2024-02-19

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.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

Health news

Women get the same health benefits from exercise as men in less time

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.

19/02/2024

Climate

How an Australian beef farm won - and lost - its carbon neutral status

The farm has been a beacon of hope for the red meat industry, which is under pressure to show that sustainable farming is possible.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

Tech News

Seniors over 65 enjoy virtual reality, new study finds

A new study found that large majorities of seniors enjoy virtual reality.

19/02/2024

Tech News

Donald Trump's father resurrected by AI to tell him he's 'a disgrace'

The video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest in widespread misdirection ahead of the US presidential election.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

Scenes

WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre

In partnership with Media City

After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre

19/02/2024

Green News

UK farmers hit by £1.45bn bill since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The price farmers are paying to grow their crops and feed their animals has been one of the many reasons for recent protests.

19/02/2024

Europe News

EU must keep its democracy 'safe and secure,' von der Leyen says

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.

19/02/2024

Business

When startups become scaleups: Why do new firms 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.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

Climate Now

What are the long-term effects of marine heatwaves?

In partnership with Copernicus

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.

19/02/2024

Smart Regions

Balancing Heritage and Innovation: Discover Slovenia's oldest town

In partnership with the European Commission

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.

19/02/2024

Tech News

Nazi AI chatbots are here. Are we in a new era of online extremism?

The far-right social media network Gab now hosts a Hitler chatbot, sparking fears over AI’s ability for online radicalisation.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

Europe News

'I'm not afraid': Navalny's widow vows to continue his work

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.

19/02/2024

Culture news

Police investigate 'gay 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."

19/02/2024

Tech News

Commission opens probe into TikTok under EU platform rules

TikTok is the second company that faces an investigation under the DSA.

19/02/2024

Climate

Why is California struggling to meet its food waste recycling goals?

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.

19/02/2024

Czech Republic

Hundreds of tractors fill Prague as farmers protest EU policy

Farmers across several European countries have taken to the streets in recent weeks as they protest again the EU’s Green Deal.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

Art

Art saved from Ukraine on display 2 years after Russia’s invasion

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.

19/02/2024

Europe News

EU launches Red Sea mission to protect 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.

19/02/2024

Economy

Norway transfers funds to Palestinian Authority after Israel standoff

The funds will allow the Palestinian Authority to pay teachers, health workers and other public sector employees.

19/02/2024

Malaysia

Euroviews. 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.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024

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.

19/02/2024