2026-01-21

Earth News

New tool reveals the hidden environmental cost of every website

9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days.

21/01/2026

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Storm Harry hits Malta with strong winds and high waves

Malta was hit by strong winds and high waves as Storm Harry battered its islands.

21/01/2026

United Kingdom

China says Britain had 'obligation' to approve London mega embassy

The 20,000-square-metre site is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area and one of the largest in the centre of a Western capital.

21/01/2026

Europe News

'Difficult for Spaniards to overcome this,' train crash survivor says

Javier Garcia, a nurse, was aboard one of the two trains that tragically crashed on Sunday, killing at least 43 people and causing trauma in a country where train travel is a symbol of mobility. He shared his experience with Euronews.

21/01/2026

Europe News

Trump says US takeover of Greenland would be 'good' for Europe

Donald Trump urged Europeans to promptly negotiate a sale of Greenland to the United States during an hour-long speech in Davos. The Danish foreign minister said Trump's ambitions remained "intact".

21/01/2026

USA

Israel's PM Netanyahu accepts Trump invitation to join Board of Peace

The board was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan but appears to have changed into a body tasked with solving conflicts more broadly.

21/01/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Trump flies to Davos with Europe-US relations in the balan

Also in this newsletter: why Trump's Gaza Board of Peace is complicating efforts to defuse Greenland tensions, and the view from Strasbourg ahead of a vote that could kick the ratification of the EU-Mercosur deal down the road.

21/01/2026

Business

Netflix earnings beat estimates but subscriber growth risks linger

Netflix shares have fallen more than 5% in after-hours trading despite earnings beating Wall Street estimates.

21/01/2026

Culture news

Archaeologists unearth only building by Roman architect Vitruvius

The newly excavated basilica is the only building definitively attributed to Marcus Vitruvius Pollonius, a founding figure of western architecture.

21/01/2026

Destinations

This Finnish city just became a European Capital of Culture for 2026

Oulu has a year-long programme of events putting the spotlight on Sámi culture and climate change.

21/01/2026

EU.XL

Why has Greenland become a strategic focus for global powers?

Tensions have escalated between the US and Europe as Donald Trump ratchets up efforts to acquire Greenland. Its wealth in rare earths and other minerals makes it highly attractive. Watch the video.

21/01/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: Trump dominates Davos amid fears over 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.

21/01/2026

Europe News

Why the EU is wary of targeting US services in a trade clash

As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks.

21/01/2026

Health news

Pet grief can be as severe as losing a human loved one, study finds

A UK study found that some pet owners develop prolonged grief disorder after the death of a pet, with symptoms mirroring those seen after human bereavement.

21/01/2026

Tech News

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has a Western bias, study finds

ChatGPT’s viewpoints are shaped by the predominantly Western, white, male developers and platform owners who built it, a study finds.

21/01/2026

Business

'Make America Go Away' caps see popularity surge amid Greenland spat

A subversive symbol of Greenlanders' political opposition to US President Donald Trump has appeared online: red caps with the words 'Make America Go Away'.

21/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 21st, 2026 – Morning

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

Economy

Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

21/01/2026

Earth News

‘Irreversible damage’: Is the world about to run out of water?

Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns.

21/01/2026

USA

Trump says 'you'll find out' how far he'll go to seize Greenland

US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the White House briefing room ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, as tensions rise over Greenland and threats loom of a deepening trade war between the US and Europe.

21/01/2026

World News

One killed in Barcelona train crash, just days after deadly collision

The crash in Catalonia in northeastern Spain came just two days after a separate deadly train collision killed at least 42 people in the country's south and injured dozens more.

21/01/2026

Euronews Debates

Japan’s long game: Investment and resilience in an uncertain world

One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change.

21/01/2026