Economy US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at around 3.6% 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. 28/01/2026
The Ring Free trade or fair play? MEPs go head-to-head on Mercosur 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. 28/01/2026
Iraq Hundreds protest near US embassy in Iraq over election interference 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. 28/01/2026
Croatia Croatia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' prime minister 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. 28/01/2026
The Europe Conversation EU can't replace Starlink yet, but is on right track, says Kubilius 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. 28/01/2026
Europe News France, Spain signal support to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guard 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. 28/01/2026
Haiti Haiti faces sexual violence 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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
World News Kubilius: Europe can defend itself but not replace US nuclear umbrella 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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
Europe News EU invests €650m in cross-border hydrogen and power grid 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. 28/01/2026
Turkey Turkish authorities arrest six on suspicion of spying for Tehran The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran. 28/01/2026
Tech News Pornhub to restrict access to new users in the UK from next week 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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
Space EU space sector told to speed up on security missions 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. 28/01/2026
Europe News 'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' Polish FM 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. 28/01/2026
Sweden Swedish amusement park fined over 2023 rollercoaster derailment 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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
Europe News Euroviews. 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. 28/01/2026
Green News Dutch government ordered to protect 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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
France Fire breaks out at 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. 28/01/2026
World News US-Greenland dispute a 'wake-up call for all of Europe,' says Macron Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security. 28/01/2026
The Europe Conversation India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world' - Costa 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. 28/01/2026
Tech News AI is an ‘existential danger,’ 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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
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. 28/01/2026
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’. 28/01/2026
Voices from Central Asia Inside the restoration lab preserving Central Asia’s past In partnership with MDQ More than a workspace, this restoration laboratory is where Central Asia’s fragile past is uncovered and preserved through science, intuition and patience. 28/01/2026
The Road To Green Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? In partnership with The European Commission 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. 28/01/2026