2026-02-25

Cuba

Cuban patrol kills four on Florida-registered boat as US tensions rise

Cuban coast guards killed four on a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday. Authorities say the vessel refused to comply to identification requests as it violated Cuban waters, and opened fire on Cuban guards.

25/02/2026

Space

New photo of the Milky Way 'window to understand how stars are formed'

The European Southern Observatory has published a spectacular photo of the central molecular zone of the Milky Way.

25/02/2026

The Ring

Ukraine in the EU - A question of when or if?

In this episode of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament in Brussels, we focus on Ukraine’s EU path, with MEPs Petras Auštrevičius (Renew Europe) and Aurelijus Veryga (ECR).

25/02/2026

Art

Venice art biennale releases full line-up for Koyo Kouoh curated show

The 61st Venice Art Biennale has announced its complete list of participating artists. In Minor Keys by Koyo Kouoh will open to the public on Saturday 9 May and run until Sunday 22 November 2026.

25/02/2026

Partner content

Brazil: more than a destination, a lifestyle

Partner content presented by Visit Brasil

From tropical coastlines to vast canyons, from cascading waterfalls to crystal-clear freshwater springs, Brazil offers a diversity of experiences that go far beyond the vibrant energy of its major cities.

25/02/2026

France

1,500 paratroopers take part in Orion-26 exercise in western France

France and 24 allied countries are conducting large-scale military drills to prepare for high-intensity conflict, amid escalated threats from Russia.

25/02/2026

Europe News

British charm offensive on 'Made in Europe' as UK seeks closer EU ties

UK Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is meeting European Commission officials on Wednesday and Thursday to push for closer EU-UK ties – and argue that any European Preference scheme should include London.

25/02/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 25th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

25/02/2026

Hungary

Fearing Ukrainian action, Orbán deploys soldiers to energy facilities

The Hungarian prime minister has also ordered a drone flight ban in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, near the Ukrainian border.

25/02/2026

Art

Super rare Magritte leaf-bird painting heads to auction for first time

Les grâces naturelles, an extremely rare painting by surrealist master René Magritte is expected to fetch up to €10 million when it goes up for auction for the first time in March at Christie's.

25/02/2026

Europe News

Macron to outline France’s role in Europe’s nuclear deterrence

Europe has two nuclear-armed powers: France and the UK. While Macron's initial offer to expand the French nuclear deterrence to European partners went largely ignored in 2020, it is now gaining traction.

25/02/2026

Europe News

Left-wing MEPs push Commission to finance abortions in the EU

Signed by 105 MEPs, the letter to Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European fund to ensure effective access to reproductive healthcare, a move one million European citizens have requested.

25/02/2026

Tech News

Japan unveils AI-powered robot monk trained in Buddhist scriptures

Named “Buddharoid”, the humanoid robot has been trained on vast Buddhist scriptures and can hold engaging conversations while moving and gesturing like a human priest.

25/02/2026

Europe News

Poland’s debt on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2036, Commission warns

Brussels warns that without spending restraint and structural fixes, Warsaw’s debt trajectory could worsen markedly despite limited short-term risks.

25/02/2026

The Cube

Fake Euronews videos used in Milan Olympics disinformation campaign

Across social media, a series of doctored Euronews videos spread false claims about Ukrainian athletes and refugees over the course of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

25/02/2026

Spain

Spain releases secret 1981 coup documents after 45 years

Spain has published 153 declassified documents on the 1981 23-F coup, revealing orders to shoot to kill and King Juan Carlos I’s role in stopping it.

25/02/2026

Health news

Spain to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s

The Spanish government is moving ahead with a ban on energy drinks for minors, based on data that warns of the risks of caffeine in adolescents.

25/02/2026

Europe News

EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba as Croatia offers alternative route

The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting.

25/02/2026

Culture news

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle reportedly faces axe over Gaza debate

Germany's Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has allegedly called for Tricia Tuttle to be replaced as director of the Berlin International Film Festival as fallout continues over the pro-Palestinian stance of many of its participants.

25/02/2026

Europe News

EU Parliament backs new ‘mid-cap’ businesses in simplification drive

EU lawmakers adopted new rules to simplify the legislative framework for so-called "mid-cap" companies on Wednesday as part of its general effort to cut red tape for businesses in Europe.

25/02/2026

China

China to buy 120 European-made Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

25/02/2026

World News

Yerevan to receive new oil shipment in key peace deal development

Armenia is to receive 4,500 tonnes of diesel in February 2026, a key step in peace efforts that has already lowered fuel prices in the South Caucasus country.

25/02/2026

No Comment

Iran faces renewed student protests in Tehran as new semester begins

Renewed student protests erupt at Tehran universities as a new semester begins, reviving slogans from recent unrest and highlighting growing tensions.

25/02/2026

World News

Millions express solidarity with Ukraine on war's 4th year anniversary

In Paris, London, Zurich, Belgrade and Warsaw, demonstrations were held in support of the Ukrainian people.

25/02/2026

Qatar in Motion

Bridging Traditions from Qatar to South America

In partnership with Media City

In this episode, Laila travels to Chile to witness first-hand how creative collaboration is becoming Qatar’s signature on the world stage. What does it mean when murals, music, and marketplaces become canvases for international dialogue? We speak to the creatives who are taking the lead.

25/02/2026

No Comment

Germany launches Ukraine war museum in Berlin

Germany opens the first museum outside Ukraine on Russia’s full-scale war, with drones, missile fragments and testimonies at Berlin Story Bunker.

25/02/2026

Ukraine

Russia may stage a nuclear false flag incident in Ukraine, report says

The US-based Institute for the Study of War said in a report that the Kremlin is looking for ways to divert attention away from “the Russian military’s inability” to achieve Moscow’s objectives, and might cause a nuclear incident to do so.

25/02/2026

Tech News

Why Anthropic and the US are at a standoff over AI military contract

AI company Anthropic and the US Pentagon are at a standoff. Here is all you need to know.

25/02/2026

Culture news

Mysterious secret corridor discovered in German Stone Age burial site

Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a corridor system from the late Middle Ages in a burial site dating back to the 4th millennium BC.

25/02/2026

Earth News

E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises

A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species.

25/02/2026