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South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.
Risk of drones drifting into Finland's airspace growing, intelligence chief says
Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones.
From ancient Rome to now, war-makers constantly talk about peace
In a week filled with news about President Donald Trump’s aggressive moves to take control of Greenland, the world got a window into his thinking about the concept of “peace.” “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS,
What will tech jobs look like in 2026?
Here’s a roundup of research and predictions for tech workers amid the AI revolution.
Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman
Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.
New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing
New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.
TEPCO’s just-restarted nuclear plant to suspend operations after alarm was set off
Japan’s nuclear regulator says the reactor is stable, and that there are no safety problems.
Zelensky to join world leaders in Davos – Follow LIVE
The president of Ukraine heads to Davos as NATO-backed Greenland deal takes center stage at The World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, the leaders of the EU’s 27 member states are set to gather in Brussels later today for an informal emergency meeting on transatlantic relations.
EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform - Hydrogen Mechanism: Phase launched for EU buyers to consult supply offers and express interest
Following the successful collection of supply offers under the Hydrogen Mechanism, the Commission is inviting European off-takers to express interest in these supply offers. The new phase for off-takers, has started and will last until 20 March 2026. As part of the EU Energy
Handy work: Stencil rock paintings found in Indonesia may be world's oldest cave art
Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world's oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works were created at least 67,800 years ago.
Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales
Residents have been told to stay indoors and avoid the area of the shooting.
Martin Short Recounts Almost Ruining Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Wedding
The comedian and actor shared his misstep during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live
NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Trump had discussed in Davos how the transatlantic alliance should best defend the Arctic against Russia and China.
US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine peace talks down to one issue
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said \"a lot of progress\" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue.
Newsletter: Trump steps back from the precipice
Also in today's newsletter: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos speaks about plans for post-war Ukraine's economic recovery, and why the implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks being kicked down the road.
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
The South Asian nation of 170 million votes on Feb 12 to elect 350 lawmakers, in the first election since a 2024 uprising.
EU enlargement chief hails progress with US on post-war economic plan for Ukraine
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos spoke with Euronews on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos about Ukraine's reconstruction and path to EU membership.
Ex-Commission president Juncker tells EU to use all tools available to ‘deeply harm the US economy’
Jean-Claude Juncker, who led the European Commission during the first Trump administration, told Euronews that the EU "cannot be submitted to the neo-colonial behaviour" of the United States.
Government borrowing falls by more than a third in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased
Science Comes to Town launches in Split: Bringing science closer to citizens
Science Comes to Town, the new flagship European initiative to strengthen citizens’ trust and engagement in science, was officially inaugurated today in Split, Croatia, in the presence of European, national and local representatives, scientists and innovators. The launch marks
Physicists challenge a 200-year-old law of thermodynamics at the atomic scale
A long-standing law of thermodynamics turns out to have a loophole at the smallest scales. Researchers have shown that quantum engines made of correlated particles can exceed the traditional efficiency limit set by Carnot nearly 200 years ago. By tapping into quantum
Africa: Why Africa's Terrorism Crisis Is a Governance Crisis First
[Daily Maverick] Countering violent extremism must be reframed as a governance renewal project -- investing in accountable institutions, empowering civil society as an early warning system, institutionalising interfaith and intercultural dialogue, protecting media freedom and
After 11 years of research, scientists unlock a new weakness in deadly fungi
Fungal infections are becoming deadlier as drug resistance spreads and treatment options stall. Researchers at McMaster University discovered that a molecule called butyrolactol A can dramatically weaken dangerous fungi, allowing existing antifungal drugs to work again. Instead
Malaysia weighs social media rule change after Grok AI uproar
Malaysia has previously said it would take legal action against X, which hosts Grok, for failing to protect users.
Europe’s largest rare earths mine: How EU funding clashes with environmental laws
The European Union is pouring financial resources into Europe’s largest known rare-earth project to reduce its dependence on China for critical raw materials. But how does the same EU legal framework threaten to halt this strategic push?
New measures to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and capabilities
We spend a lot of our time online. This shift to the digital world brings threats as well as opportunities. This includes cyber and hybrid attacks on essential services and democratic institutions, which Europe faces on a daily basis. The Commission has proposed new
Africa: Will America Ever Learn?
[Premium Times] From Southeast Asia to South America, the Middle East, and Africa, US interventions have consistently prioritised American interests in oil, lands and other resources, over democracy or human rights.
Trump, the deep state and America at war with itself
The current global disorder—marked by the war in Ukraine, the devastation in Gaza, renewed instability across the Middle East, rising great-power rivalry and now unilateral US actions in Venezuela alongside strategic pressure on Greenland—cannot be explained merely by regional
Cold wave tightens grip in South Korea as temperatures hit minus 24 deg C
Seoul saw a morning low of minus 13.2 deg C, while Incheon recorded minus 12.5 deg C.
MRI scans show exercise can make the brain look younger
New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than those who didn’t change their habits. The study focused on midlife, a critical
Evidence of 'lightning-fast' evolution found after Chicxulub impact
The asteroid that struck the Earth 66 million years ago devastated life across the planet, wiping out the dinosaurs and other organisms in a hail of fire and catastrophic climate change. But new research shows that it also set the stage for life to rebound astonishingly quickly.
Europe Today: EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Davos, Trump, and Greenland
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.
Culinary Class Wars chef’s drink driving record resurfaces, apology video removed
Lim Seung-geun admitted to drink driving three times over a decade.
New anti-racism strategy pushes for equality for all
Over the past five years, the EU has made progress in tackling racism, particularly by breaking down barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. But problems persist. And a recent EU survey reveals that
Weight-loss shots pile up in Seoul while high-risk regions go without
Obesity is widely regarded as a major risk factor for other chronic diseases.
73 South Koreans linked to scam networks in Cambodia to be repatriated
The suspects are accused of defrauding 869 victims of approximately 48.6 billion won (S$42.4 million).
Love scams expose deep Indonesia-China trust issues
The recent bust of a transnational “love scamming” syndicate operating in Indonesia run by Chinese nationals should serve as a wake-up call—not only for Indonesian law enforcement, but also for Beijing. The case, revealed this month by Indonesia’s Directorate General of
How the aviation industry handles airspace closures safely – and what to expect if you’re flying
With airspace closures disrupting flights over Iran, Israel and Qatar in recent months, we spoke to the experts to find out how the aviation industry ensures your safety.
The inventor of the 'suicide pod' says AI should decide who can end their life
The inventor of the controversial Sarco suicide pod says AI software could one day replace psychiatrists in assessing mental capacity for those seeking assisted dying.
People with 'binge-watching addiction' are more likely to be lonely, study finds
A new study suggests binge-watching TV can shift from a harmless habit to an addiction when driven by loneliness.
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Trump’s Board of Peace has divided the globe. Here are the participants.
Invitations to join the board have prompted a wide range of responses, from eager assent to hedging, wait-and-see statements from bewildered world leaders.