25 February 2025 | Euronews
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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. -
Europe News Conflict in the DRC: 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. -
Europe News US' split with EU allies to side with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine sparks concern 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. -
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. -
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Tech News Estonia announces new AI initiative with OpenAI to roll out chatbots in schools The education minister said that the country's competitiveness would depend on preparing people for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). -
Cinema Dreams, diamonds and dystopias: Euronews Culture's Top 10 Movies from Berlinale 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. -
Lifestyle In pictures: The highs and highs from 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. -
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. -
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. -
Europe News Exclusive: US seeks to edge Europe out of funding deal with Ukraine 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. -
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. -
Europe News Vatican business continues as ailing Pope Francis holds work 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. -
Culture news New languages and old queer classics: International Booker Prize releases longlist 11 novels and two short story collections are in the running for one of the most prestigious prizes in literature. -
Nature Scientists in Cyprus are using a small swarm of drones to help artificial reefs attract sea life The drones can stay underwater for as long as a month at a time, providing continuous data and “protecting” the reefs. -
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. -
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. -
Nature 'This fragile planet': These beautiful photos are the winners of the World Nature Photography Awards Entries to the 2025 edition of the photography awards came from all corners of the planet. -
Europe News Syria's interim leaders hold 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. -
Turkey Turkish football club Galatasaray accuses Fenerbahçe manager 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. -
USA US judge refuses to overturn Trump's AP White House ban amid 'Gulf of America' row A federal judge, appointed by US President Donald Trump, denied the request by the news agency after it was barred from presidential events. -
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. -
Germany Suspected Hamas members face terrorism trial in Germany over weapons caches Prosecutors say the suspects established arms depots in Bulgaria and Denmark, and were plotting attacks in Germany and beyond. -
Destinations ‘So magical and cute’: Why an oddly-shaped Puppy Mountain in China is drawing crowds Tourists are flocking to Yichang in China to witness the viral rock formation sensation of 'Puppy Mountain'. -
Art Kandinsky’s Universe: A journey through geometrical abstraction at Berlin's Museum Barberini 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. -
Earth News Can the world deliver cash for nature? ‘Critical’ UN biodiversity talks resume in Rome Talks in Colombia in October yielded some significant outcomes but ended in confusion. -
Destinations This ancient amphitheatre near Rome doesn’t know if it’s a football pitch or a tourist attraction Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors. -
Europe News Euronews reports on intensifying war in Ukraine as women take on coal mining in Donetsk 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. -
United Kingdom Keir 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. -
Health news How well are countries in Europe dealing with health issues? New report shows progress is stagnating How much progress has Europe made on health? Many challenges lie ahead, a new report from WHO Europe says. -
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. -
Ocean Robots and bubble barriers: How Venice and Portugal are tackling ocean plastic Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it? -
Ocean Venice’s canals are polluted with plastic. But where does it come from? Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above. -
Money Crypto platform Bybit closes $1.5 billion gap following ‘largest crypto heist of all time’ A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time. -
Europe in Motion Living with a chronic health condition in Europe: Which OECD countries are leading the way? Greece, Portugal and Romania have below-average scores on more than half of the indicators. -
Economy EU battery electric vehicle sales see a January jump, driven by Germany Hybrid-electric vehicle registrations also increased in the EU in January, mainly because of robust French performance. However, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registrations lagged behind. -
China Son of Chinese journalist jailed on espionage charges calls for his release Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage. -
Art London's St. Paul’s Cathedral transformed by spectacular sound and light display St. Paul’s Cathedral is currently hosting 'Luminous', a stunning sound and light show running until 28 February, transforming the historic landmark with mesmerising projections and music. -
Business Coca-Cola's loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers turn to local look-alike Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink's logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied West Bank in the past year. -
Morocco Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to Islamic State in the Sahel Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise. -
No Comment Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies Aid continues to enter Gaza but many Palestinians struggle to access supplies. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may end on Saturday, with no clear next steps. -
Czech Republic EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic with 22 arrested A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering. -
Culture news UK literacy charity wants audiobooks on national school curriculum A poll by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) has found that children’s enjoyment of listening to audiobooks had risen. NLT are petitioning the government to include audiobooks in the national curriculum. -
Germany AfD's Krah to join German parliament despite controversial past The MEP resigned from running as the lead candidate for the German far-right party in the European elections following controversy over comments he made about members of the Nazis' notorious SS unit. -
Health news Breast cancer deaths expected to climb by 68% worldwide by 2050, WHO warns The growing burden is expected to disproportionately affect developing countries. -
Business BP expected to scrap renewables targets as part of performance reset Renewable output is set to become less of a priority, while the pledge to reduce oil and gas output may be officially abandoned. -
Business Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire US stock market The chip company has grown into the second-largest company on Wall Street, which means the stock's movement carries more weight on the S&P 500 and other indexes than every company except Apple. -
Cinema Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg appeal to Giorgia Meloni to save Rome’s cinemas Hollywood titans have appealed to Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni to block a new law that could turn Rome's oldest cinemas into shopping centers. -
France Former surgeon stands trial: What is the story behind France's largest child sexual abuse case? Months after the Gisèle Pelicot case rocked France, Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or abusing 299 victims, most of them young children at the time. -
Business Unilever CEO to step down in unexpected move at consumer goods giant In an unexpected exit from the consumer goods giant, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is to give up the helm later this week. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 25th – Midday 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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Culture news Donald Trump in meltdown over revelations in Michael Wolff's new tell-all book 'All Or Nothing' The new exposé by journalist Michael Wolff comes out today and the Trump team are already using some colourful language to deny some of the revelations. Here's the lowdown. -
Culture news Musicians release silent album to protest UK AI copyright proposals Over 1,000 artists, including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, have launched a silent album, 'Is This What We Want?', in protest against UK government plans that could allow AI companies to use copyrighted content without consent. -
Israel Israel denies entry to two EU lawmakers, accusing one of supporting boycotts The expulsion follows a new Israeli law barring entry to individuals who support the prosecution of Israeli soldiers or deny Hamas’ 7 October attack. -
No Comment Flying car developed by Alef Aeronautics completes test, with production planned soon Alef Aeronautics' flying car, the Model Zero, passed a major test. It can drive and fly, with production slated for 2025-2026 and 3,000 pre-orders already in place. -
Afghanistan British couple arrested in Afghanistan to be released 'as soon as possible,' Taliban says Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month. -
Europe News German CDU leader Friedrich Merz ‘resolute and determined,' former EU chief Barroso says Merz’s centre-right CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament. -
Health news Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo In most cases, those falling ill were dead around 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. -
Healthcare US funding freeze could mean HIV treatment delays for thousands in Ukraine Experts say issues with US funding could lead to delays in HIV treatment for thousands of Ukrainians already grappling with the impact of war on health services. -
Health news EU’s medicine stockpiling strategy challenged by national security concerns The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many member states are reluctant to share information due to security concerns. -
Europe News Pope Francis 'rested well' as thousands pray outside the Vatican The 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition after spending eleven days in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. -
USA Russia-Ukraine ceasefire 'feasible' in next few weeks, Macron says After meeting US President Donald Trump on Monday, the French leader said that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but that Ukraine must be given security guarantees. -
Europe News Exclusive: US to offer Ukraine security-for-resources fund sharing agreement US to offer bilateral agreement giving it co-management role over the country's resources in exchange for a long-term financial commitment to the reconstruction of the country after the war, according to the draft agreement seen by Euronews. -
Economy Trump curbs Chinese investment and proceeds with tariffs on Canada and Mexico US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off prevailed. -
Art London's National Portrait Gallery explores how The Face magazine redefined youth culture A new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery explores the cultural impact of The Face magazine; a monthly publication which used to be one of the most influential barometers for style, fashion and the arts. -
Business Apple shareholders to consider scrapping diversity push amid backlash The tech giant has said that inclusion initiatives make good business sense, although a wave of firms are now rolling back diversity pushes. -
Europe News Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame? | Radio Schuman The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France and Germany, as well as significant differences in the leadership styles of French President Emmanuel Macron. -
Art From polar bears to skateboarding rebels: The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards finalists unveiled The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards Professional competition is showcasing 30 outstanding finalists, whittled down from over 419,000 images. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 25th – 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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Europe News French ex-surgeon on trial for alleged sexual assault of 299 people A former French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 people, mostly children.