14 February 2024 | Euronews
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Ukraine Here's what to know about the naval drones Ukraine uses to sink Russian ships in the Black Sea The Magura V5 drone has a payload capacity of 320kg of explosives. -
Culture Series 'Bored of the shame': Eva Szombat's joy-filled photos of Hungarian women and their sex toys 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". -
France Ex-French President Nicolas 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. -
Nature ‘Not grizzly bears in white coats’: Longer Arctic summers could push polar bears to extinction Scientists expect that longer time spent on land will increase the risk of starvation. -
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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. -
Art Yoko Ono's politically-charged 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. -
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. -
Tech News Microsoft says Iran, North Korea, China and Russia starting to use generative AI for hacking Critics of the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, and subsequent releases by competitors, argue security was largely an afterthought. -
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. -
Earth News Amazon tipping point: Up to 47% forest threatened by climate change and deforestation, study warns The vital ecosystem could also flip between rainforest and Savanna-like vegetation if drought deepens, the research finds. -
Destinations Wine meets travel: Florence’s new airport will have a vineyard on its roof Novel plans have been revealed for Florence’s new airport. -
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. -
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. -
Earth News Activists urge UEFA to ban airline sponsorships worth over €317 million from football games Environmental campaigners are urging football teams to ‘break up’ with polluting airline sponsors. -
United Kingdom UK government to pay TikTok influencers to warn migrants against crossing the Channel Home Secretary James Cleverly has reportedly agreed to a major expansion of the country's campaigns to deter illegal immigration. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The Exchange Valentine’s Day Billions: Businesses’ enduring love affair with February 14th 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. -
Health news 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. -
Culture news Protests in Italy after RAI distances from Ghali's "stop genocide" Sanremo comments The rapper used Italy's Eurovision Song Contest search programme to demand Israel "stop genocide". -
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. -
Culture news Berlinale 2024 Preview: Everything you need to know about this year's Berlin Film Festival 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. -
Getting the workday balance just right: How to find your 'Goldilocks Zone' at work Finding the sweet spot balancing focus, collaboration, and downtime in your workday can be tough. Maybe take a leaf out of the famous fairytale. -
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. -
Europe News Spain and Ireland call for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement over war in Gaza 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. -
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. -
World News Indonesia presidential election: Defence Minister Subianto claims victory based on unofficial count The world's most populous Muslim country has developed a robust democracy, but there are worrying signs that it could move backwards. -
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. -
Italy The Italy-Albania migration deal is costly, 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. -
Ukraine Ukraine’s forces claim to have destroyed a large Russian landing ship in the Black Sea All the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. -
Culture news Olympic Games: Macron cancels plans to relocate Paris' riverside booksellers French President Emmanuel Macron has scrapped plans to relocate the bouquinistes – Parisian booksellers on the banks of the Seine – for the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News 'We should not undermine NATO's deterrence credibility', Stoltenberg says in rebuke to Donald Trump "We should not undermine the credibility of NATO's deterrence," Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday, issuing a public rebuke to Donald Trump. -
Culture news Violins made from battered migrant boats feature at Milan's La Scala theatre Inmates at Milan's largest prison have given new life to the remnants of Europe's deadly migrant crisis. -
Markets Why did Jeff Bezos sell €3.7bn of his Amazon stock over the past week? Euronews takes a closer look at why Jeff Bezos might have opted to sell €3.7bn ($4bn) of his Amazon stock over the past week. -
Gaza Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue as Rafah ground assault looms Talks over a truce in Gaza are ongoing in Cairo, as allies pressure Israel to refrain from its planned ground assault in the southern city of Rafah. -
Germany Germany to step up fight against right-wing extremism The country has seen an increase in the number of right-wing extremists over the last few years. -
Economy UK inflation remains steady at 4% as food prices fall, beating expectations Economists had predicted that rising prices would accelerate slightly. -
World News US House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas House Republicans have been scrutinising Mayorkas' actions for months, aiming to highlight immigration and border security as a central election issue. -
Tech News Stealing hearts, data, and privacy: Why you should be careful with AI partners This Valentine’s Day “AI soulmates” are giving the ick as they sell or share your personal data to third parties such as Facebook. -
My Wildest Prediction Why email remains the future of work, despite AI and the metaverse In Silicon Valley, some say that the app Superhuman is the next frontier of work. However, its principle is not as futuristic as one might expect; there's no quantum, blockchain, metaverse, or whatever. -
Tech News Scientists train AI model like human baby to learn language Can artificial intelligence learn language like a baby? Researchers tested this by recording footage from a child’s life and feeding it to an AI system. -
The Cube Did Israel use misleading images to claim it wasn't blocking aid deliveries to Gaza? Israel published, then deleted, a controversial video in which it claims it is not blocking aid deliveries to Gaza. Euronews' Sophia Khatsenkova investigates. -
Destinations Norwegian cruise line quits Venice: Where will ships stop instead? Here are the historical cities where cruise passengers may find themselves instead of Venice this year. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Who was Saint Valentine? To mark this famous day in history, we've traced the origins of Saint Valentine and how his name became associated with the romantic holiday we know - and love or hate - today. -
Lifestyle Coquette, mob wife & magnetic hearts: The top 5 nail trends this Valentine's Day Nail art has taken TikTok and Instagram by storm lately! From Coquette or Kawaii nails to French manis and Mob Wife looks, there's a style out there for everyone. -
Tech News TikTok sets up in-app ‘election centres’ to fight fake news Major online platforms must tackle disinformation, under new EU digital service rules that take effect Saturday. -
No Comment Nine workers at a gold mine missing in Turkey after a landslide Experts have warned that the landslide may carry environmental risks. -
Moments Cobbled streets, homegrown treats and all-year heat: Foodies will love this Canary island With year-round sunshine, Gran Canaria is hard to beat for a European break. -
Lifestyle Swipe left on love: Why people are breaking up with dating apps It's been just over a decade since dating apps took over our phone screens but signs suggest most people are growing tired of traditional digital dating and are starting to look elsewhere for love, like apps which match mutual interests. -
Moments Solo wanderlust: Epic European spots for a Valentine's retreat for one It's easy to meet a sexy stranger in these European cities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Takeaway delivery riders not feeling the love for Valentine's Day diners If you're planning a romantic takeaway meal for two later then you may want to reconsider your options as some delivery drivers plan strike action. -
Luxembourg Controversial ban on begging sparks fierce debate in Luxembourg Critics say Luxembourg City's controversial ban on begging, designed to curb the presence of organised gangs, is neither humane nor legal.