14 February 2025 | Euronews
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Sport Japan Sweeps Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam with Five Golds Japan dominated Day 1 of the Baku Grand Slam, claiming gold in all five weight categories. Highlights included Tsunoda Natsumi’s win at -48kg, Abe Uta’s triumphant return at -52kg, and Tamaoki Momo’s victory at -57kg. Azerbaijan celebrated two bronze medals, energizing the home crowd. -
Germany US Vice President Vance shuns Scholz and meets AfD party leader instead U.S. Vice President shunned Chancellor Scholz whilst in Munich on Friday, preferring to meet AfD party leader Alice Weidel, who is widely regarded as far-right. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025 review: 'Kein Tier. So Wild.' ('No Beast. So Fierce.') - Shakespeare + gang wars Shakespeare’s “Richard III” is reimagined in modern Germany as the tale of an Arab gangster queen named Rashida seeking the throne of the Berlin underworld. Sounds like a lot? It is. And it works. -
No Comment Chicago zoo gives its cherished animals Valentine's Day treats The zoo treated a tiger, bear, leopards, grey seals and a sea lion to some heart-shaped treats. -
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Design Sagrada Familia architects say controversial expansion plans will proceed despite protests The Sagrada Familia's controversial plan to build a stairway, displacing 1,000 families and businesses, is facing fierce opposition from locals and legal challenges. -
Travel News Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian: The airlines turning to Apple AirTags to find lost luggage Integrating AirTag technology into baggage tracing should mean you'll be reunited with your lost luggage faster. -
Europe News EU says Russia is the big threat, but US Vice President Vance disagrees "What I worry about is the threat from within: the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the USA,” JD Vance said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Braga’s full of food and history: Swap overcrowded Porto for Portugal's new capital of culture The historic yet hip city of Braga offers Roman ruins, spiritual festivals and divine dining. -
Europe News Electricity firms demand new EU energy security plan at Munich conference With electricity set to play an ever more central role in Europe’s energy system, the trade association Eurelectric has called on Brussels to urgently update a security of supply strategy that dates back to 2014. -
Gaza With Gaza in the midst of a humanitarian disaster, UN says ceasefire must hold The head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva, made the appeal after a visit to Gaza on Thursday. -
Health news Bird flu has been spreading undetected in cows and vets, according to US CDC report Avian influenza (H5N1) has been spreading in the United States among dairy cows since last year. -
Israel Hamas names three Israeli hostages due to be freed on Saturday In the sixth swap since the Gaza ceasefire took hold on 19 January, 369 Palestinians held by Israel will also be released. -
India Indian court finds 31-year-old man guilty of raping and murdering Irish backpacker Violence and sexual assault directed at women continues to draws outrage more than a decade after a horrific gang rape and murder shocked India. -
Healthcare Solidarity and security are two sides of the same coin My message to the leaders assembling here in Munich is clear: global health security will never be a zero-sum game. Solidarity and security are two sides of the same coin, José Manuel Barroso writes. -
Tech News 'Devoid of any meaning': Why experts are calling the Paris AI Action Summit a 'missed opportunity' Euronews Next spoke to experts at the Paris summit for their reactions on the AI summit’s declaration. -
Tech News EU Parliament plans AI and workplace initiative for next year The plan was already discussed during the negotiations of the AI Act. -
Kosovo Transition of Kosovo's Security Force into an army causes controversy and concern Prime Minister Albin Kurti has said Kosovo's Security Force (KSF) should develop into an army by 2028, but there is strong opposition from Serbia. -
Europe News EU Commission to activate fiscal escape clause to boost defence spending The EU Commission will propose to activate the escape clause for defence investments, Ursula von der Leyen announced in Munich. "This will allow Member states to substantially increase their defence expenditure," she said. -
Culture news Archaeologists uncover extraordinary 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath London office The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions. -
Business Hermès bucks luxury sales slowdown and extends lead over rivals After end of year results well above analyst predictions, the Paris-based luxury goods group continued to outperform rivals and bucked the trend in a depressed market place. -
Europe in Motion AI recruitment: Which industries trust it the most and the least? Most job-seekers are open to the use of AI, but are concerned it won't judge their skills fairly. -
Europe News Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to Trump tariff threats Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House's tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue with the US. At stake is whether Europe can continue negotiating en bloc or will see a splinter. -
Europe News MEPs call for more action for gender equality on company boards MEPs welcomed European Commission's recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change. -
World News Valentine's Day in Europe: From cheese hearts to lion love stories In Naples, red horns — an iconic Neapolitan symbol of prosperity, love and fortune -- are preferred over flowers and chocolates. -
Travel News Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it still safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled? Hiking close to the eruption has been banned. -
Ukraine Putin may attack a NATO country from Belarus as early as next year, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s president issued a stark warning, saying that Russia may be preparing an act of aggression against NATO members as early as next year. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack might come from Belarus. -
Art MACAAL’s Othman Lazraq on creating a permanent home for African contemporary art in Marrakech Following the reopening of MACAAL (Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden) in Marrakech earlier this month, Euronews Culture discussed the museum's ambitious transformation with its president, Othman Lazraq. -
Europe News Seriously injured child among 36 hurt after Munich car ramming attack Police say that at least 36 people, two critically, were injured after a car ploughed into a trade union demonstration. -
Economy Eurozone records marginal GDP growth after forecasts of stagnation Regional output was slightly better than previously thought, although the eurozone is still hampered by productivity woes. -
Tech News Mexico will not rule out suing Google over Gulf of Mexico name change Bristling at the name change on maps to Gulf of America following Donald Trump's executive order, Mexico says it might sue Google. -
Vatican Pope Francis to receive hospital treatment for bronchitis The 88-year-old pontiff has had numerous health problems in recent months, but says he has never considered resigning from the papacy. -
Culture news Scarlett Johansson warns of the threat of AI after deepfake Kanye West protest video circulates The deepfake video featured AI-generated versions of Jewish celebrities wearing t-shirts emblazoned with the Star of David, a hand giving the middle finger and Kanye West's name. -
Business Arm takes manufacturing into its own hands as it plans to sell chips The chip designer, Arm, is reportedly competing with its own clients, which include major companies such as Qualcomm, to sell its own chips as it seeks to boost profits. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo Scores of children raped by armed fighters in eastern DR Congo, UNICEF says Unprecedented sexual violence against children has been reported in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 ramps up its offensive. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025: Tilda Swinton on attending the festival despite boycott calls over Gaza Celebrated actress Tilda Swinton attends the Berlin Film Festival and accepts her Honorary Golden Bear. She explains why she decided to come, despite calls for boycott over Gaza and freedom of expression. -
Earth News Valentine's Day flowers: The sustainable flower industry is blossoming in the face of climate change Climate change is a thorn in the side of the European cut flower industry, but sustainability uptake is growing. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Porsche to cut almost 2,000 jobs in Germany as EV demand declines The carmaker blamed the job losses on lacklustre demand for electric vehicles and “challenging geopolitical and economic conditions”. -
Europe News EU Commission promises 'firm, immediate' reaction to US reciprocal tariffs Defending a rules-based trading system based on low tariffs, the EU executive said reciprocal tariffs were unjustified and that it will react swiftly. -
Healthcare Tuscany becomes Italy’s first region to approve assisted suicide for people with incurable illnesses The decision could face a challenge from Italy's far-right-led government. -
Tech News Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors Google will develop AI in Poland to support the country's energy and cybersecurity sectors, according to a new memorandum. -
Europe News Q&A: A bad deal for Ukraine is a win for Putin, former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Euronews has spoken to former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about his expectations from Europe and the Munich Security Conference. -
Ukraine Capitulation in Ukraine peace talks would be ‘bad news’ for all, says Macron Other leaders such as President Tokayev of Kazakhstan have welcomed political dialogue between Washington and Moscow. -
Nature ‘Humans helping humans’: Tree surgeons are the unsung heroes when storms cut off power Dubbed the storm of the century, Storm Eowyn left 750,000 homes without electricity. -
Tech News TikTok available for download on Apple and Google app stores after US ban delay TikTok is once again available for download on Apple and Google's app stores in the US after a ban was delayed. -
Ukraine Russian drone attack damages Chernobyl nuclear plant's protective shield, no radiation leak reported A protective shield over the destroyed fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear plant has been struck overnight by a Russian attack drone carrying a high-explosive warhead, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. -
Markets Soaring cocoa prices prove a costly treat for Valentine's Day lovers St Valentine's Day chocolates are always a great way to show how deep your love is. But this year, it might just also show how deep your pockets are! -
Lifestyle Breadcrumbing and Bridget Jones: The big(hearted) Valentine's Day quiz Forget remembering to buy roses and a card - let the real test of today be your knowledge of romcoms and dating terminology. The power of love (and perfect quiz scores) compels you. -
Business Taiwan vows US investment boost after Trump’s tariff threats on chips Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday he would communicate more with the US over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the US hours after Trump ordered reciprocal tariffs on trade partners. -
Food and Drink Goodbye americano, hello long black? The new coffee order that's becoming a UK favourite It's deja brew as yet another new coffee trend takes over the UK - this time a reverse spin on the classic americano. -
Europe News Top lawmaker insists Europe should join Ukraine peace talks | Radio Schuman US president Donald Trump is engaging in peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin, without involving European countries. -
EuroVerify Are Tesla owners at risk of vandalism following Musk controversy? Images have been going around online that claim to show Tesla cars defaced with swastikas, following Elon Musk's actions at Trump's inauguration rally, where he performed a gesture that was likened to a Nazi salute. -
Travel News Exploring the Baltics by train just got easier as new rail route links three capital cities Travel between Baltic capitals in one day with faster, seamless train connections -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 14th – 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 judge orders Trump administration to temporarily restore foreign aid funding A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze that has shut down US aid and development work globally. -
Economy Electricity and gas prices across Europe: How does your country compare? Residential end-user electricity and gas prices vary widely across European capitals. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings shift significantly. -
Business Trump delays a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan as global markets rally US President Donald Trump signed a Presidential memo on reciprocal tariffs to order his administration to investigate the plan, offering time for negotiations. Global markets turned to a risk-on mode following the decision. -
Europe News Dresden marks 80th anniversary of World War II Allied bombing Dresden commemorated the victims of World War II and the destruction of the city eight decades ago with several events on Thursday. -
Europe News International community commits to supporting Syria's political transition Syria will have a new government as of 1 March, the country's interim foreign minister announced earlier