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EU's carbon border tax on heavy industry goods goes into effect risking trade escalation
Steel and aluminium exporters to the EU will start paying for the CO2 emissions linked to their production as of 1 January 2026. Critics have accused the EU's law of 'protectionism' and say it will hurt trade.
Top 2026 travel trends: Glowcations, literary tourism and year-round Alpine escapes
From visiting places associated with favourite books to travelling with multiple generations- these are the top trends likely to shape travel in 2026.
Europe’s corruption challenge goes beyond an East–West divide
Petty bribery may be rarer in Western Europe, but influence, lobbying and regulatory capture remain powerful — and often minimised.
France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force tomorrow. Here’s what will change
Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
Scam centers behind Thailand’s strangely strong baht?
Thailand’s baht was the second-best performer in 2025, rising nearly 10% against the US dollar, a surprising appreciation that is out of step with the kingdom’s underlying financial and economic fundamentals. Observers and analysts have offered various explanations. The leading
From 'AI slop' to world models, bubbles and small models: What to expect from AI in 2026
Which AI trends are coming in 2026? Euronews Next looks at the rise of world models and small language models as alternatives to traditional chatbots, with mounting concerns over AI safety, regulation, and the sustainability of the current AI boom.
Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
22 injured in New Year party attack in Philippines
Two suspects on motorcycles lobbed a grenade at a roadside New Year’s party venue.
BTS to Return in March With First Album in Nearly Four Years
BTS fans are dreaming of spring, and not just because of the current winter weather. The turning of the new year brought an announcement to Korean media that the group will be releasing a new album on March 20, which will be their first in nearly four years. The long-awaited
Chappell Roan Welcomes the New Year With Dreamy Performance of ‘The Subway’ on ‘Rockin’ Eve’
The track recently received Grammy nods for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance
CBS’ ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ Special Faces Mid-Show Outage
CBS faced a technical snafu that knocked the live broadcast of “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” off the air for about 12 minutes on Wednesday night. In the interim the network ran an episode of “Matlock,” an abrupt shift that greatly confused viewers who had tuned in
Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea
HELSINKI, Dec 31 - Finnish police on Wednesday seized a ship sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland, an area hit by a string of similar incidents in recent years.
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
History seldom favors leaders who fail to script their own narratives, and it is uniquely merciless toward women navigating entrenched patriarchal polities. Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30 remains trapped in that shadow. She is
Workers in South Korea may soon be able to ignore late-night work messages
A new proposal will seek to shield workers from unnecessary work instructions outside office hours.
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.
How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China
For Beijing, scallops have served as a diplomatic pressure point.
Oman offers adventure tourists a wild, culture-rich escape from overcrowded neighbour Dubai
Here’s how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman.
World is in better place than when Eden Project created 25 years ago, founder says
Tim Smit also says extreme political views will fade when people realise good things around the corner Sir Tim Smit says the world is in a better place than it was when he co-founded the Eden Project 25 years ago and he believes people are more attuned to the natural world.
Celebrate Public Domain Day with Betty Boop and Piet Mondrian
"The Little Engine That Could," a Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel collaboration, and many other works are now free to use and reuse.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Deliver ‘Golden’ Performance at ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
The sendoff capped a stunning year for the voices behind Huntr/x
3-year-old boy falls to death in Japan after parents leave home to visit shrine
He is believed to have fallen from a balcony of his ninth-floor home.
US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China
The licence "ensures uninterrupted fab operations and product deliveries", said the chipmaker.
Indonesia’s poor maritime safety in spotlight following Labuan Bajo boat accident
The accident killed a Spanish tourist and left three others missing.
Israel's Netanyahu among partygoers at Trump's New Year's Eve fete
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a glittering New Year's Eve party at his lavish Mar-a-Lago resort on Wednesday, according to social media. Netanyahu, who arrived at the US president's Palm Beach residence on Monday, was spotted
China’s Quad counter centers on building an anti-India arc
As the Quad — the US, Japan, India and Australia — seeks to constrain Beijing’s ambitions, China is quietly building a counterarchitecture aimed not at the Quad as a whole, but at its most exposed member: India. Through patient investments, military partnerships and political
Tuberville on Mamdani using Quran at his swearing-in: ‘Enemy is inside the gates’
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday slammed incoming New York mayor Zohran Mamdani for being sworn in with the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam. “The enemy is inside the gates,” Tuberville wrote in a post on X, where he also posted a screenshot of a New York Times
MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start
A high-fat diet does more than overload the liver with fat. New research from MIT shows that prolonged exposure to fatty foods can push liver cells into a survival mode that quietly raises the risk of cancer. Faced with ongoing metabolic stress, these cells abandon their normal
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is so upsetting to so many
Israel is on the hot seat. Not for Gaza, or Iran, or even for attacks on Syria or Lebanon. No, Israel is on the hot seat for being the first country to establish formal diplomaticrelations with Somaliland. Huh? Israel has had close, informal relations with Somaliland for
Inside China’s six-decade campaign to dominate rare earths
China has used rare earths as a chokehold on global supply chains and a powerful tool in trade wars.
4 Non Blondes Ignite ‘Rockin’ Eve’ With Cathartic Anthem ‘What’s Up?’
Linda Perry belted out the Nineties hit track during the band's New Year's Eve performance
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese
A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The change comes from adding waist and body fat measurements to BMI, capturing people who were previously considered healthy. Many of these newly included
Putin residence attack jeopardizes US security guarantees
Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod, known as Dolgiye Borody, also known as Valdai and Uzhin, was attacked by waves of drones on December 29. We know this from an official statement from Sergey Lavrov, and from President Trump who was informed by Putin himself in a telephone
‘Stranger Things’ Finale Breakdown: How Does it End, Who Dies and What Happens to Hawkins?
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the series finale of “Stranger Things,” now streaming on Netflix.“Stranger Things” has come to an end. The horror-fantasy sensation, which started as a modest ’80s pastiche in 2016 and quickly became a Netflix juggernaut, wrapped
Mariah Carey Brings Heat for New Year’s Eve With Stellar ‘Rockin” Performance
Singer brought her holiday magic and 2009's "Obsessed" to the last night of the year
Trump briefed on intelligence regarding Ukraine’s alleged plot on Putin’s residence
President Trump was briefed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe at the White House on Wednesday, where he was informed that there is that there is no evidence Ukraine launched an attack on Putin’s residence, NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer and Kevin Bohn have learned. The briefing
Post Malone Declares ‘That’s My Story’ in Nashville for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
Malone paid tribute to Collin Raye's country track during his New Year's Eve performance
As Japan’s labour shortage deepens, businesses fear losing foreign workers
Across Japan, many regional businesses rely on foreign labour to survive.
Astronomers ring in the new year with a stunning galaxy collision
The Champagne Cluster is a rare and beautiful example of two galaxy clusters smashing together. Its festive name comes from both its New Year’s Eve discovery and its bubbly appearance in space. Images reveal superheated gas and galaxies spread across a massive collision zone.
Half of hot spring inns in Japan’s Noto remain closed 2 years after quake
The strong earthquake left local businesses concerned about a talent drain.
Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
US military blows up 2 alleged drug boats, killing 5 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military blew up two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) area of responsibility on Wednesday, continuing the Trump administration counternarcotics campaign in the Western Hemisphere. The forces killed five "narco-terrorists" in two
UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities
By Jasper Ward Dec 31 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned on Wednesday a move by Israel to ban electricity or water to facilities owned by the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, a U.N. spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the move would
Taiwan’s president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills
This comes after China declared it had successfully completed military drills around Taiwan.
Netflix Crashes as ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Premieres, Second Time This Season
Vecna has struck again! Netflix crashed for some useres Wednesday night as the series finale of “Stranger Things” premiered. The streamer also experienced technical problems a few weeks ago during the Season 5 premiere on Nov. 26. The streamer crashed right at 5 p.m. PT,
Zach Bryan Marries Girlfriend Samantha Leonard in Private Ceremony
The musician tied the knot just over a year after parting ways with his ex, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
Teen who died after falling 150 metres from California's Mt Baldy identified
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.
Health care stories that resonated with our readers in 2025
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Health care stories that resonated with our readers in 2025 2025 marked some of the most dramatic turns in health care the U.S. has seen in recent history, with entire agencies
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
