2026-01-02

Mexico

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico

The quake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.

02/01/2026

Nigeria

Nigeria police charge driver in Joshua crash with dangerous driving

Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after the crash, his promoter said on Thursday.

02/01/2026

Ukraine

Ukraine orders 3,000 children and parents to evacuate two regions

Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.

02/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/01/2026

Europe News

Year in review: Our pick of world's top news events that shaped 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.

02/01/2026

Ukraine

Ukraine's spy chief Budanov named as Zelensky's 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.

02/01/2026

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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.

02/01/2026

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Building collapses in Nairobi, people trapped

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.

02/01/2026

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Bunlgaria's banks and shops report smooth euro 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.

02/01/2026

Tech News

2025 was China’s ‘breakthrough’ year in AI and chips, president says

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?

02/01/2026

Business

BYD sales pull ahead as Tesla stumbles on sales and politics

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.

02/01/2026

Health news

Can't beat the clock? Is being chronically late a sign 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.

02/01/2026

Ukraine

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on 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.

02/01/2026

Travel News

Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted

The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment.

02/01/2026

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.

02/01/2026

Green News

Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

02/01/2026

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?

02/01/2026

Tech News

Inside Binéfar, the Spanish town pushing pioneering 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.

02/01/2026

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Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes

Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties.

02/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/01/2026

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Japan's imperial family marks new year with 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.

02/01/2026

Sport

Stefanos Tsitsipas says 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

02/01/2026

Culture news

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter 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.

02/01/2026

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Swiss authorities identify victims of deadly New Year's fire

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.

02/01/2026

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Shipwreck survivors find solace on SOS Méditerranée vessel

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.

02/01/2026

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.

02/01/2026

Switzerland

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.

02/01/2026

Culture news

Think you know it all? 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?

02/01/2026

Ethiopia

As bullets fly around them, a community in Ethiopia preaches 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.

02/01/2026

Moments

These are the best vintage luxury trains and routes launching in 2026

These upcoming European vintage train journeys will offer passengers stunning landscapes and exclusive experiences without compromising on style or luxury.

02/01/2026