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Cowen welcomes historic EU-India trade deal as major win for Irish exporters and European jobs
Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North-West and member of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Barry Cowen, has today (27 January) welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India, describing it
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered
When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.
Mercosur, India and the EU: Trade ambitions meet political resistance in The Ring
In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Warborn (EPP) and Mullooly (Renew Europe) engage in a heated debate over the EU–Mercosur agreement, following the Parliament’s decision to refer it to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Nour al-Maliki slams US meddling in Iraq's affairs after Trump threatens to cut off support
After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US.
Hangzhou Jiuge Biotech advances membrane protein production with P2X1 antibody P007
Hangzhou Jiuge Biotech’s innovative membrane protein production technology creates collaboration opportunities for the European pharmaceutical industry. (Source: Hangzhou Jiuge Biotech) Amid rising R&D costs and increasing innovation challenges in the global pharmaceutical
Croatia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Prime Minister Andrej Plenković says
Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution.
EU can't replace Musk's Starlink yet, but is on right track, Kubilius tells Euronews
EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.
France and Spain signal support to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could soon be designated as a terrorist organisation in the European Union after France and Spain, the two key hold-outs, signalled a change of mind.
Haiti faces sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, MSF says
Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital.
EU-India free trade deal will slash tariffs for medicines and medical devices
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Brussels signalling that the outcome surpasses several of the EU’s recent trade deals. A senior European Commission official said the agreement is “considerably better” than
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".
Danish MEP Dahl backs Rutte's view on EU defence dependence on US
The Danish EPP MEP said in an opinion article for Euronews that NATO secretary general is right to claim the EU remains dependent on the US for security, at least for now.
Europe can defend itself but cannot replace US nuclear umbrella, Kubilius tells Euronews
European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.
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Panic on crowded Ukraine train - passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike
The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.
EU invests €650 million in cross-border hydrogen and electricity infrastructure projects
Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure
Turkish authorities arrest six people on suspicion of spying for Tehran, local media say
The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.
Pornhub to restrict access to new users in the UK from next week, company says
Aylo, the company behind Pornhub, said it is withdrawing from the UK market because it claims the UK’s new rules on age verification do not work.
MEPs urge EU to block ICE from entering Europe for Winter Olympics
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
EU space sector told to speed up on security: Five takeaways from European Space Conference
Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to
'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' country’s finance minister says
Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration.
Swedish funfair fined €491,000 for 2023 rollercoaster derailment that killed one
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground.
Major fire at Courchevel's Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated
A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries.
Don’t shoot the messenger, Mark Rutte is right — for now
Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Hague orders Dutch government to protect residents on this sinking island from climate change
In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants.
Storm Kristin kills two in Portugal, causes widespread damage and power cuts
Storm Kristin killed two men in Portugal, causing injuries and over 3,000 emergency callouts. Power cuts persist, and many roads and schools are closed.
Fire breaks out at five-star luxury hotel in French ski resort Courchevel
A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries.
Greenland dispute a 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says France's Macron
Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security.
India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world', Costa tells Euronews
The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports.
Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU's Kallas
The EU foreign policy chief's remarks come days after Nato's secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.
‘Humanity needs to wake up’ to AI threats, Anthropic CEO says
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, says that humanity needs to regulate the use of AI, otherwise it could lead to the creation of autocratic governments that utilise the technology to suppress populations.
Fresh oil dollars won’t fix Venezuela’s economy, says former minister
Hausmann warned that recent injections of dollars from oil sales do not solve structural economic problems under a “hyper-repressive” regime.
Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march
According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.
Jeff Buckley gets first chart hit after 32 years thanks to TikTok
It's hard to pinpoint the start of the surge in popularity of one of Jeff Buckley's greatest songs - but the TikTok boost does coincide with the gradual release of the documentary ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’.
Inside the restoration lab preserving Central Asia’s past, artefact by artefact
More than a workspace, this restoration laboratory is where Central Asia’s fragile past is uncovered and preserved through science, intuition and patience.
Getting rid of PFAS: Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”?
High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time.
‘For some sectors, it will take longer’: Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives
With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain.
China orchestrating 'dogfight' in space against EU assets, German minister says
It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said.
Overnight Russian drones strike homes, damage monastery in Odesa
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine hitting residential areas in the Kyiv region and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said.
Trump announces 'massive' US armada heading towards Iran, warning Tehran to negotiate
The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.
Doomsday Clock: How ending Trump's war on renewable energy can pull humanity ‘back from the brink’
A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight.
Deutsche Bank offices searched in money laundering probe
Deutsche Bank is currently the target of investigations by the Federal Criminal Police Office. Authorities are searching premises in Frankfurt and Berlin on suspicion of money laundering.
Upper age limits for clubs are common in South Korea. Now Japan is following suit
The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy.
'I don’t let bullies win,' Ilhan Omar says after apparent attack during Minneapolis town hall
Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE. The assailant was arrested.
Azerbaijan expands OECD cooperation to advance economic reforms
Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets.
Danone, Nestlé shares continue to slide after baby formula warnings
The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide.
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Fact check: Will the Mercosur trade deal open the door to 'toxic' food in the EU?
From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how