7 February 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Firebrand Zemmour's far-right party joins ECR group in the European Parliament The Reconquête! party of controversial far-right French politician Éric Zemmour has joined the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament. -
Netherlands Talks to form far-right Dutch government collapse Potential coalition partners with Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom are wary of his more extreme anti-Islam plans. -
Culture news French actress Judith Godrèche files rape complaint against famed director Judith Godrèche accuses Benoît Jacquot of “predation” and “violent rape of a minor under 15 years old committed by a person in authority.” -
Destinations Northern Lights alert: Must-visit UK destinations during 'extreme space weather' Aurora show The solar phenomenon will be stronger in 2024 than it's been in more than 10 years. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 7th – 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 ‘Excessive confidence’: Inside Italy’s struggle to live alongside growing brown bear population Brown bear populations rebounded thanks to an EU-funded project, but they are now being culled by local authorities. -
Health news Commission forges plan for European biopharma leadership – leak The EU executive is drafting a strategy designating biotech critical to the continent’s strategic autonomy, a leaked document seen by Euronews shows. -
Azerbaijan President of Azerbaijan sweeps election - exit polls Exit polls show president achieving 93.9% support, rising to nearly 100% in Karabakh. -
Europe News MEPs voice alarm over rule-of-law decline in Greece, demand closer oversight of EU funds Members of the European Parliament approved on Wednesday a critical resolution about the "worrying" decline of the rule of law in Greece, pointing the finger at Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. -
Spain Spanish farmers stage tractor protests over EU policies and prices There have been protests by farmers in countries such as France, Poland and Greece over the issue. -
World News Ukrainian women call for shorter military service terms The families of Ukrainian soldiers are demanding shorter military service and more rotations for troops on the frontline as Russia's war grinds on. -
Climate European ‘Godfathers of wind’ jointly win the ‘Nobel prize’ of engineering Danish Henrik Stiesdal and British Andrew Garrad have been working on improving wind power for some 50 years - and have split the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for their roles. -
France Paris 2015 attacker Salah Abdeslam transferred from Belgium to France He is the only surviving member of the Islamic State-aligned cell that killed 130 people in the French capital in 2015. -
World News Azeris hoping for peace after election The current president Ilham Aliyev is widely expected to win another term after taking over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. -
Business Boeing’s tragedy: The fall of an American icon The combination of a misaligned merger, a lack of in-house skills and experience to run a global network, and other major factors compromised the future of the once-great company, Yves Doz and Keeley Wilson write. -
Art Meet Philip Colbert: The British pop artist who became a lobster Colbert's latest exhibition, 'HOUSE OF THE LOBSTER' at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, merges his unique body of work with ancient antiquities from the museum's collection. Euronews Culture caught up with the artist... -
Business Offices of French dairy group Lactalis raided over alleged tax fraud Police searched the offices of French dairy company Lactalis on Tuesday, as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud. -
Health news Scientists link hospitalisation for cannabis use to increased risk of anxiety disorders People who visited a hospital due to marijuana use had an increased risk of hospitalisation for anxiety, a Canadian study has found. -
Ecotech Carbon capture key to reaching net-zero, but climate chief urges caution A warning from the climate commission Wopke Hoekstra that carbon capture is no magical cure for global heating comes as new policies show the EU is banking on a huge and rapid deployment of the 'unproven' technology to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. -
Georgia Rescuers recover fifth body after landslide hits village in Georgia The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in the village of Nergeti. -
Germany Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as ground staff strike at 5 airports The ground staff's union is calling for a 12.5 per cent pay raise, or at least €500 more per month for nearly 25,000 employees -
Qatar 365 Mosques and heritage houses as architectural wonders of Qatar Qatar’s design wonders don’t stop at Doha’s skyscrapers. Many mosques with unique designs contribute to the architectural richness of the country. Qatar also works on preserving heritage houses, with their unique features, as testimonies of its humble beginnings. -
Real Economy A task force for the future: Europe's plan to upskill workers to reverse labour shortages In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Fanny Gauret travels across Europe to explore the challenges businesses are facing and how they are upskilling workers amid the digital and green transitions. -
Culture news Berlinale encourages dialogue around war in Gaza with ‘Tiny Space’ project A project next to the red carpet at this year’s edition of the Berlin Film Festival aims to provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the crisis in the Middle East. -
Destinations France ups language level for residency: Here are the best European countries for English speakers Some European countries require language proficiency even for residency. -
Travel News Schengen visa price hike: Here’s how much more you might have to pay to visit the EU in 2024 Schengen visas are required for citizens from non-EU countries that do not benefit from the EU and Schengen area's 90-day visa-free rule. -
Sweden Sweden closes probe into Nord Stream pipelines explosion Swedish officials say the results of their investigation so far mean they do not have jurisdiction in the case. -
Earth News Supermarkets are the gatekeepers stacked against people who grow what we eat Supermarkets offer cheap products, save us time, and let us participate in a globalised market for food. It's just our own farmers, our environment, and our health that have been paying the price, Eurof Uppington writes. -
Europe News EU agrees first-ever law on violence against women. But rape is not included There is no common definition of the crime of rape in the European Union's first ever law to combat violence against women, agreed between member states and lawmakers on Tuesday. -
Italy Farmers in Italy expected to protest on streets of Rome in coming days More than 2,000 farm trucks will descend on Italy's capital by the end of the week to protest against the lack of regulation of imports from outside the EU. -
Tech News Platform rules to apply this month as member states lag on oversight personnel The Digital Services Act, Europe’s platform rules, will apply to all companies later this month, but the majority of EU countries still haven't appointed national regulators or transposed the rules into domestic law. -
Pakistan Twin bombings at Pakistan political offices kill at least 26 a day before voting begins Voting will begin tomorrow for parliamentary elections with police deployed across the country to ensure security. -
World News Mother of US school shooter found guilty of manslaughter in landmark case Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty on four counts and faces 15 years in prison for each charge. -
Business Shares flying high for Athens Airport after Greek stock exchange debut Greece put up a 30% stake in Athens International Airport SA, subsequently drawing strong investor interest. -
Culture news The Mandalorian actress sues Disney - with Elon Musk footing the bills The actress has sued Disney and Lucasfilm after she was fired in 2021 over a social media post in which she compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. Now, Elon Musk is backing her by picking up the legal tab. -
Europe News Brussels launches legal action against Hungary over controversial 'sovereignty law' The European Commission launched on Wednesday legal action against Hungary over the passing of the so-called "sovereignty law." -
Earth News Taylor Swift is threatening legal action against a student tracking her private jet Jack Sweeney uses publicly available data and says celebrities should ‘reasonably expect’ that their jets will be tracked. -
Culture news US actor Kevin Spacey to pay just $1 million in ‘House of Cards’ settlement The actor was dropped from the hit show’s final season in 2017 amid accusations of sexual harassment. Now the production company behind ‘House of Cards’ needs his help. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 7th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business 'Unlicensed pilot': controversial post-Brexit EU clearinghouse law is finalised A new EU law agreed early this morning compels banks to use domestic financial infrastructure – but not everyone’s happy. -
Health news How King Charles III broke centuries of royal tradition by disclosing his cancer diagnosis Monday's revelation that King Charles III has cancer has shattered a long tradition of secrecy surrounding the health of every British monarch. -
Economy UK house prices rise for fourth month running on lower mortgage rates Northern Ireland saw the highest growth within the UK, where house prices increased by about 5.3% annually. -
Ukraine Heavy Russian strikes across Ukraine as critical aid package stalls in US Senate All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Business Boeing plane door missing bolts before blowout, says report A door that flew off a Boeing 737 Max mid-flight may not have been properly attached, according to a new safety report. -
Markets TotalEnergies shares slide as company reports fall in earnings Shares in France's TotalEnergies declined on Wednesday morning after the company reported a 31% drop in fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings. -
Art Feast your eyes on the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 The winning photographs were unveiled by the World Photography Organisation - they include striking protraits, gorgeous landscapes, and some stunning nature shots. -
Health news Brazil snaps into action in response to dengue fever outbreak Millions are set to be vaccinated against the tropical virus that can be deadly at times. -
France French authorities investigating Olympic chief Estanguet's salary With the 2024 games in Paris only months away, questions have arisen about how the chief organiser is being paid. -
Earth News Heating is missing link in 2040 emissions target, claim renewables Renewables’ advocates call for the diversification of heating technologies. -
Israel Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects proposed ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas The latest updates from the Israel Hamas war. -
USA Nikki Haley defeated by 'none of these candidates' in Nevada primary The former U.N. ambassador, aiming to emerge as a contender against Trump, did not campaign in Nevada, stating her intention to "concentrate on states that are fair." -
Health news Divorce or break-up may be more difficult for women’s mental health than men, study finds Women may have more difficulties with their mental health during a separation later in life than men, a new study examining antidepressant use has found. -
Tech News Bluesky: New social media platform championed by Jack Dorsey now open for anyone to join Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, now allows anyone to create an account and join the service. -
Euronews Tech Talks Scientists are shocked by the discovery of white hydrogen in France: could it be Europe's fuel? Energy crisis, climate change, geopolitical instabilities. Could hydrogen solve them all? But wait, what exactly is hydrogen? -
Culture news The Simpsons have done it again: When animated jokes become reality The show The Simpsons has become notorious for some of its episodes and jokes becoming eerily accurate. And now, they've apparently foretold the launch of Apple Vision Pro... -
Nature Let sleeping bears lie: Photo of snoozing polar bear wins prestigious wildlife photography award A shot of a sleeping polar bear has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. -
Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in February 2024 From feverish indie soundscapes to 90s Californian alt-rock via melodic stadium anthems, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. -
Art London exhibition chronicles 'Great Escape' and other WWII prisoner breakouts From P.G. Wodehouse's typewriter in a Polish camp to hidden maps in a deck of cards, the exhibition unveils captivating stories of wartime resilience and creativity. -
Serbia Opposition stages protests as new Serbian parliament inaugurated Tensions ran high during the inauguration of Serbia's National Assembly on Tuesday, as opposition parties staged protests over alleged vote rigging in December's snap elections. -
Earth News ‘Unprecedented collapse’ in EU coal and gas electricity generation last year, report reveals Europe’s power demand is expected to rise again soon, as electrification takes off through heat pumps and EVs. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 7th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine 'If I die it's my choice': Finland's volunteer soldiers on Ukraine's front line This is the story of Hobbit and Mariachi, two Finns who volunteered to fight in Ukraine, where the brutal Russian invasion strikes a chord close to home.