2024-02-14

Ukraine

Here's what you need to know about the naval drones Ukraine is using

The Magura V5 drone has a payload capacity of 320kg of explosives.

14/02/2024

Culture Series

Eva Szombat's colourful exploration of womanhood in Hungary

A project to photograph women and their sex toys became a colourful exploration of womanhood in modern Hungary. Discover Eva Szombat's award-winning photo series, "I want orgasms, not roses".

14/02/2024

France

Sarkozy sentenced to one year in prison for illegal campaign financing

The Paris Court of Appeals halved a one-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy over illegal campaign financing on Wednesday, ruling only half the time would be spent behind bars.

14/02/2024

Nature

Longer Arctic summers could be driving polar bears to extinction

Scientists expect that longer time spent on land will increase the risk of starvation.

14/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Evening

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

14/02/2024

Art

Watch: Yoko Ono's protest art takes over London's Tate Modern

Featuring over 200 works, a new exhibition at London's Tate Modern showcases Yoko Ono's politically charged artwork, including her iconic 'War is Over' piece created with John Lennon.

14/02/2024

Tech News

Leaked digital network plans hint at broader telecom rules

The draft EU policy paper seen by Euronews comes as telecom operators and big tech giants squabble over who should pay for broadband network rollout.

14/02/2024

Tech News

Microsoft says generative AI used in hacking by Iran, China and Russia

Critics of the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, and subsequent releases by competitors, argue security was largely an afterthought.

14/02/2024

Markets

Lyft shares rocket 62% over a typo in the company's earnings release

Lyft shares jumped 62% after the closing bell on Tuesday thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings release that appears to have sent investors' auto-trading algorithms - or “bots” - into a buying frenzy.

14/02/2024

Green News

Scientists issue Amazon warning as up to 47% of rainforest at risk

The vital ecosystem could also flip between rainforest and Savanna-like vegetation if drought deepens, the research finds.

14/02/2024

Destinations

Is Italy building the world’s first airport with a vineyard on top?

Novel plans have been revealed for Florence’s new airport.

14/02/2024

Markets

Bitcoin prices soar, following post-approval surge in demand

Bitcoin ETFs have seen more demand than previously expected, following last month's approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

14/02/2024

Sport

Swiss bobsledder in recovery following emergency surgery

After crashing on Tuesday, while training for the upcoming World Cup races in Altenberg, Sandro Michel had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery.

14/02/2024

Green News

UEFA urged to ban airline ads from football games

Environmental campaigners are urging football teams to ‘break up’ with polluting airline sponsors.

14/02/2024

United Kingdom

UK plans to pay TikTok influencers to discourage illegal immigration

Home Secretary James Cleverly has reportedly agreed to a major expansion of the country's campaigns to deter illegal immigration.

14/02/2024

Oman

Four people killed in deadly Oman floods, including three children

A lack of flood-ready infrastructure means the usually dry country is highly vulnerable in the face of unexpected downpours.

14/02/2024

Europe News

Ukrainian hopes rest on the West as two-year war anniversary looms

As the grim milestone of two years of war looms, Ukrainians tell Euronews they hope Russia's brutality and propaganda campaigns will not dent Western support to Kyiv.

14/02/2024

Business

Italian watchdog turns heat up on BAT and Amazon over tobacco ads

Italy's competition watchdog, AGCM, fines BAT and Amazon €7 million for deceptive advertising on heated tobacco products.

14/02/2024

The Exchange

The 26-billion-dollar Valentine’s Day Boom

In partnership with Media City

Many of the biggest brands are poised to profit from Valentine's Day. This ancient tradition has been celebrated in various forms on every continent for hundreds of years. Advances in digital technology are disrupting how companies communicate with couples and create memorable experiences.

14/02/2024

Health news

Euroviews. Citizens across Europe need equal access to contraception

Contraception is key to achieving gender equality. Individuals must be able to make informed choices about their bodies and their sexual health, MEP Robert Biedroń writes.

14/02/2024

Culture news

Protests in Italy after "stop genocide" Sanremo comments

The rapper used Italy's Eurovision Song Contest search programme to demand Israel "stop genocide".

14/02/2024

World News

Farmers in eastern Poland protest against competition from Ukraine

In May 2022, a few weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion began, Brussels gave farmers in Ukraine permission to sell their products in the European Union without paying customs. However, farmers in the EU say the move has created unfair competition.

14/02/2024

Culture news

Berlinale 2024 Preview: What are this year's hot topics and tickets?

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens today and runs until 25 February, and its line up is very promising... Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about this year’s Berlinale, including the films we’re most looking forward to.

14/02/2024

Affiliate content

How to find your 'Goldilocks Zone' at work

Partner content presented by Jobbio

Finding the sweet spot balancing focus, collaboration, and downtime in your workday can be tough. Maybe take a leaf out of the famous fairytale.

14/02/2024

Economy

Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles

The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate.

14/02/2024

Europe News

Spain and Ireland call for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement

Prime ministers Pedro Sánchez and Leo Varadkar have asked the European Commission to "undertake an urgent review" of the EU-Israel agreement in light of the war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.

14/02/2024

Europe News

MEPs approve measures to tackle impersonation scams

New EU rules aim for easier access to cash with fairer charges, Poland’s Marek Belka said.

14/02/2024

World News

Defence Minister Subiant claims victory in Indonesia presidential race

The world's most populous Muslim country has developed a robust democracy, but there are worrying signs that it could move backwards.

14/02/2024

Markets

Airbnb reports mixed financial results following €576m tax settlement

Airbnb reported mixed fourth quarter (Q4) results on Wednesday but highlighted a rise in bookings due to demand remaining strong.

14/02/2024

Italy

Euroviews. The Italy-Albania migration deal is cruel and counterproductive

Deals with non-EU countries simply exacerbate the dangers and suffering that people in need of international protection face by pushing them into the hands of smugglers or traffickers, and onto ever more perilous routes, Harlem Désir and Susanna Zanfrini write.

14/02/2024