Storm Ingrid causes flooding in parts of western France
Orange alerts for rain and flooding, as well as wave submersion, remain in place for Finistere and Morbihan. Read more at Read More
EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine as Russian strikes cut power for heating
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that around 4,000 buildings in the capital Kyiv were still without heating and most of the city was cut off from electricity after…
Outrage in UK after Trump claims NATO troops avoided Afghanistan front line
According to official UK figures, 405 of the 457 British casualties who died in Afghanistan were killed in hostile military action. Read more at Read More
NATO and Denmark agree to boost Arctic security after Trump walks back on Greenland threats
NATO said that the United States, Denmark and Greenland would negotiate on stepping up efforts to stop Russia and China gaining a “foothold” on the territory. Read more at Read…
French government avoids collapse after surviving two no-confidence votes
Despite two no-confidence motions filed by the hard left and the far right, the French government avoided collapse, saved by the moderate left Socialists and conservative lawmakers. Read more at…
South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea
Analysts say North Korea’s drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers’ Party congress. Read more at Read More
Rare ice ridges appear along Baltic Sea coast, drawing scientists’ attention
An extremely rare weather phenomenon called toros has appeared along the Baltic Sea coast, drawing attention from residents and scientists. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Japan’s PM dissolves parliament after three months in office, setting up snap election
The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years. Read more at Read…
‘Peace’ or ‘Piece’? Musk mocks Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace in Davos
Musk’s swipe at Donald Trump’s newly founded Board of Peace touched a nerve as the relationship between the two former close allies has been characterised as volatile for months. Read…