Switzerland holds minute's silence for ski resort town bar fire victims
Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles started the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling.
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Some common food preservatives associated with higher risk of cancer, diabetes, new studies find
Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Europe will do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says
The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe's full support for Syria's recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday.
Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market
Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the
Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa
The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
AI chatbot Grok restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualised deepfakes
The chatbot has been under fire over the past two weeks for generating sexually-explicit deepfakes of women and minors.
How AI-generated content is imitating farmer protests to drive up clicks
The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as part of Russian propaganda operations.
Why competitive events define the identity of Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike has always been built around competition. From small LANs in internet cafés to packed arenas and global broadcasts, tournaments are the backbone of the game’s culture. With the arrival of Counter-Strike 2, this role has not diminished — it has become even more
Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos continues as UK and France are buffeted by Storm Goretti
Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations continuing on Friday.
Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured
Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.
Mining, climate and smokescreens: What's driving Trump's interest in Greenland?
Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.
Trump says US to 'start now hitting land' in Mexico targeting drug cartels
President Donald Trump said US forces will "start now hitting land" in Mexico targeting drug cartels, following months of naval strikes against narcoboats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed opposition to this move.
EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight in Parliament
EU member states on Friday gave the green light to the signing of the Mercosur agreement, paving the way for a vast trade bloc taking in more than 700 million people across Europe and Latin America. France, however, plans to continue its fight against the deal in the European
Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Midday
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What is 365 buttons? Everything you need to know about 2026’s first viral TikTok trend
“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.
Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid ongoing unrest
Ayatollah Khamenei laid the blame on the US president for fomenting unrest as protests across Iran continued despite the internet blackout after exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi called for mass demonstrations demanding freedom.
DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
DeepSeek, China's leading artificial intelligence start-up, is popular in countries such as Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran and Ethiopia, according to a new Microsoft study.
'It may be a choice' between NATO and Greenland, Trump says
In an interview published on Thursday, Trump also suggested that NATO is toothless without the US, claiming his own morality guided his decisions on US military actions.
Aleppo faces new displacement amid Syrian forces and SDF clashes
Syria sees mass displacement in Aleppo as clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters intensify amid stalled political talks.
Carbon pawprint: Your dog’s dinner may have a greater climate impact than your own
"Premium" dog foods that use large amounts of prime meat are pushing up emissions, a new study warns.
Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer
After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.
EU troops might be needed to stop a US showdown in Greenland
If cooperation or Greenlandic independence fails, a preventive EU troop deployment could avert a US confrontation on the island, German Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky argues in an opinion article for Euronews.
NASA shortens space station mission due to an astronaut's medical issue in a rare move
The space agency pulled four astronauts from the International Space Station due to a 'serious medical condition' affecting one of the crew. It did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.
Venezuela frees several high-profile opposition figures and activists
Venezuela released a "significant number" of high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists in a gesture to seek peace, just days after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and snow, leaving thousands without power
Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti pummels Europe. Forecasters in France and Britain issued weather warnings, urging people to stay inside their homes.
Donald Trump intends to visit Hungary's Orbán during key election campaign
The US president sent a letter to the Hungarian PM, confirming his willingness to visit Hungary and wishing Orbán "best of luck" with the key election in April.
Podcast: What does Maduro’s capture mean for the EU?
In a timid statement signed by 26 member states, Brussels has called for respect for international law in Venezuela but avoided condemning the US operation. We break in down.
Poland develops new national integration centre network and amends act on assistance to people displaced from Ukraine
Central Statistical Office launches ‘Ukrainians in Poland’ data platform The Central Statistical Office of Poland launched the ‘Ukrainians in Poland’ online dashboard - an interactive platform providing comprehensive statistical data on Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland.
Russia uses advanced hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile to strike Ukraine
Russia has hit Ukraine’s Lviv region with its intermediate-range ballistic missile Oreshnik. A separate missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed four people and injured 19, including paramedics who were hit in a double-tap strike as they assisted the injured.
David Bowie’s childhood home in South London to open to public for creative workshops
The South London house will be restored and used for creative and skills workshops for young people.
Report with policy pointers from Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy published
The Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy (YEPA) participants in more than 20 events have identified lessons and policy pointers, which are now published in a new document. Young people in the EU show great interest in entrepreneurship. About four in ten young people report a
Commission proposes new measures to improve health and the health-care sector
The European Commission has put forward a raft of new measures that will improve the health of Europeans and contribute to a more modern, efficient, and resilient healthcare sector in the EU. The proposals focus on three main areas. Building a world-leading health biotech
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Father Mother Sister Brother' - Jarmusch's Golden Lion winner
Jim Jarmusch's Golden Lion winner sees the director return to the anthology film format to better grapple with strained family relationships and explore the unknowability of those we think are closest to us.
Cost reduction is the main driver of outsourcing
This article presents key results from the Global Value Chains survey on international sourcing. International sourcing, often referred to as outsourcing, involves the partial or full relocation of business activities by enterprises to affiliated or non-affiliated partners
Visualizations bring data to life
Visualizing statistics helps us make sense of complex data. That is why Eurostat provides a range of interactive data visualization tools covering topics like environment, economy, regions, and social conditions. Depending on your interests, needs, and knowledge of statistics,
Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Morning
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard control the economy - here's why the currency suffers
In Iran, access to a stable, state-set currency exchange rate is reserved for a privileged few — and economic networks linked to the Revolutionary Guard sit closest to the front of the queue.
Analysis: From Venezuela to Greenland, the EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan
Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.
New images capture rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System
The comet, discovered in July 2025, originated far beyond our Solar System and is thought to be around 7 billion years old - even older than the Sun.
New finger-prick blood test could help detect Alzheimer's from a home-collected sample
A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study.
Greens condemn reported US 'plans' for Greenland
The European Green Party has reacted strongly to a fresh White House statement that the use of US military force against Greenland is “always an option”. The White House said on Tuesday: "The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important
Tamagotchi-like robots, Rubik's Cube, and LEGO all get digital upgrades at CES 2026
Play and games for both children and adults are changing in the new digital landscape. Here are the tech-enhanced toys we're most excited about at CES 2026.
Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov will head Gaza peace board, Netanyahu says
Mladenov is a former Bulgarian defence and foreign minister who served as the UN envoy to Iraq before being appointed as the UN Middle East peace envoy from 2015-2020.
Iranian protests escalate as authorities cut internet and crackdown intensifies
The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO says that 45 demonstrators have been killed by Iranian security forces since the protests began in late December.
Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback for Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday on X that Paris will oppose the Mercosur trade deal in a crucial vote in Brussels on Friday. If a qualified majority of member states back the agreement, as expected, it would mark a major setback for the French leader.
Syrian authorities urge civilians to leave Aleppo as clashes with Kurdish forces continue
The leadership in Damascus signed a deal with the SDF in March for it to merge with the Syrian army by the end of 2025 but there have been disagreements over how that would happen.
'A Prisoner's Diary': Unions clash with Nicolas Sarkozy at Lyon book signing
The former French President was in Lyon on Thursday to sign his latest book at a Fnac shop. On the sidelines of his visit, the CGT trade union, which is critical of management's political choices, organised a rally outside the store.
US could run Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves for years, Trump says in interview
US special forces snatched president Maduro and his wife in a lightning raid on Saturday and whisked them to New York to face trial on drug and weapons charges.
David Bowie’s widow Iman and daughter Lexi lead tributes on music icon’s would-be 79th birthday
Today marks David Bowie's would-be 79th birthday, as well as the 10-year anniversary of the release of his final studio album 'Blackstar'. The music icon's widow Iman and daughter Lexi have posted their tributes online.
Angry protests erupt in Minneapolis after ICE agent fatally shoots woman driver
Dozens of protesters gathered early Thursday outside of a federal building on the edge of Minneapolis that is serving as a major base for the immigration crackdown.