28 February 2025 | Euronews
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World News European leaders unite behind Ukraine following Trump-Zelenskyy confrontation Just hours after Ukraine's president and his US counterpart and vice president argued live on TV on Friday, European leaders voiced their full support for the eastern European country. -
Cinema Razzies 2025: The anti-Oscars name Worst Picture of the year - 'Madame Web' 'honoured' Love them or loathe them, the Razzies have 'honoured' some the right films for the worst films of the year. Here's the lowdown. -
Economy “It’s a very tricky path”: What Trump could mean for the Irish economy The EU is currently walking a diplomatic tightrope, seeking to avoid a trade war with the United States. With an economy that’s highly export-orientated, Ireland could be hard hit. -
Sport Judo Grand Slam 2025: Incredible Uzbek spectacle as Japanese women do the clean sweep The 2025 OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam kicked off with an unforgettable showcase. Japanese women secured multiple golds, while Ayub Bliev and Ramazan Abdulaev delivered stunning performances. -
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USA Ukraine deal off, Trump says after public spat with Zelenskyy In an unprecedented argument live on TV, US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday he should "be thankful," accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful" and "gambling with World War III". -
Turkey What does Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms mean for Turkey and Syria? In a historic move, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party has called for the group to disarm, paving the way for a new peace process in Turkey and a reshaping of alliances in Syria. -
France France to 'reexamine' 1968 migration pact with Algeria amid diplomatic tensions The announcement comes after years of diplomatic friction that came to a head over a recent stabbing. -
Morocco Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 28th – 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 CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections. -
Europe News Olaf Scholz to join key European leaders at London defence summit UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer has invited the outgoing German chancellor and other key leaders to a defence meeting in London on Sunday. -
Culture news New data shows US authorities ban majority of books with race and gender themes Of the thousands of books banned across the US last year, new data reveals the majority featured themes on race and the LGBTQ+ community. -
Israel Israeli army inquiry reveals IDF failures over 7 October attack by Hamas The probe, which found Israel's military had misjudged Hamas' intentions, is likely to put further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. -
Business Citigroup credits client’s account with $81tn in ’fat finger’ mistake Bank staff meant to send only $280. No funds left the bank, as the error was detected before the transaction was processed the following day. -
Climate Human-caused emissions have delayed Earth’s next ice age, study says. But by how long? The researchers studied Earth’s orbit, tilt and wobble to solve a problem that had stumped scientists for decades. -
Europe News Belgian Audi factory closes, leaving thousands of workers without jobs Audi operations will be moved to China and Mexico due to high costs. Future uses for the site in the Brussels neighbourhood of Forest are being considered. -
Earth News Countries agree $200bn deal to protect nature at UN biodiversity talks in Rome A make-or-break second meeting of COP16 delegates finally ended with a landmark agreement in the early hours of Friday morning. -
Travel News Illegal hotels, pools and hot tubs: Santorini’s ‘building crimes’ are a disaster waiting to happen Authorities have released details of dozens of illegal buildings on the Greek island of Santorini, which seismologists say present a future earthquake risk. -
Europe News EU and India aim to sign a free trade agreement by year's end The negotiations will not be easy, but India and the EU seem determined to sign a major trade agreement by the end of the year. -
Europe News EU must be 'stronger, bolder, faster' on Ukraine minerals, key MEP says Euronews asked Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten, who is the European Parliament’s shadow rapporteur on Ukraine and sits for the centre-left S&D group on the foreign affairs committee, what he thinks about potential rivalry between the US and EU over access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth. -
World News Can Europe build a credible nuclear deterrent without US support? France and the UK, Europe's only two nuclear-armed powers, have scaled back their forces since the end of the Cold War, but they are now being called upon to step up. -
Hungary Hungary's clampdown on Pride march sparks backlash The Orbán administration has said that the country 'should not tolerate' the public event this year. -
Europe News Europe's diplomatic flurry over Ukraine continues but prospect for quick breakthrough low Two meetings of European leaders will take place over the coming days to discuss Ukraine and possible security guarantees. -
Economy German manufacturing woes continue to keep unemployment rate high German unemployment stayed at the highest level since October 2020, as concerns about deindustrialisation and weaker demand continued to weigh on the economy. -
Culture news Global filmmaking community support Iranian directors before 'propaganda' trial starts in Iran Mohammad Rasoulof, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche and other members of the filmmaking community sign a petition supporting ‘My Favourite Cake’ directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha as ‘propaganda’ trial starts in Iran. -
No Comment Clashes at mass protest in Athens on deadly train crash anniversary On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, protests grew violent in the Greek capital, even as families of the dead urged the focus to be on remembrance. -
Europe News 'Dig, dig, digging': Is Trump elbowing the EU aside as he grabs Ukraine’s mineral wealth? Kyiv signed a raw materials deal with the EU just months before Russia invaded three years ago – but now the US is making access to the same mineral resources a condition for continued support to the battle-weary nation. -
Health news Big pharma urges Commission to slow down on new critical medicines rules With the date of publication for a Critical Medicines Act fast approaching, the EU’s pharma industry is urging the Commission to slow down rather than keeping to a promise made by Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi to launch the proposal within the first 100 days of his mandate. -
Europe News France's agricultural crisis: Who will be part of the next generation of farmers? The Paris International Agricultural Show is taking place at a time when the crisis-hit farming industry is still struggling to attract new talent. -
Cinema Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will, could and should win? Who will take home the biggest awards of the night on Sunday and which film will nab Best Picture in one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory? -
Europe in Motion This is how many more soldiers and investments Europe needs to protect itself without the US A new report says Europe could face a new aggression within the next decade. Here's what it needs to defend itself without the Americans. -
Greece Mass protests and strikes paralyse Greece on second anniversary of deadly train crash A 24-hour general strike has halted trains and ferries, grounded flights and disrupted public services, while massive rallies are being held nationwide. -
France French researchers sentenced for throwing explosives at Russian consulate in Marseille While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate's avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene. -
Food and Drink High-end UK restaurants making minimum spend standard in face of no-shows Multiple high-end London restaurants have adopted minimum spend requirements for reservations. How will this impact the dining experience? -
Thailand Thailand criticised for deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move 'runs counter to the Thai people's longstanding tradition of protection for the most vulnerable'. -
No Comment 'Xoves de Comadres' in Verín marks beginning of Spanish Carnival season In Spain's Verín, thousands celebrated 'Xoves de Comadres,' marking the start of the Spanish Carnival with restaurant dinners, charanga bands and elaborate costumes. -
Economy Foreign workers help Spain's economic growth outpace the rest of Europe How foreign workers are helping to boost Spain’s economy and outpace the rest of Europe. -
Europe News Ukraine-US minerals deal the first diplomatic balancing act for Kyiv After weeks of intense negotiations, Kyiv and Washington have agreed on a deal to jointly develop Ukraine’s natural resources. While a final agreement still has a long way to go, the diplomacy around it matters as much as the agreement itself. -
Business Nothing lost in translation as Duolingo sees robust growth in 2024 Duolingo has continued to make significant investments in improving user engagement through new artificial intelligence features in 2024, while also having more courses lined up for 2025. -
Mexico Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero has been wanted by US authorities for the brutal 1985 killing of a US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 28th – 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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Economy Inflation in France hits its lowest level in four years in February France is standing out from the crowd, other leading European economies including Germany and Spain reported higher inflation for February. -
Tech News EU lawmakers claim US visit helped smooth differences on tech regulation The anti-EU regulation views expressed by the US government do not represent most of the stakeholders, the MEPs said. -
wellbeing France has just banned nicotine pouch sales. Where else in Europe are they restricted? Several countries have taken steps to restrict nicotine pouches absent EU-wide regulation. -
Europe News Former Polish PM Morawiecki faces prison over alleged abuse of power Mateusz Morawiecki, who led Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) government, was charged with “abuse of power and failure to perform official duties,” which could lead to up to three years in prison. -
No Comment Protests erupt as Iowa bill threatens gender identity protections Hundreds protested at the Iowa Capitol against a bill to remove gender identity protections, which moved quickly through the legislature despite opposition. -
Business UK house prices see rise for sixth month in a row, says Nationwide Economists have been predicting a flurry of buyers trying to complete purchases before stamp duty increases in April. -
Markets Markets dip as China vows retaliation over Trump's extra tariff threat European markets were in the red on Friday morning after China vowed to retaliate as necessary to Donald Trump's extra 10% tariff hike. -
Culture news Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg cause of death to remain undetermined Michelle Trachtenberg, who 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, was found dead in her New York apartment at the age of 39. Her family have refused an autopsy on religious grounds. -
Cinema Boost for Latvian animation competition funding amidst Oscars buzz for ‘Flow’ Following the triumph of 'Flow' at the Golden Globes and ahead of the Oscars on Sunday – where Gints Zilbalodis’s film is up for both Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature – Latvia is leaning in with a boost in national funding to fuel future animation success. -
Tech News Zuckerberg's Meta to release direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT According to media reports, Meta will release its own standalone AI chatbot in the second quarter of this year, with subscription services also expected to be part of the plan. -
Culture news Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths now being treated as suspicious Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. Their deaths are “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”. -
Europe News Juncker talks Ukraine’s EU membership and Trump’s 'russophilia' | Radio Schuman In an interview with Euronews, Jean-Claude Juncker reflected on Donald Trump’s lack of understanding of the EU, the need to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, and his regret that the EU had not been more vocal with China during his tenure. -
Culture news Beyond Hawkins: DJO's Joe Keery on his most personal album yet Joe Keery swaps synths for vintage guitars on The Crux. Can DJO's new era escape the shadow of Stranger Things – or his own viral success? -
USA Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after Romanian authorities lift travel ban Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited. -
EuroVerify The European Medicines Agency EMA has not 'admitted' that mRNA vaccines are 'experimental' False claims about vaccines, specifically COVID vaccines, continue to do the rounds online. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 28th – 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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Economy Donald Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. -
Europe News Report reveals Tempi train crash was a result of human error, outdated infrastructure Investigation into Greece’s deadliest train crash cites human error and outdated infrastructure as primary reasons behind the tragedy. -
Europe News Macron says Ukraine is an 'existential' fight for Europe as he makes two-day state visit to Portugal French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration. -
USA Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen 'fairly soon' or not at all US President Donald Trump says ending the war in Ukraine could either happen fairly soon, or not at all, as he speaks to the media in a joint press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. -
Europe News Europeans express mixed reactions on EU support for Ukraine as Russia's war enters third year As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its three-year mark this week, Europeans are expressing mixed views about the EU’s continued support for Ukraine and US President Donald Trump’s moves to end the conflict, our correspondents report.