2025-02-24

Europe News

UN backs European call for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine due to its failure to note Russian aggression.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine

It's unclear why Putin has had this apparent change of mind about international peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Just three days ago, Russia's ambassador to the United Kingdom said Moscow outright rejected the idea of British forces posted to a post-war Ukraine.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Europe says it is ready to back EU membership for Ukraine

European Council President Antonio Costa says EU accession is key for Ukraine's future, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it could happen earlier than 2030.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Germany’s Merz marks shift by betting on an EU less dependent on US  

Friedrich Merz, who led the Christian Democratic Union to victory at the polls, referred to a strong Europe independent of the United States as his “absolute priority”.  Many in Brussels now expect a more stable government in Berlin will mean a stronger German leadership

24/02/2025

Europe News

EU, Israel restart dialogue as calls to review trade deal are muted

Human rights organisations say the bloc's failure to reconsider its trade and political ties with Israel amounts to "complicity" in alleged war crimes and breaches of international law.

24/02/2025

Culture news

UK pop stars fail to make global bestseller charts, a first since 2003

For the first time since 2003, no UK artists made it into the global Top 10 albums or singles charts, with the 2024 lists dominated by US and K-pop acts.

24/02/2025

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24/02/2025

Europe News

Merz: German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin

The centre-right party's leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day after the German election on Sunday.

24/02/2025

United Kingdom

UK politician jailed for 10 weeks for punching man in street

The jailing of Mike Amesbury, a former member of the Labour party, opens up the possibility of a by-election in the constituency of Runcorn and Helsby.

24/02/2025

Scenes

Watch: The Indian martial arts instructor keeping guard on tradition

In partnership with Media City

Sonali Kadu began learning the ancient armed martial art of Mardani Khel almost a decade ago.

24/02/2025

Germany

Germany’s Merz aims to lead Europe with US involvement 'dwindling'

The centre-right CDU's leader has committed himself to taking a more active role in the bloc in the midst of what he says is declining transatlantic interest in Europe.

24/02/2025

Europe News

European governments heading towards GMO deregulation

With the cultivation of genetically modified plants banned in nearly all EU countries, the European Commission wants to treat products of the latest lab techniques as equivalent to conventional crops. Governments appear to be getting on board.

24/02/2025

Canada

Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship

The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada's sovereignty.

24/02/2025

Culture news

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS.

24/02/2025

Business

UAE set to invest billions in Italy as countries seek closer ties

Apart from energy and tech, the UAE is also expected to invest heavily in Italy’s defence and security sector. The deal will involve joint military production and the sharing of information.

24/02/2025

Destinations

From key box bans to new taxes, Italy is getting tough on overtourism

Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 2025.

24/02/2025

Earth News

Key talks on next landmark IPCC climate report begin in China

The IPCC assessment summarises the latest climate research from around the world, taking hundreds of experts years to produce.

24/02/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine: The last standoff before peace?

As Ukraine enters the fourth year of war since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, fighting is raging like never before on the country’s eastern frontline.

24/02/2025

Business

Starbucks lays off 1,100 workers globally in bid to boost efficiency

The cuts come after CEO Brian Niccol assumed his post in September, tasked with boosting declining customer demand.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Kyiv to insist on special tribunal as part of peace talks

A whole host of world leaders convened in Kyiv on Monday to mark the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

24/02/2025

Europe News

EU to review raw materials deal with Rwanda over DRC conflict - Kallas

EU foreign ministers did not agree to immediately impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged role in the escalating conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

24/02/2025

Economy

Three years on: How Russia's invasion reshaped energy prices across EU

Euronews Business looks at how residential electricity and gas prices have evolved since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and compares prices with pre-invasion levels.

24/02/2025

Travel News

New direct trains could soon link London with these European cities

London St Pancras station would almost triple its capacity to deliver new train services to Europe by 2030.

24/02/2025

Earth News

Extreme heat forces South Sudan to close schools for two weeks

Many schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures and no electricity for cooling systems.

24/02/2025

Lebanon

Huge crowds attend mass funeral of ex-Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

The funeral in Beirut, attended by Hezbollah officials and allies, aimed to show the group's strength despite conflict with Israel resulting in a significant loss of leadership.

24/02/2025

Tech News

3 years since the invasion, Ukraine's defence tech industry is booming

Ukraine's defence technology industry has grown in the three years since Russia's invasion, continuing to innovate despite the threat of reduced US assistance.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Kallas 'optimistic' EU leaders will back new Ukraine military aid soon

A special summit of European leaders is to be held on 6 March.

24/02/2025

Tech News

New apps encourage Canadians to buy local in response to US tariffs

A handful of barcode scanning apps have popped up in Canada to help customers avoid American products in grocery stores.

24/02/2025

Business

Apple to create 20,000 US jobs to shield operations against tariffs

The tech giant plans to spend $500 billion (€477.50bn) in the country over the next four years, bolstering domestic production as more tariffs loom.

24/02/2025

Business

Alibaba Group announces multi-billion dollar AI and cloud investment

Alibaba Group has highlighted that it has been focusing more on these two sectors lately, with plans to integrate artificial intelligence across several of its divisions such as e-commerce and consumer applications.

24/02/2025