5 January 2026 | Euronews
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Tech News LEGO's new smart brick unlocks future of play for children at CES 2026. Here's what to know Here's everything to know about LEGO's new smart brick, which will first come to its Star Wars series. -
North Korea North Korea says latest missile tests involved new 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. -
Greenland US attacking NATO ally to annex Greenland 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. -
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. -
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USA Suspect arrested for vandalising US Vice President JD Vance's home with a hammer 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. -
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. -
Ukraine Ukraine's security service chief resigns amid Zelenskyy's Kyiv 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. -
Economy EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of possible Mercosur deal signing 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. -
Tech News Grok under fire for generating sexually explicit deepfakes of women and minors 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. -
Venezuela Europe must stop pretending there was ever a truly 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. -
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. -
Europe News EU bets on Venezuela's democratic transition as Trump goes after oil reserves 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. -
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. -
Earth News A ‘fossil-fuelled war': Trump’s plans to ‘exploit’ Venezuela’s oil reserves sparks climate backlash Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels. -
Europe in Motion Free civic space in France, Italy and Germany under increasing threat, new study finds 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. -
Smart Regions Making peatlands a green economy in Ireland's Midlands 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. -
USA Venezuela's Nicolas 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. -
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. -
Europe News EU Commission examining concerns over childlike sexual images generated by Elon Musk’s Grok 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. -
Europe News Why does Trump want Greenland so badly, and what could it mean for Europe? The US president's latest remarks about a possible annexation of Greenland have drawn condemnation from Denmark and Europe more widely. -
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. -
Earth News How the oceans’ coral reefs could be a secret weapon to tackle food insecurity around the world Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but rebuilding reef life could help provide millions of meals every year. -
The Cube False images and misleading claims circulate online after Crans-Montana fire tragedy 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. -
Iran Tehran's method of governance has reached a dead end, former top adviser 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. -
Health news Why do some brains adapt to change faster than others? New study offers clues 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. -
No Comment 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. -
China 'Not about condoms': Beijing residents shrug off China's 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. -
United Kingdom Manchester United sacks manager Ruben Amorim 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. -
No Comment Hershey Bears' teddy bear toss collects 81,796 toys for local charities 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. -
France Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France's 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. -
Ukraine Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine's capital Kyiv At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a civilian hospital and called on allies to ramp up military support. -
Cinema Licence to leak: Do we finally know the identity of the next James Bond? Is the hunt for the next James Bond over? Rumours are swirling that British actor Callum Turner has been telling his friends he’s nabbed the part of James Bond... Though studios have not made an announcement. Yet. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 5th, 2026 – Midday 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. -
Greenland Greenland prime minister says 'enough' after latest Trump threat Greenland's PM Jens Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Trump's repeated comments on US possibly annexing Greenland, asking for dialogue and respect for international law. -
Business Bluefin tuna sells for record €2.78 million at Tokyo fish market The sale was agreed at the celebratory New Year auction in Tokyo. -
Cinema Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his fears regarding the future of cinema amid “huge transition”: “Movies are still meant to be experienced, together, in a theatre. Right now, that belief matters more than ever.” -
No Comment Venezuela deals with aftermath of US strikes on Catia La Mar Venezuela is reeling from US strikes on Catia La Mar, with fires, power outages, and severe damage reported. At least one civilian death and several injuries confirmed. -
Tech News After decades of teaching media literacy, Finland equips students with skills to spot AI deepfakes As deepfakes proliferate online, Finland adds AI literacy to its school curriculum to help children as young as 3 to recognise AI-generated fake news. -
Football Now Cameroon edge South Africa, to face Morocco next Monday's fixtures [Round of 16] : Egypt vs. Benin and Nigeria vs. Mozambique. -
No Comment Venezuelan diaspora rallies in Madrid backing the opposition Hundreds gathered in Madrid for a second day to support US operation against President Maduro and back Venezuela’s opposition leaders. -
Switzerland Swiss authorities identify all 40 victims of Swiss Alps bar New Year's fire The remaining 16 victims of a tragic New Year’s Eve blaze at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified on Sunday. A representative of Valais police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured 119 others. -
Cinema ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ officially crosses $1billion milestone at global box office 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' is Cameron’s fourth film to cross the billion mark, following 'Titanic', 'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. What does this milestone mean for a potential sequels? -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Love and loss in Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama 'Hamnet'; the return of taut thriller 'The Night Manager', and the Royal Scottish Academy kicks off a vibrant year-long programme for its 200th anniversary. Here's what to put in your diary this week. -
Travel News All the new travel rules in Europe for 2026: Border checks, tourist taxes and behaviour crackdowns Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes. -
Earth News Millions of Christmas trees will end up in landfill this year. Here's what to do with them instead Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending the festivity. -
Economy Gender pension gap across Europe: How much less do women receive? The gender pension gap in Europe is wider than the gender pay gap, exceeding 30% in several countries. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 5th, 2026 – Morning 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. -
World News Migrant arrivals in the United Kingdom rose in 2025 while numbers in the EU stabilised For the UK, last year saw the highest number of migrant arrivals across the English Channel since 2022. In contrast, irregular entries into the EU stabilised in the first 11 months of the year. -
Healthcare Which country in Europe waits the longest to have children? On average, women in the European Union have their first children shortly before their 30th birthdays, data shows. -
USA Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence as Russia claims The US president said that following a US probe into Kremlin allegations, officials found that Ukraine did not launch an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. -
USA Rubio: US to enforce oil blockade but not govern Venezuela post-Maduro US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Washington will seek to influence policy change in Venezuela through oil blockades, but not be involved in the day-to-day running of the country following a Saturday operation which overthrew and captured Nicolas Maduro.