2026-01-09

Thailand

US to send $45m to Thailand and Cambodia to ensure regional stability

The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians.

09/01/2026

Iran

Beyond 'food riots': Iran's protesters and the path to compromise

Contrary to the headlines in many media outlets calling Iran's protests merely "food riots," what is going on in the country is actually a deeper, more structured and complex movement.

09/01/2026

Europe News

Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout

The French president's failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany have secured an important victory.

09/01/2026

Iran

Communication blackout: How Iran controls the flow of information

In June 1989 following the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, the government cut telephone connections to foreign countries, an action aimed at limiting the ability of domestic opponents to communicate with the outside world.

09/01/2026

Germany

Berlin mayor under fire for playing tennis during blackout crisis

He was seen as a beacon of hope in Berlin city politics and wanted to bring law and order to the German capital, but after the scandal over his playing tennis while tens of thousands were without power came to light, Kai Wegner's career is now on the brink of collapse.

09/01/2026

Iran

Demonstrations in Iran: What are the possible scenarios?

Protests in Tehran have entered their 13th day, with severe internet shutdowns limiting communication amid what have become the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. Euronews outlines the different scenarios of what might happen next.

09/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/01/2026

USA

US seizes another tanker triying to break Venezuela naval blockade

The Olina seized Friday is "another 'ghost fleet' tanker ship suspected of carrying embargoed oil," US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

09/01/2026

Europe in Motion

How do other EU countries view the euro as Bulgaria joins?

A recent Eurobarometer study finds support for the euro remains high across the EU, with pollsters claiming the currency has made doing business in different EU countries easier.

09/01/2026

Moments

This low-cost carrier was Europe’s most on-time airline in 2025

Cirium also analysed data from airports around the world to find out which have the least delays and cancellations.

09/01/2026

Ukraine

UK, Germany and France slam Russia's Oreshnik strike as ‘unacceptable’

Ukraine is investigating Russia’s use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against civilian infrastructure as a war crime, as the UK, Germany and France called the attack “unacceptable”.

09/01/2026

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National day of mourning for 40 killed in Crans-Montana fire

Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.

09/01/2026

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Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire

Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.

09/01/2026

World News

Storm Goretti sparks travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

More than 10 people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week with the latest deaths reported in Turkey where local media said five people had been killed.

09/01/2026

Germany

German court begins trial of 'White Tiger' online predator

A trial for a 21-year-old German-Iranian known as "White Tiger" started in Hamburg on Friday and will last until December. Accused of 204 offences, including murder and attempted murder, he allegedly manipulated minors online, leading them to self-harm and suicide.

09/01/2026

Design

Mercedes-Benz CLA claims 2026 European Car of the Year award

Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the 2026 European Car of the Year award at the Brussels Motor Show. The German brand last collected the prestigious title in 1974.

09/01/2026

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'Death to the Dictator': Iranians chant after a night of protests

Protesters filled the streets of the capital Tehran and other cities on Thursday night, despite a deadly security crackdown.

09/01/2026

Travel News

Travellers warned to prepare for delays as EES rollout expands

The new system has already been causing significant delays for air passengers.

09/01/2026

Economy

German trade takes a hit as exports stumble and imports wobble

German exports fell in November 2025, narrowing the trade surplus to €13.1 billion from €17.2 billion a month earlier. The drop was driven by weaker trade with the EU and a steep year-on-year fall in shipments to the United States, while imports from non-EU countries climbed.

09/01/2026

Europe News

EU rejects Iran's protest crackdown, backs 'aspiration' for change

The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its "disproportionate" and "heavy-handed" response.

09/01/2026

Tech News

TikTok pulls Polish far-right leaders videos over antisemitism

One of the videos removed from the platform showed Polish politician Grzegorz Braun denying the existence of gas chambers at Auschwitz, one of the largest German concentration camps during World War II.

09/01/2026

Switzerland

Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire killing 40 held in custody

Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles started the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling.

09/01/2026

Health news

Studies link higher food preservative intake to cancer, diabetes risk

Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

09/01/2026

Syria

Europe to do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says

The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe's full support for Syria's recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday.

09/01/2026

Made in Europe

Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the refurbished market.

09/01/2026

South Africa

Russia joins Iranian and Chinese warships for drills off South Africa

The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

09/01/2026

Tech News

Grok limits image generation after backlash over sexualised deepfakes

The chatbot has been under fire over the past two weeks for generating sexually-explicit deepfakes of women and minors.

09/01/2026

The Cube

How AI-generated content is imitating farmer protests

The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as part of Russian propaganda operations.

09/01/2026

Travel News

Storm Goretti: UK flight cancellations and train disruption

Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations continuing on Friday.

09/01/2026

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Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured

Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.

09/01/2026