Design The end of The Line? Saudi Arabia scales down plans for Neom 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. 26/01/2026
Sport Uzbekistan steps into the spotlight of global sport 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. 26/01/2026
Hungary Orbán accuses Ukraine of election meddling 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. 26/01/2026
Germany Woman who stabbed 15 at Hamburg train station must remain in hospital 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. 26/01/2026
France Appeal trial for men convicted of beheading teacher 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. 26/01/2026
France France detains two British men over anti-migrant campaign, police say Aged 35 and 53, the men had broadcast content likely to incite hatred live on a YouTube channel, according to police sources. 26/01/2026
Europe News 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos reflected global tensions The World Economic Forum in Davos, which ended on Friday, once again revealed the profound international geopolitical transformations currently under way. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026
Europe News Commission approves eight 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. 26/01/2026
World News UN: Hundreds of migrants feared dead in shipwrecks since start of 2026 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. 26/01/2026
Europe News 'Trump is very important for NATO,' alliance's chief says The NATO Secretary General credited US President Donald Trump with pushing European allies to spend more money on defence. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026
Portugal Portugal announces record cocaine haul off the Azores archipelago Portuguese law enforcement was assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the UK and US authorities, in difficult weather conditions. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026
12 minutes with US interests unclear with ‘no deal’ on table - Greenlandic minister 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. 26/01/2026
United Kingdom Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects 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. 26/01/2026
Finland Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage 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. 26/01/2026
Iran Iran regime weaker but collapse 'not guaranteed,' ex-UN official says Renewed protests in Iran reflect economic collapse and political frustration, with fatalities, mass arrests, and communication blackouts, raising international concerns. 26/01/2026
Health news What to know about the baby formula scandal sweeping Europe Global dairy giants maintain baby formula recall amid cereulide contamination scandal as France investigates two infant deaths. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026
Mexico At least 11 killed in shooting at central Mexico football field Mexico’s government says the country's 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026
Travel News Why you should visit Doha in 2026 The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. 26/01/2026
Gaza Remains of final hostage in Gaza 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. 26/01/2026
Mobility Qatar launches public trials of robotaxis 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. 26/01/2026
Tech News WhatsApp faces new 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. 26/01/2026
Health news How grandparents’ brains may benefit from looking after children Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time. 26/01/2026
France Over 3,700 arrested in global 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. 26/01/2026
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. 26/01/2026