2025-02-20

Europe News

US-EU relations: The 31 days that shook the transatlantic partnership

One month after Donald Trump's return to the White House, relations between the United States and the European Union are becoming increasingly fraught.

20/02/2025

Europe News

Kuleba: German elections are a call for Europe to face Russia's threat

With Germany's upcoming elections just days before the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ex-Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urges Europe to confront the looming danger of Putin's ambitions.

20/02/2025

Israel

Authorities suspect explosions in Israeli city may be 'terror attack'

Israeli police say that several explosions targeted empty buses in the central city of Bat Yam on Thursday evening, in what they are labelling a “suspected terror attack”.

20/02/2025

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Off-Duty firefighter and police officer rescue woman from burning car in Arizona crash

An off-duty firefighter and a police officer rescued a woman from a burning car after a crash near Phoenix, Arizona, with help from passersby.

20/02/2025

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Train collides with elephants in Sri Lanka, causing derailment and animal fatalities

A train derailed in Sri Lanka after colliding with a herd of elephants, killing six of them. No passengers were injured, while two elephants are being treated.

20/02/2025

Europe News

EU reaffirms Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as Ukraine's president

The wave of support for Zelenskyy comes after US President Donald Trump called him a 'dictator' and criticised the fact elections didn’t take place last year when his mandate expired, despite Ukraine being subject to martial law.

20/02/2025

Culture news

One month in, how has Trump impacted culture around the world?

From raging against DEI initiatives to taking over the Kennedy Center, Trump has used his first month in office to severely change the cultural landscape of the USA.

20/02/2025

Europe News

Tusk calls for EU to confiscate Russian assets to finance Ukraine

Under the sanctions, the EU has frozen €210 billion in assets of the Russian Central Bank, most of which are held in Belgium.

20/02/2025

Football Now

Season 2024/25: Where has it gone wrong for Manchester City?

In partnership with Media City

After winning the Premier League four years in a row, Manchester City’s bid for a fifth consecutive title is doubtful.

20/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 20th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

20/02/2025

Europe News

Pesticide cuts are off the table, says EU Agriculture Commissioner

The EU executive will not put a contentious plan to slash pesticide use back on the table, agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen told Euronews, closing a key chapter of the Green Deal.

20/02/2025

Culture news

Netherlands to return over 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria which the country took during colonial times.

20/02/2025

The Europe Conversation

Lithuanian defense minister urges Europe to be 'armed to the teeth' amid US-Russia talks

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Sakalienė says Europe needs to be "armed to the teeth" now that the US is pivoting away from its traditional transatlantic alliance. She explained to Euronews how her family was exiled in Siberia by the Soviet Union. And why Europe needs to defend itself.

20/02/2025

Climate

Climate change is melting glaciers at record rate, scientists warn

The thawing of 7 trillion tonnes of glacial ice since has raised sea levels by almost 2 centimetres, with the Alps a melting hotspot.

20/02/2025

Tech News

Drafting of AI code of practice faces at least one month delay

The extension was granted because the experts who are drafting the code said they needed more time to incorporate industry feedback.

20/02/2025

Europe News

US delegation cancels Zelenskyy-Trump’s envoy press conference

The press conference with Keith Kellogg and the Ukrainian president was called off in Kyiv on Thursday, just one day after Trump called Zelenskyy a "dictator" and criticised his leadership.

20/02/2025

Business

Revolut CEO says hybrid work will remain despite return-to-office push

CEO Nikolay Storonsky told staff that Revolut would continue to prioritise flexible working, despite the planned opening of its new London office.

20/02/2025

Culture news

Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control of James Bond franchise

Though long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners, Amazon will now lead the creative direction for future Bond films.

20/02/2025

Earth News

Could Switzerland follow the US out of the Paris Agreement?

Switzerland’s biggest political party claims that a recent referendum indicates voters don’t want radical climate targets.

20/02/2025

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Oregon Zoo's baby elephant to make debut appearance on 21 February

Tula-Tu, a baby elephant at Oregon Zoo’s baby, will make her public debut on 21 February. Visitors can see her and her mother, Rose-Tu, in Forest Hall.

20/02/2025

Tech News

Need armed guards at the push of a button? There's an app for that

The Protector app has seen an uptick in downloads following the assassination of UnitedHeathcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.

20/02/2025

Economy

German producer price rises show weaker-than-expected demand

Durable good and capital good prices were responsible for the slight rise but the figures indicate the economy continues to struggle with weaker demand and increased international competition.

20/02/2025

Health news

Body’s internal clock could play a role in teens’ late eating habits

Overweight or obese adolescents ate more calories later in the evening, a new study found.

20/02/2025

Business

Euroviews. The Clean Industrial Deal could enhance competitiveness and resilience

While we eagerly await the Clean Industrial Deal, it cannot stand alone. Together, we stand ready to engage in the political discussion and support the EU’s economy for a sustainable and competitive future, leaders of seven major European companies write.

20/02/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico boosts power through deal with coalition partners

The Slovak prime minister's parliamentary majority came under threat when several lawmakers defected from their posts.

20/02/2025

Art

Italian police uncover secret art forgery workshop in Rome

In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities.

20/02/2025

Sport

Former Spanish football boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Rubiales was cleared of the charge of coercion for trying to downplay the kiss on the lips of Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony after the final in Sydney.

20/02/2025

China

China starts repatriating citizens freed from scam centres in Myanmar

Around 7,000 rescued workers are waiting to be moved across the border to Thailand, says Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

20/02/2025

Europe News

Ukrainian women bolster coal mining workforce to aid energy supply

Our international correspondent Valerie Gauriat travelled to south-eastern Ukraine to meet the women who have recently joined the efforts to secure critical energy supply — in the coal mines.

20/02/2025

Business

Why is Turkey sending thousands of tonnes of eggs to US buyers?

A preliminary agreement between the two countries means 15,000 tonnes of eggs will be sent to the US by July.

20/02/2025