2026-01-22

Health news

Global dairy firms recall baby formula over toxic contamination fears

Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination.

22/01/2026

Russia

Russian man under arrest accused of spying for Moldova, FSB says

Moldova's Information and Security Service told local media it "rejects the accusations made by the authorities of the Russian Federation."

22/01/2026

Economy

What would happen if Iran returned to the global trade order?

Picture Iran rejoining the global system after decades of sanctions — banks back on SWIFT, oil exports restored, capital returning.

22/01/2026

Ukraine

Witkoff hints peace deal for Ukraine is close ahead of Moscow visit

The US has held talks with Russia as well as with Ukraine and European partners on various drafts of a plan to end the war in Ukraine but so far a deal has remained elusive.

22/01/2026

Travel News

Can tourism grow without costing the planet? Leaders weigh in at Davo

Tourism took centre stage in Davos this week as political leaders, investors and industry executives gathered for an executive panel discussion organised by Euronews Travel.

22/01/2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen backed by Parliament in confidence vote

A vote of no confidence tabled against Ursula von der Leyen by far-right group Patriots for Europe was defeated in the European Parliament by a large majority.

22/01/2026

Climate

‘Warm Arctic, cold continent’: US braces for deep freeze

Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture and a lack of sea ice for the dangerous winter blast.

22/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 22nd, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/01/2026

Switzerland

Trump launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos signing ceremony

The board originated in the US president's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan endorsed by the UN Security Council, but has expanded far beyond its initial mandate.

22/01/2026

Tech News

Denmark turns to apps to boycott US products amid Greenland tensions

Mobile apps designed to help consumers identify and avoid American-made products have climbed to the top of Denmark's app store charts following President Donald Trump's recent comments about acquiring Greenland.

22/01/2026

Japan

Restart of world's biggest nuclear plant paused, Japan's TEPCO says

The restart, initially scheduled for Tuesday, had been pushed back after another technical issue related to the control rods' removal was detected last weekend.

22/01/2026

Europe News

Europe mulls over an uneasy truce with the US over Greenland

Europe is taking stock after several days of US sabre-rattling which risked the end of transatlantic relations, and potentially the end of NATO. While the threat of a takeover of Greenland seems to be over, trust among the US's allies has been badly eroded – perhaps permanently.

22/01/2026

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people including three journalists

Israel's military said it had spotted suspects who were operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops.

22/01/2026

Culture news

Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the latest in a long line of accolades for the pop superstar.

22/01/2026

Markets

Markets rally and safe havens fall as Trump touts Greenland deal

Global markets rebounded after the US president shifted his stance on the Arctic island, claiming that a deal is in the works.

22/01/2026

Germany

Germany prepares test information leaflet drop using helium balloons

According to the Saxony State Command, the 5th Operations Company with around 100 soldiers will be deployed to the state for the operation.

22/01/2026

Greenland

How are Greenlanders reacting to Trump's 'framework deal' for the Arctic island?

Donald Trump's announcement of a draft agreement on Greenland was met with scepticism on the streets of Nuuk, the autonomous Danish island's capital. After weeks of increasingly bellicose rhetoric about seizing Greenland, Trump said at Davos that he had reached a draft framework agreement.

22/01/2026

Earth News

Top polluters controlled by nations that blocked fossil fuel phaseout

Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30.

22/01/2026

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Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis

In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions.

22/01/2026

Finland

Risk of drones drifting into Finland growing, intelligence chief says

Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones.

22/01/2026

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Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

22/01/2026

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New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing

New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.

22/01/2026

Europe News

EU to 'defend itself 'against any form of coercion', Costa says

EU leaders gathered in Brussels to discuss relations with the US after a diplomatic roller-coaster of a week that saw Donald Trump threaten, then withdraw, plans to impose additional tariffs on European nations to force the sale of Greenland.

22/01/2026

Art

Hands that rock: Scientists may have found world's oldest cave art

Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world's oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works were created at least 67,800 years ago.

22/01/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Trump steps back from the precipice

Also in today's newsletter: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos speaks about plans for post-war Ukraine's economic recovery, and why the implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks being kicked down the road.

22/01/2026

Europe News

EU enlargement chief hails progress on post-war plan for Ukraine

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos spoke with Euronews on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos about Ukraine's reconstruction and path to EU membership.

22/01/2026

Europe Today

Juncker: 'The EU is not a slave of the United States'

Jean-Claude Juncker, who led the European Commission during the first Trump administration, told Euronews that the EU "cannot be submitted to the neo-colonial behaviour" of the United States.

22/01/2026

EU.XL

Europe’s largest rare earths mine: EU funding conflicts with its laws

The European Union is pouring financial resources into Europe’s largest known rare-earth project to reduce its dependence on China for critical raw materials. But how does the same EU legal framework threaten to halt this strategic push?

22/01/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU leaders meet in Brussels to talk Trump 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.

22/01/2026

Travel News

How do airlines adjust their routes to closed airspace?

With airspace closures disrupting flights over Iran, Israel and Qatar in recent months, we spoke to the experts to find out how the aviation industry ensures your safety.

22/01/2026