2025-01-21

Culture news

Why is Prince Harry going to court again against the UK press?

As a new court case begins, we look into the background of Prince Harry's unprecedented crusade against the British tabloid industry.

21/01/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen on Trump: EU will be pragmatic but protect its interests

"A lot is at stake" in EU-US relations, Ursula von der Leyen said the day after Donald Trump's inauguration.

21/01/2025

Business

Volkswagen warns against Trump tariffs as new presidential term begins

The German carmaker is already contending with a sales slowdown, high costs, and competition from cheaper Chinese competitors.

21/01/2025

Europe News

EU tech chief defends Commission's digital enforcement after criticism

MEPs have asked the European Commission for faster and stronger action on platform rules in light of recent developments on X and Meta.

21/01/2025

United Kingdom

Starmer orders inquiry after killer admits to stabbing three children

Far-right misinformation about Axel Rudakubana's attack in Southport last year led to riots and attacks on asylum seeker accommodation.

21/01/2025

USA

Musk's 'Nazi salute' controversy overshadows Trump's inauguration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's gesture during a speech has sparked backlash, with Spain's deputy prime minister announcing she would resign from using the platform after it was likened to a Nazi salute.

21/01/2025

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Donald Trump's military salute to the American national anthem

In 2021, Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama.

21/01/2025

Afghanistan

Taliban-US prisoner swap: Two Americans exchanged for Afghan national

The Taliban described the exchange as a step toward normalising ties with the US, but broader recognition of the regime in Kabul remains unlikely.

21/01/2025

Cinema

Berlin Film Festival reveals promising 2025 Competition line-up

New films by Richard Linklater, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Radu Jude and Berlinale ubiquitous Hong Sang-soo will compete for this year's Golden Bear. Here's the lowdown on one of the most promising Berlinale line-ups in recent years.

21/01/2025

Economy

EU new car registrations inch up in 2024 as Spain boosts figures

While new car registrations remained strong in Spain, other major European markets, including France and Germany, saw marked declines.

21/01/2025

Tech News

Geo-blocking restricting EU consumers’ access to online goods, report finds

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) reports progress in curbing unjustified geo-blocking but calls for harmonised enforcement of regulations and a potential extension to other sectors.

21/01/2025

Green News

What is the Paris Agreement? Trump has pulled US out of the deal

Most of the world's superpowers are members of the legally binding international treaty.

21/01/2025

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment darkens amid Trump trade risks

US President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing new tariffs in his initial executive orders but unveiled the External Revenue Service, a new agency tasked with collecting tariffs and duties in the coming months.

21/01/2025

Cinema

Emilia Pérez sets record at France’s Prix Lumières 2025 ceremony

Jacques Audiard's prize-winning film continues its awards sweep and looks set to dominate during awards season in both France and the US.

21/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 21st – Midday

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

21/01/2025

France

Iconic Paris venue struggles as 350 young migrants sleep in hallways

While the City of Paris and the French government are at loggerheads over resolving the situation, many of the protesters say they are unaccompanied minors from sub-Saharan Africa.

21/01/2025

EuroVerify

From China to Biden: Trump's inauguration speech fact-checked

The president repeated false claims related to the 2020 US election in addition to unfounded allegations against immigration.

21/01/2025

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Watch Trump take the oath of office in a historic political comeback

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking an unprecedented political comeback four years after being voted out of office.

21/01/2025

Culture news

Several people injured at JPEGMafia concert in Berlin

Several people were injured at a JPEGMafia concert in Berlin on Monday night.

21/01/2025

Europe News

Macron urges Europe to boost defence spending as Trump takes office

Donald Trump has criticised the cost of US military assistance to Ukraine and aims to transfer a greater share of responsibility to Europe.

21/01/2025

USA

'Peace through strength': Day one of Trump's foreign policy

Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day as US President, withdrawing the country from the Paris climate agreement and reversing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers.

21/01/2025

Lifestyle

Why is Melania Trump's inauguration hat going viral?

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States yesterday and many are focusing on the first lady's fashion statement - a hat which is the source of much speculation.

21/01/2025

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Watch: deadly ski resort fire in Turkey captured in first images

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a ski resort in Turkey's Bolu province, claimed 76 lives and left 51 others hospitalised early Tuesday.

21/01/2025

Health news

Trump will pull the US out of the World Health Organization

Here’s what the US withdrawal means for global health and what may happen next.

21/01/2025

Markets

Markets ride a rollercoaster as Trump returns to US presidency

Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump's tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility.

21/01/2025

Turkey

Death toll in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort fire rises to 76

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Local media suggested that the wooden cladding on the hotel's exterior may have accelerated the spread of the fire.

21/01/2025

Culture news

Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes has dies aged 65

Sykes was best known for his time with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. A true rock legend.

21/01/2025

Design

Surrealism shines at France's Maison&Objet interior design show

The Maison&Objet exhibition, held in Paris, brings together 2,400 brands from international lifestyle sectors to show off their new wares and demonstrate the latest trends and designs vying for spots in our homes.

21/01/2025

Tech News

How will the US' new AI chip export restrictions impact Europe?

The AI chip export rules issued by the Biden administration do not include Europe as a single market, which could cause issues experts say.

21/01/2025

Radio Schuman

Does the Orbán-Trump bromance still smoulder?

Yesterday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán boasted about Donald Trump’s presidency in the US, which he said would trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe.

21/01/2025