Culture news NFL confirms plans to play first ever American Football game in France France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris. 03/02/2026
The Europe Conversation EU-Mercosur deal 'must be applied without delay' - Paraguay president In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake". 03/02/2026
World News US navy shoot down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea The US military has announced it has targeted and downed an Iranian-owned drone in the waters of the Arabian Sea. 03/02/2026
Finland Arctic ambitions: Finland to build icebreakers for the United States Finland is set to build new icebreakers for the US as Arctic competition intensifies. While the deal highlights Finnish expertise in icebreaking, US interest in Greenland and strained EU-US ties have raised concerns over the partnership. 03/02/2026
No Comment Severe floods in northern Morocco displace over 50,000 people Northern Morocco reels from Loukkos River flooding, with 50,000 people displaced and emergency camps, rescues and dam releases under way. 03/02/2026
Europe News Exclusive: Digital euro faces political deadlock in Brussels The EU's proposal for a digital form of cash cannot proceed unless the European Parliament is able to agree on a position. 03/02/2026
Green News In the race for clean energy, why are geothermal systems ignored? Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies. 03/02/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 3rd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 03/02/2026
World News Macron says technical work is ongoing to restart talks with Putin France's president says discussions are underway at "the technical level", while condemning Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace talks over Ukraine. 03/02/2026
Europe News Commission holds seminar to talk competitiveness and 'frustrations' Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”. 03/02/2026
Iran US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned. 03/02/2026
Tech News Web Summit Qatar day three brings tech and culture together At Web Summit Qatar, tech and creativity shared the stage. Startups, artists and policymakers came together, showing how ideas, music and technology can shape the future in real time. 03/02/2026
Denmark Two Swedish citizens jailed in Denmark for attack near Israeli embassy Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024. 03/02/2026
Business Mandelson emails stir unease over Epstein’s access to UK and EU policy Newly released DOJ and congressional records show Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insight into UK tax and Bank of England policy discussions via Peter Mandelson, raising stark questions about how private networks intersect with public governance. 03/02/2026
Cinema Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' delights fans The newly released official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic gives audiences the most detailed look at the movie so far. 03/02/2026
Slovakia Slovak adviser who quit over Epstein texts ‘feels like a fool' Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister. 03/02/2026
Sweden Sweden and Denmark to supply Ukraine with €245m air defence system Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites. 03/02/2026
Green News Portugal braces for second big storm, residents to prep emergency kits Portugal braces for storm Leonardo with heavy rain, 95 km/h winds and coastal waves up to 11 metres, days after deadly storm Kristin struck. 03/02/2026
Cinema 'Melania': Why the Mrs Trump documentary isn't a documentary at all Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand went to see the Melania Trump documentary ‘Melania’ so you don’t have to. 03/02/2026
Europe Today Europeans 'would do well listening to Draghi,' OECD chief says OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain 'success story' of the EU. 03/02/2026
Health news Babies are smarter than we thought, new study shows The study suggests that cognitive development begins far earlier than previously believed, with infants actively processing and categorising the world around them from a very early age. 03/02/2026
Travel News Inside the UNESCO-listed churches drawing pilgrims to Cyprus The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe. 03/02/2026
Tech News UK data regulator opens probe into X over sexual AI deepfakes Grok came under fire for generating sexually explicit deepfakes of women and minors early last month. 03/02/2026
Europe News EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit vote A volatile geopolitical context has spurred the European Union and United Kingdom to deepen their collaboration on areas including defence and trade after a fraught decade. 03/02/2026
Health news 22.6 million deaths by 2030 if foreign aid cuts persist, study finds As cuts in international aid continue worldwide, a new study projects 22.6 million people will die by 2030, including 5.4 million children under the age of five. 03/02/2026
Art Watch: Casa Batlló mapping show begins Gaudí centenary celebrations Barcelona's Casa Batlló has begun a year of events marking the centenary of the iconic architect Antoni Gaudi's death by staging a stunning audiovisual experience to inaugurate a new contemporary art exhibition space within the walls of the famous art nouveau building. 03/02/2026
Czech Republic Czech government faces no-confidence vote over row with the president The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday. 03/02/2026
No Comment Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly. 03/02/2026
Travel News Will the EES cause travel chaos over the peak summer period? The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air passengers. 03/02/2026
Europe in Motion Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer? The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers. 03/02/2026