2024-02-26

Culture news

Gerard Depardieu faces new complaint of sexual assault

The French actor is already under investigation for alleged rape, and more than a dozen other woman have come forward to accuse him of sexual abuse.

26/02/2024

Culture news

Britain's Royal Mint honours George Michael with collectible coins

The coins feature Michael wearing his trademark aviator sunglasses and cross-shaped earrings seen in the video for his 1987 hit single, Faith.

26/02/2024

Climate

Ministers pave way to reopen CAP – and make it less green

Agricultural ministers meeting in Brussels today (26 February) backed the idea of reopening the EU’s farming subsidies scheme starting by dismantling its green architecture.

26/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 26th – Evening

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

26/02/2024

Tech News

MWC 2024: Microsoft unveils new vision to open up its AI tech

Monday was a big day for announcements from tech giant Microsoft, unveiling new guiding principles for AI governance and a multi-year deal with Mistral AI.

26/02/2024

Russia

Alexei Navalny ally says he was about to be freed in a prisoner swap

Maria Pevchikh says negotiations for a prisoner exchange were in their final stages on the evening before his death.

26/02/2024

Stays

Would you splash out to stay in these unique hotel suites?

If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom.

26/02/2024

Ukraine

ISW: Ukraine has managed to significantly curtail Russia's activities in the Black Sea

As the end of February also marks the 10th anniversary of Russia’s invasion and the consequent illegal annexation of Crimea, the UK defence ministry says: Russia’s tactics against Ukraine’s creative warfare on the Black Sea are falling short.

26/02/2024

Scenes

Watch: The eco-entrepreneur sparking the electric vehicle revolution in Nigeria

In partnership with Media City

Mustapha Abubakar Gajibo is a pioneer on a mission to turn Nigeria's roads green

26/02/2024

Mobility

China’s BYD unveils electric supercar that costs €215,000

Tesla rival BYD said the U9 can accelerate to 100 kilometres per hour within 2.36 seconds.

26/02/2024

Hungary

Swedish PM hails country's accession to NATO as a 'historic day'

Sweden is to become the 32nd member of the NATO alliance.

26/02/2024

Tech News

France's Mistral AI releases ChatGPT rival and partners with Microsoft

It marks a dramatic shake-up for the company which launched as partially open sourced, meaning the software is free for the public to modify and distribute.

26/02/2024

Tech News

The eye-catching gadgets turning heads at Mobile World Congress so far

Here's a look at some of the neat gadgets that are on display at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

26/02/2024

Destinations

Why destination dupes might be 2024’s biggest travel trend

You might not see iconic monuments or famed museums, but the experience promises to be more relaxing and surprising.

26/02/2024

Economy

Global economy weighed down by war and instability, trade chief warns

"People everywhere are feeling anxious about the future and this will be felt at the ballot box this year," the head of the WTO said.

26/02/2024

Europe News

Watch: Angry farmers dump manure and clash with police in Brussels

Farmers from all over Europe marched into Brussels on Monday morning to protest against a varied range of issues, including low prices for their products, environmental regulation and free-trade deals.

26/02/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. Greece's rule of law is marred by pushbacks and humanitarians on trial

Walking the corridors of European institutions, we pass posters and banners trumpeting our continent’s commitment to rights, freedoms, and justice. These should be values we live, not words we use when politically expedient, MEP Cornelia Ernst and Spyros Vlad Oikonomou write.

26/02/2024

Space

Why is it so hard for spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon?

Only a handful of robot space missions have landed successfully on the Moon. Experts say a range of variables determines a lander’s success or fiery failure.

26/02/2024

Green News

Why the world parliament for the environment is meeting in Kenya

Every two years, all 193 UN Member States come together to address critical environmental issues facing the planet.

26/02/2024

Markets

US diesel exports to Europe see slide in February

Diesel supplies to Europe are under pressure following disruptions at US refineries, aggravated by global instability.

26/02/2024

Travel News

Why flights from Europe might be more expensive this summer

The late delivery of the Boeing 737 aircraft means the Ryanair will have reduced capacity for passengers.

26/02/2024

Lifestyle

Milan Fashion Week: Prada, Armani, and Chiara Boni hit the runway

As the curtains close on Milan Fashion Week here are some of the latest highlights - from Prada reinventing classics, Armani merging nature and Asian motifs to Chiara Boni channeling 1960s London.

26/02/2024

Tech News

Death of two women in Albania leads to calls for ban on cyber violence

An Albanian women’s group is asking the government to criminalise cyber violence against women after two were pushed to suicide so far this year.

26/02/2024

Business

French family car wins 'Car of the Year 2024' award

The winner of the trophy was chosen by a jury of 59 motoring journalists from 22 European countries.

26/02/2024

Europe Decoded

Can Europe help pro-democracy Belarusians as Lukashenko cements rule?

Alexander Lukashenko has said he will run for re-election as Belarus’s president in 2025, delivering a further blow to the country’s stifled pro-democracy movement.

26/02/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 26th – Midday

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

26/02/2024

Economy

Could a 'Middle Corridor' trade route bypass the Red Sea?

As ships in the Suez Canal and Red Sea face attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Europe and China explore options for a more secure supply chain.

26/02/2024

Lifestyle

Here are our favourite looks from the 2024 SAG Awards

As actors celebrated actors for the first time since their historic strike, we break down the most show-stopping fashion they wore on the red carpet.

26/02/2024

Europe News

Hungarian Parliament set to greenlight Sweden's NATO membership

Hungary's delay in ratifying Sweden's membership to the military alliance had seen is accused of trying to secure EU concessions.

26/02/2024

Markets

Euroviews. 2024 will see the end of the 'no-coiner' crypto sceptics

The narrative of those who refuse to imagine a future in which cryptocurrencies will be integral to the financial system now seems forced, self-serving, and even fanatical, Silvina Moschini writes.

26/02/2024