Prosecutor ex-husband shoots judge in Istanbul appeals court
Judge Aslı Kahraman sustained serious injuries when Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, opened fire, hitting her in the groin, according to the domestic press.
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Flu season: How is it spreading across the EU and what are countires doing about it?
While most EU countries continue to face a rise in flu cases, a higher share of citizens are getting vaccinated.
Flights diverted and trains delayed as freezing rain and ice hit central and eastern Europe
Passengers have been advised to check for the latest updates before they travel.
A volcanic island and a fashion capital: Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026
Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travellers.
'I felt pushed to do it': Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two former aides
The Spanish veteran singer is facing sexual assault accusations from a domestic worker and a physiotherapist who describe an atmosphere of harassment in his mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
Protests continue in Minnesota following fatal US immigration enforcement shooting
Following a weekend of demonstrations after the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, some schools in Minnesota held walkouts to protest the killing.
EU cracks down on ‘forever chemicals’ with new protections for drinking water. What will change?
The EU says its new measures will help “protect public health” amid growing concerns around forever chemicals.
Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, targeting power grid and killing four
Russia fired 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven crise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.
Countries must raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to curb preventable disease, WHO says
Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.
Panto is back in Belgium.... oh yes it is
It’s that time of the year again…oh, yes it is. In the best traditions of what is an annual tradition, a Belgian audience will get the chance to enjoy pantomime this month. The Antwerp based theatre company BATS (British American Theatrical Society) is putting on a performance
US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats
The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.
Exclusive: The Netherlands to propose fresh sanctions against Iran after protest crackdown
The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives since protests began nearly two weeks ago in Iran.
Jafar Panahi: 'Every minute's delay in helping Iranian people means more innocents are killed'
Jafar Panahi, a renowned Iranian film-maker, is urging the international community to help Iranian people because he says the Islamic Republic has lost its legitimacy and will stop at nothing to survive.
Former sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about US Navy ships to China
Jinchao Wei, an engineer on the USS Essex, was one of two California-based sailors charged in August 2023 with providing sensitive military information to Beijing.
Malaysia to take legal action against Elon Musk's X and xAI over misuse of Grok chatbot
Authorities said Grok was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual AI images.
Ørsted up 5% as US judge clears restart of stalled US wind farm
Shares in the Danish energy firm rose about 5% after a federal court granted a preliminary injunction, allowing construction on the offshore wind project to resume.
Hunt for gunman after Corsican exile is shot dead at mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.
Why Latin American markets are leading global returns in 2026
Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum.
Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero.
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre - experts warn of potential health risks
Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.
Russia’s shadow war looks set to ramp up in 2026
Europe may be about to witness an increase in Russian-backed attacks targeted at the private sector. Triggered by multiple setbacks across different theatres of operation – Venezuela, Iran, to name a few – experts believe that the Kremlin may resort to stabs at Europe’s soft
Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in protest over EU-Mercosur deal
The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade area between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Latest news bulletin | January 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Protesters demonstrate outside Iranian Embassy in London amid unrest in Iran
Iran protests echoed in London as demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian Embassy, accusing Iran’s leaders of repression and calling for political change
French farmers circle Paris with tractors over EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers drove tractors around Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying it threatens local agriculture and jobs.
North Korea's Kim shakes up security detail amid 'decapitation' fears
The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator's personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine, while the US operation to capture Venezuela's Maduro made him fear a "decapitation
Google Gemini to power Apple's struggling Siri as iPhone maker plays AI catch-up
Apple's Google AI partnership comes as Alphabet joins $4 trillion club
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to headline 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina are set to begin with an expanding opening ceremony headed by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli who joins pop diva Mariah Carey. The star-studded show will take place at Milan's San Siro stadium on 6 February.
Cyprus president's top aide quits after video alleging government corruption
Chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous resigns after online video suggested he and others used their ties to President Nikos Christodoulides to earn favours for would-be investors in exchange for money.
US Pentagon embraces Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot despite global backlash
'Very soon we will have the world’s leading AI models on every unclassified and classified network throughout our department,' US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech at Musk’s space flight company, SpaceX.
Why the EU Should Put Ratification of its Association Agreement with San Marino ‘On Pause’
As negotiations on an Association Agreement aimed at providing Andorra, San Marino, and Monaco with full access to the European Union’s single market were moving towards their final phase the Chairpersons of the European Banking Authority, the European Insurance and
Central Asia’s population boom contrasts Europe’s demographic decline, report shows
Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages.
US intervention in Greenland 'existential threat for NATO' and Europe, Vestager tells Euronews
Former Danish Minister and European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that a US intervention in Greenland represents “the most existential threat to NATO” in its history.
Visualisations 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,
House prices and rents went up in Q3 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU went up by 5.5%, while rents increased by 3.1%, compared with the third quarter of 2024. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, house prices increased by 1.6% and rents by 0.9%. This information comes from data on house
Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president
An appeal by France's far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ over Oreshnik launch on Ukraine
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.
Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO
Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future.
Temporary protection for 4.33 million in November 2025
On 30 November 2025, a total of 4.33 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of October 2025, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 30 615 (+0.7%). The EU countries
'Only in Japan can you see this!' Inside Nabana no Sato's winter illuminations
Thousands of people are visiting Japan’s largest light festival known as Nabana no Sato. Taking place some four hours from the capital Tokyo, one of the biggest attractions is a 35-metre-high reconstruction of Mount Fuji.
Commissioner Brunner hosts Youth Policy Dialogue to discuss the future of the EU, migration and internal security priorities
Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (pictured) hosted a Youth Policy Dialogue focused on the future of the EU, migration and internal security in Vienna, Austria. The dialogue brought together more than 100 pupils from the AHS Heustadelgasse to discuss
Europe Today: Former EU's 'digital tsar' discusses Greenland, Iran, Big Tech
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.
Is Europe ready for war and what is Brussels doing to prepare?
With tensions increasing at Europe’s borders, the EU says its new defence measures will help it face Russia and other threats by 2030. But is this true? And are Europeans prepared to fight?
Commissioner Kubilius to discuss Europe's security challenges with Nordic leaders in Sweden
Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius (pictured) participated in Sweden's leading forum on security and defence policy, the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference 2026, on Sunday and Monday, 11 and 12 January. Commissioner Kubilius delivered a keynote speech on
How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?
A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland. Diogo Rosa said: "Everyone talks about the rare earths again and that doesn't mean they are the most feasible to be extracted."
How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
As the Winter Olympic Games approach, the United States team is helping its athletes to focus on mental health, prioritise sleep, and resilience over medals.
Venezuela's 'black gold' allies: Caracas' links to Cuba, China, Russia and Iran
From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry. The result was a network of bilateral alliances that channelled much of Venezuela's crude outside conventional buying and
Latest news bulletin | January 13th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
From bans to probes: Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?
Global crackdown: These nations are restricting or speaking out against Grok over non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes
Venezuela-EU trade: Which countries do the most business with Venezuela across Europe?
Venezuela is not a major EU trade partner. Spain dominates trade, accounting for 55% of the total volume. Given Venezuela’s large proven crude oil reserves, the EU closely monitors political developments in the country.