4 February 2025 | Euronews
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USA The United States should 'take over' Gaza and 'own it', President Trump says The US President said he wouldn't rule out deploying his troops to support the reconstruction of Gaza after permanently resettling displaced Palestinians outside the war-torn territory. -
Portugal The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88 His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. -
No Comment Protesters rally against Musk's unprecedented control over federal government Protesters gathered at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to oppose Musk's actions, citing threats to government integrity and racial divisions in the workplace. -
West Bank Two IDF soldiers killed and several more wounded at checkpoint in West Bank The attack comes as Israel enters the second week of military operations in the West Bank. -
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Turkey Syria's interim president meets Erdoğan to discuss joint strategy to confront security threats Turkey, who shares a 910 kilometre border with Syria, is considered a key ally of its new administration. -
Serbia Serbian consumers join supermarket boycott in protest over rising prices Serbia is the latest to join the boycott, a trend that started in Croatia and quickly caught on in other Western Balkan countries. -
Europe News Sweden: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson calls Örebro shooting 'worst in Swedish history' Swedish police say that about 10 people including the gunman were killed during a shooting at an adult education centre. -
Tech News AI will not push mankind into extinction but it may harm ill-prepared countries, experts warn As new AI company DeepSeek made waves, experts at the annual Almaty Digital Forum warned about the need for countries to prepare for the AI revolution. -
No Comment From propaganda to street art, Warsaw's walls come alive Street art is taking over the walls of Warsaw, Poland, turning the capital into an open-air museum. These images, created by amateurs and renowned artists alike, bear witness to the cultural richness of Warsaw. -
Europe News EU hails 'major' progress on plan to set up special tribunal to judge Vladimir Putin "No one from Russia and no one from Russia's leadership is untouchable," said High Representative Kaja Kallas. -
Europe News Talks started on second phase of ceasefire, Hamas officials say A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took hold in January after months of painstaking negotiations. -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Airlines crash caused by foreign object damage, official report shows As Euronews originally reported earlier in December and January, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was downed on 25 December by a missile from a Russian Pantsir-S1 system, killing 38 and injuring 29. -
No Comment Gaza faces health crisis as uncollected rubbish piles up after ceasefire Mountains of rubbish in Gaza create unsanitary conditions, attracting vermin and insects. Residents burn rubbish to cope with the situation, adding to pollution and health problems. -
Europe News Syrian family sues Frontex over illegal pushbacks in landmark EU court case The case could reshape Frontex’s operations if the court rules that the EU's border agency failed to monitor fundamental rights compliance. -
Europe News Montenegrin President warns of snares in faulty EU accession outcomes In a commentary piece for Euronews the Montenegrin President outlined four potential outcomes for EU accession processes, some with hidden dangers. -
Europe News European Commission accused of rushing through review of corporate sustainability rules The European Commission has been criticised for giving too much space to industry and business interests in discussions over a fast-track streamlining of sustainability and due diligence reporting rules. -
Health news New schizophrenia cases linked to heavy cannabis use have tripled, particularly in young men New research adds to mounting evidence of a link between heavy cannabis use and psychosis, experts say. -
Europe in Motion Which European countries suffer more from concentration and memory issues? Fifteen percent of people across the EU suffer from moderate to severe concentration and memory issues. Eurostat found a correlation between such symptoms and poor living standards. -
Europe News Commission seeks dialogue on Europe’s deepening water crisis The EU executive wants to hear from governments, civil society and industry as yet another report highlights the scale of the EU’s failure to clean up its rivers, lakes and seas. -
Ukraine 'Alarming rise' in Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs, UN human rights mission says Since the end of August, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine recorded 79 executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian troops in 24 separate incidents, according to its recent report. -
Europe News European Parliament's new democracy committee slammed as undemocratic The election of liberal Nathalie Loiseau as chair, along with her vice-chairs, to the new European Democracy Shield committee sparked criticism from far-right and independent lawmakers, who condemned a “backroom deal” appointment. -
Business Shein’s London listing at risk as Trump plans US tax changes Shein and other fast fashion companies could be heavily impacted by new tax changes in the US, which could close a key loophole vital for their business models. -
Destinations Crowds, chaos and counteractions: How TikTok became the enemy of small destinations TikTok visitor stampedes have forced towns to cap bus numbers and block off iconic views. -
EU Decoded Can the EU safeguard critical medicines? Drug shortages are an old problem, but over the past few years they have hit record levels. -
Earth News Fossil fuel subsidies: G7 nations ignore targets and increase taxpayer funding to record levels Despite promising a fossil fuel subsidies phaseout by 2025, G7 governments continue to increase taxpayer spend. -
No Comment China celebrates Spring Festival with drone-piloted light shows To celebrate Spring Festival, drone light shows lit up the skies over several Chinese cities, combining culture and technology. -
No Comment Iconic vintage cars gather at Paris' Grand Palais for Bonhams' auction on 6 February 2025 Collectors and enthusiasts gather at Paris's Grand Palais to admire 100 classic cars, including a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM, ahead of Bonhams' auction on 6 February 2025. -
Travel News Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All the 2025 tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained From taxes in Portugal to Airbnb bans in Spain, we explain all the rules that could affect your 2025 European holiday. -
Food and Drink Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen’s Fastelavn Bun Run puts sweet treat lovers to the test Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller. -
Europe News France's far right National Rally disinclined to censure PM François Bayrou RN leader Jordan Bardella cited the risk of instability if the current executive were to be overthrown — and the Socialist Party has also announced that its MPs should not support a motion tabled by the far-left LFI. -
Global Japan Brewed Protein: How this Japanese innovation is set to revolutionise sustainable fashion In this episode of Green Japan we report on a groundbreaking Japanese innovation called Brewed Protein, which can be used to make infinitely recyclable clothes. The fabric is made by microbes, and offers a sustainable solution to tackle the millions of tonnes of textile waste generated every year. -
Earth News ‘Do you think gringos are clueless?’: COP30 attendees stung by accommodation price hikes in Belem Ahead of this year's U.N. climate summit, the Brazilian host city of Belem is facing huge price hikes for lodgings. -
No Comment Copenhagen's streets and squares illuminated by light festival until 23 February Copenhagen lights up for three weeks, expecting to attract over 400,000 visitors despite cold winter. -
Business Merck sales forecast underwhelms as it pauses some shipments to China Shares of Merck slid on Tuesday in early trading after the drugmaker surprised Wall Street with a lower-than-expected 2025 sales forecast due partly to a pause in shipments of one of its top-selling products to China. -
Europe News Exclusive: EU Commission poised to propose migrant 'return hubs' in legislation The European Commission is mulling a new EU law on migrant returns, with many countries insisting on a hard line. -
Art Take a look at these breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Whether it’s the quiet intensity of a Sri Lankan priest deep in devotion or a majestic black rhino on a misty morning, these winning photographs offer a window into the diversity of planet Earth. -
Business Ferrari posts strong results as luxury personalisation demand rises Luxury carmaker Ferrari reported strong earnings on Tuesday with net profit rising to more than €1.5 million last year. -
Germany Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder receiving treatment for burnout The controversial former chancellor was long condemned for his links to the Kremlin. -
Cinema Is 'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón being erased from Netflix's Oscar campaign? Oscar-nominated 'Emilia Pérez' actress Karla Sofía Gascón has apologised for her past social media posts and will reportedly not be attending awards events in the run-up to the final round of Oscar voting. Netflix are trying to salvage their awards campaign... -
Culture news British author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuits filed in US The best-selling British author behind “American Gods” and “The Sandman” has previously denied allegations of sexual abuse. -
EuroVerify Why are false rumours about Brigitte Macron being transgender resurfacing? False rumours that Brigitte Macron is transgender have been spreading for years. Now Candace Owens, an American far right commentator, has published a video repeating them and gaining millions of views. -
Europe News EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, von der Leyen says amid tariff fears "We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon." -
Earth News Bad shot: Trump Jr accused of illegally hunting rare ducks in protected Venice lagoon In a video published on a US lifestyle website, the son of the US president is seen holding a rifle and allegedly shooting at protected quail and ducks. -
Sweden At least ten people killed in Swedish school shooting, authorities say Swedish authorities are investigating the motive as the police operation continues. -
Indonesia French death row inmate Serge Atlaoui repatriated from Indonesia Arrested in 2005 and sentenced to death in 2007, Atlaoui has long maintained his innocence, claiming he was unaware of illegal activities on his worksite. -
Business Diageo plc warns of profits falling by millions if US tariffs go ahead Diageo plc could be severely impacted by an escalating trade war in North America, as the market is currently its biggest source of net sales. -
Culture news 'Stand up for culture!': Artists protest France's culture budget cuts Protests have spread across France after the government's forced budget announced severe cuts to the culture and arts sector. -
Health news EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction targets, study claims Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study. -
Europe News Former NATO head Jens Stoltenberg named Norway's new finance minister After a decade at the helm of NATO, Stoltenberg announced his surprise return to the frontline of Norwegian politics as finance minister on Tuesday. -
Tech News OpenAI partners with Kakao to expand AI services in South Korea This was the second partnership deal signed this week between the ChatGPT developer and a high-profile Asian firm as it aims to expand its Stargate initiative. -
Culture news Hunters go head-to-head in Germany’s deer calling championship In a tradition steeped in centuries of history, German hunters gathered to showcase their skill at imitating the bellow of a stag in a fiercely competitive national calling contest. -
Nature Tiger cubs to songbirds: Huge global wildlife trafficking crackdown sees 20,000 live animals seized The global illegal wildlife trade shows no sign of slowing down, driven by specific market demands like food, perceived medicinal benefits, as ‘luxury’ items or for the pet trade. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 4th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment A retiree turns old boots into flower pots in Turkey In Turkey's Güneysu, Ali İhsan Solak has transformed 40 old boots into colourful flower pots. -
Business Nintendo reports lower profit as demand for Switch consoles wanes Nintendo’s profits tumbled as sales of its Switch console lost momentum, prompting the Japanese video-game maker to lower its full-year forecasts. -
Tech News EU lawmaker canvasses business to weigh scope AI liability rules The AI Liability Directive was originally planned to be launched in parallel with the AI Act. -
Business BNP Paribas surges on earnings beat, UBS slumps after disappointment Shares of BNP Paribas surged after the French bank posted strong fourth-quarter results, with net income up 15.7% to €2.32bn and a dividend hike. UBS fell sharply as earnings missed estimates, with CEO Sergio Ermotti warning of rising Swiss capital requirements. -
Culture news US Authors Guild sets up portal to certify books from ‘human intellect’ and not AI How do you know what you’re reading? The Human Authored online portal uses a specially designed logo on book covers and promotional materials to acertain that the work comes from ‘human intellect’. -
Europe News Montenegro pursues values-driven EU enlargement process The President of Montenegro outlines four scenarios in which candidate countries may engage with EU enlargement, with only one - in which both sides play their role fully in the democratisation process - is ideal. -
Lifestyle Squirty umbrellas, big buttons and pineapple hats: My day at London's annual clown church service On the first February of every year, clowns across the world gather in London to honour Grimaldi, the father of the profession. Amber Louise Bryce joined the jesters for the day. -
Markets Markets volatile as investors assess China's retaliatory tariffs on US China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff, but uncertainties remain. -
Economy Some US businesses close in 'a day without immigrants' amid protests Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed on Monday across the US in a loosely organised day of protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. -
Cinema Juliette Binoche named 2025 Cannes Film Festival President of the Jury The jury of the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be helmed by French award-winning actress Juliette Binoche. -
El Salvador El Salvador offers to accept deportees and US nationals in outsourcing of US prison system President Bukele said his country will accept convicted criminals of all nationalities, including US citizens, into its prison system for a fee. -
Europe News What's the Musk effect on Germany’s future coalition? | Radio Schuman On 23 February, Germans are going to the polls in the country's snap general election. -
Culture news Album anniversaries – February 2025: Father John Misty, The Mars Volta, Tricky From cynicism intertwined with genuine declarations of love to trip hop’s crown gem, via a concept album that’s both enthralling and headache-inducing, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. -
China China counters Trump by imposing limited tariffs on imports and launching Google probe China has said it is imposing tariffs on a number of US products, while an antitrust investigation into Google was also announced. -
Europe News Euronews hits record audience in 2024, strengthening its position as Europe’s leading news provider Euronews reaches record-breaking audience in 2024, strengthening its position as Europe’s leading news provider -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 4th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA US humanitarian aid agency inches towards takeover amid Musk's claims of shutdown Thousands of USAID employees have been frozen out and programmes shut down around the world in the two weeks since Trump became president and imposed a sweeping freeze on foreign assistance. -
Europe News EU leaders avoid controversial options as they discuss defence spending boost The Commission estimates that the EU needs to invest €500 billion in the sector over the coming decade so that it can continue to support Ukraine but also ensure it is in a position to defend itself following decades of under-investments.