Case on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya opens at UN court
The Gambia filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019, arguing a so-called “clearance operation” by Myanmar’s military in 2017 violated the 1948 Genocide Convention. Read more…
Simpler rules for next EU budget could weaken spending oversight, EU Auditors warn
Many in Brussels are worried that the European Commission’s “simplification” effort could weaken control over spending and endanger the proper management of public funds. Read More
Machado seeks Pope Leo XIV’s support for Venezuela’s transition at Vatican meeting
The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with “deep concern,” and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country. Read more at Read…
Patriots for Europe to table a new confidence vote against von der Leyen this week
Far-right group Patriots for Europe will present a motion of no-confidence against von der Leyen’s Commission, disputing the signature of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The announcement is expected this week,…
Swiss court orders three months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the owners, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire. Read more at Read More
London’s murder rate at record low as mayor says it disproves Trump’s ‘dystopian’ claims
The Metropolitan Police force says the rate by population is the lowest since comparable records began in 1997, at 1.1 murders for every 100,000 people. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
EU-India trade deal could be agreed by February, Merz says
The German chancellor is already a strong supporter of the contentious Mercosur agreement adopted by EU countries last Friday. Read More
European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats to avoid ‘legitimising the regime’
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the decision as governments around the world condemned a deadly crackdown on protesters. Read More
US troop deployment in Mexico ‘not on the table,’ President Claudia Sheinbaum tells Trump
Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when. Read more at…