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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

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

No Comment

Greenpeace unveils Trump and Putin effigies in Brussels, urges EU to end fossil fuel dependence

Greenpeace activists in Brussels protested against the EU's reliance on imported fossil fuels, urging investment in renewables instead of depending on the US and Russia.

26/01/2026

Ukraine

Germany slams Russia's 'stubborn insistence' on Ukraine land claims

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticised Russia's inflexibility on territorial issues, warning that peace talks in Abu Dhabi may be prolonged.

26/01/2026

Business

Which UK jobs have been growing the most since the pandemic?

Job postings by profession are changing, reflecting shifts in labour demand in the UK. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what employers are looking for.

26/01/2026

Earth News

‘Unprecedented fleet’ of offshore wind farms to be built in North Sea

At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration.

26/01/2026

Greece

At least four people dead in fire at Greek biscuit factory

According to the fire brigade, a powerful explosion preceded the fire and most of the factory building has collapsed.

26/01/2026

Tech News

Will France be next to ban social media for children under 15?

'Not for American platforms or Chinese algorithms': France’s Macron targets tech giants with social media ban for under-15s.

26/01/2026

Germany

Bavarian AfD proposes ICE-style police unit for deportations

Bavaria's AfD suggests a police unit similar to US immigration agency ICE for tracking asylum seekers and deportations, amid criticism of ICE's harsh tactics and recent deadly incidents.

26/01/2026

The Cube

Sabotage: Misleading claims spread over Spain's train tragedies

False online theories have filled an information gap as investigators work to discover what caused back-to-back deadly train collisions.

26/01/2026

Earth News

Cyprus drought: Citizens urged to reduce water use by 10%

The country is looking to the United Arab Emirates for help with desalination.

26/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Where are Europe's forests growing fastest?

Portugal's forests are growing faster than those of any other country, but this surge comes at a massive environmental cost. How is the country trying to reverse course?

26/01/2026

Europe Today

Irish EU minister: 'Ukraine will be part of the discussion in India'

Thomas Byrne told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that "it's very, very important that we can put in place a trade agreement with India".

26/01/2026

Germany

Euroviews. When the US looks elsewhere, what happens to Europe?

The latest rifts in the transatlantic relationship show that Europe's security can no longer rest on the assumption of US reliability, writes Dr Hans-Dieter Lucas, former German ambassador to NATO, in an opinion article for Euronews.

26/01/2026

Tech News

European Commission opens investigation into Elon Musk’s X

The formal investigation into X comes after outcry at the platform's failure to prevent the creation of sexually explicit images of real people – including children.

26/01/2026

EU.XL

EU and AI: Is it a lost battle? Take our poll

Can the EU still catch up in the global race for artificial intelligence? And how far should the EU go to catch up? Take our poll and share your view.

26/01/2026

Health news

Global health experts outline main challenges at Davos 2026

Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways.

26/01/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A work trip from hell in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help', more Regency-era romanticism in season 4 of 'Bridgerton', the Venice Carnival and a rumoured drop of Lana Del Rey's long-awaited 10th album... Here's what's going on in Europe this week.

26/01/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against trade tensions with India deal

Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today.

26/01/2026

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU–India summit begins, will it end with a trade deal?

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.

26/01/2026

Health news

The Victorian-era skin disease that’s causing the UK to itch

A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases, experts say.

26/01/2026

Tech News

Foreign information manipulation is among top threats to EU democracy

A recent Eurobarometer survey ranked ‘’foreign information manipulation, interference and disinformation, including in the context of elections’ as the second most serious challenge to democracy in the EU. Experts say these perceptions should be interpreted with caution.

26/01/2026

Earth News

Meet the scientist determined to save the wine industry from mildew

France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day.

26/01/2026

The Big Question

Citroën only half-satisfied by easing of EU emissions ban, says CEO

Europe’s carmaking industry is at an inflection point as Chinese competitors threaten the profitability of homegrown firms. Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon told Euronews the EU is listening to its carmakers, but more radical action is needed.

26/01/2026