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North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Sunday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. The statement said several ballistic missile launches were detected from North Korea's capital region early on Sunday, adding that the missiles flew about 900 kilometres and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. South … [Read more...]

The British defence ministry announced late on Saturday that its aircraft carried out joint strikes with France on an underground facility in central Syria, allegedly used by Islamic State militants to store weapons and explosives. The strikes occurred Saturday evening on a structure in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in the country’s Homs province, the ministry's … [Read more...]

Updated: 04/01/2026 - 12:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

Set against the dramatic snow-dusted peaks of the Tian Shan Mountains, Almaty feels like a city caught beautifully between worlds. It’s where Soviet-era architecture stands beside leafy European-style boulevards, where nomadic traditions meet espresso bars and craft beer, and where you can hike to an alpine lake in the morning and dine in a chic restaurant by night. As Kazakhstan’s former capital … [Read more...]

By&nbspMohamed Elashi&nbsp&&nbspAfricanews&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 04/01/2026 - 10:35 GMT+1 The 2019 and 2022 African footballer of the year chased and harried, and set up goals and chances for teammates, leading by example in the absence of suspended captain Kalidou Koulibaly. Mané set up … [Read more...]

Micro-retirement, popularised mainly by Gen Zers and millennials in the last few years, has significantly reshaped how these generations are choosing to travel. With global burnout rates alarmingly high and traditional life milestones, like being able to buy a house, becoming more unattainable for many younger workers, micro-retirements are a way to achieve greater work-life balance and personal … [Read more...]

Hundreds of wildflowers have bloomed this winter, as climate extremes trigger a drastic “shift” to their natural cycle. While the sight of daisies or dandelions may add a splash of colour to January’s grey weather, they don’t usually blossom until springtime when temperatures have risen and the frost has cleared. However, with heat-trapping emissions baking the planet and bringing global … [Read more...]

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has arrived in the United States and was brought to the Metropolitan Detention Centre in New York, where he now awaits trial on charges of narco-terrorism. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken from their home in Venezuela's capital city Caracas in a dramatic US military operation that Maduro's government called “imperialist.” Following the operation … [Read more...]

Since winning the June 2024 European elections, the centre-right European People's Party is setting the legislative agenda in Brussels and this will continue in 2026. With the focus shifting away from the green and social policies of the previous mandate, Brussels is now prioritising reducing bureaucracy and boosting competitiveness. What does this mean for EU policymaking this year and what does … [Read more...]

With only a few weeks to go until the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina on 6 February, the slopes around the 'pearl of the Dolomites' are covered in snow. But tourists and skiers aren't always lucky enough to experience this. With the climate warming up, snow is often limited to the slopes. Even there, it is only guaranteed by artificial snowmaking, with associated economic … [Read more...]

2025 has been a big year for Ryanair, with the European budget airline making some key changes and announcements. The airline revealed it is majorly expanding its winter schedule, especially in the UK, Finland and Italy, and launching new routes like London to Murcia and Rovaniemi to the UK. It also unveiled plans to boost passenger numbers and invest more in bases like Bologna. On the other … [Read more...]

Set at the foot of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is a city that feels both timeless and alive. Layers of Roman, Islamic, and Christian history are woven into its streets, creating a destination where every viewpoint, courtyard, and cobbled alley tells a story. From sunrise views over tiled rooftops to late nights spent hopping between lively tapas bars, Granada has a way of … [Read more...]

Updated: 04/01/2026 - 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

There are places we return to often, places of comfort—and then there is Tibet, a destination hard to reach but one that quietly promises to change how you see the world. As your plane begins its descent over the vast Tibetan Plateau, the sky seems to rise to meet you, an intense crystalline blue stretching in every direction. The air grows thin and sharp, carrying a cold that bites at your lungs … [Read more...]

Updated: 03/01/2026 - 21:13 GMT+1 US President Donald Trump suggested that Cuba could become a new focus of his administration’s foreign policy, calling the country a “failing nation” as Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled a tougher stance toward Havana. … More … [Read more...]

First Maduro, then Venezuela: After the surprise arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, involving several branches of US armed forces, President Donald Trump announced Washington will take charge of the South American country in the interim. “We are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump said in a … [Read more...]

Firefighters who responded to the deadly fire at the Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana were greeted with applause on Saturday as they visited the makeshift memorial to the victims. The emergency crews stood in silence as members of the public showed their appreciation, with some firefighters placing candles at the site. Mourners continued to gather at the memorial, laying … [Read more...]

As the world transitioned from welcoming the new year to the first weekend of 2026, some social media users noted a sudden spike in pizza sales around the Pentagon in the early hours of Saturday morning, which was interpreted in informal online circles as a sign of imminent US action somewhere in the world. Then came the strikes on Venezuela overnight into Saturday, surprising most, who did not … [Read more...]

Ukraine and European allies continue to carry out talks on ending Russia's nearly four-year-old war, as Europe's national security advisers arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the US-led 20-point peace plan. According to Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, representatives of Canada and NATO were also in attendance, along with those from European countries and bodies. In a social media … [Read more...]

Caracas residents in fear, are buying groceries and getting ready as uncertainty grows in Venezuela after its president Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US, as President Donald Trump announced. In the capital Caracas, many rushed to shops to buy groceries to make sure their homes are packed as uncertainty grows. Long queues formed outside markets and pharmacies, while some people prepared to … [Read more...]

Updated: 03/01/2026 - 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

By&nbspEuronews&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 03/01/2026 - 15:30 GMT+1 Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that "rioters must be put in their place," after US President Donald Trump's announcement on Friday that Washington would “come to their rescue” if Tehran “violently kills peaceful … [Read more...]

Swiss police announced on Saturday that the first four victims of a deadly fire at a bar in a Crans-Montana ski resort have been identified. The bodies of a boy and a girl, both aged 16, an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were returned to their families after the identification. The police said the identification of other victims, injured and deceased, was pressing on, and gave no further … [Read more...]

Colombo is not a city you simply pass through—it’s a place you feel. The moment you arrive, warm ocean air mixes with the aroma of spices and street food, while the sounds of tuk-tuks, temple bells, and waves from the Indian Ocean form a rhythm uniquely its own. As Sri Lanka’s bustling capital and main gateway, Colombo blends colonial heritage, modern energy, and deep-rooted tradition in a way few … [Read more...]

Updated: 03/01/2026 - 12:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

11:26 GMT+1 US strikes on Venezuela: What we know so far The United States dramatically escalated its confrontation with Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday morning, conducting what US President Donald Trump described as "large-scale strikes" against military targets in and around Caracas. In a post to his Truth Social … [Read more...]

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 am local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. Images showed smoke rising over the capital, including at La Carlota airport, after explosions were heard overnight. Smoke could be seen rising from the hangar of a military base in Caracas. Another military installation in the capital was without power. People in various … [Read more...]

At least two people were killed and scores were injured after a Russian strike destroyed a five-story apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday. Authorities said the body of a three-year-old boy was recovered from the rubble of the destroyed apartment building after the attack. The body of a woman was later also found, according to Kharkiv governor Oleh Syniehubov. The attack … [Read more...]

Some places impress you instantly—and then some places quietly change you. Koh Lanta belongs firmly to the latter. This is an island that doesn’t demand your attention with neon lights or packed party beaches. Instead, it welcomes you with space: long ribbons of sand where your footprints linger, roads lined with rubber trees and mosques, and sunsets so unhurried they feel like a daily ritual … [Read more...]