18 February 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Thousands join funeral procession in Austria's Villach to mourn victim of stabbing attack Residents of Austria's Villach attended a funeral march and church service on Tuesday after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a stabbing attack on Saturday. -
Travel News Why Trump’s tariff threats are bringing more American travellers to Europe this year A stronger dollar and Canadians boycotting the US are leading many to change their travel plans. -
No Comment Villefranche-sur-Mer celebrates traditional flower naval battle The traditional flower naval battle in Villefranche-sur-Mer kicked off with over 29 boats participating in the event, a tradition dating back to 1902. -
Europe News Zelenskyy cancels scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia following US-Russia meeting The Ukrainian President said he did not want any "coincidences" after his country was not invited to talks between the US and Russia in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh. -
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World News Citizens in Kyiv and Moscow react to US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country won’t accept any outcome from this week's talks if Kyiv doesn't take part. -
Europe News European Parliament: Madrid and Barcelona mayors provide differerent views on solving housing crisis Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists. -
Europe News Vatican says pope has pneumonia in both lungs The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits. -
Culture news Saturday Night Live marks 50 years with star-studded celebration in New York Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special featuring past and present cast members, hosts, and musical guests including Cher, Snoop Dogg and Miley Cyrus. -
Europe News LNG imports plummet amid falling EU gas demand Europe’s decreasing gas demand calls into question a scramble to build new LNG import terminals, but leeway remains to increase imports from US as demanded by President Donald Trump. -
Tech News Lawmakers reject Commission decision to scrap planned AI liability rules The AI Liability directive was taken off the Commission’s 2025 work program due to the lack of progress in negotiations. -
Europe News Leak: EU sticks to 90% emissions cut, aims to be ‘world leader’ on circular economy The new European Commission promised a transformational Clean Industrial Deal within its first hundred days, but a leaked draft of the eagerly awaited policy agenda is largely a patchwork of previously announced initiatives. -
Europe News Far-right AfD could join Patriots for Europe group after German elections “It will be interesting to see its electoral score next Sunday," said an MEP from France's Rassemblement National. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 18th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Meta to build 'ambitious' 50,000 km subsea cable around the world The social media giant says it will build the world’s longest subsea cable to link the United States, India, Brazil, and South Africa. -
Travel News Czechia, Spain, France: Where are railway networks growing the fastest in Europe? Railway lines are the backbone of Europe’s clean transport transition, but they’re not improving quick enough. -
No Comment Zoran Milanović begins second term as President of Croatia Zoran Milanović was inaugurated as Croatia’s President for a second term on Tuesday in Zagreb. -
Health news More and more adults are wondering if they have autism. These signs could help with a diagnosis The number of new diagnoses of autism in adulthood is soaring. Signs include challenges with social communication or repetitive behaviour. -
Climate Global warming could be making Europe less windy: What does this mean for renewable energy? Even a small decrease in wind speed could have an impact on energy production according to researchers. -
Europe News EU-US trade relations shouldn't impact probes on Big Tech, lead lawmaker says Washington's looming tariffs threats against the EU should not influence the bloc's antitrust investigations against US Big Tech that are set to come to an end next month, MEP Bernd Lang has told Euronews. -
Culture news Jamal Khashoggi’s widow urges UK architects to remind Saudi royals of his murder Hanan Khashoggi, widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has asked UK architects working in Saudi Arabia to remind the country’s rulers about the "unfinished business" of her husband's death. -
Gaza Hamas to release six more hostages and hand over four bodies this week Hamas to release six more hostages and return four bodies, ending the first phase of the ceasefire. The next exchange will include hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. -
Europe News Germany's The Left party sees surge in support after going viral online The Die Linke or The Left party has gained momentum and jumped up in the polls in the final stretch ahead of Germany's federal elections on Sunday. -
Art 'Degenerate art' denounced by Nazis goes on show in Paris The new show in the French capital uncovers the breadth of art censorship that the Nazi regime undertook under the guise of cultural purity. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. -
Economy BoE chief says collaboration is key to solving economic imbalances Speaking in Brussels, Andrew Bailey warned that fragmentation was "bad for global growth" during a time of uncertainty. -
Europe News US-Russia talks: Europe's seat at the table still uncertain after diplomatic flurry Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have met with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, who has made it clear that Europe would be excluded from the negotiating table. -
Iran Tehran charges British couple touring Iran with espionage Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world motorbike tour when they were arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. -
France French lawmakers debate ban on 'ostensibly' religious clothing in sports competitions The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith. -
Economy UK wages receive a year-end boost as private sector remains robust Pay growth was also supported by increases in public sector wages, including the wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors. -
Culture news Placebo's Brian Molko charged with defamation in Italy for calling Giorgia Meloni a 'fascist' After branding the Italian prime minister a 'fascist and a racist' during a concert in 2023, Placebo's lead singer Brian Molko has been charged with defamation. -
Climate Has your morning coffee got more expensive? Climate change could be to blame The increasing impact of extreme weather on producers has caused coffee prices to skyrocket. -
Europe News Growing anti-LGBTIQ narratives spark 'alarm' across Europe A rise in attacks on LGBTIQ people across Europe reflects a troubling trend of growing acceptance of discrimination and more restrictive laws, according to a new report. -
Business Thames Water: Judge approves emergency plan to keep UK's largest water firm afloat Thames Water, which serves 16 million customers in and around London, was seeking court approval for billions of pounds in rescue loans to prevent it from being nationalised when it runs out of cash next month. -
Home Huawei launches the world's first tri-foldable smartphone despite ongoing US-China friction The Chinese tech giant launched the device, which is priced at over €3,000, on the global market against the backdrop of tense Sino-American relations. -
France Suspected IS terrorists accused of kidnapping French journalists in Syria begin trial in Paris The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them. -
Business Antofagasta records robust performance on soaring copper demand Following strong performance in 2024, Antofagasta kept its production guidance for 2025 stable, expecting output to be between 660,000 and 700,000 tonnes this year. -
Travel News Toronto plane crash is 2025's latest: Is flying still the safest form of transport? As the Delta crash in Toronto adds to a recent spate of accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope. -
Economy Germany's economic sentiment jumps to highest level since last July Germany’s economic sentiment surged in February, with the ZEW Indicator rising 15.7 points to 26.0, the highest since July 2024. Optimism was fuelled by ECB rate cuts, hopes for fiscal stimulus, and a brighter outlook for construction. Investors turned bullish on European stocks. -
Lebanon Israel keeps some troops in Lebanon after truce withdrawal deadline Hezbollah says the move breaches the ceasefire they signed with Israel in late November. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
United Kingdom Scotland begins early release of nearly 400 convicts in effort to relieve prison overcrowding A long-running crisis of overstuffed jails and backlogged courts has reached a critical level. -
Culture news New study reveals that ancient Egyptian mummies smell ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’ A new study has uncovered the "woody," "spicy," and "sweet" scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, shedding light on the mummification process and its evolution over time. -
Business UniCredit threatens to drop Banco BPM takeover offer if Anima bid cost rises UniCredit offered to buy the second largest Italian bank Banco BPM for €10bn in late November last year. The acquisition was a counter offer by UniCredit after BPM's bid to buy Anima for €1bn - to boost its asset management fee income amid falling interest rates. -
No Comment Etna in action: spectacular eruption and diverted flights Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution. -
Europe in Motion Hybrid work: These are Europe's most and least flexible countries Hybrid work is holding up in Europe despite a steady decline in fully remote positions and pressure to return to the office five days a week. -
Turkey Turkey detains nearly 300 suspects in nationwide operation on banned Kurdish group The raids spanned 51 provinces, accusing suspects of funding the PKK, recruitment, propaganda and organising violent protests. -
Business Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS, sources say If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records. -
Health news Pope Francis has a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. What is it and how serious is it? The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know. -
Art Edvard Munch masterpieces go on display in new exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte A new exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte showcases 100 works by Edvard Munch, exploring his emotional and symbolic approach to perception and memory. -
Economy French inflation sees a jump in January as service prices rise Energy and manufacturing product prices also contributed to higher inflation in January, as France continues to deal with increased political upheaval. -
Saudi Arabia US and Russia to 'normalise' relationship and start Ukraine talks, officials say Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement. -
Tech News What is Gravehawk, the new air defence system that could give Ukraine an edge? A new Anglo-Danish weapon system disguises short-range Soviet-era weapons in containers the size of storage containers to take down their targets. -
Europe News How does the EU plan to finance its defence boost? | Radio Schuman US President Donald Trump has triggered Europe to seek less reliance on Washington for its security. -
Food and Drink London's African fine dining boom: How restaurants like Akoko and Chishuru are redefining the scene African restaurants in London are growing, with chefs bringing tradition and innovation to the capital's diverse tastes. -
Scenes Watch: Uganda’s blind football league score against adversity Jagwe Muzafaru is visually impaired and founded the Blind Football League to give people like him a taste of the beautiful game. -
EuroVerify Do the UK's new refugee citizenship rules violate the UN Refugee Convention? The UK government has been criticised for bringing in new guidance which effectively bans refugees who entered the country illegally from acquiring British citizenship. -
Earth News Despite promising climate research, ‘wolves won’t be back in Scotland anytime soon’ say experts Could reintroducing wolves be a viable solution to address the climate crisis? Rewilding experts aren’t convinced. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 18th – Morning 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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Gaza Egypt says it is preparing a plan for Gaza to counter Trump's call to displace Palestinians The proposal calls for establishing “secure areas” within Gaza where Palestinians can live initially while Egyptian and international construction firms remove and rehabilitate the strip’s infrastructure. -
Europe News What are the prospects of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Leaders remain divided While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.' -
Europe News Thousands of hikers climb Sicily's Mount Etna to witness eruption Mount Etna's first 2025 eruption has intensified, producing substantial lava flows and ash emissions which disrupted air traffic around Sicily on Monday.