2025-02-04

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.

04/02/2025

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.

04/02/2025

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.

04/02/2025

El Salvador

El Salvador offers to accept deportees and US citizens in its prisons

President Bukele said his country will accept convicted criminals of all nationalities, including US citizens, into its prison system for a fee.

04/02/2025

Radio Schuman

What's the Musk effect on Germany’s future coalition?

On 23 February, Germans are going to the polls in the country's snap general election.

04/02/2025

Culture news

Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in February 2025

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.

04/02/2025

China

China counters Trump with limited tariffs on imports and Google probe

China has said it is imposing tariffs on a number of US products, while an antitrust investigation into Google was also announced.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Euronews hits record audience in 2024 after moving to Brussels

Euronews reaches record-breaking audience in 2024, strengthening its position as Europe’s leading news provider

04/02/2025

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.

04/02/2025

USA

USAID 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.

04/02/2025

Europe News

EU leaders avoid controversy as they discuss defence spending options

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.

04/02/2025