Europe

United Kingdom

Putin 'morally responsible' for UK Novichok death, inquiry finds

Dawn Sturgess died after coming into contact with the Novichok nerve agent which was stored in a perfume bottle in an assassination attempt on double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury.

04/12/2025

Europe News

European Commission keeps Portuguese lithium mine's 'strategic' status

The European Union is prioritising domestic production of key raw materials to manufacture electric vehicles without becoming reliant on other world powers.

04/12/2025

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Olympic flame lights up Parthenon before Milan Cortina Games

The Olympic flame spent the night at the Parthenon before being handed to Milan Cortina Winter Games officials, marking a moment of tradition amidst preparation challenges.

04/12/2025

Europe News

EU's top general: Europe needs realignment of drone strategy

In an interview with Euronews, the Chairman of the EU Military Committee, General Sean Clancy, talks about Europe's preparedness for drone and cyber attacks.

04/12/2025

France

French student convicted of vandalising Robert Badinter's grave

The 23-year-old man who admitted desecrating the tomb a few hours before the former French justice minister's entry into the Panthéon on 9 October was sentenced on Wednesday by the Nanterre court.

04/12/2025

The Cube

Are sperm banks in Denmark rejecting donors based on their IQ?

An online claim that Denmark requires sperm donors to have an IQ of 85 is false, although one sperm bank in the country, Donor Network, does use an IQ threshold.

04/12/2025

Europe News

Two-thirds of Europeans say their country isn't ready to fight Russia

The EU has put forward a steady stream of defence packages it says will ensure Europe is ready to defend itself against Russia by 2030. Citizens don't seem to feel that confident with two-thirds of Europeans suggesting their armies cannot take on Russia militarily, according to a new poll.

04/12/2025

Culture news

Charity seeks £500,000 to repair Shakespeare family home

The house in Stratford-upon-Avon already received a £1 million donation last year but a car crash in October further damaged the historic building.

04/12/2025

Europe Today

Social agenda is 'existential' for the EU, says Commissioner Mînzatu

European Commission VP Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that European competitiveness need not come at the expense of workers' rights.

04/12/2025

Health news

Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip now helps people move robotic limbs

The device is still in clinical trials.

04/12/2025

Health news

One HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, scientists say

HPV vaccines have been authorised in the European Union since 2006.

04/12/2025

Europe News

Trust in EU ‘needs to be defended’ amid Mogherini fraud probe: Mînzatu

European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that she was "absolutely shocked" at news that the EU’s former foreign policy chief had been formally accused in an ongoing fraud investigation involving the EU’s External Action Service (EEAS).

04/12/2025

Earth News

Deep-sea mining: Norway halts controversial practice until 2029

Norway’s newly elected government has delayed issuing deep-sea mining licenses in the Arctic.

04/12/2025

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Cold-water swimming in Croatia’s Opatija grows as a winter wellness tradition

Cold-water swimming on Croatia’s Adriatic coast is attracting increasing interest as Opatija strengthens its long-standing reputation for health and wellness tourism.

04/12/2025

Tech News

Russia’s media regulator bans Roblox for ‘justifying terrorism’

Roblox allows users to play games, chat, and interact with millions of other people online as they roam a virtual world.

04/12/2025

Europe News

Europe accuses Putin of feigning interest in Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Putin to “stop wasting the world’s time,” while the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on the Russian leader to “end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace”.

04/12/2025

Europe Today

Europe Today: NATO meeting, European job quality, Macron in China and Eurovision Song Contest

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

04/12/2025

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Why the soft drinks sector matters: 3 facts Europe should know

Partner content presented by Unesda

The soft drinks sector is much more than the wide range of refreshing beverages it provides and the great moments of responsible enjoyment that it helps create.

04/12/2025

Health news

Vegan teens with heavy periods may be at risk of anaemia, study says

Teenagers may underestimate the amount of iron they could lose through heavy menstrual bleeding, researchers warned.

04/12/2025

Markets

Why are European natural gas prices tumbling despite the cold winter?

European gas prices are tumbling despite cold weather and below-average storage, as surging US LNG flows flood the market. The TTF-Henry Hub spread, the price difference between European and US natural gas, has narrowed sharply.

04/12/2025

Europe News

Unpacking Ursula von der Leyen's reparations loan to support Ukraine

Liquidity guarantees, legal protection, anti-corruption safeguards, 'Made in Europe' criteria: here's how Ursula von der Leyen intends to overcome the Belgian resistance and approve the reparations loan for Ukraine.

04/12/2025

Health news

Europe should boost efforts to fight bird flu, health officials say

Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said.

04/12/2025

Moldova

Moldovan police investigate drone resident thought was 'a toy'

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better intercept drones violating Europe's airspace.

03/12/2025

United Kingdom

China slams UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres.

03/12/2025

Germany

Germany activates Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel

Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.

03/12/2025

Russia

Russia pulls cosmonaut over alleged security breach at SpaceX facility

Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him.

03/12/2025