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Culture news Yamê wins the Music Moves Europe Award 2025 The pick of the future crop of European musicians were crowned as the winners of the Music Moves Europe award are revealed. -
Culture news Twin Peaks and 'Muholland Drive' director David Lynch dies aged 78 The maverick US director was well-known for his dark, surrealistic artistic visions and his successful mainstream career. -
Europe News Italy and Starlink: What's at stake if a deal goes ahead? Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her government is in talks with several private companies including Elon Musk's SpaceX over the country's telecoms security system. What consequences would a deal have if it went ahead? -
No Comment Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding across southern Brazil Heavy overnight rain caused floods to wreak havoc in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú regions. -
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Turkey Hero mum dog rushes unconscious puppy to vets in Turkey On a cold and rainy day in Istanbul, a mother dog stunned veterinarians with her determination and trust by carrying her unconscious, hypothermic puppy to their clinic, a moment captured on CCTV that has since gone viral in Turkey. -
Europe in Motion Planning a road trip in Europe in 2025? Make sure to check out these countries The Mediterranean dominates the chart, with a few surprises from central and northern Europe and some notable absences in the top spots. -
Europe News New French Prime Minister François Bayrou survives no-confidence vote In a surprising turn of events, the Socialist Party announced they will not support the no-confidence motion put forward by the other left-wing parties in their coalition -
Football Now What is the role of agents in modern football? A footballer's worth off the pitch is just as important as on the pitch. From securing dream transfers to big brand endorsements, agents shape many footballer's careers. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sport Lazio's far-right falconer protests dismissal for sharing photos of penis implant Spaniard Juan Bernabé was fired by Lazio football club for posting photos of his penis on social media after undergoing enhancement surgery. -
Bulgaria Bulgarian parliament approves centre-right coalition government Rosen Zhelyazkov of the GERB party was officially elected prime minister on Thursday after three months of discussion. -
No Comment Ukraine's Zelenskyy and British leader Keir Starmer honour fallen heroes in Kyiv British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine to strengthen ties and pledge additional military aid to the war-torn country. -
Europe News More than 1,000 attend Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris Held at Notre-Dame du Val-de-Grâce, the service brought together the far-right leader's family and National Rally officials — all protected by tight security. -
Culture news Through the flames: AP photojournalists reflect on capturing LA’s fiery devastation AP photojournalists share their experiences documenting the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, revealing powerful images and the stories behind them. -
Cinema Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai The 54-year-old Indian actor underwent surgery after suffering six stab wounds when an intruder entered his home in the early hours of Thursday. -
Climate This 2021 documentary on wildfires raised tough questions. Are people now more inclined to listen? With the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles, people may be more receptive to the lessons filmaker Lucy Walker learned while making the film. -
Travel News 2025 holidays are selling fast: What you need to know about when to book and when to go Travel agents have welcomed high demand in the first weeks of the year, but is January really the best time to book your 2025 travel? -
Europe News AfD's co-leader Tino Chrupalla to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla will attend Trump's inauguration, while Alice Weidel stays in Germany for the election campaign. Beatrix von Storch will also attend. -
Economy Poland keeps benchmark interest rate steady as inflation lingers above target Poland’s central bank has revealed its reluctance to cut interest rates before the end of this year, as a number of economic factors risk pushing inflation up once more. -
No Comment Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 72 as ceasefire delayed Gaza's Health Ministry reports 72 dead from Israeli airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas reportedly agreed on Wednesday. -
The Europe Conversation The EU must stand up to 'belligerence' from incoming Trump administration - analysts Two experts have told Euronews that the EU must ready itself to stand firm in the face of belligerence from an incoming Donald Trump regime. -
Europe News Irregular migration into EU at three-year low, border agency says Despite an overall drop in irregular migration, the number of people crossing the border in Belaurs and Russia jumped sharply. -
Slovakia Student detained after two people killed in school stabbing in Slovakia An 18-year-old suspect fled the scene but was later detained by police. -
Culture news Conan O'Brien to receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honours individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain. -
Travel News Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals. -
No Comment Watch bereaved families of Israeli soldiers oppose ceasefire deal On Thursday, families of soldiers killed during the war displayed coffins in Jerusalem to protest against a proposed ceasefire deal. -
Earth News A ‘Pandora’s box of ills’: What are the UN chief's climate priorities for 2025? United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reminded the world that every year since the Paris Agreement has been the hottest on record. -
Europe News Where's Europe's Delaware? Ex-Italian PM asks To aid Europe’s flagging economy, it should be looking to Joe Biden’s home state, Enrico Letta has told MEPs. -
Europe News Car industry leader renews plea for leniency over failure to meet CO2 standards European auto industry’s new lobbyist-in-chief says carmakers have no chance of complying with EU environmental law this year, and renews call for emergency relief from impending fines that could run to billions of euros. -
Culture news Own a piece of rock history: Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars set for auction in London Jeff Beck’s legendary guitar collection, including iconic instruments like 'The Oxblood' Les Paul, will be auctioned at Christie's London on 22 January 2025. -
Vatican Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time. -
Economy ECB minutes show concerns over economic outlook and geopolitical risks The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% at its December meeting, aiming to support a weakening eurozone economy. However, minutes from the meeting reveal a sharp divide among policymakers on how aggressive the central bank should be in its approach. -
Serbia Student protester hit by car at anti-government demonstration in Belgrade The uprising of tens of thousands of young Serbs outraged at corruption and civil liberties violations is a growing challenge to Aleksandar Vučić's government. -
Business Renault Group sales zoom ahead after European performance boost in 2024 A number of new model launches, including hybrid and all-electric vehicles, helped Renault Group deliver a rise in sales in Europe last year. -
Europe News EU pledges €120 million in aid for Gaza as Israel truce appears near Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation. -
Culture news Timothée Chalamet fined for riding Lime bike to ‘A Complete Unknown’ UK premiere Timothée Chalamet has revealed on a French TV show that he was given a fine for riding a Lime e-bike on the red carpet for the UK premiere of 'A Complete Unknown.' -
France Man leaves €10m fortune to a tiny French town he had never visited The shock windfall represents five times the town of Thiberville's annual budget, and will fund projects from a public garden to a bowling green. -
Italy Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran with Elon Musk's help, reports claim Tesla and X owner is reported to have used a personal connection with Iran's ambassador to the UN after Sala was detained in Tehran in December. -
Business BP to axe thousands of jobs as it issues warning over oil and gas production The energy giant announced earlier this week that weaker oil and gas production would hit its fourth-quarter results for last year. -
Mauritius UK delays Chagos Island deal with Mauritius until Trump administration is consulted Officials from the UK and Mauritius had reportedly been hurrying to finalise the deal before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office on 20 January. -
Health news Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for depression. Here’s what that means The research was the largest and most diverse study into depression. -
Business How much is social media platform TikTok worth and who could buy it? The popular app TikTok could be banned on 19 January under a US federal law that would force the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its US operations. -
Food and Drink Strange Donald Trump inauguration gift could reignite Coca-Cola vs Pepsi war A welcoming gesture from Coca-Cola marks an apparent shift in relations between the soon-to-be 47th president and the company, which previously slammed Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics are already saying they will be switching to Pepsi... -
Mobility Try before you buy: What are the benefits of EV car sharing schemes and are they worth it? In the latest episode of our series The Switch, we weigh up whether electric car sharing schemes are a better bet than committing to buying an EV. -
Cuba Cuba starts freeing prisoners after US says it will remove terrorism designation At the end of his one-term presidency, Joe Biden announced that Cuba will no longer be included on a list of state sponsors of terrorism. -
No Comment Gaza celebrates as Israel and Hamas reportedly reach ceasefire deal A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas brings hope to end 15 months of conflict, with phased release of hostages and humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza. -
World News Israel delays Gaza ceasefire cabinet vote over 'last minute crisis' Under the deal reached Wednesday, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, according to reports. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news From Gaza to the Moon: 25 endangered sites named in new global watch list The Moon has been added to the World Monuments Watch (WMW) list of 25 endangered sites for 2025, alongside Gaza’s cultural heritage and terracotta sculptures in a Portuguese monastery. -
Europe News Greenland lawmaker touts stronger EU role in island's critical raw materials Twenty-five of the 34 minerals found in Greenland were identified as "critical raw materials" in a European Commission study in 2023. -
Europe News Don’t tax Erasmus student grants, EU’s top court says Croatian tax laws breached the EU principle of free movement by effectively removing any financial benefit from the popular student-exchange programme, judges said. -
Europe News Sweden seeks to remove citizenship from criminals who threaten national security The government wants to change the constitution to remove Swedish citizenship from dual nationals who commit crimes against the state. -
Ukraine We are forced to choose who we save, Ukrainian combat medic says Rina Reznik, a teacher-turned-medic, has been saving lives on the Ukrainian frontline since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. -
Economy German inflation shows continued rise, still ahead of ECB's target The increase was mainly led by rising services and food prices, leaving the inflation rate to remain above the European Central Bank's target of 2%. -
Moldova Can Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region weather the loss of Russian gas? Moldovan citizens will vote this year in parliamentary elections. There is a risk that their vote will derail Chisinau's European course. Only time will tell how Europe will react, Vitalie Cojocari writes. -
Culture news Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us' When will it end? Just when you thought it was all over and that Drake would star focusing on music again, the derided Canadian rapper has doubled down – becoming less “Certified Lover Boy” and more “Certified Lawyer Boy”. -
Economy UK economy returns to growth for first time in three months The UK economy returned to growth in November following an unrevised contraction in October. It is news that will offer relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the bond market turmoil that has seen her fiscal decisions called into question. -
Economy Trump Treasury nominee to hail unleashing of US 'economic golden age' Scott Bessent will appear before politicians on Capitol Hill to answer questions over his stance on taxes, tariffs, trade and other issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. -
Space Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive new rocket on test flight Named after the first American to orbit Earth, the New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida. -
Culture news Brad Pitt responds to French woman scammed by his AI likeness “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities," says the statement from Brad Pitt’s representatives. -
Tech News 'Wild West' refurbished good market needs taming, argues consumer group Euroconsumers highlights the lack of common EU standards concerning the quality of refurbished products and the framework governing their resale. -
Markets European stocks rally following US and UK inflation data European stock markets experienced a strong rally following cooling inflation data from the UK and the US on Wednesday. However, the weakness in the euro and the pound sterling may persist due to the ongoing economic and political uncertainties. -
Europe News What role for the EU in Israeli-Hamas ceasefire? | Radio Schuman The EU played no role in negotiations, but might take a role in implementing the ceasefire, according to experts. -
Cinema Is cinema sexy again? How 'Babygirl' is inspiring important conversations about kink At a time when sex-on-screen is dwindling, Halina Reijn’s erotic drama has revived audiences' desire for eroticism and kink-positive cinema. -
EuroVerify Fact-check: EU has not said it wants to ban X over Musk interference Euroverify breaks down what we know about the EU’s response to the tech billionaire’s intrusion into European politics. -
Europe News UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv to sign '100-year partnership' treaty Starmer arrived in Ukraine's capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as US president. -
USA Biden warns of ultra-wealthy 'oligarchy' threatening US democracy in farewell address to the nation Biden warns of an ultra-wealthy ‘oligarchy’ threatening democracy in the United States as he delivers his farewell address. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Workers participating in opposition called general strike assaulted on the streets of Tbilisi Workers participating in a three-hour general strike called by opponents of the Georgian government were attacked in the street, reportedly by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party. -
World News International reactions pour in following Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal Reactions from world leaders have been pouring in hailing the ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.