Chips powerhouse Hsinchu a bright spot amid Taiwan’s birth rate crisis
The island's total fertility rate for 2025 is projected to have fallen below 0.8, the lowest worldwide.
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‘The Traitors’ Heading to London Stage in 2027
The psychological competition format “The Traitors” is making the leap from television to theater, with a stage production planned for London next year. Studio Lambert and Neal Street Productions revealed Monday they are collaborating on the live adaptation, which will feature
Kremlin sticks to demand that Ukraine cede all of Donbas in talks, TASS reports
MOSCOW, Jan 26 - The Kremlin said on Monday that the issue of territory remained
Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea
The Chinese Embassy and officials in Manila have stepped up their rhetoric in recent weeks, with the former criticising the Philippines' coast guard spokesperson and its lawmakers.
Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde Speak Out Against ICE at Sundance Film Festival
"What they’re doing is really the worst of the worst of humanity," Portman said of Donald Trump and Kristi Noem
Alzheimer’s may trick the brain into erasing its own memories
Alzheimer’s may destroy memory by flipping a single molecular switch that tells neurons to prune their own connections. Researchers found that both amyloid beta and inflammation converge on the same receptor, triggering synapse loss. Surprisingly, neurons aren’t passive
Fizz-e-Motion Boards Science-Fiction Thriller ‘Psychonaut,’ Starring Fiona Dourif (EXCLUSIVE)
Fizz-e-Motion has come on board as the sales agent for science-fiction thriller “Psychonaut,” starring Fiona Dourif (“Chucky,” “The Pitt”). The company will start promoting the film at the European Film Market in Berlin next month. The U.S. release will be handled by Studio
Korea Box Office: ‘Once We Were Us’ Leads as ‘Choir of God’ Surges
The local romance “Once We Were Us” secured its third consecutive weekend at the top of the South Korean box office, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. While the film remained steady at the summit, the weekend saw a notable
US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says
A nuclear-powered submarine would strengthen South Korea's ability to lead the defence of the peninsula, said Seoul.
Seoul goes on waste diet: Reduce output of rubbish, win benefits
The city aims to reduce waste by approximately one bag per person by 2027.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A work trip from hell in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help', more Regency-era romanticism in season 4 of 'Bridgerton', the Venice Carnival and the long-awaited 10th album from Lana Del Rey. Here's what's going on in Europe this week.
Top Chinese officials hold talks with OIC secretary general
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China's vice president and foreign minister held talks with the secretary-general of the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday, according to a ministry statement and the official news agency, Xinhua. The talks in the Chinese capital
Dave Grohl Confirms New Foo Fighters Album Is ‘Finished’
The rock band released a single, “Asking For a Friend," last year when they announced their 2026 tour dates
Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against global instability with India trade deal
Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today.
Trump’s economic war on Canada screams end of US authority
For decades, the relationship between the United States and Canada belonged to the category of geopolitical facts so stable they barely required analysis. A shared border without fortifications. Deeply integrated supply chains. Energy interdependence so extensive it blurred the
EU deploys emergency generators as Russian strikes leave 1 million Ukrainians without power in -20°C
Over 1 million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Commission is deploying 447 emergency generators worth €3.7 million from EU strategic reserves to restore
China Box Office: ‘Return to Silent Hill’ Opens on Top as ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Continue Run
China’s box office was led by Davis Films’ new horror release “Return to Silent Hill,” which debuted at No. 1 with RMB66.1 million ($9.3 million) over the Jan. 23–25 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway. With a worldwide cume of $19.3 million, “Return to Silent Hill” is the
OceanXplorer: a 'one-stop shop' for marine research
This month, AFP reported from OceanXplorer, a high-tech marine research vessel owned by billionaire-backed nonprofit OceanX, as it studied seamounts off Indonesia.
'So little we know': In submersibles revealing the deep sea
A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 meters in search of new species, plastic-eating microbes and compounds that could one day make medicines.
Carney replies to Trump, says Canada not signing China free trade deal
Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were hit with levies. The deal had prompted Trump to threaten a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada.
Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US
A monster storm barreling across swaths of the United States has killed at least 10 people and prompted warnings to stay off the roads, mass flight cancellations and power outages, as freezing conditions persisted into Monday.
2024 EU greenhouse gas emissions: -20% since 2013
In 2024, the EU economy’s greenhouse gas emissions by economic activities and households totalled 3.3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalents. This represents a 1% decrease compared with 2023 and a 20% reduction compared with 2013. Between 2013 and 2024, the energy sector (supply of
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job'
Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.
Europe Today: EU–India summit begins, will it end with a trade deal?
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.
Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
Cold War-level nuclear tensions return to Northeast Asia
With US-Russia relations already badly damaged by the Ukraine war, the treaty that has restrained the number of US and Russian nuclear warheads is about to expire. That is only one of three factors pushing Northeast Asia toward an era of heightened nuclear tension. One result
Wildfire at Suraksan in Seoul destroys temple, burns width of over 2 soccer fields
A total of 848 personnel and eight helicopters were mobilised to put out the fire.
Israel agrees to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing if body of hostage is found
Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found.
Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation
Taiwan will use a range of joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance methods, as well as intelligence-sharing, to "grasp" China's possible intentions, says its defence minister.
The role of the IB in Azerbaijan’s education sector
When the British government announced last year it would withdraw funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools, the financial saving was a modest £2.5 million a year, a tiny fraction of the national education budget. The consequence, however, was anything but
Thai PM Anutin confirms no Nipah case in Thailand, urges Covid-19 era monitoring model
Thailand will apply stricter screening for travellers coming from higher-risk countries.
Philippines lodges ‘firm representations’ to Chinese embassy over ‘escalating’ war of words on South China Sea
Manila and Beijing have been locked in a series of maritime confrontations in recent years.
Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets
It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford.
A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how?
Authorities say a former flight attendant exploited airline perks for years, raising questions about how security checks failed.
India, EU move closer to ‘mother of all deals’ as trade talks gain urgency amid global shifts
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said recent global developments have injected fresh urgency into the process.
Scabies: What is the parasitic skin disease and why are cases rising in the UK?
A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases, experts say.
Is EU democracy under pressure? Foreign information manipulation emerges as second biggest threat
A recent Eurobarometer survey ranked ‘’foreign information manipulation, interference and disinformation, including in the context of elections’ as the second most serious challenge to democracy in the EU. Experts say these perceptions should be interpreted with caution.
Can a ‘sustainable’ fungicide save France’s vineyards from climate-driven disease?
France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe’s India partnership can’t ignore democratic backsliding
As Ursula von der Leyen (pictured) deepens EU–India ties, Europe faces a strategic choice: treat democratic erosion in the world’s largest democracy as a side issue — or recognize it as central to long-term stability, trust and global influence, writes Stephen Rapp, Senior
Southern Africa: Around 1.3 Million People Affected By Severe Flooding in Southern Africa
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa, destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and disrupted access to health services, heightening risks of water- and
Citroën CEO: Easing of emissions ban is just the start of progress
Europe’s carmaking industry is at an inflection point as Chinese competitors threaten the profitability of homegrown firms. Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon told Euronews the EU is listening to its carmakers, but more radical action is needed.
Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls
"We are in the position to form a new government," said a senior official from the Union Solidarity and Development Party, after the vote's third and final phase took place on Sunday.
