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Severe weather triggers flooding, power outages and road closures across Portugal

Storm Leonardo swept across Portugal on Wednesday, flooding towns and battering the coast with strong winds.

04/02/2026

Europe News

Latvian and Estonian leaders back special EU envoy in Ukraine talks

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.

04/02/2026

Europe News

Brussels cautions states against overstepping with social media rules

A European Commission spokesperson has said that additional national obligations on social media platforms are a “no go” under the bloc's own sweeping digital rulebook.

04/02/2026

Europe News

What is ICE's mandate abroad and can it operate on foreign soil?

Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

04/02/2026

Markets

Novo Nordisk stock sinks by 17% after bleak 2026 forecast

Shares tumbled after the company predicted a 5–13% decline in 2026 sales and operating profit, citing lower US prices and rising competition.

04/02/2026

Health news

Nearly 40% of cancer cases are likely preventable, study says

A new study has revealed that more than one third of new cancer cases globally could be prevented by controlling common risk factors such as smoking and alcohol.

04/02/2026

France

French teacher in 'worrying' condition after knife attack at school

A 60-year-old art teacher was stabbed on Tuesday by a 14-year-old pupil in front of some 20 other students mid-class in southern France, in the latest violent attack targeting school staff.

04/02/2026

Greece

Greek coast guard and migrant-carrying speedboat collide, killing 15

At least 15 people died when a speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off Chios, with searches for those missing ongoing.

04/02/2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls on Trump to respond to Russia’s attack as talks resume

As the talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the US and Russia continue, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US president to respond to Moscow’s massive aerial attacks and the violation of Russia’s “energy truce” promise.

04/02/2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal

The Commission president hopes to break the deadlock on an agreement that has been stalled since 2023.

04/02/2026

Europe in Motion

How much are Europeans protecting themselves online?

EU internet users are taking more action to protect their personal data online. As new data shows rising resistance to online tracking, how far is the EU willing to go to reclaim digital sovereignty?

04/02/2026

Spain

Musk calls Sánchez 'tyrant' over plans to ban social media for teens

The tech billionaire attacked the Spanish premier after Pedro Sánchez announced Madrid intends to roll out new rules to protect minors from social media harm, which would see executives potentially liable in court.

04/02/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi

Also in this newsletter: EU and Australia close in on free trade deal, why the digital euro is at a gridlock, and the EU and UK look set to tighten ties.

04/02/2026

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Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks

During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.

04/02/2026

Tech News

Oura Ring’s CEO on the future for wearable technology in healthcare

Speaking at Web Summit Qatar, Tom Hale told Euronews Next about the importance of constant monitoring, how Oura makes use of AI, and where the company is headed.

04/02/2026

EU.XL

EU Inc: Brussels’ plan for a single company law across Europe

The European Commission wants to coexist with 27 national company laws with a single EU-wide rulebook. The goal is faster growth, lower costs, and more startups staying in Europe. Watch the video.

04/02/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: Russia strikes Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi

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.

04/02/2026

Ukraine

Ukraine to change stance for Abu Dhabi talks after Russia's strike

A new round of trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi just one day after Russia’s largest attack against Ukraine this winter, as Moscow launched a record number of missiles, targeting Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure.

04/02/2026

Travel News

Tourist numbers hit record-high in Spain

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.

04/02/2026

Tech News

Winter Olympic Games tech: AI replays, drones, and transparent torches

Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones.

04/02/2026

Health news

Guinea worm disease is one step closer to being eradicated

Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease eradicated after smallpox, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025.

04/02/2026

Culture news

NFL confirms plans to play first ever American Football game in France

France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris.

03/02/2026

The Europe Conversation

EU-Mercosur deal 'must be applied without delay' - Paraguay president

In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake".

03/02/2026

Finland

Arctic ambitions: Finland to build icebreakers for the United States

Finland is set to build new icebreakers for the US as Arctic competition intensifies. While the deal highlights Finnish expertise in icebreaking, US interest in Greenland and strained EU-US ties have raised concerns over the partnership.

03/02/2026

Europe News

Exclusive: Digital euro faces political deadlock in Brussels

The EU's proposal for a digital form of cash cannot proceed unless the European Parliament is able to agree on a position.

03/02/2026

Europe News

Commission holds seminar to talk competitiveness and 'frustrations'

Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.

03/02/2026