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Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling

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Winter Olympics will ramp up pressure on overtouristed Dolomites

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Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village

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Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past

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War in Ukraine: How Kyiv copes with winter power outages

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Governing with foresight: Designing institutions for the next decades - Partner content presented by - NPC

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Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Midday

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Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' at UNSC session

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Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

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Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement

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Netherlands: Gas leak causes explosion and fire in central Utrecht

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Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday

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Venezuela's Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize

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Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Morning

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Canada PM Mark Carney meets China's Xi Jinping in landmark visit

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Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

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EU troops in Greenland will not impact Trump's plans, White House says

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Gulf on edge: Iran warns it will target US military bases if attacked

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Thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at Sangam during Magh Mela festival

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Explosion in the Netherlands injures at least four and causes damage

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UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch'

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Explosion and fire in Utrecht cause building collapses and injuries

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Why this culture-rich island should be on your 2026 Europe travel list

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Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Spain after threat

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European troops arrive in Greenland to 'ensure Arctic security'

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Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Evening

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US announces sanctions on Iranian officials over protest crackdown

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Exploring Baku White City and the ideas shaping a city of the future -- In partnership with -- World Urban Forum

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Securing water sustainability beneath the surface -- In partnership with -- Media City

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How Kazakhstan is raising the status of blue-collar jobs -- In partnership with -- MDQ

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Japan's food tech innovations target global food security challenges -- In partnership with -- The Government of Japan

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Who's afraid of Artificial Intelligence?

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Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365 -- In partnership with -- Media City

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Armenia, Azerbaijan peace representatives detail peace plan and new US-backed corridor

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Euroviews. Europe is permanently vulnerable to blackmail — it must rearm

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US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker in effort to control Venezuela's 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. 15/01/2026

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Poland's PM praises cyber defences after attack on heating grid foiled - Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference. 15/01/2026

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Macron on France's defence plans: 'To remain free, one must be feared' On Thursday, the French president offered his New Year's address to the armed forces. The eagerly awaited annual event comes amid multiple geopolitical crises. 15/01/2026

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Russia mostly silent on Iran protests as arms cooperation continues - It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and Iran expert Nikita Smagin explains Moscow-Tehran ties. 15/01/2026

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Tory leader sacks arch-rival after 'plot' to defect to Reform UK - In the past 12 months, the Conservatives have suffered a string of defections to hard-right Reform UK, including some former Cabinet ministers. 15/01/2026

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ISS crew returns early to Earth after medical issue - Four ISS crew members, including astronauts from Japan, Russia, and the US, returned early due to a medical issue. The SpaceX capsule landed safely in the Pacific. 15/01/2026

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Kallas set to present new sanctions on Iran imminently amid crackdown - New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas. 15/01/2026

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Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road - Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported. 15/01/2026

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Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks clashes with protesters - A federal immigration agent shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after reportedly being attacked with a shovel and a broom handle, as tensions between ICE agents and protesters continued to rise. 15/01/2026

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USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg - Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel. 15/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Midday - 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. 15/01/2026

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Footballers die in protests as ex-Iran team captain slams FIFA silence - Media and human rights reports indicate that several footballers have been killed during Iran's recent protests, developments that have once again raised serious concerns about the widespread use of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators. 15/01/2026

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Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown - Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine. 15/01/2026

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Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest - About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran. 15/01/2026

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Tehran denies death sentence for protester despite executions threat - Earlier reports said Erfan Soltani's case proceeded over just a few days without a fair trial. He was denied access to a lawyer of his choice and other legal rights from arrest until sentencing. 15/01/2026

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Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation - Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns. 15/01/2026

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Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand - Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety. 15/01/2026

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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact to counter growing China threat - According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises. 15/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Morning - 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. 15/01/2026

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Autonomous driving will reshape our commute and cities, says Nvidia - Euronews Next sat down with Nvidia's vice president of the automotive team and spoke about how AI is changing the gears of self-driving cars, what it will mean for Europe, what we would do when we commute, and how it may change infrastructure. 15/01/2026

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Iran closes airspace for hours as Trump claims executions halted - The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate. The US embassy in Kuwait ordered its personnel to "temporarily halt" going to multiple military bases in the Gulf nation. 15/01/2026

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Venezuela's acting president vows to release more political prisoners - Delcy Rodríguez served as Maduro's vice president since 2018, running Venezuela's feared intelligence service and managing its crucial oil industry. 14/01/2026

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Gaza is entering second phase of Trump's ceasefire plan, Witkoff says - Under the first phase of the three-phase deal, Hamas released all but one hostage it was holding in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians who were held in Israeli prisons. 14/01/2026

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At least 3,428 killed in Iranian crackdown on protesters, NGO says - Meanwhile, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran was ready to respond "decisively" to its enemies, accusing the US and Israel of being behind the protests. 14/01/2026

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US suspends migrant visa processing for 75 countries, White House says - The Department of Homeland Security last month said that the Trump administration has deported more than 605,000 people and that 2.5 million others left on their own. 14/01/2026

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Qatar confirms departures out of key US air base amid rising tensions - Qatar has confirmed "the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base" due to current regional tensions, after reports that the US military is evacuating a part of its key base as Washington considers military action against Iran. 14/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 14th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/01/2026

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Former hostage urges EU to cut ties with Iran as death toll rises - Former hostage in Iran and humanitarian worker Olivier Vandercaesteele says that severing diplomatic ties with Iran will put added pressure on the Islamic regime and hamper its ability to influence policymakers. 14/01/2026

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Transatlantic ties 'disintegrating,' Germany's vice chancellor warns - Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing. 14/01/2026

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Bolton: Trump's Greenland grab would be 'disaster' for the US - In an interview with Euronews, Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton lashed out at his ex-boss over his threats to seize Greenland "one way or another". 14/01/2026

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Iran protest death toll expected to rise as Tehran blames 'terrorists' On the 18th day of country-wide protests in Iran sparked by persistent hyperinflation leading to anger over cost of living spike, Euronews brings you the latest information amid the regime-imposed information blackout. 14/01/2026

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Crane accident in Thailand kills at least 30, injures many - At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January. 14/01/2026

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Pressure mounts to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards on EU terror list - Several member states, including Germany, are pushing for the designation, which would place the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on the EU's terror list alongside groups such as Daesh and al-Qaeda. But legal and political constraints remain. Human rights group fears more than 2,000 killed. 14/01/2026

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Videos of Iran protests spread as internet returns - Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January. 14/01/2026

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Former Ukrainian PM Tymoshenko charged amid anti-graft investigation - Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was charged on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption investigation for allegedly offering bribes to members of the Ukrainian parliament. 14/01/2026

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France bans 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant acts - A social media account called "Raise the Colours Operation France" late last year posted videos of far-right activists on France's northern coastline. 14/01/2026

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Greenland 'can count on us,' EU's von der Leyen says ahead of US talks - Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday. 14/01/2026

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Tehran blames 'terrorists' for deaths of demonstrators in Iran - Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on nationwide unrest, blaming alleged "terrorists" and releasing graphic descriptions of violence to justify severe legal measures against those they label as "rioters" and "insurgents". 14/01/2026

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Bulgaria's Kukeri dancers revive ancient winter rituals - Bulgaria comes alive each January as Kukeri dancers take to village streets to perform rituals meant to drive away evil spirits and mark the end of winter. 14/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 14th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/01/2026

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Iran to execute protester days after arrest as Tehran speeds up trials - Erfan Soltani, 26, was detained at his home in Fardis on 8 January. Four days later, authorities notified his family a death sentence had been issued and confirmed. 14/01/2026

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Up to 15,000 feared dead as Iran regime hunts Starlink, activist says - Euronews spoke to Ilia Hashemi, a popular online activist whose Telegram channel is a source of reliable news from within Iran, who has been among the few during the ongoing protests to cover and relay the scant information coming out of Iran despite a regime-imposed internet outage. 14/01/2026

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