‘Time is of the essence’ to build a made-in-Europe space policy, French and German ministers say
France is championing a preference European-made space assets related to defence, which some member states will probably be wary of given the need to rapidly ramp up the bloc’s space…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sets 2027 as target for Ukraine’s EU accession date
According to an EU official speaking on condition of anonymity, Brussels is also floating the idea of ‘gradual membership’ to accelerate Ukraine’s accession. Read More
At least three killed in Russian strike on Odesa as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy
A diplomatic push by the US to end the war has made some progress but has delivered no breakthrough on the key issue of what happens to Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory…
Latest news bulletin | January 27th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
World pauses as it observes annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi death camps. Read more at…
‘Residents have reached breaking point’: Italian valley restricts access to famed photo spot
It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land. Read More
French MP recounts trauma in trial of ex-senator accused of drugging her with MDMA
Former senator Joël Guerriau, 68, has admitted serving lawmaker Sandrine Josso a drink spiked with MDMA but says it was an accident. Read more at Read More
Storm Chandra causes flooding and power outages across Ireland
Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power. Read more at Read More
‘Doomsday Clock’ set at 85 seconds to midnight, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says
The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation. Read more at Read More
Eurovision crisis: Italian state broadcaster calls for Palestinian artist to perform
The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public…