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Economy Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces. -
The Ring Mercosur, India and the EU: Trade ambitions meet political resistance in The Ring In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Warborn (EPP) and Mullooly (Renew Europe) engage in a heated debate over the EU–Mercosur agreement, following the Parliament’s decision to refer it to the Court of Justice of the European Union. -
Iraq Nour al-Maliki slams US meddling in Iraq's affairs after Trump threatens to cut off support After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US. -
Croatia Croatia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Prime Minister Andrej Plenković says Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution. -
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The Europe Conversation EU can't replace Musk's Starlink yet, but is on right track, Kubilius tells Euronews EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there. -
Europe News France and Spain signal support to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could soon be designated as a terrorist organisation in the European Union after France and Spain, the two key hold-outs, signalled a change of mind. -
Haiti Haiti faces sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, MSF says Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital. -
Europe News Danish MEP Dahl backs Rutte's view on EU defence dependence on US The Danish EPP MEP said in an opinion article for Euronews that NATO secretary general is right to claim the EU remains dependent on the US for security, at least for now. -
World News Europe can defend itself but cannot replace US nuclear umbrella, Kubilius tells Euronews European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 28th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU invests €650 million in cross-border hydrogen and electricity infrastructure projects Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June. -
Turkey Turkish authorities arrest six people on suspicion of spying for Tehran, local media say The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran. -
Tech News Pornhub to restrict access to new users in the UK from next week, company says Aylo, the company behind Pornhub, said it is withdrawing from the UK market because it claims the UK’s new rules on age verification do not work. -
Europe News MEPs urge EU to block ICE from entering Europe for Winter Olympics Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights. -
Space EU space sector told to speed up on security: Five takeaways from European Space Conference Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire. -
Europe News 'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' country’s finance minister says Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration. -
Sweden Swedish funfair fined €491,000 for 2023 rollercoaster derailment that killed one Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground. -
No Comment Major fire at Courchevel's Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries. -
Europe News Don’t shoot the messenger, Mark Rutte is right — for now Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews. -
Earth News Hague orders Dutch government to protect residents on this sinking island from climate change In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants. -
No Comment Storm Kristin kills two in Portugal, causes widespread damage and power cuts Storm Kristin killed two men in Portugal, causing injuries and over 3,000 emergency callouts. Power cuts persist, and many roads and schools are closed. -
France Fire breaks out at five-star luxury hotel in French ski resort Courchevel A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries. -
World News Greenland dispute a 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says France's Macron Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security. -
The Europe Conversation India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world', Costa tells Euronews The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports. -
Tech News ‘Humanity needs to wake up’ to AI threats, Anthropic CEO says Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, says that humanity needs to regulate the use of AI, otherwise it could lead to the creation of autocratic governments that utilise the technology to suppress populations. -
Economy Fresh oil dollars won’t fix Venezuela’s economy, says former minister Hausmann warned that recent injections of dollars from oil sales do not solve structural economic problems under a “hyper-repressive” regime. -
Hungary Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly. -
Culture news Jeff Buckley gets first chart hit after 32 years thanks to TikTok It's hard to pinpoint the start of the surge in popularity of one of Jeff Buckley's greatest songs - but the TikTok boost does coincide with the gradual release of the documentary ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’. -
Voices from Central Asia Inside the restoration lab preserving Central Asia’s past, artefact by artefact More than a workspace, this restoration laboratory is where Central Asia’s fragile past is uncovered and preserved through science, intuition and patience. -
The Road To Green Getting rid of PFAS: Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time. -
The Road To Green ‘For some sectors, it will take longer’: Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain. -
Europe News China orchestrating 'dogfight' in space against EU assets, German minister says It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said. -
No Comment Overnight Russian drones strike homes, damage monastery in Odesa Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine hitting residential areas in the Kyiv region and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said. -
Iran Trump announces 'massive' US armada heading towards Iran, warning Tehran to negotiate The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime. -
Earth News Doomsday Clock: How ending Trump's war on renewable energy can pull humanity ‘back from the brink’ A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight. -
Destinations Upper age limits for clubs are common in South Korea. Now Japan is following suit The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy. -
USA 'I don’t let bullies win,' Ilhan Omar says after apparent attack during Minneapolis town hall Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE. The assailant was arrested. -
Business Azerbaijan expands OECD cooperation to advance economic reforms Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets. -
Markets Danone, Nestlé shares continue to slide after baby formula warnings The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 28th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Cube Fact check: Will the Mercosur trade deal open the door to 'toxic' food in the EU? From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this? -
France French ex-senator jailed for drugging lawmaker with ecstasy Former French senator Joël Guerriau has been sentenced to four years in prison for drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy, intending to sexually assault her. -
Belarus Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over Lukashenka's role Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. -
Health news Countries worldwide must clean up school food as child obesity rises at alarming rate, WHO urges With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments. -
Culture Series The art of resistance: Iranian photographer Ayna Moazzen on identity and building cultural bridges Iranian contemporary artist Ayna Moazzen, lives between Italy, Azerbaijan and Gulf countries and seeks to turn her transnational experience into a form of cultural dialogue and resistance. -
Europe News Shift in EU-US relations is 'structural, not temporary', Kaja Kallas warns In the aftermath of the Greenland crisis, the EU's top diplomat has urged European nations to stop outsourcing their security and defence. -
Ukraine Russia suffers more losses in its war against Ukraine than any other country since WWII — report Russia sustained 1.2 million casualties almost four years into its all-out war in Ukraine, suffering more losses than any major power in any war since World War II, according to a CSIS report. -
No Comment Up Helly Aa: Hundreds of torchbearers gather on Scottish island for Viking fire festival The Up Helly Aa festival, Europe's largest fire festival, is held on the last Tuesday in January in Shetland. -
Markets Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility. -
Culture news Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Donald Trump Philip Glass has announced he is withdrawing the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center, saying that the values of Trump-led Kennedy Center are “in direct conflict” with symphony’s message. -
Europe Today Watch the video: EU-India trade deal — what's inside? The EU signed a historic trade deal with India on Tuesday. Why? Because with Trump in the White House and the European relations with Beijing being complicated, Brussels needs new friends. And it needs them fast. -
No Comment Bitter cold grips eastern US as ice forms on rivers New York's East River is covered in ice as freezing temperatures grip swathes of the country in a storm that has killed at least 30 people. -
Europe in Motion International development aid: A burden or a soft power tool? Here's what Europeans think Europeans are divided on whether development assistance is beneficial for the EU and on exactly how it should be spent. -
Health news Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour regression in breakthrough study A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice -
Climate 1.6 million cubic metres of fake snow are ready for the Winter Olympics. Why is this problematic? With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years. -
No Comment Heavy rainfall causes flooding across France’s Brittany as region remains on flood alert Aerial images of flooded fields on the outskirts of Malestroit, in Morbihan, one of the four Breton départements placed on flood alert by Météo-France. -
Culture news Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his music in wake of Trump’s threats of annexation Prices for Neil Young’s complete catalog range from around $25 to $100 a year but the rock star has decided to gift all of it for free to the people of Greenland, in response to Donald Trump’s threats against the nation. -
Europe Today Exclusive: EU-India deal shows 'reliable partners can work for good', Costa tells Euronews In an exclusive interview with Euronews in New Delhi, European Council President António Costa hailed the EU-India trade pact as a major economic opportunity and strategic victory in an “uncertain world.” -
Space Watch: Scientists create the most detailed dark matter map using James Webb Telescope Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in physics. Here’s how scientists successfully mapped the invisible substance in the greatest detail ever. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Costa vouches for ‘cooperation over confrontation’ in an ‘uncertain world’ Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard. -
EU.XL Can Europe catch up with AI? What is Brussels doing? The AI Act positions Brussels as a global rule-maker, but adoption and investment in AI remain low. Can Europe close the gap with the US and China persist? Watch the video. -
Ukraine Russia strikes passenger train in Ukraine, killing five A Russian drone struck a passenger train late on Tuesday, killing at least five. Zelenskyy called the attack on a passenger train 'an act of terrorism'. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Exclusive interview with European Council President António Costa 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. -
Travel News Want to book a bargain holiday? Try Skyscanner’s new Cheapest Destination Planner Travellers can select the month of travel and the new tool will show the best-value destinations by average flight price as well as the ideal day to fly to snag a bargain. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 28th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Sea levels are rising across the world. But in Greenland, scientists say they’re about to fall Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure. -
Health news What do we know about the Nipah virus cases in India Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert. -
Space US space start-up begins taking bookings for an inflatable hotel on the Moon The hotel could house up to four guests. Initial testing on the Moon is pencilled in for 2031, a year before the first stays could take place. -
Economy Europe's most expensive and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?