2026-02-16

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.

16/02/2026

Nutrition

Does intermittent fasting help weight loss more than standard diets?

A new study found that weight loss from fasting was barely greater than doing nothing, and similar to results from traditional dietary advice.

16/02/2026

Europe News

Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's Board of Peace meeting

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.

16/02/2026

Tech News

Creator of viral OpenClaw AI company to join OpenAI

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.

16/02/2026

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.

16/02/2026

Italy

Meloni: Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer

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.

16/02/2026

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.

16/02/2026

Europe Today

EU 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.

16/02/2026

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.

16/02/2026

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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”.

16/02/2026

Moments

Twin-city breaks in Europe you can do 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.

16/02/2026

Europe Today

Rubio speech friendlier but Europeans 'not naive', top analyst says

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".

16/02/2026

Culture news

Investigation clears Bad Bunny Super Bowl show of rule violation

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.

16/02/2026

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

16/02/2026

Culture news

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.

16/02/2026

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France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival

Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage.

16/02/2026

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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.

16/02/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: 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.

16/02/2026

Europe News

Russia building up Arctic assets near Finnish border, 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.

16/02/2026

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.

16/02/2026

Nature

How Sardinia saved its griffon vulture population from extinction

In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60.

16/02/2026

Mobility

Is the European Union at a crossroads over self-driving vehicles?

While China and the US invest in autonomous vehicles, Europe hesitates.

16/02/2026

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.

16/02/2026

Health news

What happens to frozen eggs and embryos no longer needed?

As fertility treatments are on the rise, patchy legislation across Europe leaves thousands of eggs and embryos in limbo.

16/02/2026

Business

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.

16/02/2026

Gaza

Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction, 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.

16/02/2026

Art

Artist Agnieszka Apoznańska explores an empire of scented dreams

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.

16/02/2026

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.

16/02/2026

Travel News

Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

16/02/2026