24 January 2025 | Euronews
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Tech News What is the Pantsir-S1, the missile system believed to have shot down Azerbaijan Airlines 8243? Euronews Next takes a closer look at the Pantsir-S1 missile system that is believed to have played a role in shooting down Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243. -
No Comment Romania celebrates Unification Day On 24 January, thousands of people gathered in Iaşi to celebrate the unification of the Romanian Principalities, which was the first step towards the unification of all provinces. -
Belarus 'Europe's last dictator': Belarus election set to extend Lukashenko's 30-year rule Belarusians will vote on Sunday in a presidential election that is all but certain to see President Alexander Lukashenko win a seventh term. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 24th – Evening 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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Earth News Los Angeles wildfires: Residents sue over lack of water, but did this cause the devastation? Even before the wildfires are extinguished, LA residents look to blame a lack of water on the devastation. -
Economy IMF chief: Eurozone has tools for greater growth if it learns from US The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, was speaking at a panel in Davos alongside ECB President, Christine Lagarde. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Verdict on new albums by Central Cee, Mogwai & FKA twigs UK rap sensation Central Cee releases his debut album ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’; Scottish post-rockers Mogwai deliver their eleventh album ‘The Bad Fire’; and FKA twigs is back with ‘Eusexua’. All on the same day. Here is Euronews Culture’s verdict on a busy day for music releases. -
No Comment At the US-Mexico border, migrant crossings slow as Trump policies take hold Shelters in Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana are only half-full as illegal border crossings in San Diego drop, but concerns about Trump's policies and migrant conditions remain. -
Azerbaijan Official sources: Russian investigators suggest Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was downed on 25 December by a missile from a Pantsir-S1 system brought from Syria to Russia, killing 38 and injuring 29, sources reveal. -
The Europe Conversation Ending Russia's war in Ukraine this year is possible, says ex-NATO chief Stoltenberg The former NATO secretary general and the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine outlined to Euronews ways to reach a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. -
Travel News The next frontier? Why space tourism might not be as far-fetched as you think As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make waves in space tourism, how long does the rest of the world have to wait before we can all become astronauts? -
Gaza Hamas announces names of next four hostages to be released on Saturday The Palestinian militant group made public on Friday the names of the next four hostages that it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal signed with Israel. Israel is expected to publish a list of its own, naming Palestinian prisoners it will release in return. -
Malta Maltese businessman charged over journalist’s murder granted bail Yorgen Fenech was arrested in 2019 over the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He denies the charges. -
Earth News Billionaire Michael Bloomberg to fund UN climate change body after US exits Paris Agreement The core of the UNFCCC's budget comes from its almost 200 member countries. -
The Europe Conversation Focus on EU single market to boost competitiveness, says Kristalina Georgieva Three things are holding Europe back: the absence of a capital markets union, investments not going to the most productive firms and energy costs, the managing director of the IMF told Euronews. -
Europe in Motion Too loud to ignore: How is noise pollution affecting EU citizens and their children? More than 20% of EU citizens live in areas where traffic noise levels harm health. The European Court of Auditors claims lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution. -
Earth News ‘I couldn’t bear it any more’: Crushing guilt led this Air France pilot to quit his dream job Euronews Green exclusive: Anthony Viaux had it all - a dream job, a thriving career and a great salary. But he didn’t want any of it in the age of the climate crisis. -
Vatican Pope receives Tecar therapy device from Maltese President The device will be used to offer physical rehabilitation treatment to homeless people. -
No Comment Storm Éowyn hits Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183km/h Storm Éowyn hit Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183 km/h, causing school closures, power cuts and flight cancellations. -
Business Rolls-Royce lands biggest UK defence contract in nuclear submarine deal Under the deal with the Ministry of Defence, the British engineering company will make nuclear submarine reactors for the Royal Navy. -
Europe News Germany's opposition leader Merz under fire for vowing migration crackdown Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has pledged to impose tough border controls if elected chancellor in next month's vote. -
Art Jakarta hosts exhibition of looted cultural masterpieces returned by Netherlands A collection of 800 artefacts taken from Indonesia during Dutch colonial rule is now on display in Jakarta's National Museum as part of the exhibition Repatriated. -
Europe News 'Playing with fire': Orbán's sanctions veto threat puts Brussels on edge With a key deadline set to expire next week, Viktor Orbán and his deputies have raised the spectre of vetoing EU sanctions against Russia, a move which would upend the bloc's foreign policy. -
Business Tesla unveils new premium model Y in Europe, the US and Canada Tesla has revealed a new premium model Y version, first launched in China, which comes with a range of improved features. -
Indonesia Indonesia agrees to repatriate ailing French national who spent almost 20 years on death row The release deal for Serge Atlaoui comes weeks after five Australians, serving sentences for drug smuggling, were allowed to return home last month. -
No Comment Battle against new wildfires continues in California New wildfires have been affecting California, with the latest near Castaic Lake on 22 January. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Brutalist' - An uncompromising triumph heading for Oscars Freshly nominated for 10 Academy Awards and a frontrunner for Best Picture alongside ‘Emilia Pérez’, Brady Corbet’s powerful American saga is astounding. -
Economy Eurozone firms see activity lift but barriers to growth persist Business activity in the eurozone is now expanding for the first time since August 2024, although the upturn remains modest. -
EuroVerify What do we know about the Russian ‘spy ship’ Yantar tracked in UK waters? The Kremlin is suspected of deploying the vessel to stalk the seabed, gathering intelligence that could be used in acts of sabotage. -
France Man jailed for 30 years for knife attack targeting French magazine Charlie Hebdo Pakistani national Zaheer Mahmood was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted murder and terrorist conspiracy by a court in Paris. -
Tech News OpenAI launches first AI agent ‘Operator’ but it won’t be coming to Europe yet OpenAI said the tool can do your shopping and book your travel. -
Ukraine At least three killed in overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv As the war in Ukraine approaches the three-year mark, Russia has stepped up its air attacks, sending dozens of drones almost every night. -
Art Brasil! Brasil! exhibition brings Brazilian Modernism to the UK for the first time A landmark exhibition, Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, has opened at London’s Royal Academy, showcasing 134 works from ten pivotal Brazilian artists, many displayed in the UK for the first time. -
Business Italy’s oldest bank makes multi-billion takeover bid for rival Mediobanca The deal could potentially help both Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca maintain a robust capital position, as well as deliver profits. -
Tech News Online platforms participate in stress test ahead of German election The test follows a roundtable on Friday conducted with seven of the largest online platforms. -
Italy Italian court upholds slander conviction against Amanda Knox Knox wrongly accused a man of killing 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher. Her lawyers say police pressured her into doing so. -
Business Troubled Boeing reports multi billion dollar loss at end of 2024 The US aircraft manufacturer closed last year with a steep loss and weak sales, according to preliminary figures released by the company. -
Health news Morning after pill could be used as alternative to mifepristone in abortions, study says A new study found that the emergency contraception pill could be used as an alternative to mifepristone. -
Art Paris Louvre in 'very poor condition' according to leaked director memo A leaked memo by Louvre director Laurence des Cars has revealed the dire state of the famous Parisian museum. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 24th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Peace through oil: Trump claims war in Ukraine could end if price of oil decreases Addressing the World Economic Forum, the US president pledged to apply pressure on OPEC, claiming that a drop in the price of oil would end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. -
USA John Ratcliffe confirmed as Trump's new CIA director The new director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) becomes the second Cabinet member of US President Donald Trump's administration. -
USA Trump orders release of classified files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK Executive order by US President Donald Trump aims to declassify files about killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. -
Culture news Is Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer reimagining Saudi Arabia’s national anthem? The celebrated German composer met Saudi royal court advisor and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalsheikh to discuss a number of "future projects"... -
Economy Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years Stronger wages have contributed to the decision by Japan's central bank to raise rates to about 0.5%. The BOJ reiterated that it may in the future raise interest rates again, if required. -
Switzerland Meet Barry, Davos’ entertainer-in-chief The WEF annual meeting has an insanely busy schedule. Every day, sessions and debates take place in parallel, and there are even more meetings outside of the official programme. But where do all these people go in the evening to let their hair down? There is only one place to be: Barry’s Piano Bar. -
Cinema Oscar-nominated French director Coralie Fargeat on ‘The Substance’ and gender parity Having just been nominated for five Academy Awards – including Best Picture and Best Director – there seems to be no stopping French director Coralie Fargeat’s 'The Substance'. Euronews Culture sat down with the filmmaker to discuss the film and the vital changes society needs to implement. -
Travel News 'Stay at home': More than 1,000 UK and Ireland flights cancelled due to 'once in a generation' storm Weather forecasters are saying they have never seen a storm this bad. -
Business IAG emerges as major contender for stake in Portuguese airline TAP A number of aviation firms, including Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, have also shown interest in the Portuguese carrier but BA owner, IAG, is widely viewed by analysts as the frontrunner. -
Europe News Hostages' families urge two MEPs to ‘reconsider’ inviting Israeli minister to event A letter seen by Euronews claims Israeli diaspora minister Amichai Chikli’s opposition to the hostage-ceasefire deal and “support” for far-right European politicians make him an “inappropriate” keynote speaker. -
Culture news From Brat to Brit: Charli XCX leads BRIT Award nominations - The Beatles and The Cure make comeback Charli XCX leads the way, while golden oldies The Beatles and The Cure both make BRIT Award comebacks. Here's the breakdown of this year's nominations. -
Lifestyle From nostalgia to micro collectibles: UK fair reveals hottest trends in toys for 2025 From Lego’s F1 collabs to Disney Lorcana trading cards, the 71st annual Toy Fair in London unveiled 2025’s must-have toys and industry trends to look out for. -
No Comment Gaza ceasefire brings respite but living conditions remain disastrous The ceasefire in Gaza has brought some respite, but two million displaced people are enduring disastrous conditions exacerbated by the winter rains. -
Lebanon Israel seeks 30-day extension for Lebanon withdrawal amid ceasefire concerns, reports claim Israel has reportedly asked the US for more time to withdraw from southern Lebanon - only days before the deadline to do so is up. Hezbollah says this is unacceptable, and support for Lebanon from major international players is on display. -
Culture news France takes steps to protect the can-can and cabaret Famous through the Moulin Rouge, cabaret and the can-can will be given a cash injection due to new measures from France's culture ministry. -
Europe News Don't imitate Trump on migration - ex-LIBE committee chairman | Radio Schuman Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar, a Spanish socialist MEP and former chairman of the civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) commitee, told Euronews about the consequences for Europe of US president Donald Trump’s crackdown on migration. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 24th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets A round-up of global stock markets in Trump’s inauguration week Global stock markets rallied this week amid Trump’s actions following his inauguration on Monday. European markets repeatedly hit new highs despite tariff threats, while the euro rebounded against the dollar. -
Europe News Italy defends expulsion of Libyan warlord Ossama al-Masri wanted by the International Criminal Court Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court because he posed a danger to society. -
Markets European markets reach a new high following Trump’s remarks in Davos European stock markets extended a multi-session winning streak following President Trump’s speech in Davos. While the banking sector led broad gains, energy stocks remained under pressure. -
USA Firefighters make progress on Hughes fire as more fires erupt in Southern California Firefighters make progress on Hughes fire north of Los Angeles as a new wildfire erupts in Southern California. -
Culture news Poland purchases 'rare' unpublished manuscript by Frédéric Chopin after lengthy negotiations Poland says it acquired a rare manuscript of a ballad by Frédéric Chopin from private owners after confidential and lengthy negotiations.