2026-01-09

Green News

Are critical minerals in Greenland driving Trump’s obsession?

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

09/01/2026

USA

Trump signals US ground operations in Mexico to target drug cartels

President Donald Trump said US forces will "start now hitting land" in Mexico targeting drug cartels, following months of naval strikes against narcoboats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed opposition to this move.

09/01/2026

Europe News

EU member states back Mercosur trade deal

EU member states on Friday gave the green light to the signing of the Mercosur agreement, paving the way for a vast trade bloc taking in more than 700 million people across Europe and Latin America. France, however, plans to continue its fight against the deal in the European Parliament.

09/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Midday

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

Lifestyle

What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

09/01/2026

Iran

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid more unrest

Ayatollah Khamenei laid the blame on the US president for fomenting unrest as protests across Iran continued despite the internet blackout after exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi called for mass demonstrations demanding freedom.

09/01/2026

Tech News

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft says

DeepSeek, China's leading artificial intelligence start-up, is popular in countries such as Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran and Ethiopia, according to a new Microsoft study.

09/01/2026

USA

'It may be a choice' between NATO and Greenland, Trump says

In an interview published on Thursday, Trump also suggested that NATO is toothless without the US, claiming his own morality guided his decisions on US military actions.

09/01/2026

No Comment

Aleppo faces new displacement amid Syrian forces and SDF clashes

Syria sees mass displacement in Aleppo as clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters intensify amid stalled political talks.

09/01/2026

Green News

Your dog’s food may have a bigger climate impact than your own - study

"Premium" dog foods that use large amounts of prime meat are pushing up emissions, a new study warns.

09/01/2026

No Comment

Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer

After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.

09/01/2026

Europe News

Euroviews. EU troops might be needed to stop a US showdown in Greenland

If cooperation or Greenlandic independence fails, a preventive EU troop deployment could avert a US confrontation on the island, German Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky argues in an opinion article for Euronews.

09/01/2026

Space

NASA shortens space mission following an astronaut's health issue

The space agency pulled four astronauts from the International Space Station due to a 'serious medical condition' affecting one of the crew. It did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.

09/01/2026

Venezuela

Venezuela frees several high-profile opposition figures and activists

Venezuela released a "significant number" of high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists in a gesture to seek peace, just days after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

09/01/2026

No Comment

Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and snow, leaving thousands without power

Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti pummels Europe. Forecasters in France and Britain issued weather warnings, urging people to stay inside their homes.

09/01/2026

Europe News

Trump intends to visit Hungary's Orbán during key election campaign

The US president sent a letter to the Hungarian PM, confirming his willingness to visit Hungary and wishing Orbán "best of luck" with the key election in April.

09/01/2026

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: What does Maduro’s capture mean for the EU?

In a timid statement signed by 26 member states, Brussels has called for respect for international law in Venezuela but avoided condemning the US operation. We break in down.

09/01/2026

Ukraine

Russia uses advanced hypersonic Oreshnik missile to strike Ukraine

Russia has hit Ukraine’s Lviv region with its intermediate-range ballistic missile Oreshnik. A separate missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed four people and injured 19, including paramedics who were hit in a double-tap strike as they assisted the injured.

09/01/2026

Culture news

David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public for creative workshops

The South London house will be restored and used for creative and skills workshops for young people.

09/01/2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Father Mother Sister Brother' - Family matters

Jim Jarmusch's Golden Lion winner sees the director return to the anthology film format to better grapple with strained family relationships and explore the unknowability of those we think are closest to us.

09/01/2026

Economy

How is Iran’s Revolutionary Guard crushing the country's currency?

In Iran, access to a stable, state-set currency exchange rate is reserved for a privileged few — and economic networks linked to the Revolutionary Guard sit closest to the front of the queue.

09/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Morning

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

Europe News

From Venezuela to Greenland, EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan

Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.

09/01/2026

Space

New images capture comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System

The comet, discovered in July 2025, originated far beyond our Solar System and is thought to be around 7 billion years old - even older than the Sun.

09/01/2026

Health news

DIY finger-prick test can spot early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds

A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study.

09/01/2026

Tech News

The toys of CES 2026: A smart Rubik’s Cube, robots, and AI companions

Play and games for both children and adults are changing in the new digital landscape. Here are the tech-enhanced toys we're most excited about at CES 2026.

09/01/2026