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Culture news 'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95 During his six decades long-career, Robert Duvall won an Oscar for best actor and was nominated six other times. -
Ukraine Aliyev says Russia 'deliberately attacked' Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia “deliberately attacked” the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions. -
Europe News Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
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No Comment Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics. -
France French prosecutors widen Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang’s former institute French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds. -
Health news Long in the tooth: Brushing your teeth three times a day could help you live longer, experts say Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals. -
The Cube Fact check: Did Denmark's parliament burst into laughter about Trump's Greenland purchase plans? According to viral social media videos, Trump's Greenland takeover plans sparked hysterical laughter inside the Danish parliamentary chamber. In reality, the clips have been miscaptioned. -
Russia Alexei Navalny dart frog toxin poisoning: What we know Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the frog itself. -
No Comment Russia marks Navalny grave anniversary amid poison test fallout Relatives and diplomats mark Alexei Navalny’s death in Moscow, as his family demands truth and Europe cites lab tests pointing to rare toxin poisoning. -
No Comment Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers. -
Iran Tehran's top diplomat goes to Geneva for nuclear talks amid IRGC's Hormuz war games Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. -
Economy Syria makes investment pitch to Europe as new law promises ‘legal firmness’ At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the Chairman of Syria’s investment authority made a direct appeal to European investors, arguing that 2025 constituted a turning point in the country’s economic recovery. -
USA Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava hundreds of meters into the air as it erupts again A large volcano in Hawaii began erupting on Sunday afternoon, sending fiery fountains of lava and hot ash high into the sky. The US Geological Survey showed video of Mount Kilauea spewing lava fountains about 300 meters high as a river of lava flowed nearby. -
Ukraine Peace talks round three: Ukraine-US-Russia Geneva meeting's key topics As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva. -
Culture news Dana Eden, co-creator of hit spy show ‘Tehran’, found dead in Athens hotel room Despite rumours regarding “a criminal or nationalistic-related death”, international production company Donna and Shula Productions has dismissed speculation over the sudden death of Dana Eden. -
Health news French children exposed to high levels of toxic heavy metals in everyday foods, study finds A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish. -
Smart Regions Seeing through the clouds: how radar imagery helps farmers in Poland In northern Europe, frequent cloud cover limits the use of traditional satellite images for agriculture. Polish company Wasat uses radar-based satellite data to overcome this challenge, helping farmers use less fertiliser and improve profitability. -
Culture news From Kurt Cobain's death to Beyoncé's Illuminati ties: The weirdest music conspiracy theories Warning: This article contains references to suicide, drug use and plenty of baseless conspiracy theories. Tin hats on, sheeple... -
Economy UK real estate asking prices stay stable — but is it really a good time to buy? Asking prices stabilise and listings climb to an 11-year high, but stamp duty surcharges mean European investors may not feel the benefit. -
Culture news Slumdog millionaire: Meet the Global Teacher Prize winner using slum walls to spread learning Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher who turned Mumbai’s slum walls into open-air classrooms, has been awarded the $1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit, using art to bring education to children often excluded from formal schooling. -
Hungary ‘We want you to continue’: Rubio delivers Trump's campaign message to Orbán in Budapest The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated. -
North Korea North Korea's Kim unveils new housing district for troops killed fighting for Russia North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un officially unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, in a boost to Pyongyang's pro-war propaganda. -
Earth News French government urges citizens to ‘limit’ meat consumption to fight climate change France has updated its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate, urging citizens to cut back on meat to reduce emissions. -
Switzerland Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services. -
Germany Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0 The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation remains: inside, nothing was the same, Dr Alexander Wolf writes in an opinion article for Euronews. -
Tech News India's global AI summit puts international governance to the test Global leaders such as Emmanuel Macron are gathering in India for an AI Summit to try to agree on AI governance after the Paris AI pledge last year was deemed ‘meaningless’. -
Europe in Motion As AI use surges across the EU, who are the countries and age groups using it most? Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of EU citizens' everyday lives. However, usage remains uneven across population groups. -
Economy Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession in 2025, government report shows Japan's economy grew at only a 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter of 2025, according to a government report released this Monday. Growth for all of last year came in at just 1.1%. -
Earth News Tiny island’s climate reparations proposal labelled 'major threat' to US industry Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it. -
Travel News Airport strikes in Italy postponed to avoid travel chaos during Winter Olympics. Here's the new date The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers. -
Culture news YouTube boxer Logan Paul sells rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for record $16.5 million Logan Paul has made history by selling a rare Pikachu Illustrator card for a record $16.5 million in one of the most hyped auctions in history. -
France French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race. -
Nutrition Intermittent fasting offers no greater weight loss than standard diets, study finds A new study found that weight loss from fasting was barely greater than doing nothing, and similar to results from traditional dietary advice. -
Europe News Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's Board of Peace meeting in Washington The EU will send the Commissioner for the Mediterranean to the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed to Euronews, despite concerns over its charter. -
Tech News Austrian creator of viral OpenClaw joins OpenAI to build “next generation” of AI agents Peter Steinberger said his next step is to build an AI agent that his mum can use and he believes that OpenAI is the best place to do that. -
Ukraine Ukraine’s former energy minister charged with money laundering Months after Ukraine was rocked by a major corruption investigation into the state nuclear power company Energoatom, former energy minister Herman Halushchenko was officially charged after being detained while attempting to leave the country. -
Italy Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer, Meloni announces Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home. -
France France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents. -
Europe Today Watch the video: EU's defence clause - yes, it does exist, and now everyone talks about it Did you know the EU has its own mutual defence clause? Your reporter did not. But suddenly, it is the hottest topic in Europe. -
EU.XL Does the EU need an urgent staff renewal? The EPSO exam is back For years, the EPSO exam was a cornerstone of the Brussels career circuit and a key entry point into the EU administration. Then, it disappeared. -
No Comment North Korea opens homes for troops killed in Ukraine North Korea opens a Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as Kim Jong Un vows to honour “martyrs”. -
Moments The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026. -
Europe Today Rubio speech friendlier but Europeans are 'not naive', top analyst tells Euronews Rasmussen Global CEO Fabrice Pothier tells Euronews that Rubio's talk of an "intertwined destiny" for the US and Europe was not an “olive branch". -
Culture news Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show did not violate any rules following investigation US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules. -
Europe Today Newsletter: A friendlier Rubio, but no olive branch for Europe Also in this newsletter: Finnish minister warns Russia's reinforcing nuclear and Arctic assets near border; and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Hungary on the second stop of his Central Euroepan tour -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Charli xcx's 'The Moment', the early drawings of Lucian Freud, and a murder mystery series set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what to look out for this week. -
No Comment France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage. -
No Comment Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt In Ivrea, Italy’s Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Interview to Fabrice Pothier and the Munich Security Conference 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. -
Europe News Russia reinforcing nuclear and Arctic assets near Finnish border, defence minister warns Arctic security is paramount for European stability, Finland's defence minister told Euronews in a wide-ranging interview. He added talk of European nuclear deterrence is welcome but cannot replace NATO yet. -
EU.XL What do you need to know to pass EPSO? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is hiring AD5 graduates and aims to attract new talent and digital skills. For about 1,400 successful candidates, this is a chance for a permanent job in the EU civil service. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot about the EU’s most elite exam. -
Nature Return of Sardinia’s griffon vultures hailed as one of Italy’s greatest conservation success stories In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60. -
Mobility Made in Europe but wanted elsewhere: Is the EU at a crossroads over self-driving vehicles? While China and the US invest in autonomous vehicles, Europe hesitates. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news What happens to frozen eggs and embryos when they are no longer needed? As fertility treatments are on the rise, patchy legislation across Europe leaves thousands of eggs and embryos in limbo. -
Business Analysis: Will Big Tech's colossal AI spending crush Europe's data sovereignty? Big Tech companies are going all in on AI development, raising their projected capital expenditure to over $700bn (€590bn) this year, an increase of roughly 75% compared to 2025. -
Gaza Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction at inaugural meeting, Trump says The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, the US president said in a social media post. -
Art Scents and sensibility: Greek goddess Pasithea inspires rest and relaxation in Warsaw art show At Agnieszka Apoznańska's 'Pasithea' visitors see through painted eyes, catch a whiff of honey and feel that rest is a right, not a reward. The Greek goddess Pasithea embodies the thoughts of the artist. -
Ukraine Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal as Moscow's drone strikes intensify Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal and air defence in occupied Crimea as Moscow's drone strikes and power cuts intensify ahead of fresh US-brokered peace talks in Geneva. -
Travel News Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment and a lack of protection Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.