2026-01-21

USA

Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say

A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

21/01/2026

Tech News

EU telecom reform leaves industry divided over network funding

The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Networks Act to modernise EU telecoms, speed up fibre and reduce reliance on foreign tech. The plan opens the door for future changes, and has drawn criticism from all sides.

21/01/2026

Europe News

EU leaders take the floor on day one of Davos - All you need to know

Our correspondents on the ground bring you all the highlights from the heart of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

21/01/2026

Germany

Arrests made in Germany as police target pro-Russian networks

German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.

21/01/2026

Business

‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X

A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares.

21/01/2026

Greenland

France pitches NATO exercise in Greenland amid Trump takeover threats

At the White House on Tuesday, Trump said "you'll find out," when asked how far he was willing to go to seize the world's largest island.

21/01/2026

Europe News

EU-Mercosur trade deal referred to Court of Justice

After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict.

21/01/2026

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"Subzero forest": Ice forest created at mountain inn in Takayama

An inn in Takayama, Japan, creates a stunning ice forest each winter by spraying water onto trees and slopes, forming icicles and ice layers that draw visitors nationwide.

21/01/2026

World News

Euroviews. Power or principle? Europe must expand Its room for manoeuvre

In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.

21/01/2026

Cinema

Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård: Can cinema (re)humanise us?

Euronews Culture was on the red carpet for this year's European Film Awards - Europe's counterpart to the Oscars. We asked the A-listers whether they believe cinema can counter hate and still be a beacon of hope in increasingly dark times.

21/01/2026

Iran

Ali Khamenei will resist 'to the last drop of blood,' his nephew says

Exiled in France since 1986, Mahmoud Moradkhani is a doctor and an opponent of the Iranian regime. The nephew of Iran's ayatollah tells Euronews that the security crackdown will not end the demonstrations.

21/01/2026

Cinema

Razzies 2026 nominations: (Dis)honouring the worst of the worst

The Razzies have announced their nominations for 2026 – and love or loathe them, it’s hard to argue with their picks. Here's the lowdown.

21/01/2026

Markets

Gold rises to record high and stocks fall as Trump travels to Davos

Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds.

21/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 21st, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

21/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Who's most affected by Europe's housing crisis?

A decade of soaring house prices and rents across the EU is straining household budgets, deepening overcrowding and reshaping living and career choices.

21/01/2026

Switzerland

Stiff with tension, European leaders await the Trump show in Davos

The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum. A rapt audience is waiting to hear from him how far he might go on Greenland.

21/01/2026

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Train crash near Barcelona: Emergency teams deployed to accident site

Commuter rail services across Catalonia were suspended after a train crash near Barcelona killed one and injured 37. Heavy rainfall likely caused the derailment.

21/01/2026

Culture news

Why are Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses suddenly trending?

Emmanuel Macron's gone viral for reasons he may not have expected after he wore reflective aviator sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The French president sported the specs to not let his bloodshot eye dominate the headlines but did the prop choice backfire?

21/01/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk’s Grok generates explicit images despite safeguards, study

An overwhelming majority of Grok user-generated content from a mid-January analysis depicts nudity or sexual activity, according to a think tank.

21/01/2026

Japan

Man who killed former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison

Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara.

21/01/2026

The Cube

Are Romanians really protesting against an 'anti–free speech' law?

Thousands of people took to the streets of Bucharest last week to protest against a law that they say threatens freedom of expression in Romania. However, an investigation by The Cube suggests that the legislation is intended to combat extremist activity.

21/01/2026

Europe Today

EU leaders must meet 'critical' moment on Thursday, Calviño says

The EU Summit on Thursday will be a critical meeting where leaders must demonstrate Europe’s 'superpower' ability to push back against Donald Trump, EIB President Nadia Calviño told Euronews.

21/01/2026

World News

MEP Hayer says 'appeasement strategy is over' amid Trump threats

MEP and Chair of the Renew Europe parliamentary group Valérie Hayer spoke to Euronews about Trump's threats to seize Greenland and impose new tariffs on European countries saying Europe's response should shift from "appeasement" to "deterrence."

21/01/2026

Health news

AI ultrasounds promise more accurate prenatal screenings. Here’s how

Prenatal ultrasounds miss up to half of fetal abnormalities, but a new AI-powered tool just cleared by the United States could help close that gap.

21/01/2026

Iran

Iran issues most direct threat yet to US as protester death toll rises

The death toll from the protests has reached at least 4,519 people, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said.

21/01/2026

Europe News

US Treasury Secretary asks Europe to “sit down and wait” for Trump in Davos

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday decried Europe’s “anger” and “bitterness” over Trump’s tariff threat. Speaking in Davos, Bessent said he believes Europeans will be persuaded to support Trump’s concerns about Greenland once they hear his argument.

21/01/2026

Europe News

Invitation to Board of Peace complicates EU bid to placate Trump

EU leaders will discuss Trump's controversial Gaza Board of Peace when they gather for emergency talks on Greenland on Thursday, with some warning that the board's 'charter' reads as an effort to supplant the United Nations.

21/01/2026

Cinema

Gael García Bernal wants Latin American and European cinema to unite

Celebrated Mexican actor and filmmaker Gael García Bernal believes that Latin American and European cinema share a critical perspective that is “more necessary than ever” in the face of the “hegemony” of American cinema.

21/01/2026

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Spain train crash: Canine units deployed to gather evidence

Identification efforts and work to remove the derailed trains are ongoing at the scene of the tragedy.

21/01/2026

Netherlands

Synthetic drug ring smashed in 'largest-ever' operation, Europol says

Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.

21/01/2026