2024-02-28

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

Europe News

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

Earth News

Euroviews. Starmer’s green pledge U-turn 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.

28/02/2024

France

French overseas territory moves 300 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.

28/02/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen: With or without US support, 'we cannot let Russia win'

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.

28/02/2024

Markets

Online retail giant Shein could provide London's biggest-ever IPO

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met the chairman of the online retail giant and talked about its potential listing in the UK.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

Tech News

Klarna's AI assistant does 'equivalent job of 700 employees,' CEO says

Klarna’s CEO said that decision-makers need to understand that this is not just "in the future" but happening now.

28/02/2024

Syria

Euroviews. 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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

United Kingdom

Cancer treatment in UK lags behind other countries, study says

People in Norway and Australia started chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the fastest amount of time.

28/02/2024

Culture news

John Waters set to make first film in 20 years

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.

28/02/2024

USA

Out-of-control US wildfires prompt nuclear weapons facility shutdown

The plant disassembling US nuclear warheads faces peril from a fire that has burned more than 1,000 square kilometres of land.

28/02/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine seeks more war support from southeast Europe at Albania summit

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

Europe News

EU risks complicity in migrant deaths due to Frontex inaction: report

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

Money

FTX founder's lawyer calls 100-year recommended sentence 'grotesque'

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asks judge to reject 100-year recommended sentence.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024

Tech News

Apple to stop work on electric vehicles - reports

Apple will stop work on its secretive electric car project, according to multiple reports.

28/02/2024

Gaza

Quarter of Gaza one step from famine - UN

UN officials painted a dire picture for Gaza's 2.3 million people, with civil order in the enclave breaking down.

28/02/2024

My Wildest Prediction

Pioneering flying taxis will take off this summer in Paris

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.

28/02/2024

Tech News

Amazon lobbyists banned from European Parliament, lawmakers decide

Withdrawal of badges comes after demand from lawmakers on the Employment committee.

28/02/2024

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.

28/02/2024