Europe News Three things Europe should take away from Trump’s State of the Union For the first State of the Union of his second term, US President Donald Trump decided to go long, covering everything from the economy to Iran during a 107-minute speech to Congress. 25/02/2026
Health news A simple blood test may help predict who is most likely to live longer Scientists found that tiny RNA molecules in the bloodstream - known as piRNAs - were stronger predictors of short-term survival than age, cholesterol or lifestyle factors. 25/02/2026
Europe in Motion These fields of study are most likely to land you a highly-related job Today, people can train to be almost anything. But how many young graduates actually stick to their fields of study once they enter the world of work? 25/02/2026
Iran Tehran denies Trump's claim Iran wants missiles capable of striking US Tehran has dismissed the US president's words during the State of the Union address on its missile and nuclear programmes, as Geneva talks are to resume under military pressure. 25/02/2026
Markets European markets hit record highs amid easing tariff fears European stock markets opened firmly in the green on Wednesday with major indices touching record intraday highs. 25/02/2026
Italy Rome police probed over alleged theft at railway station luxury store A cashier and 21 officers allegedly stole luxury items from a Coin luxury store in central Rome via rigged checkouts, authorities said. 25/02/2026
Residences You can book a stay at the cottage from Heated Rivalry this summer The hit HBO show has sparked a rise in demand for getaways to Ontario, and you can book a trip to the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka through Airbnb. 25/02/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 25th, 2026 – Midday 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
Green News Microwave meals contain a 'cocktail of microplastics', report warns Microwave meals are convenient – but a new report reveals just how much they could be harming our health and the planet. 25/02/2026
Culture news Élysee moves swiftly to appoint Christophe Leribault as Louvre chief The French government has named art historian Christophe Leribault as the new director of the beleaguered Paris Louvre museum following the resignation of Laurence des Cars. 25/02/2026
World News Italy calls for restraint as EU puts US tariff deal on ice Rome warned against a trade clash and urged continuity, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stressing the need to protect export-heavy Italy. 25/02/2026
Turkey Turkish Air Force major dies in F-16 fighter jet crash near Balıkesir A Turkish F-16 crashed after takeoff from the Balıkesir air base in Turkey's Marmara region, killing pilot Major İbrahim Bolat. Authorities opened an investigation. 25/02/2026
Travel News 48-hour strike set to severely disrupt Germany’s public transport The two-day walkout is expected to plunge travel into chaos, affecting millions of passengers. 25/02/2026
Europe Today EU–US trade deal stalled over legal uncertainty, MEP Andrews says The Irish MEP told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today that in the current circumstances, where nobody is sure whether Washington's new tariffs are fully compliant with the law, it would be more prudent to pause the EU–US trade deal. 25/02/2026
Travel News Mexico violence: Your travel rights during civil unrest explained While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in cases of civil unrest. 25/02/2026
Culture news ‘Save this country’: Robert De Niro shares anti-Trump speech The Oscar winning actor shared his prediction that Donald Trump “will never leave” office and that it is up to Americans to “get rid of him”. 25/02/2026
No Comment Watch: Seagull rescued with CPR by Istanbul football captain after ball collision Turkey witnessed an unusual scene during an amateur playoff in Istanbul when a seagull was hit by a clearance kick. 25/02/2026
Europe Today Watch: 'Friendship' pipeline is tearing Europe apart — but why? In the 1960s, the Soviet Union built one of the longest oil pipelines in the world to supply Warsaw Pact states. It was called Druzhba, which translates to "friendship." Right now, that friendship pipeline is tearing Europe apart. 25/02/2026
No Comment Brazil landslides: 43 missing after heavy rain hits state of Minas Gerais Brazil is facing deadly floods in Minas Gerais after record rain hit Juiz de Fora and Uba. 25/02/2026
Tech News Robot dogs and humanoid assistants take over a metro station in China China's first full-space "robot cluster" is designed to support staff, speed up important train inspections, and make metro travel safer. 25/02/2026
Travel News Greece ranked the world’s top destination for ‘dock and dine’ tourism A study by BoatBooker revealed that Greece is the number one country for gastronomic destinations accessible exclusively by sea. 25/02/2026
No Comment Poland marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Warsaw Crowds in Warsaw marked four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding continued Western support and affirming that Crimea is Ukraine. 25/02/2026
No Comment Trump welcomes Olympic medal-winning hockey team during State of the Union address US President Donald Trump welcomes the Olympic medal-winning men's hockey team during his State of the Union address at the Capitol. 25/02/2026
Moments Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile. 25/02/2026
USA Suspect discovered inside garbage bin following police chase in Ohio In Ohio, a sanitation worker got a shock after finding a man hiding in a trash can during his route. The suspect had fled a traffic stop earlier and was hiding from police. Dashcam video shows him jumping out and running as officers chase, losing his shoes during the pursuit. 25/02/2026
Partner content Gen Z influencers trade Europe for Dubai’s booming content economy Partner content presented by Dubai Chambers Young Europeans are increasingly looking beyond the continent to work, create and build careers, with Dubai emerging as a primary destination for Gen Z talent. 25/02/2026
Europe News Europe’s climate policy turning into lobbyists’ playground – report New research reveals that the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal has been transformed into a corporate-driven policy project dominated by heavy industry lobbying, resulting in a shift away from real decarbonisation toward deregulation and weakened climate rules. 25/02/2026
EU.XL 'One Europe, one market’ and ‘buy European’ push for competitiveness Ursula Von der Leyen’s ‘one Europe, one market’ plan and calls from EU countries for stricter ‘buy European’ rules are central to the new competitiveness strategy. Watch the video for more details. 25/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: Trump's State of the Union; EU weighs options on Ukraine 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. 25/02/2026
Lifestyle Why young Kazakhs are turning ornaments into tattoos What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal. 25/02/2026