26 January 2026 | Euronews
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Design Neom no more? Saudi Arabia reduces ambitious plans for 'The Line' and futuristic megacity After years of cost overruns and delays, Saudi Arabia’s flagship futuristic megaproject, Neom, is set to be significantly scaled back. The futuristic super-city, meant to run entirely on alternative energy sources, was due to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which has now been postponed. -
Sport Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation. -
Hungary Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán accuses Ukraine of election interference and summons ambassador As Hungary’s elections approach, Orbán has escalated an anti-Ukraine campaign and accused his rival, Péter Magyar, of entering into a pact with Kyiv to overthrow his government and install a pro-Western administration. -
Germany Woman who stabbed 15 at Hamburg train station confined to psychiatric hospital, court rules The woman stole a knife from a drug store and attacked passengers waiting on a platform in the busy station during the Friday evening rush hour, severely injuring at least four of her victims. -
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France Appeal trial for men convicted of 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty opens in France In December 2024, seven men and one woman were found guilty of contributing to the climate of hatred that led to the beheading of the history and geography teacher in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. -
France France detains two British activists over anti-migrant campaigning, prosecutors say Aged 35 and 53, the men had broadcast content likely to incite hatred live on a YouTube channel, according to police sources. -
Europe News World Economic Forum in Davos reflects global tensions, Harvard professor says The World Economic Forum in Davos, which ended on Friday, once again revealed the profound international geopolitical transformations currently under way. -
Business How can Europe balance investment, skills, and innovation for growth? European leaders at Davos discussed how investment, innovation, skills, and sustainability must be balanced to secure the continent’s competitiveness and economic future. -
Europe News Commission approves eight more SAFE defence investment plans worth €74bn SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country. -
World News Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks since start of 2026, UN says The IOM highlighted that the Central Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration corridor in the world, with at least 1,340 people losing their lives there last year alone. -
Europe News Mark Rutte defies MEPs and praises Donald Trump as 'very important' to NATO The NATO Secretary General credited US President Donald Trump with pushing European allies to spend more money on defence. -
Europe News EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040. -
Portugal Portuguese police announce record nine-tonne cocaine haul off the Azores islands Portuguese law enforcement was assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the UK and US authorities, in difficult weather conditions. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 26th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU plans investment conference in Jordan in April Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Amman as the EU attempts to use economic diplomacy to foster prosperity in stable areas of the Middle East. -
12 minutes with Greenlandic minister says US interests unclear with ‘no deal’ yet on the table Minister Naaja Nathanielsen told Euronews that the Greenlandic government is seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s demands, cautioning that ‘full access’ to her Arctic country’s mineral resources would cross its red lines. -
United Kingdom Conservative Party loses another lawmaker as Suella Braverman moves to Reform UK Braverman is the latest high-profile Conservative to embrace Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's message that Britain is broken and overrun by migrants. -
Finland Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage after string of sabotage incidents Efforts to improve surveillance of undersea infrastructure have increased due to several incidents often involving vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea. -
Iran Iran protests reveal weakened regime but collapse 'not guaranteed,' warns former UN official Renewed protests in Iran reflect economic collapse and political frustration, with fatalities, mass arrests, and communication blackouts, raising international concerns. -
Health news Why baby formula is being recalled across Europe: toxin contamination puts companies on alert Global dairy giants maintain baby formula recall amid cereulide contamination scandal as France investigates two infant deaths. -
Europe News After bruising Greenland crisis, Europe shifts focus back to Ukraine Ukraine is back at the top of the European agenda after Donald Trump's latest tariff threats briefly upended collective efforts towards peace. -
Mexico At least 11 killed and 12 wounded in shooting at Mexico football field, officials say Mexico’s government says the country's 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. -
No Comment Video shows moment lighting strikes Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil Thousands gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital on Sunday to support Bolsonaro. -
Travel News This Middle Eastern city has just been named a tourism capital for 2026 The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. -
Gaza Remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili have been recovered, Israel says Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October. -
Mobility Qatar takes step toward driverless future with first public robotaxi trials in Doha The event marks the first time members of the public are exposed to self-driving taxis, after months of tests that only involved government personnel. -
Tech News WhatsApp faces new user protection obligations under the EU’s toughest digital rules With more than 51 million monthly users in the EU, WhatsApp is now classified as a Very Large Online Platform, meaning it will face a new level of regulatory scrutiny. -
Health news Taking care of grandchildren is good for the brain – especially for grandmothers, study finds Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time. -
France More than 3,700 arrested in global human trafficking crackdown, Interpol says Operation Liberterra III took place across 119 countries, the agency headquartered in France that helps police in 196 member countries collaborate to fight international crime said. -
Republic of the Congo Two Norwegians charged over multimillion bribes to Congo president Norwegian citizens and an oil firm face charges for allegedly bribing Congo's President Sassou Nguesso with $25m for offshore oil rights in 2016. -
No Comment Greenpeace unveils Trump and Putin effigies in Brussels, urges EU to end fossil fuel dependence Greenpeace activists in Brussels protested against the EU's reliance on imported fossil fuels, urging investment in renewables instead of depending on the US and Russia. -
Iran Italy urges EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as 'terrorist organisation' Placing the most powerful branch of Iran’s armed forces on the EU’s terrorist list would put the IRGC alongside groups such as the so-called IS, al-Qaeda, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. -
Ukraine Germany slams Russia's 'stubborn insistence' on Ukraine territorial claims Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticised Russia's inflexibility on territorial issues, warning that peace talks in Abu Dhabi may be prolonged. -
Business Which UK jobs have been growing the most since the pandemic? Job postings by profession are changing, reflecting shifts in labour demand in the UK. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what employers are looking for. -
Earth News ‘Off the fossil fuel rollercoaster’: 10 European countries pledge €9.5bn for North Sea wind projects At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration. -
Cinema Is Jacob Elordi about to become the youngest (and tallest) James Bond yet? The Bond race is heating up, as official casting news is expected to drop soon. A new report states that the internet’s current favourite, Jacob Elordi, has met and screen-tested for Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve. -
Greece At least four people dead in massive fire at Greek biscuit factory, officials say According to the fire brigade, a powerful explosion preceded the fire and most of the factory building has collapsed. -
Earth News How Azerbaijan plans to shake its dependence on neighbouring countries for water security in 2026 Azerbaijan is set to overhaul its national water management system this year, introducing an integrated, digital and climate-adaptive framework. -
Tech News French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15. Here’s what we know 'Not for American platforms or Chinese algorithms': France’s Macron targets tech giants with social media ban for under-15s. -
Climate Jobs for all: Antarctica needs plumbers, carpenters and chefs Could your next job be at the bottom of the world? Britain’s Antarctic research agency is looking for carpenters, chefs, plumbers, boat handlers, scuba divers, agricultural plant operators for its bases on the frozen continent and you don’t need to be a scientist to apply. -
Germany Bavarian AfD proposes ICE-style police unit for deportations Bavaria's AfD suggests a police unit similar to US immigration agency ICE for tracking asylum seekers and deportations, amid criticism of ICE's harsh tactics and recent deadly incidents. -
The Cube Sabotage and misplaced funds: Misleading claims spread over Spain's train crashes False online theories have filled an information gap as investigators work to discover what caused back-to-back deadly train collisions. -
Business Azerbaijan secures two new energy deals with Europe Azerbaijan has secured two new energy supply agreements with Austria and Germany, reinforcing its position as a key supplier to Europe. -
Earth News Cyprus water emergency: Citizens urged to reduce water use as dams reach record low The country is looking to the United Arab Emirates for help with desalination. -
Europe in Motion Europe's forests: Where are they growing fastest? Portugal's forests are growing faster than those of any other country, but this surge comes at a massive environmental cost. How is the country trying to reverse course? -
USA Historic winter storm kills 10 across the United States as disruptions persist A colossal winter storm that hit the United States on Friday is causing severe disruption and traffic chaos across the country. -
Business Ryanair sees profit slump after Italian anti-competition fine The €256mn fine imposed in December by Italy’s antitrust authority weighed heavily on third-quarter results for the current fiscal year. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Sundance Film Festival: Crowds protest and celebrities react to latest ICE killing in Minnesota Sundance Film Festival attendees and celebrities are speaking out against the US federal immigration crackdown and the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot on Saturday by ICE agents. -
No Comment Indonesia landslide kills at least 17, more than 70 still missing Rescue workers search for dozens still missing after a landslide in Indonesia's Java. The death toll from the landslide rose to 17 on Monday. -
Europe Today Exclusive: Trade Commissioner says ‘mother of all deals’ will open India market for EU companies The European Union is pushing to open India’s economy to European companies as Brussels moves into the final stretch of negotiations on a long-awaited free-trade agreement with New Delhi, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews. -
No Comment US winter storm turns hills into playgrounds for sledding Families take to the hills for a day of sledding and snowball fights, making the most of the snowfall. -
Health news Being overweight causes vascular-related dementia, major study finds Dementia is a growing global public health challenge, with no cure currently available. A recent study found that people with a genetically higher BMI had a substantially increased risk of vascular-related dementia. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Is the EU building a European army? What if the EU assembled a European army? Well, the reality is... it probably won't. But we are forging something else. -
Europe Today 'Ukraine will be part of the discussion this week in India,' says Irish EU affairs minister Thomas Byrne told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that "it's very, very important that we can put in place a trade agreement with India". -
Germany When the US looks elsewhere, what happens to Europe? The latest rifts in the transatlantic relationship show that Europe's security can no longer rest on the assumption of US reliability, writes Dr Hans-Dieter Lucas, former German ambassador to NATO, in an opinion article for Euronews. -
Tech News European Commission opens investigation into Elon Musk’s X The formal investigation into X comes after outcry at the platform's failure to prevent the creation of sexually explicit images of real people – including children. -
No Comment Cuba's Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace amid crises Afro-Cuban Santeros perform ceremonies to ask for peace and health during regional conflict. -
EU.XL EU and AI: Is it a lost battle? Take our poll Can the EU still catch up in the global race for artificial intelligence? And how far should the EU go to catch up? Take our poll and share your view. -
USA Trump says administration 'reviewing everything' in Minneapolis shooting US President Donald Trump stated his administration is reviewing the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis, which has sparked criticism from former Presidents Obama and Clinton. -
Culture news Donald Trump won’t attend Super Bowl, says he's anti Bad Bunny and Green Day “I’m anti-them,” Donald Trump said of the musicians. “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.” -
Nature An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction The species is at risk as high-altitude forests are cleared for grazing and agriculture. -
No Comment New Yorkers revel in snowball fight amid major winter storm New Yorkers take part in a snowball fight in Brooklyn's McCarren Park, as a major winter storm sweeps through vast expanses of the United States. -
Health news Has the golden age of global health ended? The health takeaways from Davos 2026 Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways. -
Brazil Lightning strike at Brasilia rally injures 89 Bolsonaro supporters Eighty-nine people were injured by lightning at a rally supporting former President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, as the demonstrators gathered to demand Bolsonaro's release from prison. -
Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion European tech companies are looking beyond their home markets – and Dubai is fast becoming their gateway to global growth. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A work trip from hell in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help', more Regency-era romanticism in season 4 of 'Bridgerton', the Venice Carnival and a rumoured drop of Lana Del Rey's long-awaited 10th album... Here's what's going on in Europe this week. -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against global instability with India trade deal Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today. -
Economy Carney replies to Trump, says Canada not signing China free trade deal Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were hit with levies. The deal had prompted Trump to threaten a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada. -
Europe Today Europe Today: EU–India summit begins, will it end with a trade deal? 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. -
Gaza Israel agrees to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing if body of hostage is found Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found. -
Travel News A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how? Authorities say a former flight attendant exploited airline perks for years, raising questions about how security checks failed. -
Health news Scabies: What is the parasitic skin disease and why are cases rising in the UK? A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases, experts say. -
Tech News Is EU democracy under pressure? Foreign information manipulation emerges as second biggest threat A recent Eurobarometer survey ranked ‘’foreign information manipulation, interference and disinformation, including in the context of elections’ as the second most serious challenge to democracy in the EU. Experts say these perceptions should be interpreted with caution. -
Earth News Can a ‘sustainable’ fungicide save France’s vineyards from climate-driven disease? France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 26th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Big Question Citroën CEO: Easing of emissions ban is just the start of progress Europe’s carmaking industry is at an inflection point as Chinese competitors threaten the profitability of homegrown firms. Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon told Euronews the EU is listening to its carmakers, but more radical action is needed. -
Iran Iranian authorities unveil new billboard in Tehran warning US against taking military action The latest development comes days after US President Donald Trump said ships are being moved towards the region 'just in case' he decides to take action. In return, Iranian authorities warned its force is 'more ready than ever, finger on the trigger'.