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Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell.
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'Alright, alright, alright': Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic catchphrase to stop AI misuse
According to Matthew McConaughey's lawyers and an expert, this is the first instance of an actor using trademark law to protect their likeness from AI misuse.
Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village
In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection.
Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past
Although Machado's gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented, and rules state that Machado could give away her actual medal but not the honour itself.
Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial
The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.
War in Ukraine: How Kyiv copes with winter power outages
Ukraine faces another harsh winter as Russian strikes leave Kyiv without stable electricity or heating. Residents rely on emergency centres to cope with the cold.
US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Taiwan touts 'best tariff deal' with US amid Beijing's objections
Taiwan had secured 15% tariffs with no additional fees for the automotive and wood furniture industries, and no tariffs for some components used in the aerospace industry.
Governing with foresight: Designing institutions for the next decades
As the World Economic Forum once again brings state and corporate leaders together in Davos, Euronews will moderate a panel discussion organised by the National Planning Council at the Qatar Pavilion.
Fact check: Is Ursula von der Leyen 'auto-increasing' her own salary?
Recent claims circulating on social media allege that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary. The Cube examined the claims to clarify how the salaries of EU officials are actually determined.
Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Why Estonia’s Poster Girl For Democracy Is Still Targeted Long After Court Ruling
Her no.1 bestseller accused Estonia’s elite of corruption, and a short while later she was convicted in a high-profile NGO cash scandal. But the jailing of Anna-Maria Galojan has refused to silence her, even as the attacks continue. This is the story of how she went from Reform
The Donroe Doctrine’s roving eye might eventually look eastward.
It’s a new dawn for foreign policy in America. Gone are the days of terse State Department statements one has to read between the lines to deduce policy objectives. Today, those objectives are telegraphed weeks in advance, blasted over X, and repeated ad nauseum to journalist
Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation
The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.
Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN Security Council session
Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday.
Wikipedia signs deals with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, saying AI firms should pay 'fair share'
The founder of the platform says large language models have been ‘hammering’ Wikipedia’s servers and AI companies should “chip in and pay fair share”.
Slovakia's Fico to meet Trump in Florida on Saturday with nuclear plant deal in focus
Slovakia's Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda from Ukraine to migration.
Migrant returns: Which EU countries are increasing repatriations?
Migrant returns increased by nearly a fifth, but a significant gap remains between the number of repatriation orders issued and those carried out.
'I've never felt such malice': Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations
After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court.
Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques
Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.
Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement
EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America. Argentine exporters say they’ll save tens of millions yearly as a 20% EU meat-import tariff is immediately removed.
US-Denmark spat over Greenland 'not the end' of NATO, says Latvian defence minister
In an interview Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds sought to dispel concerns the NATO military alliance is in crisis over Greenland, saying he would "not over-dramatise" the situation.
European Commission issues €11 billion in its 1st syndicated transaction of 2026
On 13 January, the European Commission raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 1st syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a new €6bn EU-Bond maturing on 12 July 2029 and a €5 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 12 October 2055. The 3-year bond
Watch the video: Who will win Portugal's presidential elections?
Portugal is electing a new president this Sunday, and for the first time in 40 years, we might not have an immediate winner. Who will prevail?
Commission disburses €464 million to Lithuania under NextGenerationEU
On 14 January, the European Commission disbursed €464 million to Lithuania, marking the fourth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The Facility is the centerpiece of NextGenerationEU - the Commission's post-pandemic programme to support Member States'
Netherlands: Gas leak causes explosion and fire in central Utrecht
Gas leak explosion in Utrecht's historic centre injures four, damages buildings, and displaces 100 residents. Mayor says return may be delayed due to debris.
Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday
Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties.
Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran
Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.
Global and European temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, Copernicus report finds
Global temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, according to data from EU's Copernicus Global Climate Highlights report published today. This year sat just 0.01°C below the levels seen in 2023, and while 2024 remains the warmest year ever documented, 2025
Film of the Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - a dazzling dance with the devil
'The Bone Temple', the second entry into the '28 Years' trilogy, is a brutal and beautiful film that clings to kindness in a world corrupted by rage.
Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting
Trump confirmed on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, saying it was an honour to meet her.
EU commits to strengthening partnership with Lebanon
During their joint visit to Beirut, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa met with President of the Republic of Lebanon Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. On the first anniversary of President Aoun's nomination,
Europe Today: Latvian Defence Minister discusses Greenland and Ukraine
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
EU opens new chapter in its relations with Syria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited Damascus on 9 January to discuss the renewed bilateral relations with Syria. They met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara to discuss this new chapter in bilateral
These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change
Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.
Scientists solve mystery of little red dots seen by James Webb Space Telescope
Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas.
Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears
Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.
Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth?
Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off.
Police escorts and limited hotels: What is it like to travel in Libya at the moment?
Over the last two years, Libya has been making a deliberate push to attract international tourism.
JF-17, debt and the morality of power: How arms deals are testing international law
Senior military officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia meet amid expanding defense cooperation, highlighting the strategic backdrop to arms, financing, and geopolitical realignment. The economic pressure facing Pakistan and the gradual reassessment of Saudi Arabia’s defense
Race against time: Scientists store endangered glacier ice in Antarctica
Scientists are racing to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide by storing them in an Antarctic ice sanctuary. The Ice Memory Foundation aims to protect vital climate records before rising temperatures cause irreversible glacier loss.
Canada PM Mark Carney hails strategic China partnership in Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping
According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain."
Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has told reporters that she presented the medal for her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.
Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in Greece
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland
The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.
Song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation
The creators behind the chart-topping song believe their creative process has been misunderstood.
European troops in Greenland will not impact Trump's takeover plans, White House says
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, speaking after leaving the White House, said a US takeover of Greenland was "absolutely not necessary."
Iran warns Qatar and Saudi Arabia it will strike US targets if attacked, expert says
US personnel movements from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar underscores rising fears of direct US–Iran confrontation, according to Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, who says Tehran has explicitly warned Doha and Riyadh it would retaliate against American targets.