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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.
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'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
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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.
Trump acquiring Greenland is just a fantasy — it simply cannot be bought
Greenland is not for sale. But the episode is a reminder that the rules of the game are being tested. And that complacency about those rules would be the costliest mistake of all, Professor Aurélien Colson writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Belgium open to housing foreign prisoners in other countries, minister says
Belgium’s Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt is looking at “every possible solution” to increase the number of irregular migrants returned from Belgium, including renting prison space abroad to house foreign prisoners.
Ukraine-US security agreement is ‘essentially ready’ for Trump’s approval, Zelenskyy said
As the Ukrainian president said that the Ukraine-US security guarantees are now ready for US President Donald Trump’s approval, Moscow rejected the idea of European peacekeepers deployed to Ukraine, threatening the allies' troops as a “legitimate target” for Russia.
Latest news bulletin | January 8th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'Appalling' and 'nonsense': Republicans push back against Trump’s Greenland plans
Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Greenland faces opposition not just in Europe, but in the US – even in Trump’s own Republican Party.
Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling guerillas, Bogotá says
Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January.
Belgium urges EU to use aid as bargaining chip to increase migrant returns
Belgium's Migration Minister told Euronews that the country supports plans to make development aid and visa policies conditional on countries taking back migrants returned to them.
Outsourcing: These are the EU countries moving the most jobs abroad
Moving jobs abroad saves money but also means losing tens of thousands of domestic positions. Which countries have the highest imbalance?
Two teenage boys held as Dutch police probe alleged 'snowball beating' death
According to local media outlet Rijnmond, police believe youths were throwing snowballs at passing cars which led to a physical altercation with the 60-year-old victim.
Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.
Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos looms as UK and France brace for Storm Goretti
Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations coming into effect this evening.
French researcher freed from Russia in prisoner exchange
French researcher Laurent Vinatier was freed by Moscow in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin.
Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation
The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately.
Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds
Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.
Spanish government and bishops agree on plan to compensate sexual abuse victims
Only a handful of countries have had government-initiated or parliamentary inquiries into sexual abuse by the clergy, although some independent groups have carried out their own investigations.
Russian attacks leave 1 million people in Ukraine without electricity and water
As Ukraine continues to negotiate a deal which could put an end to Russia’s ongoing war, Moscow has kept attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and heating in the middle of winter.