2026-02-03

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Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic

Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

03/02/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Is Elon Musk allowing Russia to use Starlink?

Claims that Russian forces are increasingly accessing Starlink in Ukraine have prompted questions about how the technology works and why restricting access is complex.

03/02/2026

Europe Today

Watch the video: All that glitters is not gold?

Gold is seen as a shield, protecting your savings as the value of paper money declines over time. Do you remember when your espresso cost you €1? Good luck getting one at this price in Brussels today.

03/02/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 3rd, 2026 – Midday

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

Health news

US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns

The former head of the CDC's vaccine commission and former White House health official tells Euronews Health about the risks following the Trump administration's decision.

03/02/2026

Europe News

Euronews records best ever January audience performance

Euronews has recorded its best-ever January for digital engagement, with 113 million page views and 13.6 million video views. Following a record-breaking 2025, the results underscore the network’s strategic shift toward original, pan-European reporting and its growing dominance in EU news coverage.

03/02/2026

Earth News

'Staggering' rise in coal plants in China despite clean energy gains

More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.

03/02/2026

Space

NASA delays Artemis II launch Moon mission again due to fuel leak

NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.

03/02/2026

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Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach

Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.

03/02/2026

France

Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk's X

The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

03/02/2026

Ukraine

Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine day before US-brokered talks

Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.

03/02/2026

Tech News

Musk calls Spain's PM 'tyrant' over under 16 social media ban

"We will protect them from the digital Wild West," Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

03/02/2026

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Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.

03/02/2026

Italy

'I'm not like an angel': Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike

Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

03/02/2026

Culture news

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian worked on the script of Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident', which won last year's Palme d'Or and is nominated for Best Screenplay and Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars.

03/02/2026

Iran

Tehran arrests 139 foreigners in central Iran during deadly protests

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are feared to have been killed during weeks-long demonstrations.

03/02/2026

Health news

Spain achieves the world's first face transplant

The procedure, performed by a team of around 100 health professionals, is a global medical milestone and opens new avenues for complex transplantation and reconstructive surgery.

03/02/2026

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Kyiv hit by Russian drones: fires and injuries across multiple districts

Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several districts.

03/02/2026

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Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations as Russian air strikes resume

Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued for hours, injuring three.

03/02/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at moment of economic reckoning

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

03/02/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: European leaders in Dubai to discuss global trade and AI

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.

03/02/2026

EU.XL

What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.

03/02/2026

Destinations

This Slovak city just became a new European Capital of Culture

Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026.

03/02/2026

Tech News

Digital Networks Act: backdoors for network fees and more

The Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act would replace the 2018 EECC and reopen old fights: less national control over spectrum, a costly copper switch-off by 2035, and a “voluntary” conciliation backdoor that could revive de facto network fees.

03/02/2026

Business

Minimum wages in 2026: Who earns the most in Europe?

Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026.

03/02/2026

Health news

Which fruit juice is best for our health?

From citrus to beetroot, some fruit and vegetable juices can offer health benefits, but they should be consumed in moderation.

03/02/2026

Europe News

EU-China relations enter 'do no harm' phase as Trump's shadow looms

Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.

03/02/2026

Economy

Food inflation: Which foods are getting pricier fastest across Europe?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how food prices changed across Europe in 2025, revealing the products that saw the highest inflation.

03/02/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 3rd, 2026 – Morning

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

Earth News

Scientists warn shark bites are linked to climate change. Here’s how

Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.

03/02/2026