EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions
Amid Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European…
Explosion in the Netherlands injures at least four and causes widespread damage
Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene. Read more at Read More
UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on ‘deathwatch’ in final annual speech
Guterres also used his wide-ranging remarks to urge action against the abuse of artificial intelligence and to call for efforts to fight inequality. Read more at Read More
Explosion and fire in Utrecht cause building collapses and injuries
A large blast in Utrecht caused several buildings to collapse, injuring at least four people. Emergency services are still searching for potential victims. Read more at Read More
Commission greenlights eight member states’ defence investment plans worth €38bn
SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU’s Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade…
Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India
India welcomes Ai Weiwei’s first solo exhibition, blending art and political critique, in New Delhi. The show features works from over two decades of his career. Read more at Read…
Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US seizes sixth tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control oil
Trump met with executives oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing €86 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution. Read more at…
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government
The Treasury announcement comes a day after Trump that he’d been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped. Read more at Read More
‘With Hassan in Gaza’: Director’s forgotten footage nominated at Europe’s top film awards
‘With Hassan in Gaza’, recently screened at the 14th Athens Innovative Film Festival, is nominated in two categories at the European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday. Its director Kamal…