20 January 2026 | Euronews
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France Marine Le Pen denies her party had 'organised system' to misuse EU funding in critical appeal trial With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place. -
Switzerland Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders hail peace at Davos as Serbian president warns of US-Europe divorce Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents make their first joint appearance since the historic peace deal, as Serbia warns of a lasting US-Europe divorce at a Euronews panel at the annual summit in Davos. -
No Comment Thousands of farmers protest EU, Mercosur trade deal ahead of vote Hundreds of farmers protested at the European Parliament in Strasbourg against the EU–Mercosur trade deal, fearing it will undercut local production. -
Earth News How climate change is altering penguin breeding in Antarctica A new study reveals that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by the century's end. -
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Switzerland Washington sees tariffs as geopolitical tool, US trade chief tells Euronews The US trade chief also explicitly warned the EU against activating its anti-coercion instrument, an emergency mechanism that would restrict US companies' ability to operate in European markets, calling such a move "unwise”. -
No Comment Azerbaijan commemorates the victims of the Soviet crackdown of January 20th, 1990 Tributes are paid to those killed in the 20 January 1990 massacre, carried out to suppress the national liberation movement. -
12 minutes with 'President Trump is trying to replace the UN', says Belgian FM US President Donald Trump is trying to supplant the United Nations with his supposedly transitional "Board of Peace", Maxime Prévot told Euronews. -
Greenland California governor urges Europe to grow 'backbone' and 'punch' back at Trump The US president, who will address the annual gathering of global elites on Wednesday, has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with his demand to take over Greenland. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 20th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Musk jokes about buying Ryanair — and putting a ‘Ryan’ in charge Elon Musk’s online riff about buying Ryanair and installing a namesake chief may have raised laughs — but EU airline ownership rules mean the idea is unlikely to ever take off. -
Europe Today Azerbaijan's president says world order transitioning from rule of law to 'rule of strength' At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ilham Aliyev told Euronews that international relations are "entering a new era". -
Switzerland Watch: Europe must use its 'tools' when 'rules of the game are not respected', says Macron in Davos Europe has "strong tools" and should use them "when the rules of the game are not respected," says French President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Europe is weighing countermeasures after Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on European countries over the Greenland standoff. -
Tech News Brussels pushes for stronger cybersecurity oversight of high-risk technology suppliers The European Commission is introducing new rules to ban tech companies deemed to pose a risk to the European Union’s security, but enforcement is not expected to begin for some time. -
Netherlands Seven lawmakers quit Dutch far-right leader Wilders' party in blow to leadership The defections mean that Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) is no longer the biggest opposition force in the 150-seat house of representatives. -
Moments How weather, climate change and human presence are taking their toll on hiking trails Extreme weather phenomena and global warming are making some trails unsafe, while excessive visitor numbers are damaging local environments. -
Tech News AI at Davos 2026: From work impact to Europe's place. Here’s what the tech leaders hope and fear From Elon Musk to the CEOs of Nvidia, Microsoft, Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as well as philosopher Yuval Harari, have set out their visions and fears for AI at Davos. -
Economy Trump’s wine threats hit more than bottles, say European producers After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump. -
Azerbaijan Remembrance of Soviet massacre becomes pivotal for Azerbaijan's independence drive On 20 January every year Azerbaijanis pay tribute to those who died in a bloody massacre committed by the former USSR against civilians to suppress the national liberation movement. -
The Cube Has Greenland banned Donald Trump and his descendants? A post claiming that Greenland has banned Trump and the next 100 generations of his descendants has racked up millions of views and thousands of shares. But ultimately, it was published by a satirical news channel. -
Poland Poland has more gold than the European Central Bank and has no intention of slowing down The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion. -
Russia "Snow apocalypse": Russia's Kamchatka emerges from record winter storm Life is slowly returning to normal in Russia’s far east after what residents are calling a “snow apocalypse.” A powerful cyclone dumped record snowfall on the Kamchatka region, burying homes, blocking roads, and disrupting public transport. -
Switzerland We prefer respect over bullies, Macron says at Davos as Trump tensions mount Macron's Davos address comes as Trump published messages showing the French leader's confusion over Greenland and his proposal to hold a G7 meeting in Paris on Thursday that would include Russian representatives on the margins. -
World News Iran's protests in the dark: How credible is Germany's response? As protests continue across Iran, the regime has responded with lethal force and an internet blackout. German-Iranian artist and doctor Maryam spoke to Euronews about her fears and hopes, as well as Berlin's responsibility. -
Europe News Commission expects 20% of EU economic output to come from steel and aluminium by 2030 A European Commission proposal seeking to re-industrialise and decarbonise the bloc's heavy industry to combat fierce competition from China and the United States has been postponed for the second time, and is now due to be presented on February 25. -
Culture news Feuding families: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham burns bridges with 'Brand Beckham' Brooklyn, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, says he's cutting ties with his famous parents accusing them of 'ruining' his relationship with his wife since before they even got married. -
World News Watch the video: Will your industry be affected by Trump's tariffs? From February, eight European nations may face a 10% US tariff on all goods and services. Tariffs mean less trade. Less trade means fewer jobs. And yes, that includes yours. Let us take a look. -
Ukraine Almost half of Kyiv without heat and power as Russia batters Ukraine's energy grid Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance. -
Europe News US attitude on Greenland 'incomprehensible and unnecessarily hostile', Belgian FM tells Euronews US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland are "incomprehensible and unnecessarily hostile", Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told Euronews. His comments come amid an ongoing scramble among European leaders to devise a response. -
Markets European markets drop, drink stocks sink after Trump tariff threat Major beverage firms in France are seeing their share prices slide after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. -
Earth News Rare phenomenon: Solar storm brings northern lights to Portuguese skies Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm. -
Economy German economic sentiment climbs to 4-year high, defying Trump tariffs Germany’s economic confidence jumped to a four-year high in January. ZEW data show stronger optimism in export sectors, though markets remain cautious amid rising trade risks. -
United Kingdom UK approves massive Chinese embassy in central London despite security concerns Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts. -
Tech News Can humanoid AI robots really handle arduous factory work? A new Ford factory trial exceeds targets In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets. -
Europe News In Davos, von der Leyen pitches 'European independence' versus Trump's worldview As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence. -
Health news Struggling to shake off a cold this winter? Here are 5 tips to ease symptoms and speed recovery While there are no specific cures for the flu and the common cold, some simple measures can help manage symptoms and improve comfort. -
World News Iran's internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world? In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play? -
Afghanistan Islamic State claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed seven, including Chinese national The IS claim included a threat against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan, linking the attack to China's alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in the western province of Xinjiang. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 20th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Cinema An Oscar-winning lens on Ukraine's battle for the strategic village of Andriivka Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, known for his documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, again presents the brutal face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in his latest film, 2,000 Metres to Andriivka. It's also Ukraine's entry for the 2026 Best International Film at the Academy Awards. -
No Comment Northern lights shine in the night sky over Germany The northern lights illuminated Germany in pink and green hues, visible from Hamburg to Munich, due to a strong geomagnetic solar storm. -
Israel UNRWA says facing 'unprecedented attack' as Israel demolishes building at east Jerusalem HQ Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. -
Earth News The carbon cost of your burger: How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household? Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing. -
Europe in Motion Jack of all trades? Around a quarter of Europeans consider job sector hopping Talent experts say traditional careers are over. How much is job volatility forcing people to explore multiple paths rather than sticking to a single field? -
Europe News We can negotiate anything but our sovereignty, says Danish prime minister European leaders have vowed to hit back at the US if Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose a 10% tariff to force the sale of Greenland. Denmark's prime minister said sovereignty was not up for grabs. -
World News Trump says UK's Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius is an act of 'great stupidity' The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland. -
No Comment Activists project satirical Trump image in Davos In Davos, activists projected a satirical image of US President Donald Trump onto a ski slope. -
No Comment Giant ice blocks transform Elbe river in northern Germany Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany. -
Economy Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine if Paris does not join 'Board of Peace' The "Board of Peace" was an idea initially proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflicts more broadly. -
Spain Spain begins three days of national mourning after train crash as death toll rises to 41 Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called "strange" since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was speeding. -
Iran Activists say death toll from security crackdown on Iranian protesters exceeds 4,000 The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency fear the number will grow as information leaks out of a country still gripped by the government's decision to shut down the internet. -
Europe Today Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention. -
Economy Croatia’s central bank chief nominated as next ECB vice president Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev 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. -
EU.XL Is Europe losing the race to secure rare earth materials? US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals. Has it already lost the race? -
World News Thinking bigger about Europe: Why 2026 must be a strategic turning point Europe has the strength to assert itself globally but it does not use it consistently, writes Krista-Marija Läbe. -
Travel News Azerbaijan launches new train connecting historic Ganja with the ski resort town of Gabala This marks the second regional train service that is not connected to Baku and operates outside the capital. -
Health news From wildfires to inhalers: The hidden environmental cost of respiratory care and how tech may help As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients. -
Europe News Europe's impossible puzzle: defend Ukraine from Putin and Greenland from Trump Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv. -
Economy The barrel and the bargain: Who should control Venezuela's oil after Maduro? Output can rise with capital and access — but Venezuela’s oil story has never been just technical. Sovereignty, revenue flows, and who controls where the crude goes are just as important. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 20th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Dutch students unveil an electric car you can diagnose and repair yourself What if your electric car didn’t need a mechanic? Built by students in the Netherlands, a new electric car is designed to be easily dismantled and repaired by its owner. -
Earth News Penguins are bringing their breeding season forward. Why are scientists so worried? The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists. -
No Comment Homes dug out from deep snowdrifts in Russia's Kamchatka Images show Russian rescuers digging houses out from deep snow in the far-east Kamchatka region, near Japan.