The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday.
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
The bridge has suffered two further major attacks in 2023 and 2025, both carried out by Ukrainian forces as they push back against Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes.
MEPs from the European People's Party argued that fusion energy is a reality that needs to be explored and urged the EU executive to lay down a clear regulatory framework to attract investors.
The measure will affect those living in Spain for at least five months and who applied for international protection before 31 December 2025.
According to an EU official speaking on condition of anonymity, Brussels is also floating the idea of 'gradual membership' to accelerate Ukraine's accession.
A diplomatic push by the US to end the war has made some progress but has delivered no breakthrough on the key issue of what happens to Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory that Moscow is demanding.
France is championing a preference European-made space assets related to defence, which some member states will probably be wary of given the need to rapidly ramp up the bloc's space capacity.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi death camps.
The process will be available to foreign nationals without a criminal record who can prove they lived in Spain for five months prior to 31 December 2025.
Former senator Joël Guerriau, 68, has admitted serving lawmaker Sandrine Josso a drink spiked with MDMA but says it was an accident.
Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power.
The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.
In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, speaks about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI, the investigation into X’s Grok chatbot and a possible social media ban for kids.
Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions.
It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land.
The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.
The controversy follows a major restructuring of TikTok's US operations.
Rather than making the Arctic easier to navigate, climate change is making ice thicker, more mobile and more dangerous in certain areas.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany. At the same time, anti-semitism in the western European country and across the continent is rising at an alarming rate.
The American Navy describes the USS Abraham Lincoln as ‘the largest warship in the world,’ which can support over 65 aircraft and 97,000 tons of equipment.
The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public discourse.
France is officially at war with social media. And the battle cries are echoing all over Europe. President Emmanuel Macron say children's minds are "not for sale" and wants a social media ban for under-15s by September.
Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends.
Citing images of ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city.
Hundreds of vikings in Lerwick celebrated Up Helly Aa with a torchlit procession, ending with the ceremonial burning of a replica longship.
Working while studying is not the norm for most employees in the EU. However, financial necessity and career ambition may motivate some to do so.
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington's protection. "You can't, we can't," he said.
Dubai has unveiled the World Government Summit 2026, set to be its largest ever. More than 150 government delegations, global leaders, and scientists will gather to tackle AI, climate and economic risks, aiming to move from ideas to action at a critical global moment.
Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators.
KGM, a 19-year-old from the United States, claims her addiction to Meta, Google and ByteDance platforms at an early age left her with suicidal thoughts and depression.
As expected, Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' go head-to-head with the most BAFTA nominations, while 'I Swear', 'Pillion' and 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' lead the charge for best British productions. Here's the breakdown of this
Greg Bovino, the senior Border Patrol official behind President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US, has risen in prominence in recent weeks after escalated enforcement and mass deportation initiatives.
Casualty estimates from Iran's protest crackdown range from 3,100 to over 30,000, with verification hampered by an internet shutdown. Human rights groups report thousands killed, including children.
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
The international community's concerns about the United States as host stem from Trump's expansionist posture on Greenland, travel bans and aggressive tactics in dealing with immigration enforcement protestors.
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.
Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024.
Critics say the proposal could see even younger children becoming offenders as well as breaching children's rights.
Police are searching for members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" or Volcano Group, which claimed responsibility for the blackout in early January.
The pact slashes tariffs, opens up services and agriculture, and marks the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed.
Federal agents involved in immigration enforcement in Minneapolis are expected to leave city after Mayor Jacob Frey's call with President Trump.
Sly Dunbar, two-time Grammy award-winning reggae drummer, has died at the age of 73. He produced several tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan and was one-half of the influential reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie.
Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported.
About 6.8 million people — almost half of all of those in poverty — are living in "very deep poverty" in the UK, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns.
The AI can understand user questions and recommend meals, restaurants, or grocery products tailored to their needs.