‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China
China’s one-person households are projected to reach 200 million by 2030.
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US intervention in Greenland 'existential threat for NATO' and Europe, Vestager tells Euronews
Former Danish Minister and European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that a US intervention in Greenland represents “the most existential threat to NATO” in its history.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
China dominates the supply chain for critical minerals, refining between 47 per cent and 87 per cent of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths, according to the International Energy Agency.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revamps private security detail, South Korea says
Analysts said the capture of Venezuela's Maduro likely heightened security fears in Pyongyang.
Visualisations bring data to life
Visualizing statistics helps us make sense of complex data. That is why Eurostat provides a range of interactive data visualization tools covering topics like environment, economy, regions, and social conditions. Depending on your interests, needs, and knowledge of statistics,
When public credibility fails: a debt default case from Zhejiang
In late November 2025, debt-related products distributed through the Zhejiang Financial Assets Exchange Center entered default. More than 15,000 onshore investors were affected, impacting approximately 25,000 households, with total exposure estimated at around RMB 24.2 billion
Singapore PR who allegedly used RON95 petrol to be charged in Johor over altered car number plate
If found guilty, the man can be fined between RM5,000 (S$1,580) and RM20,000, and jailed for a maximum of five years.
Jimmy Kimmel Suggests Sending ICE Agents in Minneapolis to Iran: ‘They Could Help’
The host also shared a compilation video of ICE agents slipping on ice in the Midwestern city
HBO Max Drops Trailer for First Italian Original Marco Bellocchio’s ‘Portobello’ as It Launches in Italy and Other Key European Markets (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max launches today in Italy with several Italian originals to follow soon, the standout one being Marco Bellocchio’s limited series “Portobello” that reconstructs one of the country’s most clamorous travesties of justice. The HBO Max streaming service is also launching
Malaysia cop filmed slapping motorcyclist at JB petrol kiosk pulled from operations
He was assigned to the traffic operation in the area.
House prices and rents went up in Q3 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU went up by 5.5%, while rents increased by 3.1%, compared with the third quarter of 2024. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, house prices increased by 1.6% and rents by 0.9%. This information comes from data on house
Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.
Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet
Scientists tracking Earth’s water from space discovered that El Niño and La Niña are synchronizing floods and droughts across continents. When these climate cycles intensify, far-apart regions can become unusually wet or dangerously dry at the same time. The study also found a
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ over Oreshnik launch on Ukraine
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.
BBC to File Motion Seeking Dismissal of Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Suit Over ‘Panorama’ Edit
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit, challenging the case on jurisdictional grounds and disputing claims the broadcaster acted with malice, according to court papers filed Monday and reported by BBC News. The legal
Has caning students in Malaysia lost its sting?
Teachers do not want to cane students for fear of reprisal by parents who might resort to legal action.
China's viral app 'Are You Dead' tops download chart and goes global, as critics call for name change
The app's popularity has sparked debate online, with some users finding its name morbid and unpleasant.
Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO
Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future.
Temporary protection for 4.33 million in November 2025
On 30 November 2025, a total of 4.33 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of October 2025, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 30 615 (+0.7%). The EU countries
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles
They are also expected to compare notes on the US amid Trump's tariffs and “America First” approach.
Africa: The High Cost of Politics Enables Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa
[Daily Maverick] The escalating costs of elections in Africa foster corruption and fiscal irresponsibility, undermining democracy and enabling elite control over politics, with dire consequences for public welfare.
Africa: CES 2026 - - a Human-Centric Shift in Tech Amid AI Overload
[Daily Maverick] For a brief moment, the big PC brands turned away from shoving needless AI into everything and remembered that people use computers to do and build things.
My Chemical Romance Delay First Show of the Black Parade 2026 Tour
The group is scheduled to perform 17 global shows in celebration of their 2006 album The Black Parade
Tickets sell out as Hong Kong adds 16 new high-speed rail routes with mainland China
New destinations include the eastern Chinese cities of Nanjing, Wuxi and Hefei, as Hong Kong’s rail operator also steps up services on established links such as Shanghai.
'Only in Japan can you see this!' Inside Nabana no Sato's winter illuminations
Thousands of people are visiting Japan’s largest light festival known as Nabana no Sato. Taking place some four hours from the capital Tokyo, one of the biggest attractions is a 35-metre-high reconstruction of Mount Fuji.
Child beggars seen in post-disaster Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health
An Aceh spokesman said the administration had provided psychosocial support services to help the children.
Search for single-tusked elephant after 22 killed in India rampage
Eastern region on high alert as authorities try to track animal tearing through villages in Jharkand after apparently becoming separated from herd Forest officials in India are on the hunt for an elephant that has killed more 20 people in a days-long rampage through the eastern
Misreading India’s thriving and evolving electronics makers
For many Asian electronics component suppliers, India is no longer unfamiliar territory. Sales teams visit regularly. Distributors are appointed. Memorandums are signed. Yet a familiar frustration persists: Progress feels slower than expected. Engagements stall. Relationships
Commissioner Brunner hosts Youth Policy Dialogue to discuss the future of the EU, migration and internal security priorities
Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (pictured) hosted a Youth Policy Dialogue focused on the future of the EU, migration and internal security in Vienna, Austria. The dialogue brought together more than 100 pupils from the AHS Heustadelgasse to discuss
Malaysia’s Chief Justice says country ‘urgently needs’ more judges as caseload soars
Chief Justice of Malaysia Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh noted that the number of court cases in Malaysia had surged by about 60 per cent since 2021.
Jon Stewart on ICE Killing of Renee Good, Venezuela: ‘What the F-ck Is Happening in This Country?
"We are on the Donald Trump Gravitron," said The Daily Show host in reaction to the Trump administration's escalating threats of force domestically and internationally
Europe Today: Former EU's 'digital tsar' discusses Greenland, Iran, Big Tech
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.
Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?
In December 2025, South Korean and Russian diplomats held a closed-door session in Moscow to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The talks involved South Korea’s foreign ministry and Oleg Burmistrov, representing Russian policy on North Korea. The
Is Europe ready for war and what is Brussels doing to prepare?
With tensions increasing at Europe’s borders, the EU says its new defence measures will help it face Russia and other threats by 2030. But is this true? And are Europeans prepared to fight?
Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US
SYDNEY, Jan 13 - A teenage boy from regional Australia has been charged with calling in false reports of mass shootings at U.S. retailers and educational institutions that allegedly caused widespread alarm, police said on Tuesday.
Commissioner Kubilius to discuss Europe's security challenges with Nordic leaders in Sweden
Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius (pictured) participated in Sweden's leading forum on security and defence policy, the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference 2026, on Sunday and Monday, 11 and 12 January. Commissioner Kubilius delivered a keynote speech on
This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides
Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic factories, the team can now produce tagatose efficiently and cheaply, achieving
China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia
The 20th anniversary of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI), celebrated in Jakarta on January 9, was framed as a moment of confidence and continuity. Indonesian and Chinese officials spoke of scale, stability and shared ambition. With more than 600 Chinese-funded
Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences
Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.
How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?
A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland. Diogo Rosa said: "Everyone talks about the rare earths again and that doesn't mean they are the most feasible to be extracted."
Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
Melaka Islamic Religious Department ordered to investigate ‘gay-friendly’ hotel claims
The reported existence of such a hotel in the state has sparking heated debate among netizens.