14 January 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Europe’s ‘holiday from history is now over’, Finnish President Stubb tells Euronews "It is in our vested self-interest to promote and spend more on defence," Finnish president Alexander Stubb tells Euronews. -
No Comment Residents are repairing their homes and businesses after fall of Assad Activity is picking up in Homs, the war-torn city of Syria. Returning residents have started repairing their homes and businesses. -
Europe News EU Commissioner Kos says enlargement will remain based on merit rather than geopolitics Marta Kos, the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement has said any expansion of the Union will be based on merit rather than geopolitics, and must serve existing Member States as well as future ones. -
Europe News New ECR chief Morawiecki seeks stronger ties with European People's Party 'If there is an option to build a coalition with EPP and with the Patriots of Europe we can do so,' former Polish Prime Minister told journalists. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 14th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
United Kingdom Drones flying weapons and drugs into UK prisons are 'threat to national security' The UK's Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, has called for urgent action to tackle drones delivering drugs and guns to high security prisons. -
No Comment Ukrainian amputees, many wounded in the war, participated in Ukraine's first “League of the Mighty” Organized by Ukraine’s Football Association, it includes six teams of lower-limb amputees and goalkeepers with upper-limb amputations. -
Earth News 'We could have seen this coming': The LA weather warning signs that turned it into a tinderbox As Los Angeles continues to battle devastating wildfires, attention is turning to why they started and how much climate change played a role in the outcome. -
Europe News New French Prime Minister Bayrou aims to please all sides and avoid no-confidence vote After getting the nod in December, Bayrou became France's fourth prime minister in just one year. He now faces a major challenge to pass the long-overdue 2025 budget plan. -
Europe in Motion Looking for a job in IT? These European countries are desperate for new hires Over two-thirds of large companies struggle to fill their IT roles. What are the highest-paid jobs? Which countries are most in need? -
Culture news Pope Francis becomes first ever sitting pontiff to publish autobiography Pope Francis has released his autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era. -
Health news Commission finds evidence of discrimination against EU medtech firms in China Findings of a Commission’s investigation revealed China has systematically discriminated against imported medical devices in public procurement, the EU is now weighing countermeasures. -
Haiti Haiti gang violence has displaced more than 1 million people, UN migration agency says Children make up at least half of Haiti’s displaced population, which has tripled within a year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says. -
Climate Broccoli and cauliflower shortages in 2025: Experts blame Valencia floods, warm winters and slugs British growers have been surprised to find their crops coming up early, after a mild autumn and winter. -
Travel News Thailand wants to make casinos legal to attract more tourists Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to legalise casinos in a bid to boost tourism and the economy. -
Tech News Joe Biden signs executive order to speed up building of new AI data centres The outgoing US president, Joe Biden, signed an executive order that promotes the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure. -
Culture Series How a wildfire in Palermo led photographer Jim Fenwick to create award-winning images With the recent destruction caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles, Fenwick’s 'Wildfires in Palermo' photo series feels more relevant than ever. -
EU Decoded EU DECODED: How to balance rights to privacy with combatting online child sex abuse? Child sexual abuse is a growing problem and crimes committed via the Internet make it much more difficult to combat. The EU is revising its the rules in an attempt to criminalise behaviour online as well as in the real world. -
Ecotech How the world’s most remote EV charger is helping an island in the Atlantic ditch fossil fuels The island of St Helena is hoping that better infrastructure will incentivise more people to move away from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles. -
The Europe Conversation Bernard Phelan recounts harrowing experiences as state hostage in Iran Held hostage in Iran for over 220 days, Bernard Phelan endured harsh conditions and witnessed executions, ultimately being released in May 2023 after diplomatic efforts. -
Europe News Foreign interference in European politics and the Musk effect The limit between foreign meddling and freedom of speech in a world of modern communications - a question that will determine the future of Europe, MEP András László writes. -
Business Germany mulls sale of energy supplier Uniper to Canadian investment group A potential bidder is Brookfield, the investment group run by Mark Carney, who was Bank of England governor between 2013 and 2020. Uniper has a range of UK assets that are seen as valuable for any would-be purchaser. -
No Comment Demonstration in front of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem to demand agreement on Gaza hostages The demonstrators chanted the names of the hostages and “come back” in Hebrew, while holding 98 photographs of the hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks, 466 days ago, by Hamas militants. -
Europe News Freezing temperatures and heavy snow cause disruptions in southeastern Europe Southeastern Europe is experiencing much lower than expected temperatures this week, bringing heavy snowfall and flooding risks. -
Health news Tobacco advert and sponsorship bans significantly lower odds of people smoking, study shows Researchers say a new pooled data analysis shows that bans on direct and indirect tobacco advertising should be expanded internationally. -
Tech News 'TikTok refugees' are flocking to China's social media app RedNote. This is what we know about it Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, has attracted a flurry of self-styled "TikTok refugees" who looking for an alternative but are refusing to join Meta. -
United Kingdom Farage's Reform UK party just one point behind Labour, poll shows British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has struggled since being elected six months ago, paving the way for the right-wing Reform UK party's rise. -
Cinema Why is Disney being sued for billions over 'Moana 2'? Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that the popular Moana franchise was lifted from a decades-old screenplay without the writer's consent. The writer is now suing for $10billion in a new copyright claim. -
Vietnam Vietnam and Russia sign agreement to expand nuclear energy cooperation Hanoi is seeking to revive its nuclear programme in order to achieve energy self-sufficiency and meet its 2050 greenhouse gas emissions goals. -
Europe News German police investigate AfD for sending out 'deportation tickets' The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been embroiled in controversy after distributing campaign flyers that resemble "deportation tickets" in the city of Karlsruhe. -
Europe News German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Kyiv to underscore support for Ukraine The surprise visit comes a day after Pistorius met with his counterparts from France, the UK, Italy and Poland to discuss coordinating their defence plans and assistance for Ukraine. -
Culture news UK union demands celebrity book ghostwriters get credited UK trade union Society of Authors calls for the ghostwriters behind celebrity books to get more recognition. -
Europe News NATO to bolster Baltic military presence, after Christmas Day power cable cuts NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to send drones, frigates and aircraft to the region as he highlighted a concerted campaign of 'cyber-attacks, assassination attempts and sabotage.' -
Europe News European defence ministers say Trump's NATO spending target is unrealistic US President-elect Donald Trump has called for NATO's 32 member states to spend 5% of their GDP on defence, up from the existing target of 2%. -
Europe News Zelenskyy challenges Fico to resolve gas dispute — in Kyiv The leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia are locked in a spiralling dispute over supplies of Russian gas, and can't even agree on a location to hold further talks. -
Business Goldman Sachs downgrades Mercedes and Porsche as German car makers struggle As European car makers face mounting challenges in 2025, Goldman Sachs has downgraded both Mercedes-Benz AG and Porsche SE, citing rising costs, tariffs, and margin pressures. -
USA Oxnard wildfire adds to Southern California's fire woes as winds pick up The fire started late on Monday in a dry riverbed in Oxnard, about 90 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. -
Culture news The Weeknd postpones release of new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ due to Los Angeles wildfires One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed due to the LA wildfires. Hollywood celebrities continue to donate to relief efforts. -
World News Europe urged to tackle antisemitism as thousands of Jews 'leave the continent' Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the European Jewish Association (EJA), said antisemitism in Europe is rising due to the Israel-Hamas war. -
Economy Spain calls for 100% tax charge on property bought by non-EU buyers Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property. -
South Africa South African rescuers pull survivors and dead bodies from illegal gold mine At least 100 illegal miners have died and more than 400 remain trapped underground after a months-long standoff with police, rights groups say. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 14th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news A third patient got a brain implant from Elon Musk's Neuralink. How does the tech behind it work? Neuralink is one of many organisations working on brain-computer connections, including rival start-ups in Europe. This is how a brain chip works. -
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II kept in dark for years about Soviet spy in palace, MI5 files reveal Anthony Blunt, a royal art historian, confessed in 1964 to spying for the Soviets, but the late queen was not officially told about his past until 1973. -
Art Shortlist for 2025 Prix Marcel Duchamp unveiled: Four artists compete for France’s top art prize The shortlist for the prestigious Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s top contemporary art award, has been revealed. Four artists are vying for the €90,000 prize, to be announced later this year. -
Europe News Russian drone attacks kill two and injure 19 in Ukraine, including infants Ukraine claims to have shot down 58 of 80 Russian drones overnight, with attacks killing two in Donetsk. A Russian chemical plant was also hit by a drone strike. -
Business France's new PM faces first big test as he puts forward key budget plans France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou has addressed politicians through a general policy speech meant to outline his top priorities, including key budget decisions, one month after stepping into his new role. -
USA Donald Trump would have been convicted in 6 January case, Justice Department report says Jack Smith's efforts to bring the once and future president to account for his actions were thwarted by tactical delays and Trump's re-election. -
Culture news Just Stop Oil protesters arrested for spray-painting Charles Darwin's grave in Westminster Abbey The activists claimed famous evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin would support their cause if he were alive today, citing the ongoing sixth mass extinction. -
Europe News Neutral Switzerland to join EU military mobility project Switzerland will become a member of the EU's initiative to facilitate the mobilization of military forces and equipment, already including third countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Norway and Canada. -
Travel News Ryanair demands two drink limit at EU airports to stop bad behaviour on flights The call comes as the airline sues a passenger for €15,000 after they caused a flight to be diverted. -
Culture news Oscar nominations delayed once more due to California wildfires In light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations have been pushed back. Awards season calendar continues to be impacted. -
Business Will Musk buy TikTok? Social media group says no to tech billionaire TikTok has shut down reports that China is discussing selling its US operations of the group to tech billionaire Elon Musk. -
Tech News Biden administration's new rules on exporting AI chips provoke industry pushback Though the rules are aimed at China, they could impact some European countries including Portugal and Switzerland. -
World News Nobel prize winners demand investment in food solutions to avoid global hunger crisis Food experts say a dramatic increase in research funding coupled with more effective ways to share information and distribute food is needed. -
Health news Rising number of abortion patients used fertility tracking methods or apps for contraception - study Over five years, abortion patients were increasingly likely to be using less reliable fertility awareness methods when they got pregnant. -
Culture news Village People and Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration events Village People have addressed their upcoming performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration as President of the United States, acknowledging: "We know this won't make some of you happy to hear..." -
Culture news Michael Sheen to fund new Welsh national theatre Actor Michael Sheen is funding a new theatre company to replace the National Theatre Wales. -
Gaza Israeli cabinet to approve Gaza ceasefire deal despite opposition, minister says Hamas have approved a draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Israel's cabinet debating the conditions, officials suggest. A truce, if agreed, would put an end to over a year of war in the Gaza Strip. -
Economy Energy price surge risks pushing EU economy into stagflation Natural gas and crude oil prices have surged recently amid rising demands and the US's wider sanctions on Russia. Elevated energy prices could jeopardise the eurozone's inflation outlook and push the regional economy into stagflation. -
Design Squid game in Spain: Inside the Alicante building that looks just like the set from the hit Netflix series Designed in the 1970s by the visionary Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, the Alicante building is not only a dream destination for architects and photographers, but now it's also a magnet for fans of the hit Netflix series. -
EuroVerify Fact-checking Trump’s claims California governor is to blame for wildfires The US president-elect has levelled a string of allegations against California governor Gavin Newsom, who has slammed Trump in turn for "politicising human tragedy." -
Europe News European Commission silent on von der Leyen’s hospitalisation: A pattern of secrecy? | Radio Schuman Last week, the European Commission confirmed a German press agency DPA report revealing that European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen had been hospitalised for a week due to severe pneumonia. -
USA Maps and images expose extent of Los Angeles wildfire destruction These maps and images vividly depict the vast scale of the challenge, showing the areas engulfed by fires and the destruction they have caused. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 14th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Pre-emptive culling continues as Berlin battles first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in 35 years More animals are continuing to be killed as a precautionary measure in Germany a few days after the first outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease in more than 35 years. -
Lebanon Head of ICJ Nawaf Salam named as Lebanon's new prime minister Lebanon’s new president names head of the International Court of Justice as the country’s new prime minister. -
USA Biden says Putin failed to achieve Ukraine objectives as he reflects on cabinet's foreign policy US President Joe Biden says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed across the board during his single term presidency as he reflects on his administration’s foreign policy success one week before the end of his time in office.