2026-01-13

Israel

Israel cuts ties with three global organisations after US withdrawal

Last week, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum ordering the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations as they "no longer serve American interests," the White House said.

13/01/2026

Iran

Protests in Iran: Is war with the US or Israel really imminent?

If the US and Israel refrain from striking, it cannot be ruled out that Iran's Revolutionary Guard itself may initiate hostilities. Iranian officials now claim they are prepared for both negotiations and war.

13/01/2026

Estonia

Estonia bans 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering country

The ministry estimates as many as 1.5 million Russians have taken part in the full-scale invasion, about half of them having served on the front line.

13/01/2026

Iran

Can a leaderless revolution succeed? Examples from other countries

Leaderless revolutions are, at times, a reaction to historical distrust of charismatic leaders who, after victory, themselves become the source of absolutist and oppressive power.

13/01/2026

Cuba

Cuba faces new emigration wave as Venezuela crisis deepens economic hardship

Cuba is facing the prospect of a new wave of emigration as instability in Venezuela threatens to deepen the island’s ongoing economic crisis. After five years of hardship marked by blackouts, soaring prices, and shortages, millions of Cubans have already left the country.

13/01/2026

France

Marine Le Pen back in court as appeal threatens 2027 presidential bid

A Paris appeal court will decide whether the far-right figurehead can run for president in 2027, as attention increasingly turns to her 30-year-old protégé and MEP Jordan Bardella.

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Germany

Kaja Kallas in Berlin for talks with German Defence Minister Pistorius

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 13th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

13/01/2026

Iran

'Keep protesting, help is on the way,' Trump tells Iranians

Trump's remarks came as the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said over 2,000 people had been killed in anti-government protests.

13/01/2026

Ukraine

2025 was deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since 2022, UN says

War-related violence in Ukraine killed 2,514 civilians and injured 12,142 last year, a 31% rise in the number of victims from 2024, a UN monitor said.

13/01/2026

Markets

Alphabet reaches the $4 trillion club: Can it keep up the pace?

Google’s parent company is the fourth firm to hit the $4tn mark, following Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.

13/01/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Machado can't 'share' her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump

Once a Nobel Prize is announced, the decision is final. After this point, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred.

13/01/2026

Turkey

Prosecutor shoots and injures judge in Istanbul appeals court

Judge Aslı Kahraman sustained serious injuries when Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, a prosecutor and Kahraman's alleged ex-partner, opened fire inside the courthouse, according to the domestic press.

13/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Flu season: How is the infection spreading across the EU?

While most EU countries continue to face a rise in flu cases, a higher share of citizens are getting vaccinated.

13/01/2026

Travel News

Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe

Passengers have been advised to check for the latest updates before they travel.

13/01/2026

Destinations

This Portuguese island is the top trending destination in the world

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travellers.

13/01/2026

Culture news

Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two former employees

The Spanish veteran singer is facing sexual assault accusations from a domestic worker and a physiotherapist who describe an atmosphere of harassment in his mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

13/01/2026

No Comment

Protests continue in Minnesota following fatal US immigration enforcement shooting

Following a weekend of demonstrations after the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, some schools in Minnesota held walkouts to protest the killing.

13/01/2026

Ukraine

Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in another major attack

Russia fired 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven crise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.

13/01/2026

Health news

WHO warns low taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol pose health risks

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

13/01/2026

Greenland

US to host Denmark and Greenland officials as Trump renews threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.

13/01/2026

Europe News

The Netherlands to propose new sanctions package against Iran

The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives since protests began nearly two weeks ago in Iran.

13/01/2026

Culture news

Iranian director Jafar Panahi reveals fears of 'massacre' in Tehran

Jafar Panahi, a renowned Iranian film-maker, is urging the international community to help Iranian people because he says the Islamic Republic has lost its legitimacy and will stop at nothing to survive.

13/01/2026

USA

US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling navy secrets to China

Jinchao Wei, an engineer on the USS Essex, was one of two California-based sailors charged in August 2023 with providing sensitive military information to Beijing.

13/01/2026

Tech News

Malaysia to take legal action against Musk's X and xAI over Grok

Authorities said Grok was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual AI images.

13/01/2026

Business

Ørsted up 5% as US judge clears restart of stalled US wind farm

Shares in the Danish energy firm rose about 5% after a federal court granted a preliminary injunction, allowing construction on the offshore wind project to resume.

13/01/2026

Markets

Why Latin American markets are leading global returns in 2026

Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum.

13/01/2026

France

Former Corsican separatist leader shot dead at mother's funeral

Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero.

13/01/2026

Earth News

More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why

Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.

13/01/2026

France

Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in EU-Mercosur deal protest

The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade area between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.

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