2026-02-03

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

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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

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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