31 January 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Ukraine's 'avoiders' try to dodge being drafted into a bloody war As Ukraine enters its fourth year of full-scale war following Russia's invasion, its armed forces face a growing crisis. -
Europe News France's military forced out of Sahel region as it closes base in Chad The handover of the last French military base in Chad and the Sahel marks a loss of influence for Paris and European interests in the region. -
Italy Italian court refers asylum seekers' case to ECJ in challenge to Meloni The Italian appeals court refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum seekers detained in Albania under a controversial migration deal. -
Europe News Russia says its captured another village in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine Moscow claims to have seized the eastern Ukrainian village of Novovasylivka as it appears to be slowly closing in on the key logistic city of Prokrovsk. -
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Tech News 'Harmful and toxic output': DeepSeek has 'major security and safety gaps,' study warns A new study looking into DeepSeek-R1’s safety found that it could explain in detail the biochemical interactions of mustard gas with DNA. -
Panama 'It cost us tears and blood':Trump’s Panama Canal threat stirs up memories of US imperialist past The aggressive rhetoric of US President Donald Trump has shocked Panamanians, who see the waterway as a source of enormous national pride. -
No Comment Russia bombs the town of Dobropillia in Donetsk region, injuring two Russia bombs the town of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region, injuring two women and damaging buildings. -
The Europe Conversation Spanish Foreign minister assesses Middle East situation with Euronews "Gaza belongs to the Palestinian and the people living in Gaza," Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Euronews in an exclusive interview following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting neighbouring countries should take in Palestinians. -
Europe News Protesters in Barcelona angry at evictions and high rental rates Local residents and activists blame the influx of tourists, many of whom seek short-term rental accommodations, for contributing to soaring rent prices. -
Europe News French budget: Lawmakers strike deal on final bill as decisive vote approaches After tense negotiations, a joint parliamentary committee agreed on a final version of the long-overdue 2025 budget plan. -
Art Was a multi-million Vincent van Gogh masterpiece found in a garage sale? Has a previously unknown €14.5 million Vincent van Gogh painting been discovered at a garage sale in Minnesota? -
Economy UK alcohol tax to jump from 1 February in new blow to industry The UK’s alcohol sector is still struggling to recover from the lingering effects of the pandemic, as well as changing consumer preferences. -
France Tomb of French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen vandalised just weeks after his death Police in France's western region of Brittany said they are investigating the damage to the grave, which was reportedly caused by a sledgehammer. -
Earth News 'World's first industrial pollution': Evidence of toxic lead found in ancient Greece Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say. -
Europe News Norway seizes ship with Russian crew in Baltic Sea cable damage investigation The NATO military alliance is ramping up efforts to protect undersea cables in the region amid growing concerns of Russian sabotage and spying. -
Ecotech From paper to pasta: Industrial heat pumps have the power to cut 25% of EU manufacturing emissions More than 60 per cent of the energy used by European industry is used for heat needed for manufacturing. -
Food and Drink Kitchen Confidential: Behind the scenes at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine' From the saucepan to the frying pan, the biannual Bocuse d'Or is the pinnacle of perfection for the world's top chefs. Euronews Culture sized up the competition in the kitchens at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'. -
Health news Commission cuts feedback amid races to push Critical Medicines Act The EU executive is expected to push ahead with an extremely streamlined timeline for a key piece of health legislation, aiming to present it within the first 100 days of the new administration. -
Business Commerzbank announces share buyback and record earnings The update comes as the bank is fending off a takeover from Italy’s UniCredit. -
Europe in Motion AI on the rise among European businesses: How are they using it? Large enterprises are adopting Artificial Intelligence more than small and medium-sized ones, with significant differences in the way each of them uses the technology. -
Destinations Gastronomic greats: Europe's top tourist cities for Michelin-starred dining Plan your next trip around top-class dining thanks to these foodie-approved gems. -
Economy Minimum wages in Europe: How does your country compare in 2025? Minimum wages rose faster than inflation in most EU member states and candidate countries, leading to real wage growth across the region. Euronews Business examines these changes. -
World News Holocaust survivor: “What Israel is doing is horrible” Corrie Hermann addressed the European Parliament in Brussels to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, recalling her father’s history. Pál Hermann, one of the greatest cellists of his era, was killed in a concentration camp, but his cello has survived to this day. Hermann spoke to Euronews. -
Health news EU experts warn: Emerging avian flu mutations could adapt to humans and increase risks European agencies call for better preparedness and greater information sharing on avian flu as they identify new mutations that could increase the virus’ spread to humans amid increasing cases globally. -
World News Consumers across the Balkans boycott supermarkets to protest against rising prices The campaign was first launched in Croatia last Friday, but has now been taken up in other Balkan nations after gaining traction on social media. -
Culture news Grammy Awards 2025: Who will win and who should win? Will Beyoncé finally win Album of the Year? Is 2025 the year Kendrick Lamar wins it all? Could Charli XCX nab her first Grammy? Here are our predictions for this weekend’s ceremony. -
Gaza Father of youngest Hamas hostage and two others to be freed Saturday Three more hostages captured from Israel during Hamas' ambush on 7 October will be freed on Saturday. -
Markets Trump stand-off with Colombia leads to surge in coffee prices Apart from the Colombian tariffs threatened by US president Donald Trump, coffee prices have also been hit by poor harvests in Brazil which is one of the commodities main producers. -
Cinema Disney+ makes deal with France to stream films just nine months after cinema release Disney+ films will only have to wait nine months to appear on the platform, instead of the previous 17-month wait after theatrical release. -
Europe News Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament. -
Health news ‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease Experts hailed exciting news for some people with sickle cell disease in England as the health watchdog decided to grant access to gene-editing therapy on the NHS. -
Travel News Finland, Montenegro, Albania: Which digital nomad visa in Europe has the lowest income requirement? Spain has just increased its income requirements, but its digital nomad visa still isn’t one of the highest in Europe. -
Japan Rescuers in Japan struggle to save truck driver trapped in sinkhole for three days Officials in Yashio city, located north of Tokyo, are trying to rescue a 74-year-old man whose truck was swallowed by a massive sinkhole on Tuesday. -
Europe News Serbian students continue march from Belgrade to Novi Sad over deadly train station incident Students march from Belgrade to Novi Sad are demanding accountability for a deadly awning collapse in a train station in November which killed 15 people. -
Economy Germany’s unemployment rate rises to highest level in almost a decade A rise in the jobless rate is normal for this time of year, although the scale of the jump points to underlying economic weakness. -
Cinema Oscar favourite Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash – Why are people turning against 'Emilia Pérez'? Here’s everything you need to know about the recent backlash against ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón and how Jacques Audiard’s award-winning film and Oscar hopeful has seen its buzz dwindle in the past weeks. Could this hurt the film’s Oscar chances? -
Health news US drug regulator approves first new type of pain pill in more than 20 years The drug offered more relief than a placebo in clinical trials, though it does not appear more effective than other pain medicines. -
Lifestyle 'I love you Gertrūda': Meet the artist making self-love an endurance art on TikTok Lithuanian artist Gertrūda Gilytė has knitted the same scarf 65 times, and plans to continue until receiving recognition from the art market. -
Economy UK house prices rise but growth slows on high borrowing costs UK house prices have advanced marginally in January as buyers continue to struggle with affordability pressures. -
Tech News DeepSeek AI blocked by Italian authorities as others member states open probes The Italian Data Protection Authority has halted DeepSeek AI over concerns about its handling of Italians' private data. Ireland and Belgium have also requested information from the Chinese company regarding the model's use of European data. -
North Korea Kim Jong-un blasts North Korean officials over 'drinking spree' in rare public rebuke At a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) this week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised dozens of officials for drunken misconduct. -
Culture news Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Nirvana reunion: The biggest moments from FireAid Pop stars, rock legends, first responders, and survivors of the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a benefit concert to help the area recover. -
Health news Ebola: Nurse in Uganda dies in country's first outbreak in two years A nurse in Uganda has become a victim of the first outbreak of ebola in Uganda in two years. -
Economy French inflation holds steady, raising hopes for further rate cuts Inflation came in below the ECB’s 2% target, a spot of relief for French policymakers contending with budget deficit woes. -
USA US and Russian figure skating champions among victims of Washington DC plane crash An American Airlines jet collided midair with a military helicopter in Washington DC on Wednesday evening, killing 67 people. -
Europe News Five years of Brexit: Is the United Kingdom better off? Five years after the United Kingdom exited the European Union, polls suggest public opinion has reversed on the issue, with a majority of people now believing it was a mistake. -
Europe News Does Greenland fear US invasion? Not exactly| Radio Schuman While Donald Trump's interest in Greenland provoked reactions from EU leaders, residents seem less worried, according to interviews conducted on the ground by Euronews. -
Business Trump warns tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes. -
Design Stockholm Design Week 2025 turns the Swedish capital into a design playground From innovative designs made from 300-year-old trees to furniture inspired by fungus and food-themed exhibitions, Stockholm Design Week 2025 (3-9 February) promises fresh perspectives on sustainability and creativity – with a healthy touch of playfulness. -
Culture news AYOM to celebrate Brazilian and French cultural ties at Paris Au Fil Des Voix Festival Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together. -
Markets Apple’s shares surge despite the largest China sales drop in one year Apple’s December quarter earnings topped analyst expectations in an overall performance. However, sales in China posted the biggest year-on-year decline since the same quarter in 2023. -
Earth News Top European court orders Italy to tackle mafia-caused pollution in area with high cancer rates Mafia informants directed police to specific sites where toxic rubbish was dumped. -
Tech News EU official should not get top privacy job, says think tank Bruno Gencarelli is the European Parliament’s favourite candidate to get the EDPS role. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film(s) of the Week: 10 movies that will (unfairly) miss out on an Oscar in 2025 Oscar snubs are to be expected. But these ones hurt. -
EuroVerify France clamps down on cold calling in bid to reduce harassment and scams France’s parliament voted to ban cold calling by companies without explicit consent this week. But will it work and how can we avoid scam calls? -
Culture news Italy returns ancient Iraqi artefacts seized from illegal traffickers The ancient artefacts, which include four terracotta cones and a cuneiform tablet, were presented at a ceremony in Rome attended by police officials and Iraq’s ambassador to Italy. -
Destinations Bouncers hired to control crowds in Japanese city after tourist is killed while taking a photo Otaru is stepping up measures to manage tourists as overcrowding continues in Japan. -
Europe News EU Commission calls for dialogue as European automotive industry faces mounting challenges EU car industry faces high energy costs, EV transition, job losses, and US tariff threats. European Commission seeks solutions to boost innovation amid fierce competition from cheaper Asian manufacturers. -
Europe News Belgian airspace reopens after closure forced PM Fico's flight to return to Slovakia The system outage forced a plane carrying Prime Minister Robert Fico to turn around and head back to Slovakia. -
Israel Israel exchanges 110 Palestinian prisoners for eight hostages held by Hamas Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the eight hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis. -
USA Trump blames FAA 'diversity hires' for Washington air collision that killed 67 An American Airlines flight from Wichita in Kansas was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac river in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.