19 February 2025 | Euronews
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No Comment Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala celebrate new solar year with spiritual ceremony Hundreds of Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala celebrated the new solar year at Kaminaljuyu with a spiritual ceremony. This marks a new cycle in the Chol Ab' Mayan calendar. -
Europe News French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced the two key European leaders will have a seat at the negotiating table after EU leaders raised the alarm over Donald Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine. -
No Comment Beauty knows no age: Japan's seniors embrace glamour in a growing market In Japan, seniors are embracing beauty routines through Shiseido’s makeup courses, as the country's ageing population becomes a key market for fashion and wellness. -
Europe News Polish EU Presidency and MEPs: No peace without backing of the Ukrainian people In joint statement, MEPs said that no peace in Ukraine can be negotiated without the full participation of Ukraine’s government and the backing of its people. -
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Europe News German AI chatbot seeks to make it easier for voters to decide who to vote for With 30% of voters still undecided ahead of Germany's general election, an AI chatbot tries to match them with the political parties that best align with their values. -
Europe News Trump says 'EU has been very unfair to us' as he announces 25% tariffs Top trade officials for the bloc said they were interested in opening negotiations with the White House to strike mutually beneficial trade deals. -
Tech News Apple launch event: New budget iPhone 16E handset unveiled complete with all new features The new budget handset, which replaces the older iPhone SE series, comes with the chip needed to use all of Apple's new artificial intelligence (AI) features. -
Europe News High stakes in Bosnia: Dodik's trial could ignite ethnic tensions If the president of the Republika Srpska entity, Milorad Dodik, is sent to prison by Bosnia's state court, the Serb-majority entity could find itself further distanced from the country's capital. -
Europe News EU Commission sets Green Deal aside in new agri-food vision The EU executive has unveiled a new vision for Europe’s agri-food system by 2040, scaling back its previous, more environmentally ambitious policy in response to mounting farmer protests. -
Europe News Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni The 88-year-old pontiff, despite battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection, was alert and responsive, Meloni stated on Wednesday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025 review: 'The Thing With Feathers' - Benedict Cumberbatch gets Babadooked Despite a committed central performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'The Thing With Feathers' can't do justice to Max Porter's astonishing novella. -
Denmark Denmark to boost defence spending by €6.7bn over next two years Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday that defence cuts "must never happen again". -
Ukraine Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator,' questioning Ukraine's future Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator," escalating tensions in the aftermath of US-Russia talks over Ukraine. -
Europe News EU lawmakers to discuss tech rules with US officials in Washington The visit by MEPs comes after a range of criticism from the Donald Trump administration about EU regulation. -
Euronews Tech Talks The future of space exploration with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano | Euronews Tech Talks The Artemis program, Mars exploration, and the future of the International Space Station mark an exciting era for space. ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano joins Euronews Tech Talks to discuss these projects and Europe's role in them. -
Focus Global leaders chart future of AI and governance at World Government Summit 2025 In this episode of Focus, we take you to the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai, where global leaders, policymakers and experts gathered to shape the future of governance. From the integration of AI and digital transformation to public-private partnerships, the summit tackled key challenges. -
Australia Australia's spy agency foils three plots to harm individuals on its soil The agency also prevented one government from luring a human rights advocate abroad, where they faced potential injury or death, the country's spy chief disclosed on Wednesday. -
EU Decoded Brussels wants to strengthen the bargaining power of farmers The price of the groceries we buy are the result of tough negotiations between large purchasers and farmers. But farmers very often feel taken advantage of by major retailers, claiming they are forced to undersell their products. -
Europe News Austrian authorities arrest teen for plotting Vienna railway station attack A teenager has been arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on a major railway station in Vienna. -
Business Nike teams up with Kim Kardashian's SKIMS for new athleisure venture Nike is looking to appeal to more female customers through the new brand, as offerings for men account for more than half its sales. -
Culture news Spotify opens up its Stockholm studio as Singles programme hits 10 billion streams As the long-running recording sessions chalks up a major milestone, the Swedish music platform opens up its Stockholm studio to European artists. -
Rwanda Rwanda suspends Belgian aid programme over DRC war comments Belgium has angered Rwanda by condemning its role in backing the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. -
Earth News Air inside homes can be dirtier than outside: Experts on small changes that make a big difference As we spend more time working from home, understanding the factors that affect air quality within our houses is increasingly important. -
Earth News ‘Lack of spine’: France under fire for considering ‘Trump-inspired’ U-turn on environmental rules Companies may not have to report on their sustainability progress if CSRD legislation is rolled back, as some experts fear. -
Art A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction at Sotheby's The artwork, a satirical take on environmental damage, will be sold at Sotheby’s next month, with some proceeds going to victims of the LA wildfires. -
Europe News Ukraine and Russia release new drone strike footage as US envoy arrives in Kyiv The US' special representative charged with addressing the Ukraine conflict has arrived for talks with Ukrainian officials just after Donald Trump blamed the Zelenskyy government for Russia's invasion. -
Health news Scientists find lifestyle and living conditions have greater impact on healthy ageing than genes Socioeconomic status and other lifestyle factors are more closely linked to healthy ageing than genetics, a new study suggests. -
Europe News EU targets food and fast fashion in new war on waste Polish presidency of the EU Council announced breakthrough in early hours after marathon overnight talks on food waste reduction targets and measures to limit a throwaway clothing culture. -
Tech News Whatsapp faces strictest EU platform rules, but not Telegram Whatsapp will be the 26th online platform to face transparency requirements under the EU’s platform rules. -
Qatar 365 Explore Qatar from the sky, sand and sea: Winter activities for the great outdoors Join Qatar 365 on hot air balloons, desert glamping and cruise ships – there’s no shortage of activities in Qatar in winter. Walk around the rejuvenated Old Doha Port, go for an adventure the wildlife reserve of Ras Abrouq, or relax in the serene surroundings of Sealine. -
Europeans' Stories Estonia phases out Russian as a language of instruction The Republic of Estonia is reforming its school system. Russian will gradually be phased out as a language of instruction by the year 2030. Soon all children will only be taught in Estonian – even children in the predominantly Russian-speaking areas in the North-East. -
Modern Nomads Meet the rising stars of Kazakh ballet at Astana's world-class academy In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakhstan's brightest ballet stars, who are blending classical techniques with Kazakh traditions and making Astana a global hub for the art form. -
Space Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit one of the world’s most populated regions, new NASA data shows New data from US space agency believes that the 2024 YR4 asteroid now has over a 3 per cent chance of hitting the planet in 2032, making it the highest-threat asteroid ever detected. -
Europe News European Commission urges end to tax reform deadlock in energy cost-cutting plan A leaked draft of a keenly awaited Action Plan for Affordable Energy suggests cutting green levies and VAT could ease costs for European consumers – but tax reforms have been deadlocked since 2021. -
Business Mining giant Glencore's annual results hit hard by slump in coal prices Glencore also revealed it was considering moving its primary listing from the UK to New York, or elsewhere, to get the "right valuation". -
Business Philips stock tumbles as firm sees losses grow on weak Chinese demand The healthcare technology group saw its stock fall more than 11% after missing sales growth expectations. -
Tech News Apple launch event: What we know so far about the expected reveal of the ‘budget iPhone’ SE4 The newest family member is coming to Apple today. Here is what it could be, according to rumours. -
France Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed. -
Destinations Where was The White Lotus season 3 filmed? Our pick of Thailand's must-visit filming locations Follow in the footsteps of The White Lotus cast and experience Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush jungles, and buzzing cities. -
China US accuses China of 'dangerous' helicopter moves near disputed island The Philippines said China's crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday. -
Culture news Archaeologists discover oldest section of China’s Great Wall, dating back nearly 3,000 years A newly uncovered section of the Great Wall of China in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, dating back nearly 3,000 years, suggests the structure's origins are three centuries older than previously thought. -
Germany Germany's AfD at risk of millions in fines over alleged illegal donation The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed. -
Europe News Macron, Costa, Meloni: Who should get Europe's seat at the negotiating table? European countries are insisting there can be no discussions about peace in Ukraine without the direct involvement of Ukraine and Europe as talks between Washington and Moscow have started. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy's approval rating grows to 57%, debunking Trump's 4% support claim Despite the US president's claims of low support, Zelenskyy's approval rating reached 57% in February — higher than Trump's own. -
Culture news Central Cee makes MOBO history by becoming first artist to win Best Male Act three times The 2025 MOBO Awards at Newcastle's Utilita Arena saw Central Cee win Best Male Act and Ayra Starr become the first African woman to win Best International Act. -
Ukraine Ceding territories means giving up on millions of Ukrainian people there, says Ukrainian POW “Everyone who is in the occupied territories is a hostage of the Russian regime,” Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych, who spent over two years in Russian captivity, told Euronews. -
Europe in Motion Born abroad, living in the EU: How migration shapes the EU’s population The number of non-EU citizens living in the EU has grown by 2.3 million in 2023, with Ukrainian, Turkish, and Moroccan citizens representing the three largest groups. -
Culture news Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to 'grow up' in response to allegations Kevin Spacey has dismissed Guy Pearce’s claims of being “targeted” by the actor on the set of 'LA Confidential', urging his former co-star to “grow up”. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies Rick Buckler, drummer of the legendary British mod band, The Jam, has died at the age of 69. -
Germany Magdeburg Christmas market attack causes spike in anti-migrant sentiment Carried out by a Saudi national, the December attack has intensified anti-immigrant sentiment, with migrant advocacy groups reporting a 70% increase in incidents involving racism. -
Europe News Young Europeans face rising threat from misinformation as social media becomes main news source A growing number of young Europeans are turning to social media as their primary news source, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube surpassing traditional media outlets such as TV and print. -
Survival of the smallest: How SMEs keep Europe’s travel sector thriving Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of Europe’s travel and tourism sector – their competitiveness matters now more than ever -
Romania Trump allies’ sudden interest in Romanian politics leaves Romanians puzzled The inner circle of US President Donald Trump has recently become vocal on Romanian politics, now showing interest in the case of the Tate brothers. -
USA Trump claims Musk's companies will not benefit as DOGE guts agencies investigating them The X owner and Tesla CEO said he has never asked for personal favours from the president, and both men claimed he would avoid conflicts of interest. -
Business BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities. -
Culture news US rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at former friend After rejecting a plea deal that could have put him behind bars for six months, A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of two felony assault charges. -
Economy UK inflation sees further spike as it rises to a 10-month high January's inflation figure is likely to slow down the Bank of England's delivery of interest rate cuts as inflation remains well above the central bank's government-set target. -
Business HSBC announces €1.9bn share buyback as annual profit jumps HSBC reported a profit in 2024 as strong performances in wealth and personal banking and global banking and markets offset a decline in its net interest income. -
Health news No link between COVID vaccines and infection during pregnancy and developmental delays in toddlers The new study is the largest yet to test whether there’s a link between child development and COVID vaccination or infection during pregnancy. -
Earth News Mosquitoes wanted dead or alive: Asian village pays locals to hunt insects after two die from dengue Addition Hills in the Philippines has put a bounty on the heads of mosquitoes taking up residence in the village. -
Economy Trump raises threat of higher tariffs on more goods into the US US President Donald Trump has signalled plans to impose a 25% tariff on car imports, along with similar or higher levies on pharmaceutical products and semiconductor chips. -
Europe News EU agrees new sanctions on Russia amid Donald Trump's push for negotiations The agreement among ambassadors comes days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks its third anniversary. -
Lifestyle British Museum showcases 2023-24’s most spectacular amateur treasure hunter finds Amateur treasure hunters, from detectorists to mudlarkers, are uncovering remarkable historical artefacts across Britain, with the British Museum spotlighting their latest finds. -
Europe News Europe following US in cutting foreign aid, says Caritas | Radio Schuman The cut to USAID by US President Donald Trump is being followed by other countries in Europe now also reducing foreign aid, according to an expert at Caritas Europe. -
Art among friends: Milan's premier art fair miart will celebrate closeness Artistic Director Nicola Ricciardi promises the 2025 edition will reaffirm miart’s status “as a pivotal event on the European art fair circuit”, as well as provide a thought-provoking focus on the theme of “friendship” within the art world. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Scholz did not call for German state of emergency over Russia-US peace talks Misleading claims targeting the German chancellor have been spreading online days before German voters head to the polls to elect a new government. -
Ecotech Scientists in Hawaii are training ‘hungry’ marine fungi to eat ocean plastics Researchers are training ‘mighty’ marine fungi to quickly eat polyurethane, one of our most common plastics. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 19th – 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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Health news Why European life expectancy gains have slowed and how to boost longevity again Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy. -
USA Trump suggests Ukraine at fault for war, defends US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia Top US and Russian officials met for four hours Tuesday before US President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv was to blame for the conflict. -
Europe News Belgium reinforces police forces at Antwerp harbour to fight drug violence Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin attended daily inspections of the Antwerp maritime police forces, which are in charge of the security and safety of the port of Antwerp. -
Brazil Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. -
Gaza Mixed feelings of sadness and joy for family members of Israeli hostages ahead of next release After Hamas said it will release six living Israeli hostages and return four bodies, family members expressed both happiness and grief ahead of the release, while Palestinians in Gaza maintain hope that the ceasefire will hold.