tech titans may not be enough. -
Culture news The longest musical composition ever changes chords for the first time in two years The piece, called “As Slow As Possible” by the late US composer John Cage, won’t finish until the year 2640. The next chord change is in 2 years. -
Culture news Archaeologists discover extraordinary 2000-year-old Roman flatpack bed in central London Described as "incredibly rare" by the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), the discovery sheds new light on Roman burial and funerary customs. -
Senegal Senegal's parliament votes to delay presidential election until December Chaotic scenes in parliament have been followed by clashes on the streets of the capital city. -
Israel Israel forces Gazans into one-third of territory as Red Sea attacks continue The latest updates from the Israel-Hamas war and wider Middle East conflict. -
Serbia Hundreds protest in Serbia over acquittal of suspects in journalist's murder case Political tensions have been running high since a controversial election campaign in December 2023. -
Money Finfluencers face prosecution for misleading investment advice, says EU watchdog Social media promotions may breach EU rules against financial-market abuse, ESMA said. -
Italy Thick fog causes pile-ups and crashes in northern Italy, killing 3 and injuring dozens At least three people were killed and dozens injured in a string of crashes caused by thick fog and low visibility on Monday morning in northern Italy. -
Art Here Comes The Paint: The Beatles only painting sells at auction for more than €1.5 million The sale of the work, considered the only artwork created collectively by the four band members, far exceeded its high estimate. -
Economy Where in Europe do people pay the highest taxes? Euronews Business takes a closer look at tax across Europe to see where people are paying the most - and the least. -
Tech News Meta's manipulated media policy is 'incoherent and confusing', oversight board says A board set up to provide judgments on online freedom of expression for Meta urged the company to alter its policy on manipulated media. -
Climate ‘Cathedrals of history’: How ancient sea sponges give worrying clues about global warming Temperature records of deep-sea sponges could indicate that climate change is accelerating faster than we thought. -
Health news King Charles III's cancer diagnosis: What we know about the British monarch's medical history The announcement of the British king's cancer diagnosis has shocked many in the UK. Here's what we know about Charles III's health history. -
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Turkey 2 assailants shot dead during an attack on an Istanbul courthouse A far-left group has been blamed for the incident, which saw two people storm a courthouse before being killed by police. -
Climate Europe’s clean industrial strategy demands more strategic investment A competitive clean industrial strategy is not just a necessity; it is a strategic imperative. And as such, it requires the financial means to be delivered, Hernan del Valle writes. -
Culture news US porn star Whitney Wright causes uproar after visit to Iran US-based activist Masih Alinejad, who faced assassination attempts by Iran, condemned Wright for making the trip and for alleged remarks where the actress said "if you respect the law, you will be safe in Iran". -
Tech News Commission sets up expert group for AI trade secrets, copyright questions The European Commission has set up an expert group to help the 27 EU member states with questions around the implementation of the AI Act and ensure harmonised application of the rules. -
Europe News Von der Leyen withdraws contentious pesticide law amid right-wing backlash and farmer protests Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of a contentious law that aimed to reduce the use of pesticides across the European Union, marking the first defeat of the Green Deal. -
Markets US Magnificent Seven rival Europe’s top four economies: A sign of overvaluation? Euronews Business takes a closer look at how Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla now account for nearly one-third of the S&P 500 Index, a concentration that sparks intense debate over the future of market equilibrium. -
Earth News ESMA securities regulator to be handed new green rating powers Analysts who seek to classify environmental, social and governance performance will be scrutinised directly by EU watchdogs under a new legal deal. -
Culture news Killer Mike issues statement following arrest at 2024 Grammys US rapper Killer Mike has dismissed his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony, where he won three major awards, as "a speed bump". He is scheduled to appear in court later this month. -
Tech News AI is the most promising tech for businesses but a skills shortage stands in the way, studies show More than 60 per cent of businesses said AI is the most promising technology, followed by cybersecurity and cloud computing. -
Hungary Hungary's Viktor Orbán dodges opportunity to approve Sweden NATO membership The governing Fidesz party, which holds an absolute majority in parliament, boycotted a session Monday and the chance to vote on the Nordic nation's application. -
Earth News Millions in ‘climate-friendly’ investments awarded to fossil fuel giants, investigation reveals Here's how fossil fuel companies get their hands on ‘climate-friendly’ funds. -
World News Trial without a lawyer: Cuts leave families without representation across UK Going to trial without representation? That's what more and more people in England and Wales are facing. -
Art Unseen moments of Sanremo Festival's golden years revealed in Turin photo exhibition A new photography exhibition offers a candid glimpse into the early golden years of the Sanremo Music Festival through hidden back-stage moments. -
World News Borrell visits Ukraine as Zelenskyy asks court to extend martial law All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. -
Lifestyle Traumatised by that 'Saltburn' scene? Cosmetics company Lush have got you covered When tie-in movie merch gets inspiring... -
Space The Moon is shrinking. This is why it's a problem for humans So-called "moonquakes" occur as the Moon becomes smaller, jeopardising the likelihood of future manned missions and the creation of outposts. -
Markets Bitcoin price predictions: How much more could the cryptocurrency rise in 2024? Thinking about investing in the popular cryptocurrency? A recent report predicts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2024. -
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