2025-02-14

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.

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Germany

US Vice President shuns Chancellor Scholz and meets AfD 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.

14/02/2025

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'Kein Tier. So Wild.' ('No Beast. So Fierce.')

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.

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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.

14/02/2025

Design

Sagrada Familia to proceed with expansion plans amid local 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.

14/02/2025

Travel News

Lost luggage: Why you should always put an AirTag in your baggage

Integrating AirTag technology into baggage tracing should mean you'll be reunited with your lost luggage faster.

14/02/2025

Europe News

The EU says its major foe is Russia, but US Vice President 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.

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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.

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Destinations

Braga: The artsy Portuguese city giving Lisbon a run for its money

The historic yet hip city of Braga offers Roman ruins, spiritual festivals and divine dining.

14/02/2025

Europe News

Electricity firms urge EU energy security update 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.

14/02/2025

Gaza

With Gaza facing 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.

14/02/2025

Health news

CDC report shows bird flu spreading undetected through cows and vets

Avian influenza (H5N1) has been spreading in the United States among dairy cows since last year.

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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.

14/02/2025

India

Indian court finds 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.

14/02/2025

Healthcare

Euroviews. 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.

14/02/2025

Tech News

Why experts think the Paris AI Action Summit is 'a missed opportunity'

Euronews Next spoke to experts at the Paris summit for their reactions on the AI summit’s declaration.

14/02/2025

Tech News

EU Parliament plans AI and workplace initiative for next year

The plan was already discussed during the negotiations of the AI Act.

14/02/2025

Kosovo

Development of Kosovo's Security Force stirs 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.

14/02/2025

Europe News

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.

14/02/2025

Culture news

Archaeologists discover ancient Roman basilica under office in London

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.

14/02/2025

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.

14/02/2025

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.

14/02/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to US tariffs

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.

14/02/2025

Europe News

Gender balance on company boards facing delays in implementation

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.

14/02/2025

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.

14/02/2025

Travel News

Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it still safe to travel to Sicily?

Hiking close to the eruption has been banned.

14/02/2025

Ukraine

Putin may attack a NATO country from Belarus 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.

14/02/2025

Art

Othman Lazraq explains MACAAL’s vision for African 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.

14/02/2025

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.

14/02/2025

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.

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