20 February 2024 | Euronews
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World News Most "harmful" hacker network LockBit disrupted by global police operation The operation is “probably the most significant ransomware disruption to date” according to the experts. -
Gaza Israel Hamas war: US vetoes ceasefire resolution, death toll climbs, 'acute malnutrition' warnings All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. -
United Kingdom Police confident body found in river is Abdul Ezedi, suspect in partner's chemical attack Authorities “strongly believe” that the body they pulled from the River Thames is that of a man wanted over a chemical attack -
Europe News Von der Leyen pushes for coordinated EU defence spending European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will soon put forward a common strategy for the EU's defence industry, designed to strengthen military production and arms supply. -
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Europe News Families call on EU to help free Gaza hostages as Israel sets Rafah ultimatum The relatives of Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza by Hamas fear time is running out to ensure their release, after talks to broker a ceasefire and hostage deal stalled. -
Travel News ‘A small price to pay to preserve paradise’: Hawaii wants to charge tourists a €23 climate fee Years of disrespectful behaviour from tourists has forced Hawaii to raise funds to undo the damage. -
Earth News Tea bags, takeaways and hot dogs linked to high levels of forever chemicals, American study finds Researchers believe it is the first study to examine how people’s diets are associated with the levels of forever chemicals in their blood over time. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Stayin' Alive? 86-year-old Ridley Scott may direct Bee Gees biopic A biopic on the three Gibb brothers who changed disco has been in production since 2019. -
Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'Sasquatch Sunset' - a silly yet touching ode to silent cinema Who knew that one of the most memorable films at this year's Berlinale would feature sasquatches pissing, pooping, and discovering the vastness of their world? -
Ukraine Russian activity in Adiivka 'has slowed dramatically' since town's capture Recent updates from a crucial conflict zone in Ukraine point to ongoing difficulties for Russia's strung-out forces. -
Tech News Data of world's most vulnerable put at risk by 'opaque' partnerships between NGOs and tech sector A sweeping study of the world’s humanitarian sector found that it’s not clear what rights the world’s most vulnerable have with their data. -
United Kingdom Prince William calls for an end to fighting in Gaza as soon as possible Heir to the throne's statement is a highly unusual intervention by the royal family's standards. -
Moments Good Night Train: Visit seven of Europe’s top cities on this new sleeper route This new route crosses four countries and three cities and offers on-board options for all kinds of travellers. -
Nature Olympic surfing threatens Tahiti's nature-loving way of life. Now locals are fighting back Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing this summer. Environmental and surf communities have banded together to protect Teahupo’o’s culture. -
Mobility World's longest-distance drone delivery service makes shopping more exclusive in Norway Norwegian start-up Aviant has expanded its drone delivery service, which can weather the harsh winter in this ski town. -
World News Navalny's mother appeals to Putin to release her son's body so she can bury him with dignity Dissident's family and supporters have spoken out since his death despite open repression of public support. -
France French Resistance hero Missak Manouchian will be laid to rest at the Panthéon Armenian-born poet and communist activist Manouchian was considered a hero among the French Resistance movement, which rose up against the Nazi occupation of France. -
Economy Germany likely to be in recession already, suggests Bundesbank Germany's "ongoing period of weakness" could last longer than expected, the country's central bank is warning. -
Business Juicy £600 steaks help Salt Bae restaurant rake in the millions Despite its often eye-watering prices, the restaurant group has still had to battle with surging energy bills. -
Earth News Industry chiefs warn of over regulation, demand change of tack Corporate leaders are calling on the EU executive to revive European industry while green groups reproach the EU Belgium Presidency for standing by them. -
Business In which European country did people buy the most EVs last month? New electric passenger car sales jumped by almost 30% across Europe in the first month of 2024. -
World News Polish farmers block Ukraine's border as protests intensify against non-EU imports Polish farmers blocked border crossings with Ukraine and traffic in Warsaw on Tuesday in protest against the so-called European "Green Deal". -
Italy Giulio Regeni was brutally killed in Egypt 8 years ago. Why is nobody in jail for his murder? Eight years after his death, no arrest has been made for the killing of Italian graduate Giulio Regeni. But the murdered student has hardly been forgotten in his home country, where a new trial has just begun. -
Cult Burtynsky exhibition at Saatchi Gallery ‘pulls curtain away’ on humanity’s impact on Earth Striking photos, murals and video footage from Canadian photographic artist Edward Burtynsky urge a rethink of our legacy on Earth, and the pursuit of a more sustainable future. -
Europe News Poland pitches way out of Article 7 as Brussels hails 'positive dynamic' Poland pitched on Tuesday a way out of Article 7, the European Union's special procedure to correct rule-of-law violations. -
Golf Travel Tales Rabat's Golf and Culture Odyssey with Immy Barclay In this episode of Golf Travel Tales, Immy Barclay travels around the city of light, set in Rabat, Morocco. -
Earth News Corporate capture won’t solve environmental crises We implore EU and member state leaders to prioritise the protection of citizens and environments suffering from chemical, pesticide, and fossil fuel pollution, and action to ensure that big polluters can no longer evade responsibility for the climate crisis, seven European activists write. -
Earth News Conservationists alarmed at new market for carbon removal certificates Wooden houses and sturdy furniture could soon receive potentially lucrative EU certification for their presumed role in reducing atmospheric CO2, but green groups are concerned that new rules on accounting for carbon removals do little to protect forests and will facilitate corporate greenwashing. -
Art Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024: Take a dive into the stunning winning images From abandoned tank shipwrecks in Jordan to dive-bombing gannets in Shetland, the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 are better than ever. -
Tech News Online harassment, danger and poverty: How the digital divide affects the LGBTI community The first study of its kind has looked into how the digital divide affects the LGBTI community. -
Spain Russian who defected on army helicopter shot dead in Spain Kuzminov's escape and cooperation with Ukrainian intelligence was widely publicised. -
Economy Rising costs see UK hospitality industry running out of money The hospitality industry is appealing to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to do something to help businesses stay afloat. -
No Comment WATCH: Hundreds protest in Jerusalem for release of hostages The fate of hostages kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October last year is at the centre of stop-start ceasefire negotiations. -
Ukraine Ukraine remembers Maidan square massacre 10 years on Memorial messages are being dedicated to Ukrainian protesters killed in the centre of their nation's capital. -
Hungary Hungary's ruling party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO membership on Monday Hungary is the only one of NATO's 31 existing members not to have ratified Sweden's application. -
Tech News Open source vs closed source AI: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Regulators, start-ups and Big Tech are split into two camps in the open versus closed source artificial intelligence debate, where safety and profit take precedence. -
Markets Barclays stock rises as bank unveils cost-cutting and buyback plans Barclays stock gained nearly 5% on Tuesday morning as the bank unveiled to investors its cost-cutting and buyback plans. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment WATCH: Hundreds of Palestinians transported to Deir al-Balah hospital On Sunday, the Gaza health ministry said 127 bodies were brought to hospitals in the course of 24 hours. -
Culture news From Barbie to AI: Switzerland's largest carnival begins in Basel This year's themes for one of Switzerland's oldest traditions include artificial intelligence and the Barbie movie. -
United Kingdom Plans to build traffic tunnel at Stonehenge to go ahead Campaigners have lost a High Court challenge against renewed plans to build a road tunnel under one of the UK's oldest monuments. -
Economy Denmark's GDP soars thanks to growing pharma sector Denmark's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2% in the fourth quarter of 2023, largely bolstered by the country's expanding pharmaceutical sector. -
Tech News Commission evaluating role of ENISA amid deadlock over cyber certificates The assessment comes as EU countries cannot agree on voluntary cybersecurity certification schemes. -
Tech News When law enforcement undermines our digital safety, who is looking after our interests? When tech companies’ surveillance business practices facilitate law enforcement’s push for more access to data, movements are silenced and civic spaces for collective organising shrink, Viktoria Tomova writes. -
The Cube Did France 24 air a segment claiming Ukraine ordered Emmanuel Macron's assassination? Russian propagandists accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of attempting to assassinate the French president – but it turns out the video segment aired on France 24 is a deep fake generated by artificial intelligence. -
Economy China cuts key interest rate to revive property sector The world's second-biggest economy is launching a new effort to boost a sector which provides 25% of the country's GDP. -
Markets European natural gas prices plummet: Is the energy crisis finally over? The Dutch TTF benchmark for European gas prices has seen a significant drop in February 2024, falling below €25/megawatt-hour (MWh), reaching levels last seen during the summer and marking a steep decline of over 50% compared to the same period a year ago. -
Tech News WikiLeaks Julian Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US The WikiLeaks founder, who’s been indicted on 18 charges in the US, could face extradition should the London court rules against him. -
Why eSIMs are perfect for short & long stay travelling A digital eSIM is the easy way to stay connected while abroad, without the need for a physical SIM. -
World News Ukraine war: Russian disinformation operations, Zelenskyy visits frontline, Canada sends drones All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Culture news Can AI voice cloning open doors for the video games industry without putting actors out of work? Artificial intelligence can help video games expand their worlds by cloning actors’ voices. But ethical and practical questions remain as unions negotiate with major gaming studios. -
Art Julien De Beaumarchais De Rothschild on the family's historic tradition of putting art on wine Since 1945, the Château Mouton Rothschild wine estate has commissioned an artist ever year to design the label for each new vintage. Euronews Culture spoke with Julien De Beaumarchais De Rothschild to discuss his family's long-standing tradition. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 20th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business 'An epidemic of scams': UK fraud value doubles and continues to increase The majority of the scams targeting consumers are happening on social media, according to a new report. -
Europe Decoded In seeking re-election, Ursula von der Leyen has one real rival: herself Ursula von der Leyen is often hailed as the most transformational president of the European Commission since Jacques Delors. But could her legacy backfire as she seeks re-election? -
United Kingdom Do the Falklands belong to the United Kingdom? New poll shows not everyone in Europe agrees For the Spanish, the territorial dispute with the British is close to their hearts, comparing it to the situation of the Rock of Gibraltar.