2026-01-05

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.

05/01/2026

Cinema

Has the identity of the new James Bond been leaked?

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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.”

05/01/2026

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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.

05/01/2026

Tech News

How Finland is teaching schoolchildren AI literacy

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.

05/01/2026

Football Now

Cameroon edge South Africa, to face Morocco next

Monday's fixtures [Round of 16] : Egypt vs. Benin and Nigeria vs. Mozambique.

05/01/2026

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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.

05/01/2026

Switzerland

Swiss authorities identify all 40 victims of Swiss Alps bar 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.

05/01/2026

Cinema

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses $1billion mark 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?

05/01/2026

Culture news

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.

05/01/2026

Travel News

What's changing for travellers to the EU in 2026?

Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes.

05/01/2026

Green News

Throwing out the Christmas tree? Here are the alternatives to landfill

Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending the festivity.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

World News

Migrant arrivals in the UK rose in 2025 and stabilised in the EU

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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.

05/01/2026