Latest news bulletin | January 19th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
One dead and four wounded in Czech town hall shooting, police in Chřibská say
The shooting took place at the Chřibská town hall and police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger to the public. Read more at Read…
Watch the video: Will Trump’s trade war affect your job and your wallet?
Greenland is not for sale, but that will not stop the most famous real estate investor. And to get it, Trump is ready to put the transatlantic alliance on ice…
Blue Monday debunked: Why a travel agency invented the most depressing day of the year
Each time Blue Monday comes around, travel agencies seize the opportunity to market escapist holiday deals to beach destinations or cruises to sunnier climes. Read More
Hackers target Iran state TV’s satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince
The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Read more at Read…
‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers dies aged 76
“Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger. Read More
Trump tells Norway’s PM he has no obligation to ‘think purely of peace’ after Nobel snub
Trump has boasted about ending eight wars, styling himself as “the president of peace” and therefore deserving of the Nobel honour but those claims have been exaggerated. Read more at…
Bruce Springsteen hits out at Donald Trump and ICE: ‘Get the f*ck out of Minneapolis’
Bruce Springsteen has hit out at ICE and the Trump administration, and dedicated a song to Renee Good, the American citizen who was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier…
Newsletter: EU mulls retaliation but prioritises diplomacy with US over Greenland
Also in this newsletter: we preview the week ahead at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and bring you the latest from Portugal after Sunday’s presidential ballot. Read More
Greenland spat: EU mulls next steps as Trump targets Denmark
Donald Trump’s threat of additional tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland prompted EU discussions on retaliatory measures. But EU-US relations are not the only ones taking a hit –…