2024-01-18

World News

Two new critically endangered western lowland gorillas born

The births come as part of an international conservation breeding programme for the species.

18/01/2024

Tech News

A positive role for AI? Takeaways from the 2024 World Economic Forum

Euronews discovers some of the conclusions of participants at the annual event in Davos, Switzerland.

18/01/2024

Turkey

Turkish club ends Israeli player's contract over Gaza hostages post

Karzev was also briefly questioned by police after reposting a social media message commemorating the hostages' 100 days in captivity with the hashtag “BringThemHomeNow.”

18/01/2024

Greece

Greek students protest government plan for private universities

Student unions believe the move will devalue degrees from Greece's public universities

18/01/2024

Spain

Spain changes constitution language on disabilities

The Spanish parliament voted to remove the term 'handicapped' and replace it with 'persons with a disability'.

18/01/2024

Green News

World’s most influential companies ‘lag behind’ on sustainability

Experts say it doesn't pay enough to lead on sustainability, and it doesn't cost enough to lag behind.

18/01/2024

Iran

Could the Pakistan-Iran airstrikes be start of regional escalation?

Eleven people have been killed this week in airstrikes by Iran and Pakistan - what is behind them and what could it mean for the future?

18/01/2024

France

France to deliver more Caesar artillery systems to Ukraine

Paris is seeking €280 million from Ukraine's allies to help fund the delivery of 60 out of a planned 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems for Kyiv's military.

18/01/2024

Football Now

Coaches or managers: In football, what's the difference?

In partnership with Media City

Inside the world of football leadership! This week, FOOTBALL NOW examines the separate roles of managers and head coaches.

18/01/2024

Yemen

US launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The US Navy said missiles hit 14 Houthi military targets that were preparing to launch further salvos at merchant vessels.

18/01/2024

Green News

End of the line for diesel-powered lorries and buses

The EU has taken another significant step in its efforts to clean up road transport, with a political agreement on CO2 standards for trucks and buses that amounts to a near-complete phase-out of diesel-powered models by 2040.

18/01/2024

France

French police strike to demand better pay for the Olympics

Police officers are demanding a bonus as they will be expected to secure over 500,000 people during the event.

18/01/2024

Space

Meet the first all-European crew set to launch to the ISS

The crew will spend two weeks aboard the International Space Station, conducting more than 30 experiments, including research on stem cells, biological processes, and other microgravity studies.

18/01/2024

Climate

El Niño could push temperatures higher after 2023 breaks heat records

El Niño is expected to last until at least April 2024, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

18/01/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Evening

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

18/01/2024

Green News

Half of the drinking water in this country is poisoned with arsenic

As more saltwater and freshwater mixes, arsenic leaching could cause health issues for several other countries too, researchers warn.

18/01/2024

Economy

Irish Taoiseach pressed on solving economic inequality in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spoke to Euronews' Angela Barnes at the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland about economic inequality in Ireland and how he plans to fix it.

18/01/2024

Destinations

The best mosques to visit in Istanbul beyond Hagia Sophia

See the new entry fee as motivation to explore some of Istanbul’s lesser-visited mosques.

18/01/2024

Health news

Early HIV treatment leads to better long-term control of the virus

There is a “window of opportunity” in the weeks after someone is infected with HIV where treatment may lead to better control later on, researchers say.

18/01/2024

Eco-Innovation

Do wind turbines still work in freezing temperatures?

From Texas to Sweden, misinformation about wind farms tends to circulate as the mercury drops. Here’s what you need to know.

18/01/2024

Ireland

Irish PM: 'Fight for Ukraine is a fight for wider European values'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes the European Council will vote to approve a pending €50 billion Ukraine fund in February.

18/01/2024

Business

Italy's motorists drive European car market forward in 2023

Euronews Business breaks down the latest data on the European car market.

18/01/2024

Green News

Geothermal potential in northern, western Europe flagged as lawmakers

Northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium are key potential locations for boosting the supply of geothermal energy, an expert told Euronews, as EU lawmakers backed a strategy to boost the bloc’s development of the renewable source.

18/01/2024

Green News

Plan for €400 million monkey-breeding facility in US sparks protest

The facility would eventually hold up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques that would be sold to universities and pharmaceutical companies for medical research.

18/01/2024

Green News

Climate goals in jeopardy without increased efforts from governments

The independent European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has warned the EU that its greenhouse gas reduction targets could slip out of reach without immediate implementation of existing policy, and moves to end fossil fuel subsidies and tackle emissions related to farming and land use.

18/01/2024

Culture news

BAFTAs 2024: Five key takeaways from this year's nominations

Oppenheimer eclipsing Barbie, Poor Things on the rise, and some notable snubs. Here's everything you need to know about this year's BAFTA nominations.

18/01/2024

Business

French authorities investigate alleged Neymar PSG transfer tax scandal

Several high-profile French politicians allegedly plotted to avoid paying Qatar €88 million in tax over footballer Neymar Jr's transfer to football club PSG in 2017, according to French sources. Authorities raided the Ministry of Economy and Finances' headquarters earlier this week.

18/01/2024

Food and Drink

Limburg pie earns EU recognition as a protected regional delight

Attention pastry lovers! Vlaai pie is officially Limburgish. From 22 January, pie from Limburg will have the protected geographical indication (also known as the PGI label).

18/01/2024

Business

AI anxiety: Comarch’s CEO on the ‘danger’ people think they face

Anna Pruska spoke to Euronews Business about AI’s increasing role in telecommunication services and why Poland is the place to be for women leaders.

18/01/2024

Economy

Europe is where we see more 'sluggish growth', says KPMG

High inflation and unemployment could leave the continent lagging behind other major economies in 2024, according to global accounting firm KPMG.

18/01/2024