2025-01-07

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Syria reopens international air travel as flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

07/01/2025

Europe News

7 of Le Pen’s most outrageous moments from 35 years in the EU Parliament

As the father of European far-right politics passes away, Euronews looks back at his most shocking moments during his time as a Member of the European Parliament.

07/01/2025

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New Orleans holds first carnival season parade days after deadly Bourbon Street attack

On Monday, New Orleans kicked off its Carnival season with the Joan of Arc parade, just days after a deadly attack on New Year's Eve left 14 people dead.

07/01/2025

Health news

WHO says bird flu risk 'still low' after US reports first human death

The H5N1 virus has affected mainly farmworkers in that came into close contact with poultry flocks and cattle herds. However, the WHO has stated that the risk to the general population remains low.

07/01/2025

USA

Trump won't rule out military force to take Panama Canal and Greenland

Trump made the comments on Greenland and the Panama Canal during a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.

07/01/2025

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Will the deal to end fake internships be reached by 2025?

In this episode, we focus on a directive on unpaid internships that aims to end the exploitation of around 1.5 million young Europeans.

07/01/2025

Europe News

Herbert Kickl invites ÖVP to hold coalition talks

The head of Austrian far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, invited the conservative Austrian People's Party to coalition talks after being tasked with forming a government.

07/01/2025

Canada

Who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister?

Announcing his resignation on Monday, Trudeau said he planned to stay on as prime minister until a new party leader is selected. Who will succeed him — and can they survive a looming no-confidence vote?

07/01/2025

Experiences

Here’s how Britain is celebrating 200 years of rail travel in 2025

At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in a special year for rail travel.

07/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 7th – Evening

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

07/01/2025

Europe News

EU holds its breath as far-right in Austria edges closer to power

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, who has been tasked with forming a coalition government, is opposed to sanctions against Russia, advocates for the remigration of foreigners and rejects the European Green Deal.

07/01/2025

São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe government dismissed by president

The African island nation's leader accused his prime minister of excessive absences, and gave his party 72 hours to form a new administration.

07/01/2025

Business

Meta's new board appointments include Trump ally UFC boss Dana White

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, appears to be making moves to improve relations with president-elect Donald Trump.

07/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Which Latin American countries is the EU sourcing raw materials from?

As the EU's demand for critical raw materials such as lithium is unmet, the EU is signing agreements with like-minded Latin American countries to bridge the gap.

07/01/2025

Hungary

US sanctions Hungarian top official Antal Rogán over corruption claims

Rogán, a top figure in Viktor Orbán's government, is accused of being behind schemes manipulating Hungary's economy.

07/01/2025

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Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

Thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Christmas on 7 January, marking the end of a 43-day fast.

07/01/2025

Europe News

Commission insists EU faces no gas squeeze as winter bites

A week after Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine, the European Commission maintains there is no threat to security of supply despite data showing a steep drop in reserves as temperatures fall across much of the bloc.

07/01/2025

Business

Mercedes-Benz may cut back on profit outlook as car market slows

The German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz continues to struggle with a lacklustre auto market and weakening demand.

07/01/2025

France

Macron accuses Sahel of being 'ungrateful' for fight against terrorism

The French president's words have sparked a backlash, with African leaders calling out his "contemptuous attitude".

07/01/2025

Green News

UK scraps plans to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035

The UK is lagging behind the rest of Europe with around two heat pumps per 1000 households.

07/01/2025

Business

US-based Tesla manager blames trade unions for Swedish charging chaos

The long-running strike action, sparked by Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement, has been labelled "insane" by CEO Elon Musk.

07/01/2025

Home

CES 2025: From vacuums to pet robots, AI gadgets take centre stage

The annual Consumer Electronics Show opens on January 7 and will host over 4,500 exhibitors in Las Vegas.

07/01/2025

Russia

Russia Orthodox patriarch consecrates Xmas gifts for troops in Ukraine

Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022, has also been a source of religious controversy within the Eastern Orthodox Church and has driven a split among believers in both Russia and Ukraine.

07/01/2025

Culture Series

Sujata Setia: Meet the artist breaking silence on domestic abuse

Sujata Setia’s 'A Thousand Cuts' is a powerful and deeply personal artistic project that explores the hidden realities of domestic abuse within South Asian communities in the UK.

07/01/2025

Travel News

Drivers lose 101 hours a year in Europe’s most congested city

Traffic jams cost each driver more than €1,000 in wasted time in Europe’s most congested city last year.

07/01/2025

France

Ten years on, France commemorates deadly attacks on Charlie Hebdo

A decade after a deadly assault that shook France, the country paused to honour the victims, while also grappling with the evolving challenges of free expression and terrorism.

07/01/2025

Economy

Euro area sees stable results for November jobless figures

While Spain and France saw some of the highest unemployment rates in November, Germany recorded the fewest number of people without jobs.

07/01/2025

Tech News

Meta to replace fact-checkers with 'community notes' system

Over the next months, Meta will phase in a community notes system and simplify its policies on fact-checking.

07/01/2025

Europe News

European Court rules Greece illegally deported Turkish migrant

Greece claims its border policies comply with international law, but the ruling raises concerns about how European nations handle migrants.

07/01/2025

Greenland

Trump Jr travels to Greenland after his father renews calls to buy it

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that Greenlanders would ‘benefit tremendously’ by joining the US.

07/01/2025