29 January 2026 | Euronews
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USA Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to flights and Americans will 'be safe there' US airlines stopped flying to Venezuela before the Department of Homeland Security ordered an indefinite suspension in 2019, arguing that conditions in the country threatened the "safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew." -
Greenland Greenland mayor issues warning to media after German comedian's US flag raising stunt Trump's long-standing territorial designs on Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, triggered the most serious crisis in NATO's history since it was formed in 1949. -
Gaza Donald Trump claims Hamas set to disarm as Gaza peace process moves forward The US said last week that it was moving into the next phase of the ceasefire plan that includes rebuilding Gaza and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs. -
Russia Moscow records heaviest snowfall in more than 200 years, meteorologists say Earlier this month, Russia's far east Kamchatka region declared an emergency situation due to a massive snowstorm that left its major city partially paralysed. -
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Yemen World Food Programme terminates all staff contracts in rebel-held Yemen, UN says An estimated 4.8 million people remain internally displaced across Yemen, the WFP says, in what the UN says is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. -
Europe News Putin should make concessions before direct talks with Europe, says Kallas The EU's chief diplomat has discouraged Europeans from pursuing direct re-engagement with the Kremlin, an idea publicly backed by Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni. -
Ukraine Ukraine contacts SpaceX over Russian drones allegedly using Starlink, officials say US President Donald Trump said that he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures. -
Belgium Euronews Group delivers record financial results as part of three-year turnaround Euronews reached €77 million in revenue for 2025, an all-time high for the Group. Page views during the same period exceeded 1 billion. -
Europe News EU considers entry ban on Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine "There can be no path from Bucha to Brussels," the Estonian foreign minister said as he called for an EU-wide entry ban on former Russian soldiers. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 29th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Cinema Susan Sarandon to receive the 2026 International Goya Award The veteran actress, an indelible character through many memorable roles such as Thelma & Louise, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dead Man Walking, is to be honoured by Spain's film industry at the 40th edition of the Goyas. -
Health news AlphaGenome: Google’s new AI tool that can decipher and predict DNA changes. How does it work? A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research. -
Kazakhstan Israel and Kazakhstan sign visa-free agreement in tourism boost Israel and Kazakhstan plan to exempt its citizens from touristic visa requirements, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations. -
Mobility London's iconic black cabs face robot competition as Waymo begins trialling robotaxis From Roman roads to robotaxis: London's autonomous driving challenge as Waymo begins learning the city. -
Europe News EU Competition chief defends 'discreet' handling of big tech cases under digital rules EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said digital rules are being enforced discreetly and with ongoing dialogue with US-based big tech companies. -
No Comment Fear in Sicily's Niscemi as massive landslide threatens to widen Drone footage shows the after math of a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily that led to the evacuation of some 1.500 people. -
USA Trump's border czar Tom Homan says he is restoring 'law and order' in Minneapolis The killings of two US citizens led to thousands of people protesting against the presence of ICE agents in the city, as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. -
Europe News EU to pursue ‘assertive diplomacy’ on migration using visas as leverage The European Commission has presented its five-year stretegy on migration, which includes incentives for non-EU countries to cooperate in keeping irregular migrants outside the bloc. -
Europe News EU agrees to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran will be added to the European Union's terrorism blacklist, foreign affairs ministers decided on Thursday. -
Culture news Julio Iglesias considers legal action over 'false accusations' of sexual abuse The Spanish singer's lawyers are considering action against prosecutors after they dropped a sexual abuse inquiry claiming not to have jurisdiction. -
Qatar Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration. -
Culture news Walk of Fame: The Isley Brothers 'Shout' over star on Hollywood Boulevard R&B legends, The Isley Brothers, have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, 67-years after 'Shout - Part 1' first hit the Billboard Hot 100. In a moving ceremony, the surviving brothers paid tribute to their siblings and praised their fans for their support. -
United Kingdom No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy A traditional daily ration, or "tot", of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970. -
Markets Gold tops $5,500, silver rises while Powell downplays metal rally The dollar slipped to a 4-year low, while gold and silver surged to further record highs, after Fed Chair Powell downplayed their macro signal. -
Climate ‘We're tired of counting damages’: Call for climate funds after landslide devastates Sicilian town Greenpeace Italia has called out the Italian government for not investing enough in climate change mitigation. -
Travel News Flying to Brazil? This Interrail-style air pass could help you explore more for less The Azul Brazil Air Pass starts at €400 for trips including up to four destinations over 14 days, rising to €500 for 30-day trips covering up to eight destinations. -
No Comment Cats and dogs rescued after floods in southern Spain Spain's Civil Guard rescued several pets after floodwaters submerged homes in Jerez de la Frontera. Heavy rain caused the River Guadalete to overflow. -
Europe News European apples tainted with 'pesticide cocktails', new study claims New research criticises the European Union's risk assessment procedure for assessing pesticides in silos instead of focusing on the impact of the "cocktail" effect – the combination of several pesticide residues present in fruits and vegetables. -
Switzerland Swiss politician fined for shooting at Madonna and Child poster Sanija Ameti, an independent Zurich council member formerly of the Green-Liberal party, was fined in suspension for "disturbing freedom of religion and worship." -
India Europe's 'India bet' is finally real, and it is bigger than trade After years of faltering talks, the EU and India have struck a landmark free trade deal that goes far beyond tariffs. In an era of weaponised interdependence, it signals a new geoeconomic logic: openness on negotiated, strategic terms, writes Daniela Schwarzer in an opinion article for Euroviews. -
Vietnam EU and Vietnam elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership The EU and Vietnam have upgraded their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," aligning the EU with the US, China, and Russia in diplomatic status. -
Travel News These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t While British Airways' first Starlink-equipped flight has just taken off, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board. -
Europe News Accessible beaches and local cheese: EU exhibition sheds light on sustainable tourism projects The European Commission is expected to publish its EU strategy for tourism this year. -
France French parliament approves bill to end concept of 'marital duty' after consent concerns The text must now be examined by the Senate under an accelerated procedure and if approved, it could be passed into law in the next few months. -
Markets Oil prices climb as Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher. -
No Comment Record snowfall triggers chaos across parts of Japan Weather officials in Japan warn of heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast, with up to 70 cm expected in some regions. -
Europe News EIB spending on security and defence quadrupled to €4bn in 2025 Since 2024, the EIB has revised its lending policy several times to allow for greater financing of security and defence as EU member states looked at ways to prepare for a possible Russian attack. -
Portugal Portugal builds Europe's first dedicated drone carrier, D João II Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week. -
Health news French Senate rejects assisted dying bill. What happens now? Critics of the text range from right-wing politicians who oppose the idea in principle to initial supporters who considered the final text too watered down. -
Tech News Australia’s under-16 social media ban: How children are already finding ways around it Australia’s world-leading ban on social media for under-16s has removed millions of accounts, but early evidence suggests tech-savvy teenagers are already finding easy ways back in. -
Italy In southern Italy, poisoned 'Land of Fires' continues to claim lives One year after Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect the lives of citizens in Campania's infamous "Land of Fires", the area poisoned by illegal toxic waste for decades remains an open crime scene. -
Portugal Six dead as Storm Kristin wreaks havoc in Portugal with 202 km/h winds Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity. -
Culture news Nicki Minaj calls herself Donald Trump's 'No. 1 fan', furthering fan dismay From Barbz to MAGA princess. Rap star Nicki Minaj is making headlines following her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she proudly declared herself Donald Trump’s No.1 fan. -
The Cube Fact check: Is the EU launching a social media platform called 'W'? Viral posts claiming the EU is launching its own social media platform to counter X, in the wake of various scandals, are misleading. -
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Spain Tanker with Russian oil products loses steering off Spanish coast A Mozambique-flagged tanker with Russian oil is drifting off Almería's coast. Environmentalists are concerned about potential spills impacting marine life and tourism. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot ranks worst in countering antisemitic content, ADL study finds Grok received an overall score of just 21 out of 100, with particularly low marks in detecting anti-Jewish bias, anti-Zionist bias, and extremist biases -
World News Russia's hybrid war is weakening Europe's cohesion, expert says Countries like Germany are just as exposed in the hybrid conflict as NATO's eastern flank due to drone incursions, disinformation and sabotage, and Europe's deterrence is reaching its limits, OpenMinds founder Sviatoslav Hnizdovskyi tells Euronews. -
Europe News 'Rutte is right': Europe can't win without the US, says former US NATO official NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte drew stinging rebukes from across the continent over remarks alleging Europe can't defend itself without the aid of the US. While Europeans say the assessment is unjustified, US contacts tell Euronews he's just telling it like it is. -
No Comment 'Everything destroyed': Irish towns clean up after Storm Chandra flooding Business owners in Enniscorthy in southeastern Ireland mop up after Storm Chandra caused the River Slaney to burst its banks and flood the town centre. -
Germany Russia uses 'shadow mail' postal system to bypass EU sanctions, report reveals Russia has been bypassing EU sanctions using Berlin logistics and lighter-controlled international mail, according to an investigation by German media. In response, the Ukrainian envoy has called for tougher enforcement. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Who are you, Mark Rutte? NATO chief Mark Rutte is under fire. His message to anyone who thinks the EU can survive militarily without the US? “Keep on dreaming, we can’t,” he responds. But when he takes off his glasses, who is he really? -
Europe Today 'We are absent': Luxembourg's Bettel says EU needs face-to-face talks with Russia's Putin "If we can't talk to them, we won't find a solution," Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told Euronews ahead of a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. -
No Comment Storm Chandra: Dozens of flood warnings remain in place as heavy rain hits the UK More than 80 flood warnings remain in place across Hampshire and Dorset in the aftermath of Storm Chandra. -
Climate Deadly floods in southern Africa worsened by climate change, study shows The region experienced a year's worth of rain in a period of 10 days. -
Europe in Motion Renewable energy: While Trump opposes wind energy, how many jobs is clean energy providing the EU? Europe has reached a clean energy milestone, with wind and solar overtaking fossil fuels. While China dominates global jobs, what does this shift mean for jobs across the EU? -
Tech News Tesla changes lanes: Model S and X discontinued for humanoid Optimus robot and AI Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is trading two of its models for a new model: The humanoid robot kind. -
Culture news Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ takes aim at Donald Trump and ICE American rock legend Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his new song to “the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbours and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,” the two US citizens gunned down by ICE agents this month. -
China Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions. -
Earth News Can this venomous fish become a Greek delicacy? Environmental NGOs hope so 'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation. -
Culture news 'A Lost Letter': Romanian politics and passion play prepares again for national tour One of the most popular and important works in Romanian literature, Ion Luca Caragiale's satire "A Lost Letter" directed by Toma Enache, is set to return to the National Opera. -
USA New footage reveals Alex Pretti clashed with federal agents a week before he was killed The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota. -
Climate ‘People wonder if it’s an exploding tree’: Sub-zero temperatures bring frost quakes to the US “Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service. -
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EU.XL The AI brain drain: Why Europe can’t keep the talent it trains Europe is seeing its AI experts move abroad. Even with strong universities and top research, the EU has a hard time turning these advantages into global leadership in AI. -
Travel News Paved with gold: Dubai announced plans to construct a street made with literal gold The new attraction will be located near the city’s Gold Souk where tourists can buy gold and other jewellery. -
Health news Expired vaccines given to 253 people in Spain's Basque Country, prompting investigation None of the victims - most of them infants - have had any adverse side effects. -
Tech News A floating power station? China’s flying wind turbine hits milestone with grid-connected test Wind power could soon come from the sky as China has successfully tested a megawatt-class airborne turbine that generates electricity while hovering 2000 metres up. -
Economy Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment. -
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Earth News Monarch butterflies face a 3,000km migration. Can they survive with dwindling nectar supplies? One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar. -
Colombia Small plane crashes in Colombia, killing 15, including congressman The plane was flying from the airport in Cúcuta to Ocaña, a municipality surrounded by mountains, but lost communication with traffic control shortly after takeoff.