28 February 2024 | Euronews
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World News Zelenskyy seeks more ammunition support at southeastern European summit in Albania The summit aims to build further support for Kyiv among southeastern European countries as signs of war fatigue grow -
World News Berlin hosts foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock aimed to make progress on a peace treaty between the two nations, which has stalled due to mutual distrust. -
Healthcare French Senate votes to enshrine abortion rights into the constitution French lawmakers first endorsed the move to enshrine a right to abortion in the constitution after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. -
Ukraine Ukraine withdraws from two more villages in Avdiivka Ukrainian armed forces withdraw from Stepove and Sieverne, as Russian forces continue assaults. -
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Italy The oldest country in Europe: What’s behind Italy’s ageing problem? Declining birth rates and better survival odds for older people have significantly aged Italy’s population, causing economists to worry about the country’s future. -
Moldova Moldovan breakaway region seeks Russia's help amid escalating tensions with pro-Western government Transnistria is one of numerous European regions where Moscow claims ethnic Russians are under threat. -
Europe News China's Belt and Road Initiative is bringing new risks to Europe China’s grand vision of the world-changing BRI may have not been realised, but something else is emerging in its wake — a powerful lever to bend authoritarian-leaning countries toward Chinese interests, Elaine Dezenski writes. -
Travel News Message in a bottle: Italian finds Spanish child's sea-tossed note The message travelled about 2,000 sea miles for four months. -
Tech News The free smartwatch app that uses gesture tech to turn you into a human computer mouse Using gesture technology, Doublepoint's WowMouse app allows your wearable to control your devices, AR headsets, and even house lights at a finger tap. -
Poland Polish farmers take to streets of Warsaw in largest demonstrations yet Thousands of farmers took to the streets of Poland's capital in the most recent demonstrations opposing food imports from Ukraine and EU agricultural policies. -
World News Bitcoin stock surpasses €55,000 mark Bitcoin stock has surged to its highest since 2021, on its way to breaking a two-year record. -
Destinations Stately buildings and punting on the river: Is it better to visit Oxford or Cambridge? Both cities are a one-hour train ride away from the UK capital. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Right-wing alliance derails obligatory check-up plans for driving licence renewal Conservative and centre-right lawmakers teamed up against an attempt to make health checks mandatory for the renewal of driving permits across the EU. -
World News Northern Ireland judge rules that Troubles amnesty law breaches human rights The court sided with the many critics who say the bill, backed by the British government, won't help bring peace and justice to a country scarred by decades of violence. -
World News MEPs vote to update EU rules on driving licences to improve road safety Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and a probationary period for novice drivers are some of the changes MEPs voted on -
Health news Most adults in England wrongly think vaping is worse or as bad as smoking - study Vaping is not risk-free but is less harmful than cigarette smoking, according to the UK's National Health Service (NHS). -
Travel News Heathrow, Schiphol, Berlin: The airports trialling AI technology to limit flight delays Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines. -
Earth News New joint gas tender sees threefold oversubscription EU mechanism to match buyers and suppliers introduced to counter crisis sees heavy supply side interest. -
Earth News Heathrow, Schiphol, Charles de Gaulle: European airports rank amongst the world’s most polluting New research takes stock of the impact of passenger flights and, for the first time, air freight at 1,300 airports around the world. -
Destinations One Day: How a Netflix series has boosted bookings on the Greek island of Paros The desire to see locations featured in films and TV shows has seen visitor heading to destinations to follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters. -
Tech News Google’s CEO admits Gemini AI model’s responses showed ‘bias’ and says company is working to fix it Sundar Pichai told employees the bias was “completely unacceptable and we got it wrong”. -
France Paris police probe theft of bag initially thought to have contained Olympics security information Paris city hall confirmed that a stolen USB memory stick did not contain police security plans for the 2024 Olympic Games. -
Culture news Italy's culture minister defends Israeli participation at Venice Biennale amidst protests Notable signatories of the open letter calling to exclude the Israeli national pavilion include 2023 Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling and Faisal Saleh, the director of the Palestine Museum US. -
The Big Question AI will revolutionise our lives like nothing since the printing press, says Microsoft President In an interview with Euronews, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft suggests that if AI ‘is the most powerful technology in the world, shouldn't it have at least as much regulation as a carton of milk?’ -
Culture news The Crooked House: Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole is being rebuilt An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year. -
Practical skills assessments are on the rise for job seekers: Here are 7 ways to nail your next one While your CV may have convinced a prospective employer that you can do the job on paper, you can use these tests as another way to help you stand out from the crowd. -
No Comment WATCH: Families of hostages held in Gaza launch 4-day march from southern Israel Supporters and families are walking to Jerusalem to call for their loved ones be set free. -
Economy France in line for euro billions of investment from Qatar by 2030 AI and aerospace are among the industries who will benefit from the offer made by Qatar's leader on a state visit to France. -
Culture news Melancholia, Love and Sasquatches: Euronews Culture's Top 10 Movies from Berlinale 2024 Here is our Top 10 from this year's Berlin International Film Festival - keep an eye out for these gems. -
Spain Storms cause traffic chaos and floods in Spain The majority of regions in Spain were under orange alert for snowfall, as snow, wind and rain disrupted daily life. -
United Kingdom New Charles III banknotes on display at Bank of England exhibition The new currency is being shown at a museum before entering circulation on 5 June. -
Europe News Yulia Navalnaya tells MEPs to 'stop being boring' to defeat Putin's regime The European Parliament needs to "stop being boring" if it wants to stand up to Vladimir Putin, Yulia Navalnaya told the hemicycle on Wednesday. -
Lifestyle Paris Fashion Week: Celebrities flock to witness Dior's 1960s revival Dior's runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week showcased a striking fusion of fashion and art, led by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. -
Tech News OpenAI claims New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT in court filing The New York Times filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI last year, in a bid to end the practice of using its published material to train chatbots. -
Europe News Corporate sustainability rules in doubt after failing secretive national vote A new law requiring companies to check supply chains for slavery and pollution failed to overcome qualms from Rome and Berlin. -
Earth News Starmer’s ‘mother of all U-turns’ on £28-billion green pledge is the latest environmental tragedy Starmer's flip-flopping means the UK risks more years of Tory rule, the rise of extremism and the legitimisation of the far-right — now a dangerous mainstream force in Europe — as well as the devastation of our planet, Isabel Schatzschneider writes. -
France French overseas territory of Mayotte moves hundreds of refugees to mainland France The Indian Ocean archipelago has dispatched more than 300 East African migrants as local residents voice strong opposition to illegal immigration. -
Europe News With or without US support, 'we cannot let Russia win,' says Ursula von der Leyen The European Union cannot afford to let Russia win the war in Ukraine regardless of what happens in the United States after the presidential elections, Ursula von der Leyen has said. -
Markets London's biggest-ever IPO is hanging in the balance as Shein eyes LSE UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met the chairman of the online retail giant and talked about its potential listing in the UK. -
Russia Alexei Navalny's funeral to be held on Friday, spokesperson says After several locations refused to host the service, Navalny's spokesperson confirmed that a site for the funeral of the Russian opposition leader has been found. -
Food and Drink France issues ban on 'steak' and 'ham' labels for plant-based products The steaks are high! Violations of the new decree will result in fines ranging from €1,500 for individuals to €7,500 for companies. -
Tech News Klarna's AI bot is doing the work of 700 employees. What will happen to their jobs? Klarna’s CEO said that decision-makers need to understand that this is not just "in the future" but happening now. -
Syria Normalising al-Assad’s regime is dangerous and must be abandoned To all serious policymakers, it is crystal clear that normalising the al-Assad regime is a misguided policy that neglects the fundamental principles of justice, accountability, and the rights of displaced Syrians, Refik Hodžić and Osama Seyhali write. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 28th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
United Kingdom Cancer treatment in UK lags behind other comparable countries, study says People in Norway and Australia started chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the fastest amount of time. -
Culture news John Waters set to make first film in 20 years – here's everything we know After 2004's ' A Dirty Shame', the master of all things transgressive is set to return to the director's chair with an adaptation of his first novel, "Liarmouth". Here's the lowdown. -
USA Out-of-control Texas wildfires prompt shutdown of nuclear weapons facility The plant disassembling US nuclear warheads faces peril from a fire that has burned more than 1,000 square kilometres of land. -
Ukraine Ukraine seeks more war support from southeast Europe as Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Business Vodafone in discussions to sell Italian arm to Swisscom Mobile phone giant Vodafone is in negotiations to sell its Italian business, a deal it values at €8 billion. -
Europe News EU risks becoming 'complicit' in migrant deaths due to Frontex shortcomings, watchdog warns Frontex should pull out of countries that fail to rescue migrants at sea or violate fundamental rights. Otherwise, the EU risks becoming "complicit" in the deaths, the European Ombudsman has warned in a new report. -
Culture news Jam Master Jay killing: Two men found guilty of murder of Run-DMC star Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay’s godson Karl Jordan Jr and childhood friend Ronald Washington were convicted of killing the DJ, nearly 22 years after rap star's death. -
Money FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asks judge to reject 100-year recommended sentence FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asks judge to reject 100-year recommended sentence. -
Business Unitary Patent is game changer, says EPO chief – interview Unitary Patent is huge step forward in the creation of a single market for technology, putting Europe on a par with the US and China, EPO chief Antonio Campinos tells Euronews in an interview. -
Europe News 'Press pause' on SEPs proposal, Patent Office chief urges lawmakers EPO President says proposal for streamlining standard essential patents is not yet fit for purpose. -
Tech News Apple to stop work on electric vehicles - reports Apple will stop work on its secretive electric car project, according to multiple reports. -
Gaza Quarter of Gaza one step from famine as aid trucks looted, says UN UN officials painted a dire picture for Gaza's 2.3 million people, with civil order in the enclave breaking down. -
My Wildest Prediction Would you order a flying taxi? They will take off for the first time in Paris this summer While flying taxis may still sound like science fiction, they are poised to become a reality before the end of the year. Volocopter's drone-shaped electric vehicles are ready to take flight in Paris, coinciding with the 2024 Olympic Games. -
Tech News Amazon lobbyists banned from European Parliament, lawmakers decide Withdrawal of badges comes after demand from lawmakers on the Employment committee. -
Culture news Police seize 72 firearms at home of French film star Alain Delon Alain Delon does not have permit for any of the 72 weapons seized from his home south of Paris. -
Culture news BBC's new series "The Ministry of Time" faces allegations of plagiarising Spanish drama In response to the allegations, the author of the book from which the BBC claims its upcoming series is adapted, describes the ordeal as an "unfortunate coincidence". -
USA Biden wins Michigan primary but support hit over Gaza A fiery “uncommitted” campaign by activists disillusioned with the US president's handling of the Israel Hamas war made an impact. -
Culture news Meet the trad wives: the anti-feminist influencers calling for traditional values Have you heard of trad wives? Content posted by women in flowery dresses from lavish country kitchens may look innocent enough, but beneath this they are in fact calling for a return to 1950s style gender norms. -
Economy Britain could see lights out in 'perfect storm' power cuts The closure of nuclear power stations still in service, delays in the delivery of French-built Hinkley Point C and rising energy demands because of net zero means the UK will be facing a "crunch point" around 2028, a report claims. -
Art Pre-Raphaelite works inspired by the Old Masters on show in Italy The exhibition is the first to display works by the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones, alongside those of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Bellini. -
Home This 3D-printed hydrogel material could be used to build homes one day The sustainable biomaterial could already be applied as a tiling system for smaller components in buildings. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 28th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets Record high European stocks: A time for confidence or caution? European stocks have soared to record highs, sparking investor debates on whether to seize the momentum or secure gains amid economic uncertainties.