2026-01-27

Azerbaijan

Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Baku amid regional tensions

The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism. Israel supports Iranian protesters, while Baku monitors its ethnic Azeri population in Iran.

27/01/2026

United Kingdom

Rwanda says UK 'intransigence' forced it to sue over migrant deal

The resettlement agreement faced a string of legal challenges, culminating in a November 2023 ruling by the UK Supreme Court that it was illegal under international law.

27/01/2026

USA

One person in critical condition after shooting at US-Mexico border

The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday.

27/01/2026

Europe News

Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

27/01/2026

Ukraine

Men jailed for Crimea bridge blast plead for prisoner swap release

The bridge has suffered two further major attacks in 2023 and 2025, both carried out by Ukrainian forces as they push back against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

27/01/2026

Netherlands

Dutch court jails Eritrean man for 20 years over people smuggling

Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes.

27/01/2026

Europe News

EU lawmakers urge European Commission to boost fusion energy

MEPs from the European People's Party argued that fusion energy is a reality that needs to be explored and urged the EU executive to lay down a clear regulatory framework to attract investors.

27/01/2026

Spain

Spain approves plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants

The measure will affect those living in Spain for at least five months and who applied for international protection before 31 December 2025.

27/01/2026

Europe News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sets 2027 as target for Ukraine's EU accession

According to an EU official speaking on condition of anonymity, Brussels is also floating the idea of 'gradual membership' to accelerate Ukraine's accession.

27/01/2026

Ukraine

At least three killed and 23 wounded in Russian strikes on Odesa

A diplomatic push by the US to end the war has made some progress but has delivered no breakthrough on the key issue of what happens to Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory that Moscow is demanding.

27/01/2026

Europe News

'Time is of the essence' for a made-in-Europe space policy – ministers

France is championing a preference European-made space assets related to defence, which some member states will probably be wary of given the need to rapidly ramp up the bloc's space capacity.

27/01/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 27th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

27/01/2026

Germany

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi death camps.

27/01/2026

France

French MP shares trauma in trial of ex-senator accused of drugging her

Former senator Joël Guerriau, 68, has admitted serving lawmaker Sandrine Josso a drink spiked with MDMA but says it was an accident.

27/01/2026

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Storm Chandra causes flooding and power outages across Ireland

Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power.

27/01/2026

USA

'Doomsday Clock' reaches less than minute and a half to midnight

The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.

27/01/2026

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Virkkunen urges US to respect EU digital rules

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, speaks about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI, the investigation into X’s Grok chatbot and a possible social media ban for kids.

27/01/2026

Europe News

France emerges as key holdout in EU talks on blacklisting Iran’s IRGC

Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions.

27/01/2026

Destinations

Italian valley to restrict tourist access to Instagram-famous church

It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land.

27/01/2026

World News

Spain to pay €20 million in compensation to victims of train crash

The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

27/01/2026

Tech News

TikTok investigates blocking of 'Epstein' and anti-Trump videos

The controversy follows a major restructuring of TikTok's US operations.

27/01/2026

Climate

Icebreakers are key for Greenland’s future, despite warming seas

Rather than making the Arctic easier to navigate, climate change is making ice thicker, more mobile and more dangerous in certain areas.

27/01/2026

Germany

Berlin honours Levi family with memorial 'stumbling stone' plaques

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany. At the same time, anti-semitism in the western European country and across the continent is rising at an alarming rate.

27/01/2026

Tech News

What defence tech is aboard the US carrier now the Middle East?

The American Navy describes the USS Abraham Lincoln as ‘the largest warship in the world,’ which can support over 65 aircraft and 97,000 tons of equipment.

27/01/2026

Culture news

Italian broadcaster calls for Palestinian presence at Eurovision 2026

The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public discourse.

27/01/2026

Europe Today

Watch the video: Should social media be banned for children?

France is officially at war with social media. And the battle cries are echoing all over Europe. President Emmanuel Macron say children's minds are "not for sale" and wants a social media ban for under-15s by September.

27/01/2026

Business

Connectivity and partnerships key to Global South development

Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends.

27/01/2026

Italy

ICE agents' role in Milan-Cortina Olympics sparks criticism in Italy

Citing images of ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city.

27/01/2026

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Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities

Hundreds of vikings in Lerwick celebrated Up Helly Aa with a torchlit procession, ending with the ceremonial burning of a replica longship.

27/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do students work the most alongside their studies?

Working while studying is not the norm for most employees in the EU. However, financial necessity and career ambition may motivate some to do so.

27/01/2026