6 January 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe. -
Europe News France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future Russian attack. -
Venezuela At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to seize Maduro, Caracas says The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed. -
Europe in Motion Confused and divided: Where do Europe's citizens stand on the Ukraine peace plan? Data shows Europeans are reluctant to make significant concessions to Russia, while at the same time agreeing that it is time to push for a settlement with Ukraine. -
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World News At least six dead as cold snap grips Europe with snow and ice wreaking travel havoc Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans. -
Iran Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main bazaar as 36 killed in rallies The economic situation is likely to worsen as Iran's Central Bank drastically reduced the subsidised exchange rates for dollars it offers to importers and producers. -
Switzerland Swiss bar owners 'overwhelmed with grief' in first public comments since 40 killed in fire Those comments come on the same day it emerged that fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out at the bar since 2019. -
Nepal Curfew imposed in southern Nepal city after mosque vandalism sparks protests Muslim groups began protesting in the streets of Birgunj on Sunday against the vandalism of a mosque in a nearby town. -
Markets Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as Wall Street embraces crypto Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines. -
Economy Von der Leyen pledges early funding to farmers in final push to secure Mercosur deal The Commission has offered early access to €45 billion of fuding under the next Common Agricultural Policy budget as soon as 2028 to appease farmers. While France’s backing for the Mercosur deal remains highly uncertain, all eyes are on Italy. Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the proposal. -
Germany German prosecutors launch terrorism probe into far-left attack behind Berlin blackout A far-left group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin's power grid, causing a blackout for tens of thousands of households. Repairs are expected by Thursday. -
Nigeria Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State, government says Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations. -
Qatar Qatar offers to continue mediation efforts over Venezuela Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump’s strategy for the world A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe’s position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews. -
Earth News Pipeline operator faces record fine after oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico Regulators say the 2023 spill off Louisiana could have been far smaller if risks had been addressed sooner. -
Ukraine Russia's latest drone barrage against Ukraine kills two as allies meet in Paris Russia launched dozens of drones into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, as European leaders prepared to meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees in Ukraine. -
Greece Greece introduces 2026 tax cuts aimed at families and young workers Athens has lowered most income tax rates by two points and rolled out extra breaks tied to children and for younger workers, including zero income tax for under-25s earning up to €20,000. -
Syria Iran is plotting to assassinate Syria's al-Sharaa, Israel warns Israeli intelligence has warned Iran is planning to organise a hit against Syria's interim president, as further reports claim former al-Assad loyalists are pouring money into Alawite minority militias in alleged uprising plots. -
No Comment Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge. -
Health news Adults in England eat the equivalent of 155 bags of crisps’ worth of salt each week, study finds Adults in England consume 40 percent more salt than recommended, according to a new study, raising their risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. -
Earth News Smoke damage may risk exposure to carcinogens even after wildfires are extinguished, warns study Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals. -
Greenland Trump aide Miller says no one would fight US over future of Greenland European leaders defend Greenland's sovereignty after US presidential aide Stephen Miller ramps up Trump threat to annex autonomous Danish territory. -
No Comment Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune. -
Venezuela As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won't be cheap or easy President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy. -
Culture news Hungarian director and titan of contemplative cinema Béla Tarr dies aged 70 Best known for his films 'Sátántangó' and 'The Turin Horse', Béla Tarr was one of Europe's greatest filmmakers and shaped a cinematic legacy of despairing beauty. -
Culture news Radio revival: 'Ella' looks to make jazz great again with new Berlin station A new Berlin-based radio station named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is aiming to revive the genres fortunes. As the music used to be an expression of rebellion, emancipation and social protest, the launch says more about our times than you might imagine, writes Diana Resnik. -
Vatican Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace. -
No Comment Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. -
Venezuela From Maduro's 'tigress' to Venezuela's interim president: Who is Delcy Rodríguez? Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez evolved from a Chávez-era civil servant into a key player under the recently-ousted Nicolás Maduro. -
Tech News Alexa has entered the chat: Amazon’s AI assistant launches on web to challenge ChatGPT Until now, Alexa has only been available on smartphones and Amazon’s connected devices. Users with early access to Alexa+ can now access the chatbot via their web browsers. -
No Comment Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3 A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said. -
Greece Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over €580,000 Greece hotel heist Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia. -
Earth News How microplastics are chipping away at Earth’s ‘natural shield’ against climate change Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Lifestyle Just Coup It: Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy... A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald Trump of Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro wearing the “must-have” fashion item of 2026. -
Switzerland Swiss Alps bar not inspected for five years prior to deadly fire, authorities say Local authorities in Crans-Montana admitted failing to conduct fire and safety inspections at Le Constellation bar, where a fire killed 40 and injured 116 during New Year celebrations. -
Venezuela Venezuela's Machado says she wants to share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump María Corina Machado said toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a "huge step for humanity, for freedom and human dignity". -
Nature A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge, -
Football Now Salah shines for Egypt and Nigeria beat Mozambique to advance On the last day of the Round of 16, Algeria meet DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire battle neighbors Burkina Faso. -
Hungary Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own, Orbán says In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants. -
Economy French inflation eases on energy costs ahead of eurozone data release Energy prices fell more dramatically in December while food prices increased at a faster rate. -
No Comment Protests erupt in La Paz over Bolivia's fuel subsidy cuts Bolivia sees protests in La Paz after fuel subsidy cuts doubled prices. Workers marched for days as clashes broke out and talks with the government stalled. -
Culture news Björk calls for Greenland independence as Donald Trump revives annexation threat “The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonizer to another is too brutal to even imagine,” the Icelandic musician wrote on Instagram, hitting out at both Donald Trump and Denmark. -
Culture news New strike at Paris Louvre Museum leads to partial closure as staff protest over working conditions The strike initially launched last month was suspended over the festive period, but staff have now voted overwhelmingly to walkout over working conditions leaving the world's most visited museum partially open. -
Culture news The story of Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel, however, it's the deep-root of secular tradition in Italy and, in Europe, above all a culinary ritual. -
No Comment Thousands celebrate Madrid's 2026 Three Kings Parade Spain celebrates its most magical night for children on 5. January with Three Kings tradition and its festive processions, where 2,100 participants, including 250 royal servants, handed out 1,200 kilos of sweets. -
Destinations Museum openings and food festivals: What’s new in Europe that's worth travelling for in 2026? From cultural institutions to food festivals, here are some of the things worth travelling for in 2026. -
No Comment Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues. -
Economy UK productivity puzzle: Zombie firms fail, but jobs remain scarce Inefficient firms in the UK are failing, hit by the cost of living crisis. If productive businesses manage to take their place, they could provide a much-needed boost to growth. -
Tech News Meet Oto: The robot concierge welcoming guests at an AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas A Las Vegas hotel is putting artificial intelligence front and centre with Oto, a humanoid robot concierge that greets guests and offers local recommendations. -
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Health news New study shows how the body's internal clock could influence risk of dementia Researchers found that people with weaker or more irregular internal clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia. -
France 'Coalition of the Willing' meets in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine The leaders of around 35 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kyiv eager to secure concrete commitments if Russia attacks again. -
Dominica Trump administration reaches asylum deal with Dominica under new visa rules The US has reached a deal to dispatch expelled asylum seekers to Dominica as the Trump administration looks to continue its crackdown on illegal immigration. -
Lebanon Israeli strikes target multiple Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon At least one person was injured in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon late on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday. Officials say the strikes targeted multiple areas, including in the third-largest coastal city of Sidon. -
USA UN Security Council criticises US over military operation in Venezuela Several countries voiced their objection to the US’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday which secured Nicolas Maduro's capture in an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday. -
Tech News Future of autonomous driving and robots just went up a gear. Nvidia and Boston Dynamics CES latest Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time, marking it as no longer a prototype. And Nvidia expects autonomous driving to hit roads soon.