30 January 2025 | Euronews
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No Comment Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu. -
Culture news Pop icon, singer, muse, racconteuse: Marianne Faithfull dies at 78 Her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, although her history would always be closely tied to the Rolling Stones and to the years she dated Mick Jagger, epitomising 'Swinging London'. -
Europe News DMA should urgently apply to cloud and AI, lead lawmaker warns According to German MEP Andreas Schwab, the digital EU regulation should apply to cloud and AI services to prevent their providers from dominating the market before it’s too late. -
Europe News French Prime Minister seeks compromise on controversial 2025 budget plan Even if the joint parliamentary committee finds a compromise, there is no guarantee the budget bill will be adopted by the lower house next week. -
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Culture news New report clarifies US copyright rules for AI-created and human-modified art The US Copyright Office has clarified its position on works made with the help of artificial intelligence. -
The Europe Conversation EU should engage with Trump in a 'calm manner, without anxiety,' António Costa tells Euronews "The United States will defend its interests, and Europe will defend its own interests – that is part of international relations," António Costa, the president of the European Council, told Euronews in an exclusive wide-ranging interview. -
Culture news #metoothéâtre protestors demand change at the Comédie-Française A hearing this month allowed one of France's most important theatre's to dismiss controversial actor Nâzim Boudjenah. But it's too little, too late for the movement against male violence in the arts. -
No Comment Watch: Emotional return for Israeli soldier Agam Berger, freed in third prisoner exchange Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip. -
Europe News Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices. -
Football Now Barca and Real Madrid: ‘El Clasico’ – football’s iconic rivalry Matches between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Different philosophies, politics, and regional pride make El Clasico a must-watch. -
Lebanon 'A path for hope': The Lebanese MP charting a new course for his country As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption. -
EuroVerify DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda? Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. -
Belgium Slovak PM Fico abandons Brussels meeting amid Belgian air traffic control woes The Moscow-friendly leader has been pushing Brussels hard to put more pressure on Ukraine over Russian energy supplies. -
Culture news Cate Blanchett launches €100,000 grant for refugee filmmakers amid Trump’s immigration crackdown The funding project, backed by the International Film Festival Rotterdam and UNHCR, aims to amplify personal stories of forced displacement within the industry. -
Europe News French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cold cases of rape and murder Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed in December for repeatedly drugging and raping his then-wife Gisèle, is a suspect in other cases of rape and murder. -
Europe News ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the Moon The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the Moon. -
No Comment Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza, Setting Up Tents Amidst Ruins Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza after Israeli troops withdrew, following a ceasefire agreement. -
Business Shell still reviewing moving listing away from London amid profit miss Shell said it is still reviewing whether to move its listing away from London as the company's latest earnings failed to cheer investors. -
Europe News Russian drone strike on Sumy residential building kills four, including a child In Sumy, a Russian drone strike killed four people, including a child, and injured nine. Over 100 residents were evacuated. -
Business SoftBank set to invest billions more in Stargate co-partner OpenAI The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle and Emirati investment firm MGX. -
Earth News ‘A reckless gamble with our future’: Environmental groups react to UK’s Heathrow third runway plans Heathrow’s expansion plans have been rumbling for 10 years but the pressure has now risen for climate campaigners. -
Economy Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and geopolitical tensions. She ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve asset, stressing the need for liquidity and security. -
Tech News 'War rooms,' data theft allegations and open source: How tech firms reacted to DeepSeek’s AI The Chinese start-up has shaken up the AI bubble with a cheaper and less energy-intensive model. This is how the big tech league has reacted. -
Europe in Motion Online education: Which EU countries have the highest number of online learners? In 2024, internet users in the EU took more online courses than in the previous year. Ireland had the highest share of online learners, followed by the Netherlands and Finland. -
Business Deutsche Bank shares plunge as it drops 2025 cost target Deutsche Bank posted lacklustre earnings in the last quarter of 2024, as higher litigation costs significantly eroded profit margins. -
Travel News Dubai is the world's busiest airport, but is the tourism boom begining to strain the affluent city? Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit. -
Europe News Serbian students continue protests with 80-kilometre march to Novi Sad The march from the capital Belgrade to the northern city of Novi Sad is part of the demonstrations launched by university students across Serbia to demand accountability for the deaths of 15 people in a train station awning collapse last November. -
Europe News Chinese influence operation urged Spaniards to 'overthrow the government', intelligence firm claims Intelligence firm Graphika said a Beijing-linked campaign known as "Spamouflage" spread disinformation about Spain's deadly floods last year. -
Business US economic growth slower than expected at the end of last year US economic growth slowed more than expected at the end of last year, according to latest data released on Thursday. -
Nature ‘Barn owls know no boundaries’: How Arab and Israeli conservationists transcend the division of war Scientists from across the Middle East are working together to save an unlikely symbol of hope: the barn owl. -
Food and Drink National Croissant Day: How the flakey French pastry evolved from kipferl to cronut From cronuts to crookies, the croissant kickstarted an age of social media food trends while remaining an icon of French culture and cuisine. -
Travel News Ryanair CEO lashes out at Spanish minister after blackmail accusations over seat cuts in 2025 Travellers will find fewer low-cost options at Spanish regional airports this summer. -
Europe News European Investment Bank to invest €95bn in 2025, but only €2bn for defence The EIB, the largest multilateral lender, will double its funding for defence and security from €1 billion to €2 billion by 2025. Its group president defends a proactive approach to both sectors within the bank's remit. "We are not a defence ministry," she said on Thursday. -
Europe News Poland welcomes first birth since IVF policy change In 2024, the Polish government reversed a 2015 decision to slash public funding for IVF treatment. The first baby was born as a result of the policy change on Wednesday. -
Europe News Unions and NGOs fearful of EU Commission's new business simplification strategy Civil society groups and unions are nervous about the political turn taken by the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen’s second presidency, and warn its new Competitiveness Compass could steer it away from green deal aspirations and workers’ rights. -
Economy ECB cuts rates again as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its benchmark interest rate again by a quarter-point to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. -
Space Spanish next generation communications satellite launched on SpaceX rocket SpainSat NG-I, the most advanced secure communications satellite ever built in Europe, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday. -
Europe News Merkel criticises Merz for teaming up with Germany's far-right on migration vote The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced criticism for accepting support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. -
Greece Greek defence minister demands France explain sale of missiles to Turkey France and Greece have been bound by a defence agreement since 2021 — and according to Greece, the potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey does not respect their partnership. -
Economy Jobless figures in EU and eurozone unchanged as growth stagnates The unemployment rate for the EU as a whole was 5.9% in December 2024, up from 5.8% in November 2024 and down from 6.0% in December 2023, according to Eurostat, the EU's statistical office. -
Culture news Three arrested over theft of ancient Romanian helmet from Dutch museum After the shocking theft of Romania’s precious ancient Cotofenesti helmet, Dutch police have arrested three suspects, offering a glimmer of hope for its recovery. -
Economy Eurozone economy stagnates in Q4 as Germany and France contract Eurozone GDP stagnated in Q4 2024 as Germany (-0.2%) and France (-0.1%) contracted, reinforcing expectations of more ECB rate cuts. The euro held at $1.04, while bond yields fell. The ECB-Fed policy gap widens as Powell signals "no rush" for rate cuts. -
Argentina Milei's plan to strike femicide from penal code sparks backlash in Argentina Argentinian President Javier Milei last week told the World Economic Forum in Davos that 'radical feminism is a distortion of the concept of equality'. -
Culture news Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein begs trial date change due to health concerns A judge has ordered Harvey Weinstein to be retried on 15 April after the disgraced film producer urged the court to bring forward the process as he is suffering with poor health in jail. -
Syria Former rebel leader al-Sharaa appointed Syria's interim president The head of the largest rebel group has been de-facto in charge of the country since dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in early December. -
World News Without access to rare earths, Europe’s security would be at major risk With no easing of geopolitical tensions in sight, the EU and its members need to fight for themselves by prioritising strategic partnerships with resource-rich countries in Central Asia and beyond, Nicolas Tenzer writes. -
Sweden Swedish police say man who burned Quran in public has been killed The incidents caused international outrage, and the ensuing protests helped fuel tensions over immigration from the Middle East and predominantly Muslim countries. -
Space A newly spotted asteroid has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032 The potential impact would occur on December 22, 2032. -
No Comment Baby sea turtles embark on epic journey with support from Tatô Programme Dozens of tourists gathered to watch over 400 baby sea turtles being released into the sea at Vila Maria beach on the island of São Tomé. -
Business US tech giants Tesla, Microsoft and Meta report mixed earnings results Results for the US tech giants were mixed, as Tesla and Microsoft fell short of market expectations in the growth of their core businesses, while Meta Platforms exceeded analysts' estimates across all metrics, despite ongoing legal challenges. -
Europe News New Syrian authorities 'ready to engage' with EU, says Spanish Foreign Minister | Radio Schuman In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Spanish foreign ministers José Manuel Albares said that there are good prospects for dialogue with the new Syrian authorities, known as HTS. -
Europe News Hamas frees eight hostages in Gaza, Israel puts prisoner release on hold Three Israelis and five Thai nationals captured by Hamas were freed on Thursday following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect this month. -
Culture news Director Jennifer Tang on theatre in 2025, gender-swapping and her 'slightly bonkers' Cymbeline Jennifer Tang's folio-feminising London production at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse proves that bathos conquers all, even if it's by accident. She talks to Euronews Culture about the play and her view on the survival of theatre. -
Earth News Geneva’s homes will be heated by recycled energy from this revolutionary Swiss data centre Europe's many data centres are frequently criticised for how much energy they use. -
Tech News Meta agrees to pay €24 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspension Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspensions following the January 6 riots. Funds will support Trump's presidential library. -
USA No survivors expected after passenger jet collides with army helicopter while landing in Washington A plane and an army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan National Airport in the US capital, halting all flights and launching a major rescue operation in the Potomac River. -
São Tomé and Príncipe Tourists in São Tomé gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea The territorial sea of São Tomé and Príncipe is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world. -
No Comment Low-pressure system Ivo causes major flooding in Redon, red alert maintained The depression Ivo caused renewed flooding in Redon, with the Vilaine reaching 5.3 metres. Three western départements are on red alert and 1,000 people have been evacuated. -
Israel Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency comes into effect The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the agency. -
Gaza At least ten killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings. -
Healthcare Fresh embryo transfers linked to higher birth rates in women struggling to conceive with IVF The findings suggest fertility doctors should take more patient-level factors into account to improve the odds of success with IVF. -
Europe News Hundreds in Berlin protest stricter migration policy push backed by far-right The CDU's stricter migration policy, backed by the far-right AfD, has sparked protests in Berlin and heightened political tensions in Germany before the parliamentary elections.