Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague’s Three Kings Swim
In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge. Read more at Read More
Trump aide Miller says no one would fight US over future of Greenland
European leaders defend Greenland’s sovereignty after US presidential aide Stephen Miller ramps up Trump threat to annex autonomous Danish territory. Read more at Read More
Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration
Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune. Read more at Read…
As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won’t be cheap or easy
President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end…
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter’s to end Jubilee year
Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.…
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east
Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. Read more at Read More
From Maduro’s ‘tigress’ to Venezuela’s interim president: Who is Delcy Rodríguez?
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez evolved from a Chávez-era civil servant into a key player under the recently-ousted Nicolás Maduro. Read more at Read More
Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3
A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said. Read more at Read…
Two ‘Pink Panthers’ jewel thieves arrested over €580,000 Greece hotel heist
Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…