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United Arab Emirates World Governments Summit in Dubai expected to be the largest in the summit's history, organisers say The summit, which will be held from 3-5 February, is expected to bring together 35 heads of state and government, more than 150 government delegations and over 6,000 attendees. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Some Western-supplied air defence systems in Ukraine out of ammo at critical time, Zelenskyy says The Ukrainian president has repeatedly called on the country's allies to bolster its defence systems to protect its critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks. -
Iran Exiled son of Iran's shah says Islamic Republic 'will fall' Pahlavi has repeatedly called for intervention by US President Donald Trump, who has not acted despite several warnings to Tehran. -
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Destinations Louvre museum to charge non-Europeans more: Here are the tourist attractions using dual pricing Dual pricing is already in place for various tourist tickets or fees across Europe and the rest of the world. -
Europe News European Commission urges heavy industry to back 'Made in Europe' manufacturing - leak The European Commission is asking business leaders to "support and sign" a French-led initiative to increase the share of European industrial production, according to a letter seen by Euronews. The EU executive's call comes a few days before the Industrial Accelerator Act is presented. -
Poland Polish president slams EU as a 'fading star' while warning of Russian imperialism One of Russia's goals, in addition to persecuting its own citizens, "is territorial expansion, mass murder and attacks on civilian targets, including hospitals and schools," the Polish president said. -
Culture news End of an Empire: Kathleen Kennedy departs from Disney and Star Wars The first post-Disney Star Wars dynasty is over. Kathleen Kennedy has officially stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm, the Disney subsidiary home to the Star Wars franchise. -
No Comment Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas called it an assassination, accusing Israel of escalating tensions. -
Lithuania Lithuania charges six with terrorism over failed arson attack on Ukraine military supplies The target of the botched 2024 attack was Lithuanian company TVC Solutions and mobile radio stations the firm manufactures for Ukrainian armed forces, according to prosecutors. -
Made in Europe Lab-grown proteins for a hungry world - made in Europe Food technology made in Europe is a global leader. What is the reason behind this success story? Euronews sent its reporter to East Germany to look for answers in Leipzig's "Bio-City". -
Earth News ‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech. -
Euronews Debates Qatar’s banking advantage: Expanding pathways for global capital As the World Economic Forum takes stage once again in Davos, Euronews will moderate a discussion co-hosted by Qatar National Bank (QNB), Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ), Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Doha Bank. -
World News Europe is permanently vulnerable to blackmail — it must rearm In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats. This will only change in the future if the member states possess greater military power, Karl-Heinz Paqué writes in an opinion article for Euronews. -
Japan Italy and Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership as Meloni meets Takaichi in Tokyo The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa. -
Europe News Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling charges After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece. -
Travel News Winter Olympics will increase pressure on overtouristed Dolomites, local residents warn This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day. -
Economy Criminal probe raises key question: Will Powell leave the Fed in May? Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell. -
Culture news 'Alright, alright, alright': Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic catchphrase to stop AI misuse According to Matthew McConaughey's lawyers and an expert, this is the first instance of an actor using trademark law to protect their likeness from AI misuse. -
No Comment Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection. -
USA Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past Although Machado's gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented. Rules state that Machado could give away her actual medal but not the honour itself. -
No Comment War in Ukraine: How Kyiv copes with winter power outages Ukraine faces another harsh winter as Russian strikes leave Kyiv without stable electricity or heating. Residents rely on emergency centres to cope with the cold. -
Economy Taiwan touts 'best tariff deal' with US amid Beijing's objections Taiwan had secured 15% tariffs with no additional fees for the automotive and wood furniture industries, and no tariffs for some components used in the aerospace industry. -
Euronews Debates Governing with foresight: Designing institutions for the next decades As the World Economic Forum once again brings state and corporate leaders together in Davos, Euronews will moderate a panel discussion organised by the National Planning Council at the Qatar Pavilion. -
The Cube Fact check: Is Ursula von der Leyen 'auto-increasing' her own salary? Recent claims circulating on social media allege that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary. The Cube examined the claims to clarify how the salaries of EU officials are actually determined. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation. -
USA Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN Security Council session Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday. -
Tech News Wikipedia signs deals with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, saying AI firms should pay 'fair share' The founder of the platform says large language models have been ‘hammering’ Wikipedia’s servers and AI companies should “chip in and pay fair share”. -
Europe News Slovakia's Fico to meet Trump in Florida on Saturday with nuclear plant deal in focus Slovakia's Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda from Ukraine to migration. -
Europe in Motion Migrant returns: Which EU countries are increasing repatriations? Migrant returns increased by nearly a fifth, but a significant gap remains between the number of repatriation orders issued and those carried out. -
Culture news 'I've never felt such malice': Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court. -
No Comment Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: Iran under fire, protests, repression and the EU’s response Why are Iranians protesting? What will the EU’s and the US’s reactions be? -
Argentina Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America. Argentine exporters say they’ll save tens of millions yearly as a 20% EU meat-import tariff is immediately removed. -
Europe Today US-Denmark spat over Greenland 'not the end' of NATO, says Latvian defence minister In an interview Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds sought to dispel concerns the NATO military alliance is in crisis over Greenland, saying he would "not over-dramatise" the situation. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Who will win Portugal's presidential elections? Portugal is electing a new president this Sunday, and for the first time in 40 years, we might not have an immediate winner. Who will prevail? -
No Comment Netherlands: Gas leak causes explosion and fire in central Utrecht Gas leak explosion in Utrecht's historic centre injures four, damages buildings, and displaces 100 residents. Mayor says return may be delayed due to debris. -
No Comment Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece. -
Cinema Film of the Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - a dazzling dance with the devil 'The Bone Temple', the second entry into the '28 Years' trilogy, is a brutal and beautiful film that clings to kindness in a world corrupted by rage. -
USA Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting Trump confirmed on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, saying it was an honour to meet her. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Latvian Defence Minister discusses Greenland and Ukraine 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. -
Climate These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games. -
Space Scientists solve mystery of little red dots seen by James Webb Space Telescope Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas. -
Health news Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth? Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off. -
Destinations Police escorts and limited hotels: What is it like to travel in Libya at the moment? Over the last two years, Libya has been making a deliberate push to attract international tourism. -
Earth News Race against time: Scientists store endangered glacier ice in Antarctica Scientists are racing to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide by storing them in an Antarctic ice sanctuary. The Ice Memory Foundation aims to protect vital climate records before rising temperatures cause irreversible glacier loss. -
China Canada PM Mark Carney hails strategic China partnership in Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain." -
USA Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has told reporters that she presented the medal for her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.