27 February 2025 | Euronews
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France Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky dies at 88 Boris Spassky was a Soviet chessboard ace who became an émigré to France in 1976 and a French citizen in 1978. -
Travel News Greenland’s big tourism push: Why the world’s largest island wants more visitors Icebergs the size of skyscrapers and ancient glaciers: The wonders of Greenland are becoming easier to reach than ever. -
Climate Living in a hot climate? You could be ageing faster than you think Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests. -
Football Now Jose Mourinho: one of football's most captivating and controversial figures The self-proclaimed ‘Special One' Jose Mourinho has brought both success - and unrest - to every club he has managed. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Telefónica sees robust performance in 2024, boosted by Spanish market The telecom giant has met several key financial guidance targets for 2024, while also continuing to solidify its position in the Spanish market through increased investments in 5G infrastructure. -
Israel Israeli army won't withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, says official Israel's refusal to leave the Philadelphi Corridor threatens to collapse a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas. -
Europe News Faithful and well-wishers take prayers and support for Pope Francis to hospital At the entrance of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Catholic faithful and well-wishers lit candles, placed cards, drawings, and balloons, and stood in solidarity. -
Culture news Celebrities and media figures criticise BBC for pulling documentary 'Gaza: How to Survive a War' The film about the lives of children in Gaza was removed after the BBC said it discovered the film’s 14-year-old narrator was the son of an official for Palestinian organisation Hamas. However, it may not be as simple as that... -
Europe News Around 112 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya reach Tuscany in Central Italy According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 129 people trying to reach Europe have already disappeared or died in the Mediterranean so far this year. -
Europe News Emmanuel Macron, the (social media) king of Europe The French president is doubling down on his social media presence - an approach that has positioned him as the EU's top influencer-slash-leader for an internet-native audience in France and beyond, propelling himself at the forefront of Europe’s leadership during these crucial times. -
Europe News Commission holds fire on retaliation in face of latest Trump tariff threats Despite claiming that discussions with the US over trade are continuing on a high level, the European Commission has said it is ready to respond firmly if the tariffs announced by President Trump materialise. -
Tech News EU cloud certification should mimic French scheme, says nationalist lawmaker The report by a Europe of Sovereign Nations lawmaker recommends different ways to improve the EU's technology sovereignty. -
Tech News 'Your new best friend': Amazon unveils an AI-powered version of its famous voice assistant Alexa "I’m not just an assistant, I’m your new best friend in the digital world," Alexa+ said during an onstage demo on Wednesday. -
United Kingdom Can the British military restore itself in time for a European security crisis? The UK government is hiking defence spending to help build up Europe's forces against Russia — but decades of funding cuts and recruitment problems have hollowed the British armed forces out. -
Culture news Katy Perry joins all-female crew for space mission on Jeff Bezos Blue Origin rocket Blue Origin says its next spaceflight is set to make history with the first all-woman flight since the Soviet Union's Valentina Tereshkova’s solo spaceflight in 1963. -
Markets Rolls-Royce shares soar as jet maker announces buyback, fresh dividend Performance had significantly improved in all core divisions, the British jet engine firm revealed in its annual financial report. -
The Europe Conversation Trade ties with Ukraine, Mercosur can shield EU from US tariffs, says agriculture Commissioner Strengthening trade relations with Ukraine and Mercosur countries could prove beneficial for Europe in the event of a trade war with the United States, EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen told Euronews. -
Europe News Turkish FM says any new European defence architecture without Turkey is unrealistic Ankara is warning that it must be included in future European defence plans, citing its strategic location and military strength, despite challenging relations with both Russia and Europe. -
Earth News This key scientific finding underpins US climate action. Now Trump is being urged to ignore it In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health. -
Culture news Eurovision 2025 introduces Lumo, a heart-shaped mascot symbolising unity As Basel prepares to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, it has now unveiled the mascot which will represent the Swiss city. -
Europe News Brussels insists contacts with White House 'good' after Rubio snubs Kallas The cancelled meeting between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubion has exposed the diplomatic hurdles that Brussels faces in the new Trump era. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo Explosions rock meeting of M23 rebel leaders in DR Congo The group, which has the backing of Rwanda, has recently captured the key cities of Goma and Bukavu in the east of the country. -
Business Spain: Annual inflation shows a rise as energy costs boost price index Prices in the EU's fourth-largest economy increased for the fifth consecutive month in February, compared to the previous year. -
Culture news Jeff Bezos takes the opinions out of the Washington Post opinion pages In a move seen by many to be appeasing Donald Trump, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has announced the restriction of opinions at the paper. -
Turkey PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan calls on banned Kurdish group to lay down arms and dissolve After a 40-year insurgency against the Turkish state, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan's People Party called the group to end its existence. -
Business America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year The US stock market has risen in 2025 and isn't far from its all-time high set last week. But it's climbed less than stock indexes in Mexico City, Paris and Hong Kong. -
Travel News Bali floats steep daily tourist tax amid concerns over mass tourism and unruly visitors Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes. -
Space February's 'planet parade': How to see the spectacular event from Europe The planetary alignment sees Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus visible in the night sky all at once. Here's what you need to know. -
Tech News Facebook under European regulatory spotlight amid US tech backlash Some 5,000 Facebook users have asked the company to stop processing their personal data to target them with direct marketing. -
Europe News US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss embassy operations, with Ukraine off the agenda. This is a second round following talks in Saudi Arabia that signalled a shift in US policy under Trump. -
Europe in Motion The future of Europe: Can migration stop population decline in the coming decade? Despite anti-immigration politicians recently gaining support, France, Germany and Italy would face big population problems in a zero-immigration scenario. -
Culture news New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city. -
Culture news ‘Don’t buy a Swasticar’: Anti-Elon Musk Tesla advert goes viral A UK-based group called Everyone Hates Elon appears to have taken credit for a poster seen in London and going viral online. It adds itself to another disturbing video currently doing the rounds online, which slams both Donald Trump and Elon Musk. -
Cinema Oscars 2025: The key takeaways from this year’s ‘Oscar Class Photo’ Who stood out? Who had the best style? And who wasn't there? Here's everything this year's Oscar Class Photo tells us. -
Business EU Commission approves Nokia's multi-billion euro takeover of Infinera The Commission found that Nokia and Infinera's combined market share was moderate and that several competitors would continue to exert pressure, ensuring competition remains strong. -
South Korea North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, says Seoul Thousands of North Korean soldiers are said to have already been killed or injured fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region. -
My Wildest Prediction Zero-emissions flights will become a reality by 2035, Bertrand Piccard says Is it possible to make aviation greener? Global explorer Bertrand Piccard has no doubt. With his project Climate Impulse, he’s aiming to complete the first non-stop flight around the world on a green hydrogen plane. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th – 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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France 102-year-old Frenchman seeks €43,000 in reparation for WWII forced labour The centenarian was sent in 1943 from Marseille to Germany, where he worked unpaid for more than two years in a chemical plant. His lawyer says France would be in breach of international law by refusing to pay the sum. -
USA AI-generated video by Trump shows Gaza as lavish resort, drawing criticism The US president posted an AI-generated video of the Gaza Strip as a luxury tourist destination on social media, which users have slammed as offensive and experts warn perpetuates a dangerous narrative. -
No Comment Horse rescued from freezing pond in New York by police and neighbours The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued. -
Lifestyle Zombies on the catwalk: Milan Fashion Week in pictures At Milan Fashion Week, Diesel once again stunned audiences by evoking a zombie apocalypse with its Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection. -
Europe News Ukraine should get limited EU membership, former Commission chief Juncker says The former president of the European Commission also told Euronews he regrets not being firmer on newer member states Hungary and Slovakia, which have been found to breach the EU's rule of law, adding that Brussels needs to be "very careful" before admitting new countries to the bloc. -
Travel News Fancy a ferry from Scotland to France? ‘Project Brave’ wants to take you there in 2025 ‘Project Brave’ aims to launch a passenger and freight ferry service between Scotland and France, but when? -
Europe News Austria's centrist parties clinch coalition deal without the far right Talks to form a new government have stretched on for five months, longer than any coalition negotiation in the country's history. -
Economy Global car stocks weaken as Trump renews threat of tariffs against the EU Trump's latest EU tariff threats have significantly contributed to escalating global trade tensions, as the US president also plans to levy tariffs on key trading partners such as Canada and Mexico. -
Health news A measles outbreak is growing in the US. What's the situation worldwide? More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died. -
Culture news Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home Santa Fe County Sheriff's responded to a request to do a welfare check on Wednesday and found actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead. No foul play is currently suspected. -
Europe News NATO's European air forces need reform to boost deterrence against Russia - report Air superiority is critical as a deterrent to potential Russian aggression - and European NATO air forces are likely to struggle to achieve this without reform towards mission specialisation, a new RUSI report said. -
Romania Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate leave Romania on US-bound flight The brothers, who are accused of a series of alleged crimes including human trafficking and rape, are travelling to America soon after the Trump administration spoke to the Romanian authorities about their case. -
Culture news Chappell Roan and Dave Grohl memorabilia sold at LA wildfire charity auction Outfits, instruments and memorabilia were auctioned off as part of the Give A Frock campaign to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. -
Europe News Starmer reiterates US-UK commitment to Ukraine ahead of Trump meeting The British prime minister has previously said the US' 'backstop' is crucial for a Ukrainian peace deal — a notion the Trump administration has rejected. -
Climate Computer simulations show collapse of vital Atlantic current that warms Europe unlikely this century Researchers say the results of new computer simulations should be "reassuring" but are no greenlight for complacency. -
Culture news ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ star Michelle Trachtenberg dies aged 39 Michelle Trachtenberg played Buffy's younger sister Dawn Summers in the beloved series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well as Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl. -
Tech News Is overreliance on US Big Tech a threat to Europe? The Netherlands may soon find out Experts say there are concerns that US President Donald Trump could get access to European data with many Dutch ministries, for instance, operating on the public cloud. -
Climate How the UK drives, eats, and heats its homes need to change, government told Cattle and sheep numbers should fall 27 per cent by 2040, the Climate Change Committee urges. -
Cinema Oscars 2025: From 'The King's Speech' to 'Oppenheimer' - Ranking the Best Picture winners since 2010 From 'The King’s Speech' to 'Oppenheimer', Euronews Culture ranks all the Best Picture Oscar winners since 2010. Who will be joining the list on Sunday? It’s an unpredictable year, so all bets are truly off... -
Economy EBRD cuts 2025 growth forecast as trade risks weigh on investments The EBRD has lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2%, down 0.3 points from September 2024, as slowing investment, trade uncertainty, and weaker external demand weigh on the outlook. The Bank warns that US-wide trade tariffs could further weigh on growth. -
Europe News Catalonia's President Illa seeks EU recognition for Spain's regional languages The leader of the Spanish region, Salvador Illa, is fighting for Spain's regional languages — Catalan, Basque and Galician — to be recognised as official EU ones. -
Europe News Will the EU take on three new official languages? | Radio Schuman In an interview with Euronews, president of Catalonia Salvador Illa talked about the possibility of Catalan, Galician and Basque becoming official EU languages. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th – 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 Europe maintains fragile democratic stability amid global decline, new study finds Despite discrepancies between west and east, Europe's democratic health remains buoyant in the face of worldwide decline, according to a study released on Thursday by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI). -
Business Nvidia earnings beat expectations and signal strong AI chip demands Nvidia’s quarterly earnings surpassed analysts' expectations, signalling artificial intelligence demands remained strong. However, the company’s revenue growth slowed due to the base effect. -
Healthcare Demand for palliative care is surging worldwide as people live longer but unhealthier lives Nearly 74 million people are in need of palliative care, but there are major gaps in access, a new study suggests. -
Gaza Israel releases prisoners as Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages Israel had delayed the release of the prisoners until Hamas ended its 'humiliating ceremonies.' -
USA Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on the European Union Trump said the EU was formed to 'screw the US,' that Kyiv could forget about NATO accession, and praised tech mogul Elon Musk for his DOGE efforts during his first cabinet meeting of his second term. -
Europe News EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040 In Europe, around 47 million people are currently living in energy poverty and businesses are complaining that high energy prices make them much less competitive.