2 February 2025 | Euronews
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Israel Family of released Israeli hostage thank French government and Trump After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves. -
World News Trump's trade war among allies triggers retaliation from Canada and Mexico President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada. -
Europe News Preserving the firewall: 160,000 demonstrate in Berlin against Friedrich Merz Tens of thousands protest against Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats: Merz had presented parliament with proposals for strict new immigration rules, which were supported by the partly far-right AfD. -
Europe News EU 'will respond firmly' if Trump decides to impose tariffs on the bloc After President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, worrying the world about a trade war, the EU waits and hopes it won't be next. -
Europe News Chancellor Scholz meets Prime Minister Starmer as UK seeks 'reset' with EU While ruling out rejoining the EU trade bloc five years after Brexit, Starmer said he wants to forge a closer relationship on defence, energy and trade. -
West Bank Israel blows up dozens of homes in West Bank city of Jenin The army carried out simultaneous explosions on homes and buildings in Jenin's refugee camp which it said were 'terror infrastructure.' -
Gaza Trucks gather at the newly opened Rafah crossing to take aid into Gaza Israeli forces shut down the crossing in early May after seizing it during an offensive on the southern city, causing Egypt to close its side in protest. -
Argentina President Milei's homophobic Davos speech spark protests across Argentina Thousands of Argentinians protested after Milei compared homosexuality to paedophilia and announced that feminicide would be removed from the penal code. -
Israel Netanyahu heads to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump The Israeli prime minister will be the first foreign leader to meet President Trump since he returned to office for a second term. -
Europe News Pope Francis appeals to young Ukrainians: ‘Carry the spirit of your homeland’ In a video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and around the world, Pope Francis listened to their testimonies, and urged them to embrace patriotism, dialogue, and forgiveness. -
Europe News EU leaders meet to thrash out defence priorities and iron out remaining but significant divisions The EU needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decades to shore up its defence and kickstart its defence industries but member states remain divided over what and where to buy crucial equipment and how to finance it all. -
Russia Russia and Ukraine blame each other for attack on school in Russia’s Kursk region Competing claims have emerged over a deadly attack on a boarding school in Sudzha, a city in Russia’s Kursk region, that Ukraine has controlled for five months. -
Culture news Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary monument in central Poland In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than 55 meters in height, making it taller when finished than the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro. -
Sport Paris Grand Slam: An Incredible Start To 2025! Welcome to France, kicking off the 2025 season of the World Judo Tour in style at the historic Paris Grand Slam. Still buzzing with energy from the 2024 Olympics. This is judo at its finest. -
Destinations Airbnb or hotel for a European trip? Cost, comfort and community impact compared Length of trip, group size and the amenities you’re looking for all influence which type of accommodation you should book. -
Earth News The average European uses 20kg toilet paper a year. What are the green alternatives? Going to the toilet is universal but how often do we take the time to reflect on the environmental impact of our bathroom habits? -
USA US businesses brace for inflation - and fear Trump's tariffs spell trouble ahead The Budget Lab at Yale University estimates Trump's tariffs would cost the average American household 965 euros to 1,160 euros in annual purchasing power. -
Food and Drink Swisstainable: How Zurich is leading the Michelin Guide's Green Star revolution Zurich is a city so busy being sustainable that the chefs don't even realise they're winning. Euronews Culture takes a jaunt to Switzerland's biggest metropolis to get the lowdown. -
Spain Protesters demand regional government to resign three months after deadly Spanish floods A fourth demonstration took to the streets of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president, Carlos Mazón, and his government for how they handled deadly flooding last October.