Protest creativity: Iranian women light cigarettes on burning portrait of the ayatollah
The methods used by Iran’s women to push back against the country’s authoritarian system have gone beyond cutting their hair and burning headscarves and in a more radical direction. Read…
US to provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians. Read more at Read More
Beyond ‘food riots’: Iran’s protesters and the difficult path to compromise ahead
Contrary to the headlines in many media outlets calling Iran’s protests merely “food riots,” what is going on in the country is actually a deeper, more structured and complex movement.…
Mercosur: How Macron’s domestic weakness undercut his Brussels clout
The French president’s failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula…
Communication blackout in Iran: How the Islamic Republic controls the flow of information
In June 1989 following the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, the government cut telephone connections to foreign countries, an action aimed at limiting the ability of domestic opponents to communicate with…
Berlin mayor Kai Wegner under fire for playing tennis during major blackout caused by attack
He was seen as a beacon of hope in Berlin city politics and wanted to bring law and order to the German capital, but after the scandal over his playing…
Demonstrations in Iran: What are the possible scenarios?
Protests in Tehran have entered their 13th day, with severe internet shutdowns limiting communication amid what have become the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. Euronews outlines the different scenarios of…
Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US seizes another tanker trying to break Venezuela naval blockade
The Olina seized Friday is “another ‘ghost fleet’ tanker ship suspected of carrying embargoed oil,” US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Read more at Read More
As Bulgaria joins the euro, how do the other 20 member states see the currency?
A recent Eurobarometer study finds support for the euro remains high across the EU, with pollsters claiming the currency has made doing business in different EU countries easier. Read More