Today
Without access to rare earths, Europe’s security would be at major risk
• 10:19 AM
10 min
With no easing of geopolitical tensions in sight, the EU and its members need to fight for themselves by prioritising strategic partnerships with resource-rich countries in Central Asia and beyond, Nicolas Tenzer writes.
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Swedish police say man who burned Quran in public has been killed
• 9:37 AM
2 min
The incidents caused international outrage, and the ensuing protests helped fuel tensions over immigration from the Middle East and predominantly Muslim countries.
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American Airlines jet collides with army helicopter while landing in Washington, death toll unknown
• 3:16 AM
3 min
A plane and an army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan National Airport in the US capital, halting all flights and launching a major rescue operation in the Potomac River.
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Tourists in São Tomé gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea
• 1:16 AM
4 min
The territorial sea of São Tomé and Príncipe is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles in the world.
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Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency comes into effect
• 12:07 AM
5 min
The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the agency.
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Yesterday
At least ten killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank
• 11:53 PM
2 min
Israel says its increased military raids are aimed at combating rising Palestinian militant attacks against Israelis, including shootings.
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Western France and Ireland among European countries hit by severe weather
• 10:09 PM
1 min
Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.
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Trump orders Pentagon to expand migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay
• 9:42 PM
7 min
The US military base in Cuba has been used to house detainees from the US war on terrorism.
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M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda
• 7:28 PM
2 min
The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance.
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Who is Trump's intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard, and why is she so controversial?
• 4:35 PM
15 min
Having sided with Bashar al-Assad while a member of the Democratic Party, the former congresswoman's hard-right turn and sympathy for the Kremlin have the intelligence community deeply concerned.
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India: At least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
• 3:33 PM
1 min
A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
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Why is Italy's Meloni being investigated for release of Libyan ICC suspect?
• 3:05 PM
7 min
Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for the release and repatriation of the wanted Libyan general Osama Najim — also known as Almasri.
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Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely
• 2:45 PM
1 min
A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.
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At least three killed in overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv
• 2:35 PM
4 min
As the war in Ukraine approaches the three-year mark, Russia has stepped up its air attacks, sending dozens of drones almost every night.
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Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie
• 1:08 PM
1 min
Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.
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Netanyahu to become first foreign leader to visit Trump in White House
• 1:05 PM
3 min
The new US administration, which claims credit for the current ceasefire in Gaza, has called for a permanent end to the war between Israel and Hamas.
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At least 30 dead in India after stampede at world's largest festival
• 11:27 AM
3 min
The accident happened on Wednesday morning local time, as tens of millions of devotees gathered to bathe on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh Mela pilgrimage.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un inspects nuclear facility, increasing pressure on US and South Korea
• 10:14 AM
5 min
Kim visited the nuclear material production base and the Nuclear Weapons Institute, according to state media.
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Ukraine's Defence Minister Umerov investigated for alleged abuse of power, reports claim
• 10:08 AM
2 min
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating Defence Minister Rustem Umerov for alleged abuse of power after he overruled a board decision on procurement.
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Up Helly Aa: A fiery celebration of Shetland's Norse Heritage
• 9:37 AM
1 min
Residents of Shetland in the UK celebrate their Viking heritage at the Up Helly Aa fire festival, held in Lerwick.
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Most Greenlanders oppose joining US despite Trump's push, poll shows
• 8:11 AM
3 min
Greenlanders have rejected the idea of joining the US, despite Donald Trump's insistence that the US could provide the island with "freedom".
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Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Morning
• 6:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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US freeze on foreign aid funding is a 'death sentence' for people in need, NGOs warn
• 12:05 AM
15 min
US President Donald Trump has ordered most foreign assistance to be halted for 90 days pending a review, causing alarm among aid agencies worldwide.
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DR Congo foreign minister calls on UN for action as rebels take over Goma
• 12:00 AM
4 min
Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.
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Tuesday, january 28, 2025
Ceasefire in Gaza: Palestinians return home as roads reopen
• 7:33 PM
1 min
Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are returning home, despite the destruction and difficult conditions, to rebuild their lives.
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Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord
• 5:39 PM
1 min
Meloni said her justice and interior ministers and an under-secretary are also targeted in the investigation.
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UN honours Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
• 5:00 PM
1 min
UN chief António Guterres warned of growing antisemitism and urged the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
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Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Evening
• 5:00 PM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Johannesburg neighbourhood devastated by fire
• 4:42 PM
1 min
A fire in Johannesburg destroyed 1,500 flats, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The tragedy was caused by the explosion of a paraffin stove.
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Russian delegation visits Syria for the first time since al-Assad’s fall
• 4:26 PM
3 min
While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian-managed Tartus port project — have been cancelled.
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Serbia's university students lead protests demanding justice for deadly awning collapse
• 3:57 PM
1 min
Serbia's university students began a 24-hour blockade in Belgrade on Monday to demand accountability for the November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people.
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When considering Syria, the world should be patient
• 3:03 PM
8 min
Syria should be able to approach its future with careful and inclusive steps backed by plenty of international assistance. Syrians are starting to trade, to mend, to plan. They deserve our support and our patience, IOM Director General Amy Pope writes.
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The Omagh bombing inquiry begins — what happened and what is at stake
• 2:03 PM
3 min
In the single deadliest event of the Troubles, 29 people were killed by a car bomb in Northern Ireland's County Tyrone on 15 August 1998.
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ICC to pursue arrest warrants over atrocities in Sudan’s West Darfur region
• 1:31 PM
4 min
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan told the UN Security Council that 'criminality is accelerating in Darfur", with gender-based violence a particular concern.
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Protesters attack foreign embassies in DR Congo over M23 rebel advance
• 1:29 PM
4 min
Dozens of protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies, demanding action against M23 rebels in the country's east. Police used teargas to disperse them.
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LA's wildfires fuelled by high winds and drought - in pictures
• 11:03 AM
22 min
Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures
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Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Midday
• 11:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević resigns after months of protests
• 10:30 AM
2 min
Vučević resigned just one day after President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans for urgent government reconstruction.
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One of Europe's most wanted fugitives is hiding out in Sierra Leone, Dutch officials say
• 10:28 AM
4 min
The Netherlands and Sierra Leone are investigating reports that the Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is living in the West African nation.
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Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee programme
• 7:53 AM
4 min
US President Donald Trump has suspended a policy that would have allowed Afghan refugees who fulfill certain criteria to resettle in the US.
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From MrBeast to Elon Musk, who is in the running to buy TikTok?
• 7:01 AM
8 min
The countdown is on again for a US-based buyer to take on TikTok, as it faces a ban. Euronews Next takes a look at the contenders to take over the app.
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Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Morning
• 6:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Trump signs order to revise policy on transgender service members in military
• 4:24 AM
2 min
The new order on transgender troops does not impose an immediate ban, but directs the Pentagon to come up with a policy on their service in the armed forces based on military readiness.
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Trump Justice Department fires employees involved in criminal investigation against President
• 2:28 AM
4 min
The action was the latest effort to turn the table on criminal investigations that for years shadowed Trump, resulting in separate indictments that never went to trial and were ultimately abandoned.
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Israel claims to have killed two Hamas members in strike on vehicle in Tulkarem
• 1:53 AM
3 min
The two men were killed as Israel’s large-scale military raid in Jenin continued into its seventh day.
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Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria
• 12:15 AM
1 min
The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring.
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Ship with 49 migrants on board arrives in Albania from Italy
• 12:01 AM
2 min
An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania.
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Monday, january 27, 2025
Japan: Expo 2025 Osaka gears up to take the world by surprise with its 'resonant society' concept
• 8:06 PM
2 min
Expo 2025 in Japan is set to take the world by surprise with its innovations and focus on humanity at a time of sombre global challenges.
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Fire 'under control' in Paris' 12th arrondissement town hall
• 7:28 PM
1 min
A fire broke out in the roof of the town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, damaging the bell tower. 150 firefighters brought the flames under control.
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Latest news bulletin | January 27th – Evening
• 5:00 PM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Swimmers from all over Europe brave the icy Danish waters of Skagen
• 3:48 PM
1 min
Founded in 2012 by Rita Eeg, the Skagen Winter Swimming Festival brings together swimmers from all over Europe each year.
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Eight out of 33 hostages Hamas is due to release are dead, Israel says
• 2:53 PM
2 min
Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told reporters on Monday that a list provided by Hamas shows 25 of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal are still alive.
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Sweden seizes and boards ship suspected of cable damage in Baltic Sea
• 2:10 PM
2 min
Swedish authorities seized the Vezhen, sailing under the flag of Malta and registered with a Bulgarian shipping company, on Sunday over suspected sabotage of an underwater cable.
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China’s first corgi police dog loses bonus over 'workplace misconduct'
• 1:42 PM
3 min
Despite his misdemeanours, Fu Zai was honoured for his exceptional service in 2024 as an explosives-detection dog and received a Lunar New Year gift package, including gourmet pet treats.
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European leaders criticise Musk for telling Germans to move 'beyond the past'
• 1:31 PM
4 min
The tech billionaire made the controversial comment at an AfD rally, two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
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Russia claims to have occupied Velyka Novosilka in Ukraine's Donbas
• 11:49 AM
3 min
As the EU agrees to extend sanctions on Russia by another six months, the Russian Defence Ministry has said its forces have occupied the east Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, a key defensive hub for the Ukrainian army.
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Social media delights in snowball fights and sledding across Texas and the Gulf Coast
• 11:41 AM
1 min
Videos posted on social media captured nuns having a snowball fight and Houston firefighters having a friendly battle as a rare storm swept across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The snow closed motorways, grounded flights and closed schools for more than a mil
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Latest news bulletin | January 27th – Midday
• 11:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Iranian foreign minister meets Taliban officials in first Kabul visit in eight years
• 10:52 AM
2 min
Abbas Aragchi spoke with Taliban leaders about border tensions, Afghan refugees in Iran and the Helmand River water treaty.
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Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
• 9:17 AM
5 min
Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday.
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