2025-02-25

Europe News

Ukraine and US agree on minerals deal, Ukrainian officials say

According to anonymous officials, Kyiv and Washington reached a broad economic deal which includes the exploitation of Ukraine's rare earth minerals. US President Donald Trump has said Zelenskyy could visit the US to sign a deal on Friday.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Luxembourg delays adoption of EU sanctions against Rwanda

Causing surprise across the bloc, Luxembourg has blocked the adoption of sanctions against Kigali. European ministers have suspended EU defence consultations with Rwanda.

25/02/2025

Europe News

US surprise siding with Russia in Ukraine UN vote sparks concerns

The surprise US vote comes after Trump decided to start direct talks with Russia to end the war, shocking Ukraine and its allies in Europe by not including them in the initial discussions last week.

25/02/2025

Business

Automaker Stellantis recalls 68,000 units in France due to fire risk

Stellantis has had to issue several recalls lately linked to a number of manufacturing issues, including fire risks.

25/02/2025

Tech News

Estonia announces new AI initiative to integrate chatbots into schools

The education minister said that the country's competitiveness would depend on preparing people for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

25/02/2025

Cinema

That's a wrap: The Top 10 Berlinale movies to look out for in 2025

Here’s our Top 10 from this year's Berlin International Film Festival - keep an eye out for these gems coming to a cinema near you soon.

25/02/2025

Lifestyle

In pictures: Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week 2025

London Fashion Week wrapped up with a mix of opulent collections and star-studded moments, with designers like Burberry, Erdem, and Emilia Wickstead stealing the show.

25/02/2025

EU Decoded

Noise pollution directive: a far cry from effective

High noise levels have a significant impact on the health of Europeans, especially those living in urban areas. A recent study by the European Court of Auditors drew attention to the risks of neglecting this type of pollution that contributes to premature deaths.

25/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 25th – Evening

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

25/02/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: US seeks to edge Europe out of funding Ukraine deal

The Trump administration wants to make sure the commitments it wants from Kyiv in exchange for help with defence and rebuilding efforts would take precedence over any future trade or investment deals Ukraine might strike with the EU, UK or other allies.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Deregulation row could overshadow EU’s flagship clean tech plan

A massive document drop from the European Commission on Wednesday will be the clearest signal yet of how far the EU is prepared to change course on environmental protection, climate action and workers’ rights in pursuit of competitiveness.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Vatican business continues as ill Pope Francis has meeting in hospital

The 88-year-old was well enough to meet senior Vatican colleagues in hospital despite still being in critical condition with double pneumonia.

25/02/2025

Culture news

New tongues and gay classics: International Booker Prize longlist out

11 novels and two short story collections are in the running for one of the most prestigious prizes in literature.

25/02/2025

Nature

How drones could help artificial reefs in Cyprus attract sea life

The drones can stay underwater for as long as a month at a time, providing continuous data and “protecting” the reefs.

25/02/2025

Europe News

What's at stake for Europe after the German election?

With domestic problems and foreign policy crises looming large, the pressure is on to form a new government in Berlin.

25/02/2025

Europe News

European judges rap Google over access denied to auto app

European court finds Google's lack of interoperability with another company’s app an abuse of dominance even if it did not actually stymie competition on the third-party’s app market.

25/02/2025

Nature

World Nature Photography Awards winners revealed

Entries to the 2025 edition of the photography awards came from all corners of the planet.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Syria holds national dialogue as war-torn nation looks to rebuild

Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for unity, but scepticism remains over the new rulers' promises of inclusive governance.

25/02/2025

Turkey

Turkey's Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of 'racist comments'

The Portuguese coach, who once declared himself to be "the Special One," was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league.

25/02/2025

USA

US judge refuses to overturn Trump's AP White House ban

A federal judge, appointed by US President Donald Trump, denied the request by the news agency after it was barred from presidential events.

25/02/2025

Food and Drink

Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series

A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs.

25/02/2025

Germany

Suspected Hamas members face terror trial in Germany over arms caches

Prosecutors say the suspects established arms depots in Bulgaria and Denmark, and were plotting attacks in Germany and beyond.

25/02/2025

Destinations

Why an unusual mountain in China has become a tourist sensation

Tourists are flocking to Yichang in China to witness the viral rock formation sensation of 'Puppy Mountain'.

25/02/2025

Art

Major exhibition in Berlin showcases abstract Kandinsky masterpieces

Museum Barberini in Berlin is presenting 'Kandinsky’s Universe: Geometrical Abstraction in the 20th Century', a major exhibition celebrating the visionary artist’s groundbreaking work.

25/02/2025

Earth News

Stalled UN nature talks resume in Rome: What’s at stake?

Talks in Colombia in October yielded some significant outcomes but ended in confusion.

25/02/2025

Destinations

Forget the Colosseum: This Roman amphitheatre is a lost treasure

Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Euronews reports on intensifying war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, fighting is intensifying near the city of Pokrovsk in the region of Donetsk. Euronews reports on the human impact of the conflict.

25/02/2025

United Kingdom

Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country's budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

25/02/2025

Health news

New report warns Europe is backsliding on serious health issues

How much progress has Europe made on health? Many challenges lie ahead, a new report from WHO Europe says.

25/02/2025

Culture news

2,000-year-old Roman gossip book makes UK bestseller charts

A newly translated version of 'The Lives of the Caesars', a gossip-filled account of the escapades of Roman emperors, has made it into the UK bestseller charts – 2,000 years after it was first published.

25/02/2025