12 January 2026 | Euronews
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Greenland Greenland and NATO vow to boost Arctic security after Trump’s annexation threats Trump has insisted that Greenland needs to be brought under US control, arguing that the Danish autonomous territory is crucial for national security. -
Iran Iran summons ambassadors to demand withdrawal of support for protests as death toll climbs In a bid to reclaim the narrative, the government called for nationwide rallies backing the Islamic republic with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying the turnout was a "warning" to the United States. -
Netherlands Case on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya opens at UN court The Gambia filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019, arguing a so-called "clearance operation" by Myanmar's military in 2017 violated the 1948 Genocide Convention. -
Vatican Machado seeks Pope Leo XIV's support for Venezuela's transition at Vatican meeting The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country. -
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Europe News Simpler rules for next EU budget could weaken spending oversight, EU Auditors warn Many in Brussels are worried that the European Commission's "simplification" effort could weaken control over spending and endanger the proper management of public funds. -
Switzerland Swiss court orders three months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the owners, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire. -
United Kingdom London’s murder rate at record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims The Metropolitan Police force says the rate by population is the lowest since comparable records began in 1997, at 1.1 murders for every 100,000 people. -
Europe News Patriots for Europe to table new confidence vote against von der Leyen this week Far-right group Patriots for Europe will present a motion of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen's Commission, disputing the signature of the EU-Mercosur trade deal – but their chances of success are practically none. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 12th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats to avoid 'legitimising the regime' European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the decision as governments around the world condemned a deadly crackdown on protesters. -
Mexico US troop deployment in Mexico 'not on the table,' President Claudia Sheinbaum tells Trump Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when. -
Business Paramount sues Warner Bros, launches proxy war to scupper Netflix deal Paramount Skydance claims WBD’s Netflix transaction undervalues the company and says shareholders should decide, as it prepares a proxy contest and court action in Delaware. -
Europe News EU-India trade deal could be agreed by February, Merz says The German chancellor is already a strong supporter of the contentious Mercosur agreement adopted by EU countries last Friday. -
Poland Poland's former justice minister granted asylum in Hungary amid abuse of power charges Ziobro is considered the architect of judicial reforms that sparked a standoff between Poland and the EU over rule of law concerns. -
Europe News EU freezes Hungarian files ahead of key election in April, sources say Sources at the European Commission told Euronews that key files from cash to a spying scandal probe are frozen as Brussels awaits a crucial parliamentary election in April. Brussels does not want to feed Orbán's anti-EU campaign by launching fresh procedures against Budapest. -
Europe News Brussels says door open to direct talks with Putin 'at some point' but 'we're not there yet' The European Commission's statement on Monday comes days after France's Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Giorgia Meloni backed reopening dialogue with Moscow. -
Earth News Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment Even a modest increase in Venezuelan oil production could carry climate consequences on the scale of entire countries, experts warn. -
Andorra Watch: Moment skier and dog caught in avalanche Professional skier Ares Masip and her dog Cim were caught in an avalanche while skiing on Pic de l’Hortell in Andorra. Masip shared the footage on Instagram, saying the incident was a shock and a reminder that “risk zero simply doesn’t exist,” despite knowing the area well. -
USA Trump styles himself as 'Venezuela's acting president' in Truth Social post Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States will "run" Venezuela, despite its interim President Delcy Rodríguez insisting that no foreign power was governing her country. -
No Comment Thousands attend South Korea's Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction. -
Focus Kazakhstan reshapes its labour force to support economic growth Kazakhstan is promoting working professions among its youth to address a shortage of blue-collar workers. -
Markets Gold and silver soar after US targets Federal Reserve in Powell probe European indexes were mixed on Monday after a rally in Asia, while US futures dipped on reports of a Justice Department probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. The news sent gold and silver to fresh records. -
France Everything you need to know about French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's appeals trial As the appeal trial is set to begin on Tuesday, the president of the judicial tribunal is concerned that the United States may be influencing its outcome. -
No Comment Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday. -
Spain Spain seizes 10 tonnes of cocaine in largest-ever maritime bust The National Police intercepted a merchant ship in the Atlantic with 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt. Thirteen people have been arrested following an international operation supported by the DEA and the NCA. -
Health news Is there a ‘safer’ way to consume cannabis? Experts recommend new use limits Researchers in the United Kingdom have proposed new limits for ‘safer’ cannabis use amid growing use and availability in the market. -
The Cube Fact check: Why did Berlin's power outage take so long to fix? False claims that Germany sent all of its power generators to Ukraine during the city's worst blackout since World War II are unfounded. The Cube shows you why. -
Tech News UK watchdog investigates Elon Musk’s X over sexualised AI Grok images The regulator Ofcom is investigating X under the Online Safety Act. “We have decided to open a formal investigation to establish whether X has failed to comply with its legal obligations under the Online Safety Act,” it said. -
Culture news Department of Homeland Security responds to Billie Eilish calling ICE a ‘terrorist group’ The pop star is one of several musicians speaking out against ICE after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman last week. Eilish shared posts condemning the organization – and now, the Department of Homeland Security has responded. -
Tech News Google removes some health-related questions from its AI Overviews following accuracy concerns An investigation by the Guardian found that Google’s AI-generated summaries gave out inaccurate health information. -
Finland Cargo vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable allowed to leave Finland The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities. -
No Comment German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China. -
Climate Europeans’ ‘psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing down progress, warns study Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”. -
United Kingdom Russian captain in deadly North Sea ship collision faces UK trial Russian captain Vladimir Motin is on trial in London for manslaughter after his ship collided with a US-chartered tanker in the North Sea in March 2025, killing one crew member. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 12th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety. -
Europe News EU and China take new step to resolve row over subsidised electric vehicles Brussels has published new guidelines that allow Chinese electric vehicle producers to submit offers for minimum prices, which could potentially replace the steep tariffs imposed to counter Beijing's subsidies. -
Europe Today Watch: Trump vs Greenland — what will he choose to do? NATO is watching its largest and most important member thinking how to reshape borders by using diplomacy, economic influence or military force. What will Trump choose to do? -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A dazzling celebration of Art Deco in Paris, the return of the infected in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', and a new Game of Thrones spin-off. Here's what to look out for this week. -
EU.XL The race for Greenland: Should Europe bet its future on rare earths? Take our poll Has Europe already fallen behind in the race for rare earths, and what price, if any, should it pay to catch up? Take our poll and share your view. -
Greenland Germany pledges increased Arctic role as Trump says Greenland protected by 'two dog sleds' Germany is increasing its Arctic commitments after the US president threatened to seize Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Europe. -
Europe News Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown The measures would build on an extensive EU sanctions framework targeting Iran over human rights violations, nuclear activities, and support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. -
Culture news 'Be Good': Celebrities protest ICE at the Golden Globes ceremony The protests follow last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. -
Lifestyle Golden Globes 2026 best looks: Nearly nudes, gothic chic and sequins shine on the red carpet Who got the look on the first major night of award season? Euronews Culture runs the rule over the best outfits on display at the 2026 Golden Globes. -
Europe Today 'Do not intervene' in Iran, former French prime minister tells Euronews Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that foreign intervention in Iran "must find the right balance to not make things worse." -
Tech News Indonesia and Malaysia ban Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing mounting scrutiny, including in the European Union, Britain, India and France, for being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images. -
No Comment Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine. -
Culture news Golden Globes 2026: 'One Battle After Another' and British series 'Adolescence' win big 'One Battle After Another' was the big winner of this year's Golden Globes, taking home four trophies, including Best Film (Comedy or Musical) and Best Director. British drama Adolescence also won four prizes in the TV categories. Here’s everything you need to know. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Trump to weigh Iran 'options' tomorrow, EU jolted in shifting world order In this newsletter: former French PM Dominique De Villepin reacts to Iran protests; European NATO allies mull response to Trump's Greenland threats; the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks deepening political turmoil in France. -
No Comment Thousands in Paris support Iranian protesters and exiled crown prince Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi. -
Economy US opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Powell said the investigation, linked to a testimony he gave to a Senate committee about renovations to Fed buildings, was an attempt to limit central bank independence. -
No Comment Video of bodies outside Tehran morgue raises alarm about Iran crackdown A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths. -
Gaza Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over The government and other elements of the truce that went into effect on 10 October, such as disarming Hamas and sending an international security force, are to be supervised by US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace". -
Europe Today Europe Today: Former French Prime Minister discusses Trump and Greenland Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. -
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Health news AI can flag risks for more than 100 health conditions using a single night’s sleep, study shows Stanford researchers taught an AI to “learn the language of sleep” to predict whether patients were at risk of developing over 100 conditions. -
Tech News From AI breaches to rising geopolitical threats, here’s what to expect from cybersecurity in 2026 We take a look at the biggest topics in cybersecurity for 2026. -
The Big Question ‘One in ten people are working in tourism’: What will shape the future of the industry? Europe sends and receives some of the biggest tourist numbers on the planet. Collecting that behavioural data could revolutionise the industry, suggests the president of the World Tourism Forum Institute. -
Iran Tehran 'fully prepared for war' as Trump warns of military action over protests Iran declared readiness for war after Trump repeated that the US would embark on military action over deadly protests.