28 January 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Putin says Russia is 'open' to peace talks, shifting blame to Ukraine In the past, the Russian president said that any peace deal should respect the “realities on the ground”, hinting that Moscow wants to keep all the territories it currently occupies in Ukraine. -
Tech News Chinese AI DeepSeek 'censors' sensitive questions on China when compared to rivals like ChatGP DeepSeek's new chatbot seems to censor questions about sensitive topics in China compared to other AI chatbots, according to a new analysis. -
Tech News What is DeepSeek, the AI chatbot from China that is sending shockwaves through the tech world? DeepSeek-R1, the latest in a series of models developed with fewer chips and at low cost, is challenging the dominance of OpenAI, Google, and Meta. -
No Comment Ceasefire in Gaza: Palestinians return home as roads reopen Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are returning home, despite the destruction and difficult conditions, to rebuild their lives. -
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No Comment Storm Herminia leads to historic flooding and disruptions in Ille-et-Vilaine After storm Herminia, historic flooding hits Ille-et-Vilaine. In Redon, the situation is critical with closed roads and disrupted traffic as water levels are still rising. -
Europe News Georgia's FM says EU decision to suspend visa-free travel is 'politically wrong' The European Commission had proposed to suspend the visa-free travel regime for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protesters, who took to the streets for weeks to denounce the ruling party's gradual pivot away from Europe and towards Russia. -
Culture news Paris Louvre Museum: Higher entrance fee for non-EU visitors in 2026, Macron announces The announcement comes after the Louvre Museum director revealed the dire state of the famous Parisian arts gallery last week. -
EuroVerify What we know about the EU’s revived Rafah border mission The EU’s top diplomat has said the civilian mission can play a “decisive role” in supporting the Gaza ceasefire. Euronews breaks down what we know about its mandate and operations. -
No Comment UN honours Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day UN chief António Guterres warned of growing antisemitism and urged the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Gaza ceasefire has re-opened the door for aid workers - WFP chief The recent ceasefire in Gaza has provided a crucial opportunity for humanitarian efforts, significantly improving conditions for the aid organisations, said the chief of the UN’s World Food Programme. -
World News Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord Meloni said her justice and interior ministers and an under-secretary are also targeted in the investigation. -
No Comment Johannesburg neighbourhood devastated by fire A fire in Johannesburg destroyed 1,500 flats, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The tragedy was caused by the explosion of a paraffin stove. -
Travel News Bare feet, obscene t-shirts and body art: Watch out for these dress code violations on flights Passengers can be turned away if they are barefoot or wearing clothing with swear words. -
Europe News 'Ready to defend': EU hardens line on Greenland as Trump doubles down threat Donald Trump's repeated threat to take control of Greenland one way or another has aroused a sense of alarm across Europe. -
Syria Russian delegation visits Syria for the first time since al-Assad’s fall While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian-managed Tartus port project — have been cancelled. -
Health news Does the weather affect young people’s mental health? One study suggests it may Hot weather played a role in Spain, while colder temperatures seemed to affect young people in the Netherlands. -
No Comment Serbia's university students lead protests demanding justice for deadly awning collapse Serbia's university students began a 24-hour blockade in Belgrade on Monday to demand accountability for the November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people. -
Earth News ‘Skills passport’: How the UK is helping oil and gas workers switch to green energy careers Around 90 per cent of fossil fuel workers have skills that are relevant to the clean energy transition, research has found. -
Tech News Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' in the US after Trump order Google has said it will make the change in line with US President Donald Trump's executive order, but users in Mexico will still see the Gulf of Mexico. -
Business General Motors revenue outshines hefty charges tied to China General Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on huge charges related to China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations on Wall Street. -
Business Mediobanca rejects MPS takeover bid, calling it ‘destructive of value’ Mediobanca rejected a €7bn takeover bid from MPS, calling it “destructive of value” and warning it would weaken its business model. -
Syria When considering Syria, the world should be patient Syria should be able to approach its future with careful and inclusive steps backed by plenty of international assistance. Syrians are starting to trade, to mend, to plan. They deserve our support and our patience, IOM Director General Amy Pope writes. -
Travel News Book your summer holiday now to beat rising package holiday prices, expert warns Package holidays have been more popular since COVID - but that is driving up prices. -
Ocean Safety nets: Can smarter fishing gear protect marine life and keep fishers afloat? Industrial fisheries unintentionally kill thousands of marine animals every year. Can new technology help solve this problem? -
EU Decoded EU DECODED: Should access to abortion be harmonised within EU? For more than 60 years, Europe has led a global trend towards legal access to abortion. Fears of a reversal of this trend have led to the campaign “My Choice, My Voice”, a citizens’ initiative calling for action from the European Commission. -
Ocean Can we save dolphins by talking like them? Science says yes French scientists are developing bio-inspired acoustic beacons that can "speak" to dolphins, warning them of fishing nets and reducing accidental deaths of these marine mammals along the Bay of Biscay. -
Europe News European People's Party rejects Jordan Bardella’s proposal to temporarily suspend EU Green Deal "If we go bankrupt, no one will care about the natural environment in the world anymore," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said last week in Strasbourg. -
Climate From renewables to foreign aid, experts are optimistic the EU can step into the void left by the US Climate campaigners are urging the EU to step into the "leadership void" left by the US. -
The Europe Conversation Can EU revitalize its stalled enlargement processes? Enlargement is often referred to as the EU’s most effective foreign policy, but since its biggest wave of new members joined in 2004, the process has largely stalled. -
Europe News Spanish Foreign Minister rejects Trump's plan to clean up Gaza "Gaza belongs to the Palestinian and the people living in Gaza," José Manuel Albares Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs told Euronews' Europe Conversation, reacting to recent comments by Donald Trump. -
Tech News Microsoft is eyeing a potential bid to buy TikTok, says Donald Trump The new US president told journalists onboard Air Force One on Monday that the Big Tech giant was eyeing a bid for the popular entertainment app. -
Health news Hospital admissions for mental health increase by 65% in a decade among young people Hospital admissions for eating disorders and those among girls aged 11 to 15 had particularly steep increases. -
United Kingdom The Omagh bombing inquiry begins — what happened and what is at stake In the single deadliest event of the Troubles, 29 people were killed by a car bomb in Northern Ireland's County Tyrone on 15 August 1998. -
Business Tesla and BMW sue EU as discontent over Chinese EV tariffs mounts Both BMW and Tesla have been hit with tariffs by the EU on imports of electric vehicles made in China, along with other Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC. -
Sudan ICC to pursue arrest warrants over atrocities in Sudan’s West Darfur region ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan told the UN Security Council that 'criminality is accelerating in Darfur", with gender-based violence a particular concern. -
Business Boeing posts significant losses as strikes and production challenges hit Boeing posted a fourth-quarter loss of $3.8 billion (around €3.4bn) on Tuesday as a machinists strike and other problems continued to plague the troubled aircraft manufacturer. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo Protesters attack foreign embassies in DR Congo over M23 rebel advance Dozens of protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies, demanding action against M23 rebels in the country's east. Police used teargas to disperse them. -
Business The US is threatening global tariffs: What are they and how do they work? The United States in recent years has gradually retreated from its post-World War II role of promoting global free trade and lower tariffs. That shift has been a response to the loss of US manufacturing jobs, widely attributed to unfettered tree trade and an increasingly powerful China. -
Health news Coca-Cola drinks recalled in 3 European countries due to high chlorate levels The company said the recalled drinks had a higher level of the chemical chlorate, but the risk to consumers is low. -
Business Abramovich accused of dodging millions in tax through yacht scheme The Russian billionaire denied knowledge of the arrangement, saying he was not personally responsible or liable for the alleged tax evasion. -
Cinema The Prince Charles Cinema: Iconic London picturehouse threatened with closure London’s legendary Leicester Square picturehouse is facing possible redevelopment and could be forced to close. A petition to save one of the UK’s best-loved cinemas and the last independent cinema operating in London’s West End has gained more than 11,000 signatures already. -
Art CCTV footage shows thieves using explosives to steal golden helmet from Dutch museum Three thieves broke into the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and stole the ancient Cotofenesti helmet, a priceless Romanian cultural treasure, along with three golden wristbands. -
No Comment Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring. -
Tech News Generative AI code contradicts copyright law, industry says A group of experts appointed by the EU Commission is working on a draft code with a view to publication in April. -
Albania Ship with 49 migrants on board arrives in Albania from Italy An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania. -
Space Kubilius: Space is an EU top priority, but budget is still limited and fragmented In ten years, the global space economy could triple in size. Europe wants to remain at the forefront of this sector, but risks being left behind if words are not matched by action, said EU Commissioner for Space and Defence Andrius Kubilius. -
Business Ikea looks to expand second-hand furniture offering after test success The Swedish furniture maker is going head to head with competitors including eBay and Depop. -
Business LVMH sells Stella McCartney minority stake as luxury sector struggles LVMH has already sold the streetwear fashion brand Off-White recently, as well as its stake in Cruise Line Holdings amid dampened global demand for luxury goods and falling Chinese sales. -
Europe News Denmark to inject almost €2bn into Arctic security amid Trump's Greenland threats Copenhagen is boosting its military spending and holding talks with European allies as Trump ramps up his expansionist rhetoric. -
Lifestyle Chinese New Year 2025: Everything you need to know about the Year of the Snake The Lunar New Year starts tomorrow, welcoming the Year of the Snake. What can we expect from this year and how are people celebrating? With soup and puppets, for some... -
Europe News Industry calls on EU competition chief to wrap up investigations EU probes into Apple, Alphabet and Meta — which were opened last March — remain unclosed. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment SpaceX launches another batch of satellites On Monday, 27 January, SpaceX launched its latest batch of satellites into low-Earth orbit. -
Culture news New York hosts first-ever full replica of Anne Frank’s hiding place outside of Amsterdam A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex opened in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day, offering a look into her two years in hiding. -
Serbia Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević resigns after months of protests Vučević resigned just one day after President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans for urgent government reconstruction. -
Europe News One of Europe's most wanted fugitives is hiding out in Sierra Leone, Dutch officials say The Netherlands and Sierra Leone are investigating reports that the Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is living in the West African nation. -
Economy ECB set to cut rates this week: Could Trump tariffs cloud outlook? The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25bps to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. Analysts see further cuts in 2025, but US trade tariffs could add uncertainty. -
Economy Irish state cuts AIB stake in further move towards privatisation Ireland could entirely offload its stake in the lender this year after nationalising the bank more than a decade ago. -
Europe in Motion Data security: Which EU countries protect themselves the most? Most online users don't read privacy statements and prefer to focus on managing their own data security on the internet. -
Health news US health officials ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, speeding up impact of withdrawal US experts said the sudden pause came as a surprise and would set back efforts to contain health threats abroad. -
Culture news French film academy behind the César Awards quits Elon Musk’s X The group behind France's equivalent to the Oscars has announced its decision to quit X: "The X platform, particularly due to the actions and stances of its leader, no longer aligns with our values." -
Nature ‘There are thousands of them’: The invasive species that’s taking over northern Italy Once venerated in ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis has spread from its native Africa to new European habitats. -
Culture news Watch: Just Stop Oil activists disrupt Sigourney Weaver on stage during 'The Tempest' show The climate activists have targeted works of art, Stonehenge, Taylor Swift's jet and Charles Darwin's grave. Now, they're interrupting a Hollywood legend on stage, in order to raise the alarm about a "global shipwreck"... -
Albania Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee programme US President Donald Trump has suspended a policy that would have allowed Afghan refugees who fulfill certain criteria to resettle in the US. -
Tech News EU lacks guidance on AI prohibitions, as rules start to apply The AI Act's rules on banned AI systems including facial recognition systems start to apply 2 February. -
Markets Chinese startup DeepSeek rattles global markets as Nvidia shares plunge The unveiling of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's latest AI model, which outperforms its US rivals, caused a sharp decline in the value of US and Europe's tech stocks. -
Culture news How Poland’s historic Upper Silesia coal mining region is turning towards jewellery Upper Silesia, a region in southern Poland with long historic ties to the coal industry, is marked by the blood, sweat, and tears of miners. Now, designers are taking this “black gold” and transforming it into pieces of jewellery infused with the local ethos. -
Tech News From MrBeast to Elon Musk, who is in the running to buy TikTok? The countdown is on again for a US-based buyer to take on TikTok, as it faces a ban. Euronews Next takes a look at the contenders to take over the app. -
Europe News Pascal Lamy warns EU to be tough with Trump | Radio Schuman Pascal Lamy, the former chief of staff to European Commission President Jacques Delors and former two-term head of the World Trade Organization, told Euronews how the EU should deal with Donald Trump if the American president follows up on threats to impose tariffs. -
Tech News Europe’s 5G coverage lagging amid declining investment: report The European Commission warned last year that its aim to connect all EU households to 5G by 2030 are off target. -
Destinations 'Dubai is on steroids': How overtourism is fuelling a quiet crisis in the UAE Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some residents are starting to feel burned. -
Healthcare ‘Missing piece of the jigsaw’: Glasgow hopes safe injection site will curb overdose deaths More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 28th – 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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USA Trump signs order to revise policy on transgender service members in military The new order on transgender troops does not impose an immediate ban, but directs the Pentagon to come up with a policy on their service in the armed forces based on military readiness. -
USA Trump Justice Department fires employees involved in criminal investigation against President The action was the latest effort to turn the table on criminal investigations that for years shadowed Trump, resulting in separate indictments that never went to trial and were ultimately abandoned. -
West Bank Israel claims to have killed two Hamas members in strike on vehicle in Tulkarem The two men were killed as Israel’s large-scale military raid in Jenin continued into its seventh day. -
Europe News Storm Herminia brings heavy rain and powerful winds to Europe Weather warnings were in parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland as Storm Herminia brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful waves. -
Europe News Knife attack in Aschaffenburg sparks heated debate on Germany's migration policy The attack in Aschaffenburg is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Germany, intensifying fears surrounding migration and increasing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).