Europe Today: Former French Prime Minister to discuss 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.

Malaysia to ‘overhaul’ anti-graft measures in military as minister slams recent scandals for eroding public trust

Defence Minister Khaled Nordin says accusations of corruption and immorality in the Malaysian Armed Forces have embroiled it in “ugly and distorted” public debate.

President von der Leyen travels to the Middle East promoting co-operation, prosperity and stability in the region

Following the presentation of the Pact for the Mediterranean last November, President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Middle East, traveling to Jordan, Syria and Lebanon to reinforce cooperation with those countries and with the wider region. On Thursday, the Commission

Golden Globes Analysis: The Six Most Significant Wins on the Eve of Oscar Nominations Voting

The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage dissects Sunday night's results ahead of Monday morning's voting.

10 Things the TV Cameras Missed at the 2026 Golden Globes

From Snoop Dogg's bleeped-out moment to a pair of winners congregating back stage, here’s what didn’t make it onto the broadcast Sunday night inside the Beverly Hilton ballroom.

North Korea says ‘shameless’ US making mockery of UN

Pyongyang accused Washington of a “hideous criminal act”.

South Korea's Lee to head for Japan summit a week after meeting China's Xi

North Korea condemns multilateral sanction monitoring activity, KCNA says

SEOUL, Jan 12 - North Korea has lashed out at a special sanctions monitoring team composed of multiple countries, calling its activities \"illegal\" and irrelevant to the United Nations, state media KCNA reported on Monday.

Latest news bulletin | January 12th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

AI can flag risks for more than 100 health conditions using a single night’s sleep, study shows

Stanford researchers taught an AI to “learn the language of sleep” to predict whether patients were at risk of developing over 100 conditions.

From AI breaches to rising geopolitical threats, here’s what to expect from cybersecurity in 2026

We take a look at the biggest topics in cybersecurity for 2026.

Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival Introduces Lie Detector

Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival, the biggest film-TV event in the Nordic countries, is introducing a lie detector test, to point up the event’s central 2026 debating point: Truth. Inside an interrogation room built for the occasion, members of the public will undergo a

European quantum start-ups are already delivering – How do we turn them into an industry?

Europe has created excellent conditions for developing world-class quantum technologies. What matters now is creating the conditions for genuine demand in quantum computing as well, writes Antti Vasara, chair of the board, SemiQon Technologies. Ten years ago, on 12 November

‘One in ten people are working in tourism’: What will shape the future of the industry?

Europe sends and receives some of the biggest tourist numbers on the planet. Collecting that behavioural data could revolutionise the industry, suggests the president of the World Tourism Forum Institute.

Maduro raid will make China think twice about Taiwan

Imagine if what happened in Venezuela had happened to the United States. In the scenario, Washington has a longtime, totally compliant lap dog of a president in some Asian country, and there are American businesses in the place with the country’s main natural resource asset

Golden Globes’ Strong Winners and Charming Host Were Nearly Derailed by Polymarket Predictions, Podcast Awards and Other Distracting Stunts: TV Review

Over the last few years, the Golden Globes has made a concerted effort to improve its reputation. Once somewhat infamous for a small voting body easily influenced by star power, a setup that culminated in a controversy over its membership in 2021 that led to a temporary

China's AI and robotics push isn't enough to kickstart its economy, leaving growth more exposed to trade risks

New tech sectors still account for a far smaller portion of China's economy than the gap left by the real estate slump.

Chimpanzee Ai, known for high literacy skills, dies in Japan

She began language learning using materials, including computers, at the age of 18 months.

At least 544 killed in Iran protests, activists say, as Trump says Tehran has proposed talks

According to Trump, his administration is in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran, but he cautioned that he may have to act first as reports of the death toll in Iran mount and the government continues to arrest protesters.

‘Hamnet’ Wins Best Motion Picture, Drama at 2026 Golden Globes

The heartbreaking story follows William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, as they navigate the tragic death of their 11-year-old son

Trump’s 500% tariff threat is undeclared war on Global South

There are wars that begin with missiles and those that begin with memos. Donald Trump’s latest economic offensive belongs firmly to the second category. A 500% tariff threat on India—embedded in the so-called Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025—is not merely an escalation of

‘We want people to sit, pause, relax’: National Trust to open its libraries for public use

Charity plans to make stately homes more welcoming by inviting visitors to use furniture and reading rooms There was a time, not so long ago, when a visit to a National Trust stately home could be a staid affair and sitting on the furniture tended to be discouraged, with pine

Former aide recounts events that led to ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin quitting as opposition PN chief

Several PAS MPs openly demanded Muhyiddin’s resignation during discussions in a WhatsApp group chat.

Production error at Chinese factory catapults ‘cry-cry’ toy horse to unexpected fame

It was originally meant to wear an upturned smile.

Golden Globes: Steven Spielberg Says Chloé Zhao Was the Only Filmmaker “On the Face of This Planet” Who Could Tell ‘Hamnet’ Story

The Focus Features film won the best motion picture drama award at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.

‘The Studio’ Season 2 Starts Filming Next Week, Seth Rogen Confirms

Fresh off its Golden Globe win for best comedy or musical TV series, “The Studio” is heading back behind the cameras next week. That’s the word from series star and executive producer Seth Rogen, who told press backstage at Sunday’s kudocast. Episode 8 of Season 1 took place at

‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Top Film Prize at Golden Globes

Producer Sara Murphy thanked the late Adam Somner in her acceptance speech.

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate

The 68-year-old leader bid for both top positions at a party meeting in December 2025.

Vietnam's Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate

HANOI, Jan 12 - Vietnam's Communist Party chief To Lam is seeking to combine his party role with the state presidency, officials said, in a move that would align Vietnam's political structure more closely to China's where President Xi Jinping heads the party and state.

Golden Globes 2026 Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Earns 4 Awards, ‘Adolescence’ Leads TV

“One Battle After Another,” a blistering satire about radical politics, and “Hamnet,” a look at William Shakespeare’s complicated domestic life, took top prizes at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. “The Studio,” a send-up of Hollywood, was named best TV series (musical or comedy)

Why are US federal agents gunning down Americans?

I am neither a forensic expert nor a jury member, but it sure looks to me like an ICE agent shot and killed a woman who wasn’t threatening his life. We have video of the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 7th, and the Washington Post has a detailed blow-by-blow

Jessie Buckley Thanks “400 Extras” on ‘Hamnet’ Set: “I Would Rave in That Globe for the Rest of My Life With You”

Buckley won best actress in a motion picture drama at the Golden Globes on Sunday.

Wagner Moura Dedicates Golden Globe to People “Sticking with Their Values in Difficult Moments”

The 'Secret Agent' star's Brazilian film also took home best foreign language film.

Nikki Glaser Honors Rob Reiner at Golden Globes With ‘Spinal Tap’ Hat: ‘This One Went to 11’

Rob Reiner was honored at the 2026 Golden Globes by host Nikki Glaser during the last moments of the broadcast. The ceremony took place just under one month since “The Princess Bride” and “This Is Spinal Tap” director was killed alongside his wife, Michele Singer. The couple’s

Prescription of ADHD medication on the rise among young people in South Korea

Between 2007 and 2024, methylphenidate prescriptions were highest among teenagers and those in the highest income group.

‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Picture, Comedy at 2026 Golden Globes

"Thank you to this cast. What an embarrassment of riches and talent," said film producer Sara Murphy

Bessent says US may lift some Venezuela sanctions this week: Reuters

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. may lift some sanctions on Venezuela in order to facilitate oil sales. Bessent also said that nearly $5 billion in Venezuela’s frozen International Monetary Fund (IMF) special drawing rights monetary assets

KPop Demon Hunters wins Golden Globes for best animated film

The film's breakout anthem Golden was also named best original song at the awards on Sunday.

Australian firefighters warn of ‘high-risk’ bushfire season

Another heating event is expected towards the end of January, though its intensity is uncertain.

The spark that has become a fire in Iran

Recent protests have inflamed several Iranian cities in recent days, erupting from long-standing dissatisfaction with the nation’s Islamist regime. These protesters do not arrive like flash fires. They are slow burns that have finally come into the open. It is ordinary men and

‘The Pitt’ Wins Best TV Drama at Golden Globes, Creator Thanks The ‘Real Heroes’

Star Noah Wyle stopped to embrace former ER costar George Clooney in the audience before accepting the award

‘The Studio’ Wins Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy at 2026 Golden Globes

Star Seth Rogen of the AppleTV+ series said Season Two will start shooting next week.

Wagner Moura Makes Golden Globes History as First Brazilian Actor to Win Best Actor in a Drama Film

“The Secret Agent” star Wagner Moura won the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama at Sunday night’s star-studded awards ceremony, making history as the first Brazilian actor to ever win in this category. “‘The Secret Agent’ is a film about memory — or the lack of memory — and

Jessie Buckley Wins Golden Globe for ‘Hamnet’ and Thanks the Film’s Grip for Making Soup on Set: ‘This Is Not a Normal Feeling or Situation to Be In’

“Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley won the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama at Sunday night’s star-studded awards ceremony. The win continues a streak for Buckley, who won the Critics Choice award for her performance last weekend, and has also been nominated for the Screen

Australian arts festival decision to bar Palestinian author after Bondi attack spurs boycott

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Jan 12 (Reuters) - A top Australian arts festival has seen the withdrawal of dozens of writers in a backlash against its decision to bar an Australian Palestinian author after the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as moves to curb antisemitism spur free

Anthem players log in to say goodbye to the game they loved before it's gone forever: 'Strong alone, stronger together'

Another one bites the dust.

South Korea to probe drones North Korea says violated its airspace

Seoul is willing to jointly conduct the investigation with Pyongyang but has not made the proposal.