2026-02-07

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Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics venue

Protesters and police clash in the Corvetto neighbourhood of Milan at the end of a demonstration against the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

07/02/2026

Italy

Milan protesters rally against 'unsustainable' Winter Olympics

A demonstration took place in Milan on the first day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with protesters lamenting the environmental and economic effect of the Games on the region.

07/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 7th, 2026 – Evening

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07/02/2026

Economy

ACC shelves plans to open battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany

European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has shelved plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany due to slower-than-expected growth in EV demand.

07/02/2026

World News

Storm Marta batters Portugal and Spain just days after deadly floods

Portugal and Spain both issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads, disrupted trains and forced thousands to evacuate from the rising waters.

07/02/2026

Lifestyle

Bad Bunny lookalike competition won by professional impersonator

Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest.

07/02/2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says US has set June deadline for agreement on war's end

The development follows US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the week, which produced no breakthrough. Russia continues to press Ukraine to give up the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv says it will never accept.

07/02/2026

Europe News

EU courts the Gulf in push for free trade agreement

The EU's special envoy to the Gulf told Euronews it's high time to get a deal done as Brussels looks to bolster business ties with wealthy Arab nations. Free trade talks have stalled for two decades over political disagreements and conditions for market access.

07/02/2026

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07/02/2026

USA

Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas

A social media post by US President Donald Trump depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. It was deleted on Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.

07/02/2026

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Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves at least 45 dead, more than 500 injured

Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has left at least 45 people dead and 500 injured nationwide.

07/02/2026

Sport

Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina

The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.

07/02/2026

Tech News

Which European country is the best and worst at AI adoption?

France ranks last in a new global AI adoption index, with nearly half of its public servants never having used the technology at work, despite massive government investment in the technology.

07/02/2026

Health news

When in Italy: Health tips to stay safe for Winter Olympics 2026 trips

From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games

07/02/2026

Lithuania

No front line: Russia's hybrid pressure on German army in Lithuania

The German army brigade in Lithuania is not under fire, but it is under hybrid attack. Soldiers report mysterious phone calls, and drones appear to be spying on manoeuvres. How should the Bundeswehr and NATO respond?

07/02/2026

Green News

‘Act of self-harm’: Fears UK will cut climate finance for poor nations

The UK government tells Euronews Green it is “modernising” its approach to international climate financing – but declined to comment on alleged cuts.

07/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 7th, 2026 – Morning

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07/02/2026

Moments

Why ayahuasca travellers are swapping South America for Spain

Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years.

07/02/2026