Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump's request, but Ukraine's president said he expected Vladimir Putin's promise to be kept.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.
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.
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.
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.
The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
Fashion's finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.
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.
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.
France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
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.
What the Xi–Starmer meeting means for Europe — before it means anything for London or Beijing
For Europe, the Beijing meeting between Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer was not simply a bilateral reset. It was an early signal of how one of the EU’s closest partners intends to navigate China at a time when Brussels itself is struggling to reconcile economic engagement,
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers' bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries.
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.
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.
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."
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
Sabalenka to face Rybakina in Melbourne final
Aryna Sabalenka storms past Elina Svitolina and will face Elena Rybakina in a big-hitting Australian Open final.
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.
These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t
While Lufthansa Group is the latest to announce a collaboration with Elon Musk’s company, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.