2026-01-16

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.

16/01/2026

Culture news

'They make me very sad': Julio Iglesias rejects sex 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.

16/01/2026

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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.

16/01/2026

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?

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026

Europe Today

US-Denmark tensions over Greenland 'not the end' of NATO, Sprūds says

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.

16/01/2026

Europe Today

Watch: 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?

16/01/2026

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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.

16/01/2026

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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.

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

'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.

16/01/2026

USA

Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize

Trump confirmed on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, saying it was an honour to meet her.

16/01/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: Latvian Defence Minister discusses Ukraine 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.

16/01/2026

Climate

Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

16/01/2026

Space

Scientists solve the universe’s mystery of little red dots: Black hole

Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas.

16/01/2026

Health news

Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026

Destinations

Tourists are slowly returning to war-torn Libya after over a decade

Over the last two years, Libya has been making a deliberate push to attract international tourism.

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026

China

Canada PM Mark Carney meets China's Xi Jinping in landmark visit

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."

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026