19 February 2024 | Euronews
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Space Astronomers discover what could be universe's brightest object Astronomers say the quasar, which has a black hole at its heart, is devouring the equivalent of a sun day. -
Europe News All EU countries, bar Hungary, call for eventual Gaza ceasefire All European Union countries, except for Hungary, have jointly called for an eventual ceasefire in Gaza and urged Israel not to launch its planned assault on Rafah. -
World News Lack of ammunition hinders Ukraine's defence A lack of ammunition is posing a serious threat to Ukraine's control over its 1,000-kilometre frontline, which is facing relentless assaults from Russian artillery putting defensive positions in jeopardy. -
Health news Women can get the same health benefits from exercise as men in half the time - study Women reduced their mortality risk by 15 per cent in less than two and half hours of weekly exercise while it takes men five hours to get the same benefits, a study showed. -
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Climate Can beef farming be carbon neutral? A decade-long experiment in Australia has mixed results The farm has been a beacon of hope for the red meat industry, which is under pressure to show that sustainable farming is possible. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News 'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality A new study found that large majorities of seniors enjoy virtual reality. -
Tech News 'You're a disgrace': Donald Trump's late father resurrected by AI to blast him ahead of election The video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest in widespread misdirection ahead of the US presidential election. -
Economy Israel-Hamas war takes its toll on Israel's economy Israel's economic output plummeted in the final three months of 2023, mainly driven by a large drop in private consumption. -
Scenes WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre -
Earth News Farmers hit by record high fertiliser costs since Ukraine war: Can nature-based solutions help? The price farmers are paying to grow their crops and feed their animals has been one of the many reasons for recent protests. -
Europe News EU must keep its democracy 'safe and secure,' von der Leyen says after announcing re-election bid The bloc must make its democracy "safe and secure" by increasing investments in defence, fighting disinformation and protecting its economy, Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews after announcing her re-election bid. -
Business When startups become scaleups: Why do new companies bring in new CEOs? While startup CEOs focus mainly on assessing market demand and navigating competition in the early business year, scaleup CEOs need to be much more focused on long-term strategy. -
Japan Japan pledges its support to Ukraine during reconstruction conference Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday reaffirmed his nation's commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, framing it as a strategic investment for the future. -
Climate Now What are the long-term effects of marine heatwaves? Climate change leads to heatwaves in the sea as well as on land. We investigate the long-term effects of marine heatwaves in the Mediterranean, and ask if anything can be done to help iconic colonies of corals to survive. -
Smart Regions Balancing Heritage and Innovation: Discover Slovenia's oldest town In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews Correspondent Aurora Velez travels to Ptuj to see how European funds have helped revitalise a decaying town centre, transforming it into a social hub boasting classic and modern design. -
Tech News The rise of the Hitler chatbot: Will Europe be able to prevent far right radicalisation by AI? The far-right social media network Gab now hosts a Hitler chatbot, sparking fears over AI’s ability for online radicalisation. -
Markets Markets outlook: European shares downbeat over French predictions The French government's predictions for lower economic growth in 2024 put an early dampener on the mood of the markets. -
Europe News 'I'm not afraid': Navalny's widow vows to continue his work as she meets EU foreign ministers Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in a Russian prison on Friday, delivered a charged political message ahead of a meeting with European Union foreign ministers on Monday. -
Culture news Russian police investigate alleged LGBTQ+ propaganda at My Little Pony event Police in Moscow reportedly received complaints the My Little Pony event "promoted non-traditional relationships... adult content... and general horror and darkness." -
Tech News Commission opens probe into TikTok under EU platform rules TikTok is the second company that faces an investigation under the DSA. -
Climate This US state has ambitious food waste recycling plans. But can it fulfil its promises? In southern California, America's largest facility to convert food waste into biogas has filed for bankruptcy because it’s not getting enough organic material. -
Czech Republic Hundreds of tractors roll into Prague as farmers protest against EU policy Farmers across several European countries have taken to the streets in recent weeks as they protest again the EU’s Green Deal. -
World News UN court begins hearing on Israeli 'occupation' of Palestinian land The International Court of Justice started scrutinising on Monday the legality of Israel's occupation of land earmarked for a future Palestinian state. -
Art From Odesa to Berlin: Artworks saved from Ukraine War go on display at Berlin exhibition The exhibition “From Odesa to Berlin” features 12 paintings salvaged from the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art, as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches. -
Europe News EU launches mission Aspides to protect Red Sea vessels from Houthi attacks The European Union on Monday formally launched a bespoke naval mission to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. -
Economy Norway to transfer tax funds to Palestinian Authority after Israel standoff The funds will allow the Palestinian Authority to pay teachers, health workers and other public sector employees. -
Malaysia The Sultanate of Sulu case shows the litigation funding industry is abusing the global legal system Malaysia’s experience of the Sulu case allowed us to see up close the violation and damage that resulted from the funding of vexatious claims, Azalina Othman Said writes. -
Israel Protesters across Israel demand early elections and hostages release The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the demonstrators demands and continues his offensive in Gaza. -
France French mayors face growing threats from far-right extremists Experts say rising far-right violence in France is linked to escalating anti-migrant, nationalist rhetoric inside the country. -
Food and Drink In pictures: Menton's annual Lemon Festival celebrates Olympic year in zesty style When life gives the French seaside town of Menton lemons, they don't just make lemonade – they build enormous floats and parade them through the streets in a joyous two-week fiesta! -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen announces re-election bid as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has confirmed her intention to lead the executive for five more years. -
World News EU must strengthen its defence: Munich Security Conference Europe “cannot afford the luxury of waiting more to get European defence organised,” said the conference chairman. -
Health news South Korea doctors submit resignations in a spat with the government over school admission quotas The Korea Medical Association, which represents doctors, said it plans to hold rallies in support of the trainees. -
Business Santander sets sights on investors with dividend hike and share buyback scheme Investors have previously aired concerns about the Spanish bank having operations across a number of countries throughout the world. -
Tech News ‘Society needs to be alert’: Most people are unaware AI is being used to create child abuse content There have been a rising number of reports about AI-generated child sex abuse material, according to a UK charity. -
Europe News Europe needs all hands on deck to remove obstacles to innovation The European Commission needs to identify key strengths and weaknesses of the European innovation landscape, and how best to overcome these, Olivier Joris writes. -
Germany Ursula von der Leyen to announce bid for second term as head of European Commission The 65-year-old head of the European Commission is expected to announce she'll run for re-election at a meeting of her party in Berlin on Monday. -
Spain Spain's conservative People's Party win in Galicia regional elections People’s Party of Galicia won the elections on Sunday in the region, maintaining the absolute majority it has held in parliament since 2009. -
Economy France shrinks 2024 economic growth outlook to 1% The country's finance minister said in a TV interview that spending cuts will be made across every government ministry with immediate effect. -
Germany 'We are the firewall': Thousands protest against far-right in German city Wolfsburg Recent demonstrations across the country follow media reports that extremists held a meeting to discuss deporting millions of immigrants. -
Ukraine Delays in Western assistance to Ukraine 'likely helping' Russia - ISW Ukrainian forces withdrew from Avdiivka on Saturday, with experts claiming dwindling supplies of Western-supplied arms played a key role in Kyiv's strategic defeat. -
Ukraine 'No one can take it': Residents near frontline in Donetsk region detail life until Russian shelling Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine will enter its third year on Feb. 24. -
Europe Decoded Over half of von der Leyen’s food policy promises weren’t met, analysis shows Repeated delays and a farmer-led green policy backlash have left the flagship “Farm to Fork” strategy in doubt. -
Russia More than 300 detained in Russia for paying respects to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny Russians continue to lay flowers in tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny following his sudden death in an Arctic prison. -
Art British curator Neville Wakefield on bringing art to the Saudi Arabian desert Desert X curator Neville Wakefield has been involved since the start shaping its journey from the Coachella Valley to Saudi Arabia. This year he returns to AlUla as the arts festival's co-artistic director and believes it can be a catalyst for change in the region. -
Travel News What is France’s ‘talent passport’? Everything you need to about the four-year visa Artists, entrepreneurs and scientists are given the opportunity to live and work in France. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
United Kingdom 10 million children displaced in 2023 - NGO "When children lose their homes, they lose almost everything: their access to healthcare, education, food, and safety," a spokesperson for the organisation said. -
Israel Israel sets deadline for Rafah offensive as Netanyahu vows to 'finish the job' in Gaza All the latest from the Israel Hamas war. -
Latvia Alcohol sales from Baltics to Russia surge despite Ukraine war Latvia and Lithuania are accused of acting as middlemen between Western producers of booze and Russia.