5 February 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Ukraine and Russia exchange 150 prisoners of war each Both sides thanked the United Arab Emirates for their 'humanitarian mediation efforts.' -
Europe News Polish government announces programme to protect presidential elections from Russian influence Ahead of Poland's presidential elections in May, the country's government unveiled the 'Election Umbrella' programme - with the goal of protecting the nation's cybersecurity from Russian influence. -
Europe News Asian multilateral investment bank: Global development financing system 'in all our interests' Earlier this week, Trump slapped tariffs on Canada and Mexico, only to put them on hold a day later, after the governments in both countries promised action to improve controls at their respective border with the U.S. -
Europe News EU metalworkers demand job protections amid green transition European metalworkers in Brussels called for job protections and more training during the green transition. Since 2019, nearly one million industrial jobs have been lost, and many more are at risk. -
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Ukraine Fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region intensifies as Russia makes advances Local media reported that Moscow launched 17 attacks in the Donetsk region in one day, killing and wounding several people. -
Europe News French PM Bayrou survives third no-confidence vote after 2025 budget rift François Bayrou remains French Prime Minister after surviving a no-confidence vote, ensuring the adoption of the contentious 2025 budget plan. -
Ukraine Peace talks? Ukraine and Russia already tried negotiating, but that didn't go well When Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to end the war, it wasn't the first time Ukraine's leader had announced his readiness to talk to Moscow. In fact, the two sides already tried to negotiate in the early days of the war. -
Europe News Destination Europe Summit: Transport commissioner to address tourism priorities Second edition of Euronews and European Travel Commission event will see debate on trends affecting sector, including addressing hotspot tourism backlashes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 5th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe has a compass – now it must navigate towards a competitive digital future 2025 finds Europe at a crossroads, with a new European Commission tasked with supercharging the digital economy in the context of EU Digital Decade targets which, less than five years out from their deadline, look improbable at best. -
Europe News German authorities suspect Russian sabotage in anti-Greens election attacks German authorities suspect the Kremlin of orchestrating a sabotage campaign targeting hundreds of vehicles to stoke anti-Green party sentiment ahead of the election. -
Europe News Poland's president vows to spend 4.7% of GDP on defence this year Poland already spends more of its GDP on defence than any other NATO country, followed by Estonia and the US. -
Healthcare Older people are more likely to face serious heart problems in the US than in Denmark When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries. -
Europe in Motion Before Trump's WHO cutoff, who was funding the United Nations' health organisation? Following Trump's decision to withdraw the US funds from the WHO, a senior employee started a campaign to raise $1 billion. But which countries funded the organisation in 2024? -
Culture news Ancient herald school in Roman Forum opens to public after major restoration Before gladiators clashed and chariots raced, Rome’s imperial heralds roused the crowds - and now, their ancient training school at the Roman Forum has reopened after centuries. -
Design Who were the Brutalist architects who inspired the Oscar-nominated film? A firm favourite for Oscar glory this year 'The Brutalist' is not a biopic but rather a film loosely based of several real people. All share one common denominator; they were the godfathers of Brutalism, an influential, and divisive architectural movement. -
Europe News Italy’s justice minister defends repatriation of Libyan warlord wanted by ICC Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release. -
Europe News Rapid mobility of troops and equipment across the EU still 'problematic', say auditors The EU's military mobility budget funded 95 projects in 21 member states, but it remains relatively modest compared to the real needs, Tony Murphy, president of the ECA, told reporters on Wednesday. -
Culture news Turkish actress Melisa Sözen accused of promoting terrorism in French show 'Le bureau des légendes' Le bureau des légendes (The Bureau) actress Melisa Sözen has been questioned on terrorism charges over her role in the French series. She played a double agent in the show’s third season - which aired seven years ago. Apparently fiction must equate to reality for the Istanbul public prosecuton. -
Earth News In deep water: Ocean literacy among young people is worryingly low, new survey finds The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders. -
Philippines Philippines vice president impeached amid growing political feud The development will escalate the quarrel between two of the country's most powerful families. -
Euronews Tech Talks How can lithium-ion batteries be recycled and reconditioned? | Euronews Tech Talks Euronews Tech Talks looks at reconditioning and recycling lithium-ion batteries and why these processes are important. -
Tech News AI gives first tantalising look inside a 2,000- year-old Roman scroll The scroll was discovered in the town of Herculaneum, a town destroyed in the volcanic eruption that buried neighbouring Pompeii. -
Europe News 'Unacceptable': European countries firmly reject Trump's plan to take over Gaza European countries reiterated their support for the two-state solution after Donald Trump suggested America "take over" the Gaza Strip. -
Health news Milei to withdraw Argentina from World Health Organization following similar Trump decision The decision follows a similar move by the United States last month. -
No Comment Mourners pay tribute to victims of Sweden's deadliest mass shooting Mourners in Örebro, Sweden, honoured the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history, which left 11 dead, including the gunman, and 5 injured. -
Modern Nomads Meet the Kazakh artists reviving tradition through contemporary art In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet the Kazakh artists who are combining ancient nomadic heritage with modern creativity - transforming carpets, leaves and comics into striking new expressions of cultural identity. -
Art Italian artist Quayola brings new life to Gaudí's Casa Batlló with 'Arborescent' light show Barcelona's Casa Batlló has staged an awe-inspiring audio-visual show designed by Italian multimedia artist Quayola. 'Mapping 2025' is part of the 'Heritage of Tomorrow' artistic program which aims to bring Antoni Gaudí’s legacy into the future. Euronews Culture was there to experience the show. -
Travel News Ryanair punishes Denmark over ‘harmful’ new tax by scrapping flights to major airports Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries. -
Europe News Tributes laid at site of Sweden school shooting as death toll rises to 11 Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education centre west of Stockholm, as officials warned that the death toll could rise. -
Europeans' Stories Are Syrian refugees’ rights at stake in Europe after Assad’s fall? Several European countries have suspended processing asylum requests from Syrian nationals following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. -
Qatar 365 From sports, to nature, and wellness, Qatar 365 explores diverse tourism offerings in the country Whether you’re a sports fan, nature lover, or wellness enthusiast, Qatar offers something for all visitors. The Qatar 365 team sits down with seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, explores the waters of Qatar’s Mangroves, and visits the Korean Medical Center for a glowing complexion. -
Europe News Poland to refit F-35 jets with better-camouflaged monochrome insignia A proposed change to the checkerboard insignia on Polish warplanes could make them harder for enemies to detect in battle. -
Culture news Black Sabbath announce huge final show in hometown of Birmingham with Metallica, Slayer and more Ozzy Osbourne is set to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for what will be his final performance - "the greatest heavy metal show ever". -
Europe News European Commission opens Shein probe and targets Chinese e-commerce giants The Commission calls for stricter enforcement of consumer protection and environmental standards in online commerce in a new communication focusing on Chinese marketplaces; separately announcing an investigation into clothes giant Shein. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Do nearly 80% of refugees in Sweden holiday in their home country, as Elon Musk claims? The South Africa-born billionaire's claim that refugees in Sweden are playing the system has gone viral, but the catchy 79% figure has been taken out of context. -
Iraq Iraq’s Supreme Court freezes controversial laws on women’s rights, detainees, and land disputes The move follows a complaint by lawmakers who argued that the voting process was unlawful. -
Europe News EU court upholds €320 million fine against Poland over controversial judicial reform Poland will not be reimbursed the €320 million in EU funds that it lost during its protracted dispute with Brussels over judicial independence. -
Art Badger admiring Banksy-style badger wins Wildlife Photographer People's Choice Award This year's winner shows a badger looking at a graffiti version of itself. It was praised as "flawlessly timed" and will be displayed online and at London's Natural History Museum until the end of June. -
Business Santander announces buyback plan while CA also sees earnings rise Spain's Santander has reported a record profit of €12.57bn and revealed plans for more share buybacks. France's Crédit Agricole, meanwhile, has recorded a rise in net income. -
Europe News Greenland pushes EU for more investment amid rising US and Chinese interest Greenland's national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU. -
Culture news Finalists named for longest-running women+'s playwrighting prize Nine finalists have been announced for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the most prestigious English-language theatre prize for women and non-binary writers. -
Europe News Brussels metro lines disrupted as police hunt for gunmen in underground network of tunnels Two men wearing balaclavas exchanged fire outside the Clémenceau metro station in the Belgian capital early on Wednesday. -
Markets Record-breaking bullion rally: Is this the start of a new gold rush? Gold's record-breaking rally has soared past $2,870 per ounce, fuelled by central bank purchases, inflation concerns, and deglobalisation fears. Trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are further amplifying demand for safe-haven assets. -
Europe News UK foreign secretary visits Kyiv to announce new support package for Ukraine Lammy's trip comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries. -
USA Trump moves to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate the recognition of transgender identity from federal regulations. -
Work France’s AI darling Mistral and government jobseeker agency ‘join forces’ for AI tools The Paris-based start-up was founded in 2023 and has been widely cited as a European rival to the US AI giant Open AI. -
Tech News Meta top official warns penalising US companies will not make EU competitive The Big Tech giant is also sceptical about the EU’s plans to help companies comply with the EU’s AI Act. -
Ireland Irish police seize €14 million worth of cocaine and cannabis in small town drug bust Police announced three men have being arrested over the drug seizure, which they say is a major blow to an organised crime group. -
Greenland Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump threat Donald Trump wants to make the Arctic territory part of the US, something that Greenland's prime minister has said is out of the question. -
Culture news Russia to relaunch Soviet-era Eurovision Song Contest rival in Moscow under Putin’s orders The revived contest, planned to take place in Moscow later this year, is Russia's way of directly challenging Eurovision while promoting "traditional values." -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 5th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Travel chaos in Italy as flights cancelled due to nationwide strike and fire Flights have been cancelled in Italy’s major airports due to nationwide strikes and a fire on Wednesday morning. -
Tech News Apple lashes out at iPhone porn app maker and the EU rules allowing its download Apple says it is 'deeply concerned' about EU regulations that allow a rival app store to promote the download of an adult content app for the iPhone. -
Lifestyle Moroccan women honour henna traditions as UNESCO grants cultural recognition Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history. -
Business Novo Nordisk shares surge as weight loss treatments boost profits Demand for weight-loss drugs surged throughout 2024, outpacing supply for most of the year. In December, Novo Holdings, an investment foundation of Novo Nordisk, acquired three manufacturing sites in Catalent to expand its production capacity. -
Haiti US deported first group of Haitian migrants under Trump's new executive orders In the first week of the US president's second term, officials reported the deportation of some 7,300 people of different nationalities. -
World News Trump's offer to 'take ownership' of Gaza draws international outrage The suggestion that the US could 'take over' and 'own' the devastated Gaza Strip was met with rebukes from the Middle East and beyond. -
No Comment Northern Sicily covered in mud after floods The village of Zafferia is at the centre of the clean-up efforts, with firefighters and rescue workers clearing mud and securing the area. -
Ukraine Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he is ready to hold direct talks with Putin In an interview published on Tuesday, the Ukrainian president said that he would be willing to sit at the negotiating table with his Russian counterpart, if that was the only to "bring peace to the citizens of Ukraine and not lose people." -
Business Toyota revs up EV and battery push in China and US, as profits surge Toyota's push also comes as worries grow around Asia about a potential trade war brewing after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with tariffs to take effect next week. -
Business Vodafone EU chief: Telecoms barriers can't just be blamed on Brussels The EU is failing to support large telecoms firms, says one of Vodafone's senior directors, adding that Brussels isn't the prime target for blame. -
Markets Alphabet shares fall as growth in the AI-backed cloud business slows Alphabet has reported fourth quarter earnings that missed analysts' estimates in revenue as growth in Google Cloud slowed. -
Europe News Is the EU ready to set up 'return hubs' to stem migration? | Radio Schuman At the end of February, the European Commission is expected to publish a new EU law on return of asylum claimants. -
Lifestyle Twenty years of twaddle: Why an old Ricky Gervais podcast is still topping charts The 2005 podcast by British comedy trio Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington is being rereleased on Apple weekly. -
Earth News NGOs and fishermen call for urgent action to end bottom trawling in marine protected areas There is growing public support for marine protection across Europe as 73 per cent of people support a ban on bottom trawling. -
Health news ‘No place in our food’: Consumer groups launch petition to ban aspartame in Europe This follows the classification of aspartame, a common sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization. -
Economy Investment banks warn: Trump tariffs could derail Europe's 2025 growth Trump's tariffs could derail Europe's 2025 growth, say top Wall Street analysts. Goldman Sachs sees eurozone GDP at 0.7%, well below latest ECB projections. Key sectors such as cars and pharmaceuticals face risks, while a weaker euro may offer only limited relief. -
Health news Microplastics are making their way into the human brain at higher levels than previously recorded Between 2016 and 2024, the level of microplastics in analysed brain samples increased by 50 per cent. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 5th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Clean up efforts are underway in the Italian city of Messina following severe floods Local officials reported a month's worth of rain fell in just four hours. -
USA First military flight carrying deported US migrants lands in Guantanamo President Donald Trump wants to use the facility as a holding centre and said it has the capacity to hold as many as 30,000. -
Europe News Mayor of Santorini says recent earthquakes are part of a 'seismic swarm' that could last weeks Residents have been warned to avoid indoor gatherings, check escape routes, stay away from cliffs and to drain swimming pools to reduce potential structural damage to buildings in the event of a large earthquake. -
Europe News UN atomic watchdog to visit Moscow amid fears of nuclear fallout from Russian strikes on Ukraine Russia's war in Ukraine has brought fears of a nuclear catastrophe as Zaporizhzhia has repeatedly been caught in the crossfire of fighting.