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.
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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.
Six dead as Storm Kristin wreaks havoc in Portugal with 202 km/h winds
Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity.
Nicki Minaj calls herself Donald Trump's 'No. 1 fan', furthering fan dismay
From Barbz to MAGA princess. Rap star Nicki Minaj is making headlines following her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she proudly declared herself Donald Trump’s No.1 fan.
Fact check: Is the EU launching a social media platform called 'W'?
Viral posts claiming the EU is launching its own social media platform to counter X, in the wake of various scandals, are misleading.
Latest news bulletin | January 29th, 2026 – Midday
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.
Tanker with Russian oil products loses steering off Spanish coast
A Mozambique-flagged tanker with Russian oil is drifting off Almería's coast. Environmentalists are concerned about potential spills impacting marine life and tourism.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot ranks worst in countering antisemitic content, ADL study finds
Grok received an overall score of just 21 out of 100, with particularly low marks in detecting anti-Jewish bias, anti-Zionist bias, and extremist biases
Russia's hybrid war is weakening Europe's cohesion, expert says
Countries like Germany are just as exposed in the hybrid conflict as NATO's eastern flank due to drone incursions, disinformation and sabotage, and Europe's deterrence is reaching its limits, OpenMinds founder Sviatoslav Hnizdovskyi tells Euronews.
'Rutte is right': Europe can't win without the US, says former US NATO official
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte drew stinging rebukes from across the continent over remarks alleging Europe can't defend itself without the aid of the US. While Europeans say the assessment is unjustified, US contacts tell Euronews he's just telling it like it is.
'Everything destroyed': Irish towns clean up after Storm Chandra flooding
Business owners in Enniscorthy in southeastern Ireland mop up after Storm Chandra caused the River Slaney to burst its banks and flood the town centre.
Russia uses 'shadow mail' postal system to bypass EU sanctions, report reveals
Russia has been bypassing EU sanctions using Berlin logistics and lighter-controlled international mail, according to an investigation by German media. In response, the Ukrainian envoy has called for tougher enforcement.
Watch the video: Who are you, Mark Rutte?
NATO chief Mark Rutte is under fire. His message to anyone who thinks the EU can survive militarily without the US? “Keep on dreaming, we can’t,” he responds. But when he takes off his glasses, who is he really?
'We are absent': Luxembourg's Bettel says EU needs face-to-face talks with Russia's Putin
"If we can't talk to them, we won't find a solution," Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told Euronews ahead of a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
Storm Chandra: Dozens of flood warnings remain in place as heavy rain hits the UK
More than 80 flood warnings remain in place across Hampshire and Dorset in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.
Deadly floods in southern Africa worsened by climate change, study shows
The region experienced a year's worth of rain in a period of 10 days.
Renewable energy: While Trump opposes wind energy, how many jobs is clean energy providing the EU?
Europe has reached a clean energy milestone, with wind and solar overtaking fossil fuels. While China dominates global jobs, what does this shift mean for jobs across the EU?
Tesla changes lanes: Model S and X discontinued for humanoid Optimus robot and AI
Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is trading two of its models for a new model: The humanoid robot kind.
The Commission and EUROCONTROL update their IT tool to calculate non-CO₂ aviation effects on climate – now available to users
The European Commission and EUROCONTROL have released a second version (V2) of NEATS - the Non-CO2 Aviation Effects Tracking System – an IT tool for monitoring, reporting, and verifying the non-CO2 climate impacts of aviation. Aircraft operators can now calculate the impact of
Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ takes aim at Donald Trump and ICE
American rock legend Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his new song to “the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbours and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,” the two US citizens gunned down by ICE agents this month.
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations
The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.
Can this venomous fish become a Greek delicacy? Environmental NGOs hope so
'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation.
Peer Review: Equal access to goods and services for person with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures
On 19-20 January 2026, a Social Protection Committee Peer Review on Equal Access to goods and services for person with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures was held in Berlin. It was proposed by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and
'A Lost Letter': Romanian politics and passion play prepares again for national tour
One of the most popular and important works in Romanian literature, Ion Luca Caragiale's satire "A Lost Letter" directed by Toma Enache, is set to return to the National Opera.
Commission publishes study on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the EU
The European Commission has published a study assessing the application of selected provisions of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive (IPRED). The study examines how key elements of the directive are applied in practice, focusing on 5 priority areas: the
New footage reveals Alex Pretti clashed with federal agents a week before he was killed
The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota.