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Mexico Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded. -
Nigeria Nigeria police charge driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash with dangerous driving Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after the crash, his promoter said on Thursday. -
Ukraine Ukraine orders evacuation of 3,000 children and parents from two regions as Russian forces advance Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed. -
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Europe News Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025 From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination. -
No Comment Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON round of 16 takes shape Morocco celebrated the New Year amid national festivities as the Africa Cup of Nations moved into the Round of 16. -
No Comment Kenya: Multi storey building collapses in Nairobi, trapping unknown number of people Kenya woke up to another construction disaster after a multi storey building collapsed in Nairobi's South C area, trapping an unknown number of people. -
No Comment Bulgarians adapt to euro, banks and shops report smooth transition Bulgaria’s first days using the euro pass calmly, with banks, shops and customers adapting smoothly as both the euro and lev remain in use. -
Tech News Xi Jinping: 2025 was a year of AI and chip breakthroughs amid US-China tech rivalry Chinese President Xi Jinping said 2025 was the year of breakthroughs for Chinese artificial intelligence and semiconductor chip companies. What did they accomplish and what can we expect in 2026? -
Business BYD overtakes Tesla as China reshapes the global EV race Tesla’s early dominance of the electric car market is being challenged as China’s BYD posts record sales and wins over European consumers with lower prices. -
Health news Late again and again? Why poor punctuality could be a symptom of ADHD The difficulty known as “time blindness” is a well-documented feature of ADHD, but experts say it's not an automatic excuse and not everyone who turns up late has ADHD. -
Ukraine Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones. -
Travel News Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted, but hotel levies go ahead The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment. -
Business Denmark’s Ørsted files legal challenge to Trump’s wind project block The move comes after the US government suspended leases on all large US offshore wind projects in December. -
Earth News Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off? Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment. -
USA Trump in 2026: Leader of the free world or lame duck president? An unequal economy, rising unpopularity and visible cracks in the Republican coalition: the first year of Donald Trump's second term in office ended with the president on the defensive domestically. With the midterm elections approaching, can Trump hold his grip on power? -
Tech News From rural Spain to war: Binéfar becomes a European benchmark in military robotics A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town. -
No Comment Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes, no casualties reported Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties. -
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No Comment Japan's imperial family celebrates new year with traditional palace appearance Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year. Emperor's nephew Hisahito joined the event for the first time. -
Sport 'Why am I doing this?': Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia -
Culture news Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, found dead at San Francisco hotel Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning. -
No Comment Swiss authorities work to identify victims of deadly New Year's fire at Le Constellation Switzerland is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly fire at Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar that killed 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration. -
No Comment Survivors rescued by SOS Méditerranée mark New Year with hot meal A week after leaving Libya on a makeshift boat, shipwreck survivors found brief calm with a hot meal on a SOS Méditerranée vessel. Ocean Viking resumes operations amid rising threats. -
Iran Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Tehran kills protesters US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "locked and loaded" if Iran kills demonstrators, following deadly clashes amid hyperinflation-triggered unrest. -
Switzerland Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers, authorities say The blaze at Le Constellation, killing at least 40 people and injuring about 115 others, many seriously, was likely started by sparklers in champagne bottles, authorities said on Friday afternoon, as identification of those killed and injured continued. -
Culture news AI bands, Sydney Sweeney and demon hunters: Take our New Year quiz Ready to test your brain cells in 2026? How many of last year's biggest pop culture moments and scandals do you remember? -
Ethiopia Caught in the crossfire of war, a community in Ethiopia keeps preaching peace The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected. -
Earth News Tiny Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics, study finds Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts. -
Elevating Innovation: Alat & TKE’s Smart Cities Partnership Throughout history, our cities’ skylines have told the story of human ambition. From ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers, these landmarks reflect one journey: humanity’s climb upwards. -
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Business China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date. -
Venezuela Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration. -
USA Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers “abandoned” by previous administrations.