2025-02-18

Climate

Takeaway coffees get pricier: What's the link with extreme weather?

The increasing impact of extreme weather on producers has caused coffee prices to skyrocket.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

Business

Thames Water: Judge approves emergency plan to keep it 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.

18/02/2025

Home

Huawei launches the first tri-foldable smartphone. But it's not cheap

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.

18/02/2025

France

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

Travel News

Flying is still very safe despite 2025 crashes, experts say

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.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

United Kingdom

Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails

A long-running crisis of overstuffed jails and backlogged courts has reached a critical level.

18/02/2025

Culture news

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.

18/02/2025

Business

UniCredit threatens to drop Banco BPM bid if Anima offer 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.

18/02/2025

No Comment

Spectacular eruption of Mount Etna, flights diverted in Catania

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.

18/02/2025

Europe in Motion

Hybrid work is not dead: Here are Europe's most 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.

18/02/2025

Turkey

Turkey detains nearly 300 suspects in nationwide operation on PKK

The raids spanned 51 provinces, accusing suspects of funding the PKK, recruitment, propaganda and organising violent protests.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

Health news

How serious is Pope Francis' respiratory infection?

The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know.

18/02/2025

Art

Edvard Munch masterpieces go on display in Rome exhibition

A new exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte showcases 100 works by Edvard Munch, exploring his emotional and symbolic approach to perception and memory.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

Saudi Arabia

US and Russia to 'normalise' relationship and start Ukraine talks

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.

18/02/2025

Tech News

What is Gravehawk, the new air defence system heading to Ukraine?

A new Anglo-Danish weapon system disguises short-range Soviet-era weapons in containers the size of storage containers to take down their targets.

18/02/2025

Radio Schuman

How does the EU plan to finance its defence boost?

US President Donald Trump has triggered Europe to seek less reliance on Washington for its security.

18/02/2025

Food and Drink

From jollof to Michelin stars: The rise of African cuisine in London

African restaurants in London are growing, with chefs bringing tradition and innovation to the capital's diverse tastes.

18/02/2025

Scenes

Watch: Uganda’s blind football league score against adversity

In partnership with Media City

Jagwe Muzafaru is visually impaired and founded the Blind Football League to give people like him a taste of the beautiful game.

18/02/2025

EuroVerify

Do new UK refugee citizenship rules violate 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.

18/02/2025

Green News

Reintroducing wolves to Scotland? Approach with caution say experts

Could reintroducing wolves be a viable solution to address the climate crisis? Rewilding experts aren’t convinced.

18/02/2025

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.

18/02/2025

Gaza

Egypt preparing plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing 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.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Leaders divided on prospects for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

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.'

18/02/2025