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Greenland European troops in Greenland will not impact Trump's takeover plans, White House says Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, speaking after leaving the White House, said a US takeover of Greenland was "absolutely not necessary." -
Iran Iran warns Qatar and Saudi Arabia it will strike US targets if attacked, expert says US personnel movements from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar underscores rising fears of direct US–Iran confrontation, according to Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, who says Tehran has explicitly warned Doha and Riyadh it would retaliate against American targets. -
No Comment Thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at Sangam during Magh Mela festival Hindu holy men and devotees take a dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers to celebrate India’s Magh Mela festival. -
Netherlands Explosion in the Netherlands injures at least four and causes widespread damage Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene. -
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USA UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch' in final annual speech Guterres also used his wide-ranging remarks to urge action against the abuse of artificial intelligence and to call for efforts to fight inequality. -
No Comment Explosion and fire in Utrecht cause building collapses and injuries A large blast in Utrecht caused several buildings to collapse, injuring at least four people. Emergency services are still searching for potential victims. -
Europe News EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause. -
No Comment Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India India welcomes Ai Weiwei's first solo exhibition, blending art and political critique, in New Delhi. The show features works from over two decades of his career. -
Europe News Commission greenlights eight member states' defence investment plans worth €38bn SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country. -
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USA US seizes sixth tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control oil Trump met with executives oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing €86 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution. -
USA US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government The Treasury announcement comes a day after Trump that he’d been told "on good authority" that plans for executions in Iran have stopped. -
Health news The superbug 'Candida auris' identified for the first time in Portugal A team of researchers detected eight cases of "Candida auris" infection in Portugal in 2023. The fungus is present in around 60 countries. -
Cinema 'With Hassan in Gaza': Director's forgotten footage nominated at Europe's top film awards 'With Hassan in Gaza', recently screened at the 14th Athens Innovative Film Festival, is nominated in two categories at the European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday. Its director Kamal Aljafari tells Euronews Culture the documentary is "an act of resistance against the erasure of memory". -
Poland Poland's PM praises cyber defences after attempted attack on energy infrastructure foiled Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference. -
Europe News 'We need competitive bidding systems for clean power,' wind industry leader tells Euronews Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems. -
Tech News Australia under-16 social media ban: How is it going one month since law took effect? Australia has revealed that almost 5 million teen accounts have been deleted by social media platforms. -
France 'To remain free, one must be feared': Macron says of France’s defence priorities On Thursday, the French president offered his New Year's address to the armed forces. The eagerly awaited annual event comes amid multiple geopolitical crises. -
Iran Russia remains mostly silent on Iran protests as military cooperation continues It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and Iran expert Nikita Smagin explains Moscow-Tehran ties. -
United Kingdom Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacks rival after 'plot' to defect to Reform UK In the past 12 months, the Conservatives have suffered a string of defections to hard-right Reform UK, including some former Cabinet ministers. -
Culture Series Baku prepares for 2026 as World Sports Capital with packed international events calendar Baku is preparing for its role as World Sports Capital 2026, hosting major international events, expanding sports facilities and increasing participation across elite sport, youth programmes and social inclusion initiatives. -
No Comment ISS crew returns early to Earth after medical issue Four ISS crew members, including astronauts from Japan, Russia, and the US, returned early due to a medical issue. The SpaceX capsule landed safely in the Pacific. -
Spain Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after in-flight alert The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — who are they? The IRGC is estimated to be a force of 150,000 elite troops, backed by a 600,000-strong Basij paramilitary network. In return for their loyalty, Tehran grants them a massive gold chest: a budget estimated at $6 to $9 billion, nearly double that of the regular army. -
Earth News NASA has released its data on rising temperatures. Why is climate change not mentioned at all? An expert says NASA’s statement is “consistent” with all of the other “anti-climate actions” the Trump administration has taken in the last year. -
Earth News Water shortages, blackouts and air pollution: How environmental damage fuelled Iran's protests Iran’s protests are often framed as economic, political or ideological. Yet a deeper ecological crisis is eroding the fabric of society. -
Europe News EU's Kallas set to present fresh sanctions on Iran imminently after crackdown on protesters New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas. -
Football Now Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat. -
Space Astronauts return to Earth after first-ever medical evacuation from International Space Station The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan. -
Economy Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs. -
Europe News X bans sexually explicit Grok deepfakes – but is its clash with the EU over? While Elon Musk’s company has said it is taking steps to prevent its AI chatbot from creating nude images of real people, the European Commission has yet to be reassured. -
Business World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC doubles down on AI, sees profit lift A surge in AI-driven demand has pushed TSMC’s profits and investment plans higher, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor producers. -
No Comment Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported. -
USA Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks clashes with protesters A federal immigration agent shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after reportedly being attacked with a shovel and a broom handle, as tensions between ICE agents and protesters continued to rise. -
The Cube Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees. -
No Comment USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel. -
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Iran Iranian footballers killed in protests as former national team captain slams FIFA silence Media and human rights reports indicate that several footballers have been killed during Iran’s recent protests, developments that have once again raised serious concerns about the widespread use of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators. -
No Comment Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine. -
Moments Would you pay for an empty seat? This European budget airline has launched a neighbour-free upgrade A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty. -
No Comment Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran. -
Greenland European troops arrive in Greenland as US and Denmark talks fail to resolve dispute The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. -
Culture news Back with Bangtan! BTS return with world tour dates sparking sales frenzy South Korea's K-pop supergroup BTS are getting back together and their plans for a world tour have triggered a storm online as fans scramble for tickets. -
Europe in Motion How do Europeans feel about using AI in education? While most EU countries encourage AI in education, citizens believe teachers should play a key role in supporting students in navigating the technology safely. -
Europe Today 'EU-US trade deal is separate from Greenland dispute,' top MEP McAllister tells Euronews David McAllister, the influential chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, argues the parliament should not derail the ratification the EU-US trade deal to punish Trump over US threats to acquire Greenland in an interview with Euronews. -
Iran Iran denies death sentence for protester despite Tehran's threat of fast trials and executions Earlier reports said Erfan Soltani's case proceeded over just a few days without a fair trial. He was denied access to a lawyer of his choice and other legal rights from arrest until sentencing. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s X will block Grok AI tool from creating sexualised images in places where it is illegal The move came just hours after the billionaire said he was not aware of any “naked underage images” made by Grok. -
No Comment Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns. -
No Comment Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety. -
Culture news Lava up: New mineral study reveals buried 'dirt' about bath time in ancient Pompeii New secrets have been revealed about bathing culture in ancient Pompeii. Researchers have found mineral deposits under lava which suggest the city's famous aqueducts were influenced by the Greeks, thousands of years before the establishment of the Roman empire. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency. -
World News Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat' According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises. -
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Economy Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island? Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials. -
Europe News How the European Parliament can still block the Mercosur deal The EU-Mercosur trade agreement cannot be implemented without the approval of MEPs, who are set to vote next week on a legal challenge against it. -
EU.XL Lithuania on the frontline: How a small EU country is preparing for a possible war For Lithuania, a NATO and EU member bordering Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, the war in Ukraine has not been a distant conflict. It is a warning. How is Vilnius preparing for a possible war with Russia? -
Destinations The capital of this Mediterranean island was just named Europe’s best cultural destination for 2026 Nicosia in Cyprus was praised by European Best Destinations for its year-long programme of festivals and events. -
Health news Just five more minutes: These small changes in daily activity may help you live longer, studies find An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies. -
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Tech News Level 4 self-driving cars may come to Europe next year, says Nvidia executive Euronews Next sat down with Nvidia's vice president of the automotive team and spoke about how AI is changing the gears of self-driving cars, what it will mean for Europe, what we would do when we commute, and how it may change infrastructure. -
Earth News We’ve neglected the power of carbon-sucking fungi. Meet the scientist determined to change that Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2. -
Iran Iran closes airspace for hours as Trump claims executions halted The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate. The US embassy in Kuwait ordered its personnel to "temporarily halt" going to multiple military bases in the Gulf nation. -
Earth News World warming faster than forecast as pollution cuts remove hidden cooling effect Experts have sounded the climate alarm after discovering that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted.