Russia Russia releases video of its Air Forces flying above the Baltic Sea Russia released a video of its air forces conducting “routine” flights over the Baltic Sea, a move it described was conducted over neutral waters and in full compliance with international law. 23/01/2026
Germany Lufthansa tightens rules for carriage of power banks inside the cabin After a fire broke out due to a power bank in an overhead compartment on a South Korean Air Busan aircraft in January 2025, airlines are taking action to minimise risks. Germany's Lufthansa is leading the charge in Europe. 18/01/2026
Ukraine Zelenskyy says Russia taking aim at Ukraine's nuclear power stations Zelenskyy says the Kremlin is gearing up to carry out a major offensive targeting Ukraine’s nuclear power system, in what would deal a major blow to the country’s power grid and cause alarming levels of civilian suffering. 18/01/2026
Austria Five skiers killed in pair of avalanches in western Austria Five skiers were killed in a pair of avalanches in the Alpine regions of western Austria on Saturday. Authorities say two others were injured with one having suffered critical wounds. 18/01/2026
Greenland Thousands march in Greenland in the face of Trump take over threats Thousands took to the streets of the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, to oppose Trump’s intent of taking over the Arctic nation, a self-governing territory under the Danish throne. The protests, according to officials, is the largest to ever be staged in the country. 18/01/2026
Gaza White House reveals board members tasked with temporary rule over Gaza The White House has released the names of some of members of various boards who will play a role in guiding Gaza through the next steps of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, brokered by Trump in October. 17/01/2026
USA Trump threatens tariffs on countries against US control of Greenland US President Donald Trump says he may implement tariffs on countries opposing Washington’s controlling of Greenland as he remains stern in his stance to take over the Arctic island by “any means necessary”. 17/01/2026
USA Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' at UNSC session Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday. 16/01/2026
USA Trump says Cuba should strike deal with US 'before it is too late' Trump suggests that Cuba should move to quickly strike a deal with Washington as he announced that the Caribbean nation will no longer be receiving oil or money from Venezuela, which it had relied on financially for years. 11/01/2026
Europe News Four killed, 20 injured in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine At least four people were killed and close to two dozen others were injured in overnight Russian attack targeting more than 20 locations across Ukraine. Zelenskyy slammed Moscow for intensifying the fighting this week, despite ongoing peace efforts. 11/01/2026
World News Protests held across European cities in solidarity with Iran protests Protesters gathered in major European cities in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in Iran amid a communications blackout. Protests erupted in Tehran and across Iran two weeks ago over dire economic conditions and a worsening food price crisis. 10/01/2026
Iran Is the Ayatollah fleeing Iran? Euronews looks at the viral rumours Rumours invariably become one of the main sources of public unrest. The line between news and speculation can become blurred quickly, and social media can aid in the quick spread of false narratives. Euronews takes a look at some of the most viral rumours surrounding the Iranian protests. 10/01/2026
Ukraine Two killed, 15 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine At least two people were killed and more than 15 others were injured in overnight Russian strikes targeting over a dozen locations across Ukraine. 10/01/2026
Iran Iran threatens pre-emptive attack if it sees 'indication of threat' Tehran’s military chief warned that Iran is now far more prepared and stronger to face any attacks, threatening a “decisive response” to any action it considers a breach of sovereignty. 07/01/2026
Dominica Washington reaches asylum deal with Dominica under new visa rules The US has reached a deal to dispatch expelled asylum seekers to Dominica as the Trump administration looks to continue its crackdown on illegal immigration. 06/01/2026
Lebanon Israeli strikes target multiple Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon At least one person was injured in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon late on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday. Officials say the strikes targeted multiple areas, including in the third-largest coastal city of Sidon. 06/01/2026
USA UN Security Council criticises US over military operation in Venezuela Several countries voiced their objection to the US’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday which secured Nicolas Maduro's capture in an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday. 06/01/2026
Ukraine Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine's capital Kyiv At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a civilian hospital and called on allies to ramp up military support. 05/01/2026
Switzerland Swiss authorities identify all 40 victims of Swiss Alps bar fire The remaining 16 victims of a tragic New Year’s Eve blaze at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified on Sunday. A representative of Valais police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured 119 others. 05/01/2026
USA Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence as Russia claims The US president said that following a US probe into Kremlin allegations, officials found that Ukraine did not launch an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. 05/01/2026