Cinema Susan Sarandon to receive 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. 29/01/2026
Health news Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research. 29/01/2026
Mobility Waymo begins trialling robotaxis in London From Roman roads to robotaxis: London's autonomous driving challenge as Waymo begins learning the city. 29/01/2026
Europe News EU competition chief defends 'discreet' handling of big tech cases EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said digital rules are being enforced discreetly and with ongoing dialogue with US-based big tech companies. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
Europe News EU set to use visas as leverage against illegal migration 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. 29/01/2026
Europe News EU agrees to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard 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. 29/01/2026
Culture news Julio Iglesias considers action over dismissed sex abuse allegations The Spanish singer's lawyers are considering action against prosecutors after they dropped a sexual abuse inquiry claiming not to have jurisdiction. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
Climate How Sicily is bearing the brunt of Italy’s climate crisis Greenpeace Italia has called out the Italian government for not investing enough in climate change mitigation. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
Switzerland Swiss politician fined for shooting pistol 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." 29/01/2026
Travel News These are all the European airlines offering Starlink While British Airways' first Starlink-equipped flight has just taken off, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board. 29/01/2026
Europe News Sustainable tourism projects celebrated at EU exhibition The European Commission is expected to publish its EU strategy for tourism this year. 29/01/2026
France France approves bill ending ambiguity over 'marital duty' and consent 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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
Health news Assisted dying: France rejects the bill in the Senate 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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026
Europe News 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. 29/01/2026
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. 29/01/2026