2026-02-09

Markets

Asian markets rise after Takaichi win, while US futures trend lower

Asian markets rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a historic landslide victory in Japanese elections, boosting fiscal stimulus prospects.

09/02/2026

Europe News

Israeli policy in West Bank 'close to ethnic cleansing' – Olmert

The former Israeli premier decried his country's actions and policy in the West Bank just as the Israeli government announced radical plans to exert control of even more Palestinian territory.

09/02/2026

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Fans with fireworks celebrate Super Bowl in Seattle streets

Joyous fans packed the streets of Seattle on Sunday night, after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Some launched fireworks near the Seahawks' home stadium, Lumen Field.

09/02/2026

Sport

At Milano-Cortina Olympics, curling turns true family affair on ice

Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.

09/02/2026

Travel News

Hail an Uber Snowmobile from Cortina to Italy's Three Peaks

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.

09/02/2026

Culture news

3,000 years of Olympic history go on display in Milan exhibition

Ancient Greek vases, Etruscan artefacts and Roman relics sit alongside Michael Johnson’s golden shoes and Usain Bolt’s racing kit in a new exhibition in Milan.

09/02/2026

Business

FedEx-backed investors strike deal to buy parcel locker firm InPost

Consortium agrees to all-cash offer for Polish-founded InPost, betting on the rise of self-service delivery across the continent.

09/02/2026

Venezuela

Machado's close ally 'kidnapped' hours after Venezuelan prison release

Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.

09/02/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 9th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/02/2026

Tech News

What to know about Meta trial over child sexual exploitation claims

Built on undercover accounts posing as children, the case is the first stand-alone state trial in a widening legal fight over social media’s impact on minors.

09/02/2026

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Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising

Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra.

09/02/2026

United Kingdom

Starmer fights for survival as top aide quits over Epstein scandal

Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.

09/02/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?

A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a 'foreign censorship threat', claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and tries to manipulate elections in EU member states. The Cube takes a look at the allegations.

09/02/2026

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Chad’s Saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations

Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage.

09/02/2026

Tech News

Israeli startup builds zero-click spy tools for Western intelligence

Following the events of 7 October, the company Radiant was quick to provide IDF intelligence with technical tools that helped track the location of several Israeli hostages.

09/02/2026

Travel News

Train strike in Spain forces hundreds of cancellations

After several rounds of talks failed, the Spanish Railroad Engineers and Trainmen’s Union has called for a three-day national strike over safety concerns.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Kallas urges EU to force Russia's hand in Ukraine talks

Also in this newsletter: Leaders gear up for talks on restoring Europe's waning competitiveness, and Socialist moderate wins landslide victory in Portugal's presidential run-off.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Kallas: Russia must be forced into concessions as envoy talks grow

In an exclusive interview on Europe Today, the EU's chief diplomat says the Kremlin is not taking the Ukraine talks seriously as Brussels ponders appointing a special envoy to represent the 27 at the negotiating table.

09/02/2026

Iran

Tehran targets top reformists, tightening grip as nuclear talks resume

Tehran detains top reformists and tightens pressure on dissent while juggling nuclear talks with Washington and rising military threats from the US and Israel.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Europeans are getting richer — but would your wallet agree?

"Real household income" is what you can actually swallow after taxes and inflation. In the north, high prices ate up the entire meal. In the east, wages grew fast enough to beat the bill.

09/02/2026

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Ice road opens between Estonia’s Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands

A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to provide an alternative route for residents as ferry services are disrupted by heavy sea ice.

09/02/2026

EU.XL

How can the EU regulate its rising gun industry? Ask the AI chatbot

Demand for European weapons production and exports is high. EU gun laws vary across member states, and creating a single EU framework is hard. Can the EU break this fragmentation? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

09/02/2026

EU.XL

Should the EU grow its gun industry, or regulate it more?

The European Union does not have a strong gun ownership culture or much public debate about firearms, yet it has become one of the world’s top exporters of small arms and light weapons.

09/02/2026

Nature

Meet the seed guardians of the Amazon

Pucha and his family have spent years building a 'living laboratory' and a vital seed bank in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.

09/02/2026

Culture news

Donald Trump slams Bad Bunny's 'terrible' Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny made history on one of the world’s most coveted stages, while Donald Trump ranted about the artist’s message of unity being “an affront to the Greatness of America”.

09/02/2026

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‘Our coastline is completely dead’: Canary Islands residents protest against fish farm

Several hundred people protest on one of the beaches of Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, to denounce fish-farming activity close to the shoreline.

09/02/2026

Thailand

Thailand's Conservative party secures win in general election

Anutin Charnvirakul's party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai politics after the turbulence of recent years.

09/02/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.

09/02/2026

Sport

Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026

The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.

09/02/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Kaja Kallas

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

09/02/2026