2026-01-08

Markets

Gold in Iran: From a safe haven to a bastion of political protest

Gold holds such a central place among Iranians as a traditional asset that its recent price spike has been felt by large segments of society, even more so than fluctuations in the Tehran Stock Exchange.

08/01/2026

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Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.

08/01/2026

Iran

Iranian analyst: 'A big storm is coming' triggering major upheaval

In March 2025, Ahmad Naghibzadeh told Euronews that much of what he foresaw for 2025 would come to pass. Now, he predicts a "big storm coming" Tehran's way.

08/01/2026

Europe News

Greenland threats put US-EU trade deal in jeopardy, says senior MEP

The European Parliament’s trade chief told Euronews that the US's stated aim of buying or annexing the Danish territory is changing the assessment of the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, with some MEPs suggesting it should be frozen.

08/01/2026

Health news

Stopping weight-loss drugs can lead to rapid weight gain, study finds

People who use weight-loss drugs can rapidly regain weight after stopping treatment, according to a new study

08/01/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Does the European Parliament have an MEP ‘blacklist’?

Virginie Joron, MEP for Patriots for Europe has called out what she qualified as "false claims" alleging that she was placed on a blacklist by the European Parliament. So, is there any weight to this assertion?

08/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 8th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/01/2026

Tech News

ChatGPT launches dedicated Health feature - here's how it works

OpenAI says the feature, designed with physicians, aims to help people understand patterns in their health and prepare for medical conversations - not replace doctors.

08/01/2026

Travel News

Volcano guides at Mount Etna strike over new hiking restrictions

Above certain altitudes, it is a legal requirement to go up the volcano with a qualified guide.

08/01/2026

Greenland

‘We are not a product’: Greenlanders voice concern over US takeover plans

Residents in Greenland have expressed their concerns after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of Denmark.

08/01/2026

Green News

Critics decry Trump pulling US out of UN climate treaty as 'a new low'

Experts say withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a "strategic blunder" for the US.

08/01/2026

Tech News

Google and Character.AI agree to settle US lawsuits over teen suicides

The settlements are among the first in a series of lawsuits accusing AI companies of negligence in the wrongful deaths of teenagers.

08/01/2026

Venezuela

US to 'dictate' Venezuelan oil sales amid further tanker seizures

Washington announced its control over Venezuela's oil sales after capturing two tankers transporting sanctioned crude and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

08/01/2026

France

Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers drove about 100 tractors into the French capital, protesting Brussels' trade deal with five South American nations. The protesters bypassed police barriers to reach landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.

08/01/2026

Culture news

Peruvian shamans’ first 2026 prophecy comes true with Maduro's fall

While Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world, it was foretold just days earlier in Peru...

08/01/2026

USA

Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodies

President Trump signed an executive order suspending US participation in 66 UN agencies and international organisations, including the UN climate treaty, marking a major retreat from global cooperation.

08/01/2026

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French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

08/01/2026

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

08/01/2026

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

08/01/2026

Culture news

The Night Manager returns: The best John le Carré adaptations

The return of The Night Manager makes it the perfect time to revisit the big and small screen adaptations of author John le Carré’s works – with a special focus on the spy thrillers of the past 25 years.

08/01/2026

Nature

Gruesome fungus and a ‘demon’ plant: The new species named in 2025

Scientists warn that human activities are “eroding nature to the point of extinction” after releasing a list of new species named in 2025.

08/01/2026

Economy

Half of Europeans seek a new job in 2026, but most feel unprepared

Almost half of Europeans in major economies say they plan to look for a new job in 2026. But nearly four in five say they feel unprepared to find a new role.

08/01/2026

Tech News

What will social media look like in 2026?

Tighter regulations, advancing AI integration, and a desire for greater authenticity will continue to re-shape what social media means in an increasingly disconnected world.

08/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 8th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/01/2026

Health news

Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: study

Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review.

08/01/2026

USA

Minnesota protests erupt after ICE officer kills woman during raid

Trump and other officials in Washington defended ICE, with the US president stating that the officer acted in self-defence. The mayor of Minneapolis disputed this claim, as he demanded ICE officers to leave the city.

08/01/2026

Tech News

We had a play with LEGO’s new Smart Brick. Here’s what you can do

‘We spent a lot of time with the LEGO designers, bringing this to life and dialling in all the sounds and so on, but it's also about how you use the sounds,’ David Filon, chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, told Euronews Next.

08/01/2026

USA

Angry protesters throw snowballs after US immigration officer kills driver in Minneapolis

A US immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis ended with a driver being shot dead by a federal officer, prompting protests and criticism from city officials, as authorities described the incident as self-defence amid a federal crackdown.

08/01/2026