2025-02-27

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.

27/02/2025

Travel News

Why does Greenland want more tourists?

Icebergs the size of skyscrapers and ancient glaciers: The wonders of Greenland are becoming easier to reach than ever.

27/02/2025

Climate

Why climate change could be adding years to your body

Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests.

27/02/2025

Football Now

Jose Mourinho: one of football's most captivating and controversial figures

In partnership with Media City

The self-proclaimed ‘Special One' Jose Mourinho has brought both success - and unrest - to every club he has managed.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

Europe News

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.

27/02/2025

Culture news

Celebrities criticise BBC for pulling Gaza documentary

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...

27/02/2025

Europe News

Around 112 migrants rescued off Libya's coast reach Tuscany, 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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

Europe News

EU 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.

27/02/2025

Tech News

Cloud certification should mimic French scheme, says nationalist MEP

The report by a Europe of Sovereign Nations lawmaker recommends different ways to improve the EU's technology sovereignty.

27/02/2025

Tech News

Amazon unveils an AI-powered version of its 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.

27/02/2025

United Kingdom

Is the British military fit for the new European security order?

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.

27/02/2025

Culture news

Katy Perry joins all-female crew for space mission on Bezos 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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

Europe News

Turkish FM demands role in new European defence strategy

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.

27/02/2025

Green News

Trump urged to strike down legal foundation for US climate regulation

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.

27/02/2025

Culture news

Eurovision 2025 reveals Lumo, its heart-shaped mascot of unity

As Basel prepares to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, it has now unveiled the mascot which will represent the Swiss city.

27/02/2025

Europe News

Brussels claims good contacts with White House after Rubio snub

The cancelled meeting between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubion has exposed the diplomatic hurdles that Brussels faces in the new Trump era.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

Turkey

PKK leader Öcalan calls on banned Kurdish group to 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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025

Travel News

Could a steep increase in Bali’s tourist tax deter unwanted visitors?

Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes.

27/02/2025

Space

How to see February's 'planet parade' 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.

27/02/2025

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.

27/02/2025