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Breaking news. Trump confirms strikes on Venezuela and claims Maduro "captured"

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Latest news bulletin | January 3rd, 2026 – Morning

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico

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Nigeria police charge driver in Joshua crash with dangerous driving

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Ukraine orders 3,000 children and parents to evacuate two regions

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Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Evening

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Ukraine's spy chief Budanov named as Zelensky's top aide

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Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON round of 16 takes shape

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Building collapses in Nairobi, people trapped

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Bunlgaria's banks and shops report smooth euro transition

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Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia

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Trump in 2026: Leader of the free world or lame duck president?

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Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes

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Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Midday

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Japan's imperial family marks new year with palace appearance

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Swiss authorities identify victims of deadly New Year's fire

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Shipwreck survivors find solace on SOS Méditerranée vessel

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Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Tehran kills protesters

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Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers, authorities say

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As bullets fly around them, a community in Ethiopia preaches peace

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Officials: Ship seized in Finland carried EU-sanctioned Russian steel

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At least two die in violent New Year Dutch police call 'unprecedented'

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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter found dead at San Francisco hotel

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Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Morning

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Zohran Mamdani vows to 'reinvent' New York in first speech as mayor

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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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Tech leaders urge Brussels to shift from compliance to competitiveness -- Partner content presented by -- Meta

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

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Videos show explosions in Venezuela's capital Caracas

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Azerbaijan strengthens environmental action for nature protection -- In partnership with -- Azpromo

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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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At least two people killed in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv

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China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade - The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date. 02/01/2026

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Maduro open to US talks on drug trade but silent on narcoboat strikes - Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration. 02/01/2026

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Crans-Montana: Mourners pay tribute after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort - People gathered at a makeshift memorial in Crans-Montana to remember victims of a deadly bar fire during New Year celebrations. 01/01/2026

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US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight - The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures. 01/01/2026

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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after Chinese military drills - China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships. 01/01/2026

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British boxer Anthony Joshua staying in Nigeria to recover after crash - A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. 01/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/01/2026

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At least six killed as protests against Iran's economy spread - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.4 million rials. 01/01/2026

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New Year swim continues at Carcavelos beach despite cold - Dozens braved cold winds and rain at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon for the first sea swim of 2026, marking a tradition of renewal and strength despite rough conditions. 01/01/2026

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Syria says IS plotted New Year attacks on churches and gatherings - The interior ministry said it had information that the Jihadist group planned "suicide operations and attacks ... by targeting churches and civilian gathering spots," prompting security to be tightened. 01/01/2026

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Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza - Israel will enforce a ban on 37 international NGOs in the Gaza Strip, citing failure to meet security and transparency standards. 01/01/2026

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North Korea's Kim hails 'heroic' troops fighting alongside Russia - Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement. 01/01/2026

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Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges - Pedro Inzunza Noriega, the first cartel figure charged under new narcoterrorism laws, was captured in Sinaloa state. 01/01/2026

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Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings - Major European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid welcomed 2026 with spectacular fireworks and large public gatherings, continuing beloved traditions. 01/01/2026

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Zelenskyy: Russia carries war into 2026 with drone attack on Ukraine - Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Russia targeted energy infrastructure with over 200 drones in the latest strike on New Year's Eve. 01/01/2026

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Euroviews. Europe doesn't need wishes, it needs a survival strategy - In an opinion piece for Euronews, Dr Alexander Wolf, Head of Germany's Hanns-Seidel-Foundation's capital office, explains why the time for naivety is over and which three illusions we have to say goodbye to in Europe. 01/01/2026

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Switzerland resort fire: 'several dozen' dead and about 100 injured after blast in Crans-Montana - Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year's celebration, police said Thursday. 01/01/2026

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Global celebrations mark New Year with hopes for peace in 2026 - As clocks struck midnight, cities around the world celebrated the New Year with concerts, fireworks and light shows. 01/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/01/2026

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Fire destroys historic Vondelchurch in Amsterdam - A fire, likely triggered by fireworks, engulfed the Vondelchurch in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, leading to its collapse. 01/01/2026

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Iran faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far - Protests in Iran erupted due to persistent hyperinflation, leading to shop closures and clashes with security forces. Students and multiple cities joined, demanding economic stability. 01/01/2026

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At least 40 killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire during New Year party - At least 40 people were killed and around 115 were injured when fire swept through a crowded Crans-Montana bar during New Year celebrations. 01/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/01/2026

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Israel's Knesset votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill - The Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Beitar Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the US. 31/12/2025

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Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in years - The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong's world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade. 31/12/2025

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Channel Tunnel power malfunction resolved but train delays continue - The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to "full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on Tuesday. 31/12/2025

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Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome welcome foreigners as 2025 draws to an end - The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year. 31/12/2025

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Iran appoints new central bank governor after currency hits record low - The US dollar traded at 1.38 million rials on Wednesday, compared with 430,000 rials when the previous governor took office in 2022. 31/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 31st, 2025 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 31/12/2025

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United Arab Emirates

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Day two of World Sports Summit sees focus on athletes' well-being - Dubai Sports Council organised the event under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. 31/12/2025

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DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling - DAZN announced last month it had no choice but to let its contract expire under Belgian law because it was impossible to fulfil the distribution condition of the deal. 31/12/2025

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Authorities investigating damage to undersea cables in Gulf of Finland - Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications. 31/12/2025

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New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland's Sky Tower - Auckland celebrated the new year with fireworks from the Sky Tower despite steady rain, marking 2026 ahead of the world. 31/12/2025

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Russia sticks to Putin plot claims as allies question Moscow's motives - Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks. 31/12/2025

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Snow covers Berlin as winter weather settles over the city - Berlin woke to a snowy morning, transforming the city into a winter postcard. 31/12/2025

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'We are not a pawn in the hands of major powers,' Merz says - In the text of his New Year's address, the Chancellor describes a world in permanent crisis mode and insists on his ability to act. The speech will be broadcast on 31 December. 31/12/2025

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New Year 2026: Guide to the perfect WhatsApp and SMS messages - If you are looking for the perfect message for your loved ones, friends or colleagues to welcome in 2026, Euronews has prepared a complete list of options, organised by category, including text, emojis, and animated GIFs. 31/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 31st, 2025 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 31/12/2025

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Turkey arrests scores in another country-wide raid on IS extremists - Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group. 31/12/2025

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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring six - Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones. 31/12/2025

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Crew paints Russian flag on Iran-linked tanker pursued by US - The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit. The vessel linked to the Iranian oil trade is reportedly now empty. 31/12/2025

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Six injured in Russian drone strikes on Odesa - Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said. 31/12/2025

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