2 February 2026 | Euronews
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Business Trump to lower tariffs on India after Modi 'agrees' to stop buying Russian oil Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes. -
World News France adopts 2026 budget after government survives no-confidence votes After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has finally been adopted. -
Culture news Rock on: Portuguese guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy for best performance The Portuguese singer won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in 'Changes (Live from Villa Park)'. The show took place in Birmingham in 2025 at the final concert of legendary British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. -
Iran Iran : mocking over protest deaths on TV sparks outrage Tehran Prosecutor has brought charges against the director, the production team, and the host of Ofogh TV, a channel close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. -
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Economy From ‘Moscow gold’ to record reserves: Spain’s gold, then and now The Bank of Spain closed 2025 with gold and currency reserves valued at almost €94 billion, an all-time high driven by astronomical demand for the metal. -
Norway Kallas denies rift between NATO and EU, rejects calls for a European army EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that creating a separate EU army alongside NATO would be “extremely dangerous”, arguing it would blur chains of command in a crisis. -
Europe News Germany opposes direct talks with Russia due to Putin's 'maximalist demands' As Paris and Rome push for reopening diplomatic channels with Moscow, Berlin is taking the opposite position. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 2nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU's climate goals at risk without China's critical raw materials, EU auditors warn Despite the EU's ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains, Chinese materials are crucial for the bloc's climate transition. China accounts for 60% of global production of critical raw materials and 90% of refining capacity. -
Tech News AI bots now have their own social media site where they can hang out. What to know about Moltbook No humans allowed: Inside the AI social network where AI bots can hang out and post ‘submots’. -
Qatar Capitalism has already ended and we don’t even know it, Yanis Varoufakis warns Speaking to Euronews after his panel at Web Summit Qatar, the former Greek finance minister said the world could be heading toward another crisis like 2008, driven by the rise of stablecoins and powerful tech platforms. -
Italy Italy fast-tracks security decree after violent clashes in Turin injure 100 officers Italy is fast-tracking a security decree following violent clashes in Turin that injured over 100 officers, including an attack on a policeman with a hammer, which Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said was "attempted murder". -
Earth News ‘Hot sand for a cooler climate’: Has Finland finally found a solution to industrial heat emissions? Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam. -
Tech News AI, quantum and the creator economy draw 30,000 to Web Summit Qatar 2026 In Doha, Web Summit Qatar is underway, with startups and global investors connecting and tackling the next wave of tech challenges. -
Cinema Why is Elon Musk taking aim at Christopher Nolan's casting decisions for 'The Odyssey'? Elon Musk is mad at the thought that Helen of Troy could be played by a Black actress, saying that Oscar winning director Christopher Nolan “has lost his integrity” over the casting of the peerless Lupita Nyong’o. -
No Comment Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania. The event attracts a large crowd with its roots in European farming customs. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Kyiv is freezing — would you survive in -20C without heating? Can you imagine starting your week in -20C? Here in Brussels, a power cut is an inconvenience. In Kyiv right now, it is a matter of survival. And severely cold weather has become a weapon just as powerful as any missile. -
Lifestyle Grammys 2026: The hottest looks from the red carpet at music's biggest awards Hot to trot celebrities and stars shined, shimmied and shocked on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. There were some breathtaking outfits and gorgeous gowns as the music world gathered for the industry's biggest event. -
Tech News Indonesia allows Grok back online as Elon Musk vows for service improvements and compliance Indonesia has let Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok back online after a deepfake scandal involving women and minors, but under strict supervision that officials say could quickly turn into another ban. -
Travel News EU's new Entry/Exit System has had a shaky start. Here’s what travellers need to know Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points. -
No Comment Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi Fountain City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry. -
Smart Regions Czech Republic: Pioneering postnatal support project for families at psychosocial risk wins award Breastfeeding difficulties, depression, violence... A pioneering project in the Czech Republic offers psychosocial support for mothers. The first step is a simple questionnaire, which nurses give them a day or two after giving birth. -
Norway Norwegian crown princess' son detained ahead of rape trial Just days prior, newly released US documents revealed Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, maintained extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014. -
Space NASA set to conduct a ‘wet dress' rehearsal for the upcoming Moon mission. What is it? If the test goes well, NASA could attempt as early as February 8. -
Tech News What is Upscrolled? The social media platform surging in US as TikTok restructures Upscrolled wants to create a space where users can ‘freely express thoughts, share moments and connect with others’ outside of conventional Big Tech platforms. -
Economy Cheap Chinese exports swamp Latin America, putting local industry under strain China is flooding Latin America with low-priced exports as US tariffs bite, squeezing local industries and forcing governments to weigh protectionism against Beijing’s growing influence. -
Europe News EU must become a 'genuine federation' to avoid deindustrialisation and decline, Draghi says The former Italian prime minister said the European Union risks subordination, division and deindustrialision all at once if it does not pull closer together. -
Culture news 'F*ck ICE': The most powerful speeches at the politically-charged Grammy Awards This year's Grammy Awards saw several artists stand up to Donald Trump and ICE. From host Trevor Noah to Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny - who targeted US immigration authorities in his acceptance speech - politics loomed large at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. -
EU.XL How can the EU keep its unicorns? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Ursula von der Leyen introduced the EU’s “28th Regime”, which would set up a pan-European market to make it easier for startups to form and operate across borders. If you want to learn more about how the EU plans to build its own Silicon Valley, ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
The Cube From classroom game to niche meme: How AI character Amelia spread across Europe An AI character created for education has been transformed into a political meme spreading across Europe, largely associated with far-right and misleading narratives. -
No Comment Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return. -
World News Record 6,000 sailors abandoned in 2025, mostly by shadow fleets In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages. -
Markets 'Buying the dip': Gold rebounds after brutal sell-off Gold rebounded on Tuesday after extended losses following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair last week. -
Ukraine Musk’s SpaceX and Ukraine’s defence ministry to block Russia’s use of Starlink Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to check and prevent Russian forces from using Starlink on attack drones against Ukraine. -
Tech News Web Summit Qatar: Social app UpScrolled takes on Big Tech with anti-algorithm ethics-first approach At Web Summit Qatar 2026, where discussions centre on AI and digital regulation frameworks, one of the loudest conversations is coming from an emerging social media platform. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 2nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Germany German police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used front companies and conducted 16,000 deliveries. Five others remain at large. -
Economy EU industry chief calls for 'European preference' ahead of high-stakes EU leaders’ meeting EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy. -
Iran Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest designation of IRGC as terror group Tehran summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc's decision to classify Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terror group. -
Tech News Did AI really cause job losses at Amazon? It's hard to tell, economist says Amazon says it is laying off 16,000 because of 'efficiency gains' from AI, but an economist says it will take time for firms that are adopting AI to see how their work flows change. -
Gaza Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention. -
Europe in Motion Petrol or electric? EVs are becoming more popular than fuel-powered cars in Europe Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering ahead and why? -
No Comment Dancing robots take centre stage at Web Summit Qatar 2026 opening Dancing robots opened Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha, offering a glimpse of embodied artificial intelligence during the opening ceremony. -
Europe Today Russia wants to continue war in Ukraine, Polish secretary of state tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Ignacy Niemczycki warned that "Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now" despite ongoing peace talks. -
Culture news Steven Spielberg confirms EGOT status after winning first Grammy Steven Spielberg's first Grammy win puts him in the illustrious group of only 20 artists who have EGOT status. -
EU.XL EU-INC: Can Europe become the new Silicon Valley? European tech founders have strong ideas and skills, but face many challenges. The EU has many opportunities, but its regulations and fragmentation make growth difficult. Can EU-INC break these bottlenecks? -
No Comment Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February. -
Tech News Women are more sceptical of AI than men. New research suggests why that may be Why are women more sceptical of AI than men? Risk aversion and exposure could have something to do with it, a new study finds. -
No Comment Bad Bunny makes history with Spanish album win at 2026 Grammy Awards Bad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also won big. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Samurais, home invasion horrors and funny art - here's what to look out for in Europe this week. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.' -
Europe Today Europe Today: Tension is rising in Iran Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. -
Germany Germany stations army brigade in Lithuania amid Russian threat The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania. -
Markets Does Trump want Germany's gold? The safety of US bullion reserves Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky. -
Travel News Rome tourists have to pay to get up close to the Trevi Fountain from today Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.” -
Earth News This hydropower plant provides 10% of Brazil's electricity. So why has it been dragged to court? Brazilian courts have ruled that the Belo Monte hydropower plant has had environmental and social impacts "far greater" than originally forecasted. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 2nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Perceived exposure to disinformation and fake news rising in Europe: Which countries suffer most? Perceived exposure to disinformation and fake news in the EU has jumped eight percentage points since 2022. Experts say media literacy and fact-checking are crucial to countering the trend. -
Health news Why Denmark can't use Ozempic as a trump card with the US in Greenland talks Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say. -
Pakistan Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks Pakistan says it has killed 145 “Indian-backed terrorists” in retaliation to Saturday’s suicide and gun attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan. Officials say at least 33 people, mostly civilians were killed in what they described as ‘coordinated attacks’. -
Culture news Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards in historic first for Spanish-language albums Many artists dedicated their award-acceptance speeches to criticise US President Donald Trump’s administration over immigration operations, as the outrage over ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis continues to ensue. -
Libya Jeffrey Epstein sought access to billions in frozen Libyan assets The disgraced US financier sought to recover $80 billion in frozen Libyan state assets through a network of former British and Israeli intelligence officials, according to US DOJ documents. -
USA Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats' ICE demands US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.