2026-01-05

Tech News

LEGO just brought out a smart brick, unlocking new generation of play

Here's everything to know about LEGO's new smart brick, which will first come to its Star Wars series.

05/01/2026

North Korea

North Korea says latest tests involved hypersonic weapons systems

The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields.

05/01/2026

Greenland

US attacking NATO ally would be end of 'everything,' says Danish PM

Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears about Trump's designs on the autonomous Danish territory, which has untapped rare earth deposits.

05/01/2026

Israel

Netanyahu and Trump vow to block Iran's nuclear and missile programmes

Netanyahu's words come days after Trump said he wants to "eradicate" Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme after the two leaders met in Washington last week.

05/01/2026

USA

Suspect arrested for vandalising US Vice President JD Vance's home

The home, in the Walnut Hills neighbourhood overlooking the city, was unoccupied at the time and Vance and his family were back in Washington, Vance said.

05/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 5th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/01/2026

Ukraine

Ukraine's security service chief resigns amid Zelenskyy's reshuffle

Following the largest anti-corruption investigation of his presidency, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a significant shake-up of the government and his office, with a series of dismissals and appointments in top political and security roles.

05/01/2026

Economy

EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of Mercosur vote

With the European Commission expected to offer assurances to opponents worried about their farmers, the EU’s 27 ministers will meet on Wednesday for a “political” discussion before an expected vote on the pivotal trade deal on Friday.

05/01/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk’s Grok under fire for making sexually explicit AI deepfakes

Elon Musk’s xAI is facing backlash as its chatbot Grok, a key feature on social media platform X, repeatedly generated sexually explicit images of women and minors.

05/01/2026

Venezuela

Euroviews. Europe must stop pretending there is a rules-based international order

The US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is not troubling because international law has once again been sidelined, but because Europeans continue to react as if this were unexpected, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

05/01/2026

Economy

Switzerland freezes all Maduro-linked assets 'with immediate effect'

Switzerland ordered a four-year precautionary freeze on any assets held by Nicolás Maduro and people linked to him but gave no figures and did not confirm whether any assets exist.

05/01/2026

Europe News

EU bets on Venezuela's democratic transition as Trump goes after oil

Public statements from Washington, Brussels and European capitals since the US's raid on Caracas have revealed a chasm between the two sides of the Atlantic.

05/01/2026

Colombia

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

05/01/2026

Green News

Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage

Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels.

05/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Free civic space in France, Italy and Germany under threat, study says

These three countries, which are home to almost half of the EU's population, are now in the same category as Hungary for restrictions on civic space.

05/01/2026

Smart Regions

Making peatlands a green economy in Ireland's Midlands

In partnership with the European Commission

Emissions from dried peat are a major issue in the Irish Midlands. The Peatlands for Prosperity project is pioneering paludiculture, transforming carbon-producing land into a sustainable source of economic opportunity.

05/01/2026

USA

Maduro pleads not guilty to drugs charges in first US court appearance

Maduro's lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state.

05/01/2026

No Comment

Skiers form heart to honour victims of deadly Crans-Montana fire

Skiers gathered to form a heart on the slopes, honoring bar fire victims and responders. A national mourning day is set for January 9.

05/01/2026

Europe News

EU Commission examines childlike sexual images created by Musk’s AI

A spokesperson for the European Commission said it was “very seriously looking into” the creation of sexually explicit images of girls – including minors – by Grok, the AI model integrated into X.

05/01/2026

Europe News

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland so badly?

The US president's latest remarks about a possible annexation of Greenland have drawn condemnation from Denmark and Europe more widely.

05/01/2026

Markets

Oil rallies after Venezuela shock while safe haven assets also rise

Washington’s action in Venezuela jolted markets, with oil showing volatile price movements as investors considered long-term supply consequences. Gold and defence stocks also inched up.

05/01/2026

Green News

Healthy coral reefs could feed millions every year, finds study

Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but rebuilding reef life could help provide millions of meals every year.

05/01/2026

The Cube

False images and misleading claims circulate after Crans-Montana fire

A deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has prompted false images and narratives about the blaze's origin to spread online.

05/01/2026

Iran

Tehran's method of governance at dead end, ex-top aide tells Euronews

Saeed Laylaz, an economist and adviser to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, spoke to Euronews about Iran, from the country's economic situation to the downfall of Nicolás Maduro, one of Tehran's most important allies, and how domestic and external circumstances affect Iran.

05/01/2026

Health news

How brain wiring helps some people switch tasks more quickly

Our brains do not all work at the same speed – new research suggests that part of the difference comes down to how well we juggle fast and slow information.

05/01/2026

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AI takes center stage at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas

The CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlights AI in daily gadgets like learning robots and smart kitchen tools, with 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors.

05/01/2026

China

Beijing residents shrug off China's 'insignificant' contraceptive tax

China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing say the measure will have little impact.

05/01/2026

United Kingdom

Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim sacked after 14 months at Old Trafford

The Portuguese oversaw a slew of unwanted records at the 20-time English champion including its lowest finish in the Premier League era last season.

05/01/2026

No Comment

81,796 toys collected at Hershey's teddy bear toss

Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to over 60 local charities.

05/01/2026

France

French court convicts 10 for cyberbullying First Lady Brigitte Macron

A Paris court sentenced 10 individuals for cyberbullying the spouse of French President Emmanuel Macron with false allegations about her gender identity, doling out sentences including suspended prison terms and awareness training.

05/01/2026