25 January 2024 | Euronews
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Spain Rubiales to face trial for unwanted kiss at football World Cup The judge ruled that the former Spanish football president's kiss to forward Jenni Hermoso was “unconsented". -
Germany Over 2,200 individuals suffered sexual abuse by church staff in Germany, report says The authors of the report estimate that at least 3,500 people have committed sexual abuse and say that the figures are only "the tip of the tip of the iceberg". -
Gaza Gaza officials say Israeli fire struck a crowd waiting for aid, killing at least 20 All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war. -
World News Russians queue to support Putin opponent in bid to enter presidential election race Several Russian opposition figures have vowed to put up a fight against President Vladimir Putin as he seeks yet another term in office. -
France Meet Matthieu Travers, one of the 11,000 torchbearers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games On 26 July 2024, the Olympic flame will arrive on the banks of the River Seine, for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. -
Europe News Von der Leyen opens dialogue to reach ‘consensus’ on future of farming Agri-food actors have been summoned to Brussels by the European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen to help forge a new long-term vision for agriculture amid mounting protests from farmers across the continent. -
Football Now FIFA World Cup 2026: A look ahead to an historic tournament FIFA are set to announce the host venue for the final on February 4th -
Europe News ‘Premature’ for allies to worry about potential Trump comeback - US NATO Ambassador It is "premature" for NATO allies to make "conclusions" about the impact of Donald Trump's potential return on the military alliance, its US Ambassador has told Euronews. -
World News European elections: How engaged are young people? In a few months, it will be time to vote and elect our representatives to the European Parliament. Do young French voters feel invested in this democratic process? -
Earth News Commission under pressure to follow scientific advisors on 2040 climate target With less than a fortnight to go before the European Commission floats a potentially radical new greenhouse gas reduction target, an alliance of business leaders, local governments and climate campaigners has called on the EU to follow the advice of its own scientists. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 25th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Hungary Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson to meet with Viktor Orbán to end deadlock over NATO membership Ulf Kristersson says he's willing to meet Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán to further Sweden’s bid for NATO membership. -
Earth News Commission glyphosate decision unlawful, claims NGO group Environmental groups say EU executive’s renewal decision is at odds with the latest scientific evidence. -
India Thousands of Indians apply for construction jobs in Israel despite war The week-long recruitment drive began on Tuesday, with an Israeli expecting to fill over 5,000 positions for masons, carpenters and other construction workers in Israel. -
Culture news Posy Simmonds makes history as first Briton to win coveted French comics award Posy Simmonds is the first Briton and the fourth woman to win the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême, one of Europe's highest prizes for graphic novels. -
Denmark Danish report sheds light on illegal South Korea adoptions The Danish Appeals Board says their findings underscore 'systematic illegal behaviour' in adoptions of children from South Korea in the 1970s and ‘80s. -
Travel News Bruges, Prague, Bratislava: Epic new train route could connect major European cities in 2024 The journey will last 19 hours passing through four different countries. -
Earth News Green, sustainable, net-zero: Study finds majority of Brits don’t understand key climate terminology Three-quarters of the British public have a poor understanding of commonly-used climate terminology like ‘environmentally friendly’ and ‘locally grown’. -
Denmark Danish city tackles single-use coffee cup trash with unique deposit scheme The new deposit scheme, being trialled in Aarhus, makes it possible to reuse your take away coffee cup. -
Economy Lagarde urges caution, as investors bet on ECB rate cuts in the near future The ECB President warned that the European economy most likely experienced stagflation in the last quarter of 2023 and outlined the risks of further economic slowdown. -
Yemen The Houthis are the epitome of 21st-century non-state actors The Houthi resistance against a coalition of regional and even far-off powers has only fueled their reputation, transforming them from a marginalised local group to an influential regional actor, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes. -
Russia Women sentenced to 27 years for death of Russian blogger Darya Trepova was convicted of carrying out a terrorist attack at a cafe in St. Petersburg, where one man was killed and 52 others injured. -
France Antisemitic acts rise in Belgium and France amid Gaza conflicts Many European countries have registered a rise in reported antisemitic acts and rhetoric since the outbreak of the war. Reports show physical and verbal attacks towards Jewish people have risen sharply in the western European nations since the Israel-Hamas war began back in October. -
Russia Separatist rebel leader in Ukraine who called Putin 'cowardly' jailed for 4 years Igor Girkin was the most prominent leader of Russian-backed separatist fighters in Ukraine's Donetsk region in 2014. -
Culture news Palestinian singer set to compete in Iceland's national Eurovision selection contest A Palestinian singer has been named as a participant in Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest selection process, amidst broader discussions about the Nordic country potentially boycotting the event. -
Economy Good news for US as growth shows surprise jump The world's biggest economy grew significantly faster than expected at the end of 2023, making a recession look increasingly unlikely. -
Haiti Six nuns kidnapped by armed group in Haiti released unharmed The women were taken by an armed group last week along with two other people, and were released Wednesday, said the archbishop of Port-au-Prince. -
Vatican Vatican hands down first-ever conviction for sexual abuse committed on its grounds An Italian priest and ex-altar boy has been convicted to 2 years and 6 months in prison for committing sexual abuse against a minor, a student he was tutoring in a vocational institute. -
Economy Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 45% to curb inflation This hike is the latest move to control soaring inflation, which has left several households unable to afford basic necessities. -
Economy ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, sticks to data-dependent approach As expected, the European Central Bank kept rates unchanged at its January meeting, despite increasing calls for monetary loosening. -
Space Japan's precision moon lander has hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down Japan is the fifth country in history to reach the moon. -
Culture news Decolonial introspection or wokery? Spain's plan to review museum criticised by the right The Spanish government has been criticised for its plans to “decolonise” the nation’s museums. -
Portugal IKEA pokes fun at Portugal political scandal with cheeky new ad campaign It's not the first time the Swedish flatpack furniture giant has dipped its advertising toes into Portuguese politics. -
Economy Cash set to make a comeback for Irish businesses The policy is part of new legislation from Irish politicians to ensure the public has access to cash so that no shopper is "left behind". -
Food and Drink Shocking: Salt in tea? US scientist brews controversial diplomatic storm It’s (maybe) war – and Euronews Culture give you the skinny on what could escalate into something very nasty indeed. -
Europe News French MEP Valérie Hayer elected president of liberal group Renew Europe Valérie Hayer will lead the European Parliament's faction of liberals and centrists - the Renew Europe group - after receiving the backing of its 101 lawmakers on Thursday. -
Health news Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. -
Art Carl Andre, the pioneering Minimalist artist accused of murdering his wife, dies aged 88 Andre, who was accused of killing his wife Ana Mendieta in 1985, was an early pioneer of the Minimalist art movement, reducing sculpture to its most simple form. -
Business How some investors are gaining by betting on Trump’s success Two stocks associated with Donald Trump surged as the former US president strengthens market sentiment on his 2024 comeback. -
Health news People in rural areas and men more likely to suffer from hearing loss, new estimate shows Why are people living in rural areas more likely to experience hearing loss? -
Europe News We need to commit to a new European deal for the future The new European Parliament, the next European Commission, and the European Council will have a long path ahead to prepare for the next decades of global sustainable development. Jointly reaffirming the EU’s commitment to the SDGs is a clear way forward, UN and EESC experts write. -
Business Microsoft becomes second-ever company to hit $3 trillion market value Microsoft has been valued at more than $3 trillion (€2.7 trillion), partly due to its investment in AI-based projects. -
Earth News First successful embryo transfer using IVF in rhinos could save species from extinction The first successful IVF pregnancy in a rhino provides hope that scientists can save the northern white rhino from extinction. -
Lifestyle Elie Saab's bridal gowns to Dior's quiet luxury: The very best of Paris Couture Week 2024 so far Paris Couture Week is in full swing, showcasing the crème de la crème of high-end fashion. Elie Saab, Dior, Armani, and Stéphane Rolland have so far stolen the spotlight! -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 25th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Greece Greece faces Orthodox Church opposition over same-sex marriage plans Greece would become the first Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage if the law passes. -
Austria Josef Fritzl to be moved to a regular prison, says his lawyer The infamous Austrian imprisoned and raped his daughter for more than two decades, fathering seven children. -
Culture news UK museums to loan looted artefacts to Ghana The UK is returning a selection of Asante Gold looted from Ghana over 100 years ago in a historic loan deal. -
Economy Here's why businesses in Turkey are more optimistic about inflation Following months of sky-high inflation, Turkey’s January Business Confidence report points towards a slowly improving situation. -
Tech News Tech companies are laying off thousands of workers. What does this mean for the industry? Multiple tech companies have announced layoffs this month, prompting worker outrage and frustration, but should tech expect the same number of cuts as last year? -
Climate Global warming - not El Niño - was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought, study finds Last year's extreme weather underscored the importance of the world’s largest land-based carbon sink. -
World News Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'playing with lives' after POW plane downed Independent observers have so far been unable to verify what happened after a Russian plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed on Wednesday. -
Economy Tesla stock drops as earnings fall short of analyst estimates Tesla's net income more than doubled last quarter on a one-time tax benefit, even as electric vehicle price cuts and slowing sales growth cut into profits. -
Business UK's flagship nuclear plant hit by more delays as costs balloon Taking into account price rises, the final cost is one-third higher than expected and the construction takes years longer, developer EDF said. -
Earth News EU faces pressure to defuse mounting anger as farmers protest across Europe Already bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, Europe’s farmers are speaking out against policies they say are contradictory, unfair and leave them worried for the future. -
Economy These are the fastest-growing jobs in Europe in 2024 AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity are on the rise, LinkedIn said in its latest report about job market prospects for 2024. -
Nature ‘Our oceans are massively neglected’: The organisation paying young people to save the seas The organisation says its mission is to restore one million hectares of ocean biodiversity by 2040. -
The Cube Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire? Some widely-spread videos on social media claim to show the Eiffel Tower ravaged by flames. The Cube took a closer look. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 25th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.