Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Serious deficiencies’ in security and long queues see soldiers stationed at Lisbon airport
Security flaws at Humberto Delgado Airport already led to the EES rollout being suspended last month. Read More
Western Europe deals with travel chaos as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall and ice
Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans.…
Ex-CIA agent Aldrich Ames convicted of spying for Soviet Union dies in prison, US officials say
Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA’s counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States.…
AFCON 2025 : Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire cap quarterfinal lineup
The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places. Read More
Do Europeans believe their pensions will still exist when they retire?
A new survey finds that state pensions are considered too low, but there is no consensus among Europeans for overhauling them. Read More
South Korea’s Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang’s nuclear programme
Lee’s visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as…
Trump tells Republicans: If we don’t win midterms, I’ll get impeached
President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that failing to win the midterm elections could lead to his impeachment, urging party unity as he cited past impeachments and argued Republicans should…
USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security
New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats. Read more at Read More
Why scientists are worried that Greenland’s Prudhoe ice dome could melt away – again
An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself?Read More