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European Union lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a decade-long proposal on Wednesday that will require airlines to pay passengers financial compensation for a three-hour delay and allow them to carry a small amount of hand luggage for free. While consumer groups have greeted the outcome backed by EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, which includes clearer obligations for airlines to compensate and assist passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines criticised the ballot, saying the law will only make flying more expensive both for airlines and passengers. Backed by 632 votes in favour against 15, the EU’s law to increase protection for travellers…
The US is “seeking immediate negotiations” to acquire Greenland, where Washington plans to build a “Golden Dome” to protect it from potential enemies, US President Donald Trump said in his special address to the world’s top political and business summit in Davos Wednesday. “I have tremendous respect for the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark,” Trump said as he broached the subject of the Arctic island territory, which he dubbed a “big, beautiful piece of ice”. His proposed multilayer missile defence system, Trump said, the Golden Dome would defend the US from Russian and Chinese ICBMs and other…
By Euronews with AP Published on 21/01/2026 – 14:56 GMT+1 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Tuesday it will appeal a November court ruling in favour of Meta in its long-running antitrust battle with the social media giant. The appeal keeps alive a high-stakes legal fight over whether Meta unlawfully maintained monopoly power in social networking by acquiring competitors such as Instagram and WhatsApp. In a press release, the FTC reiterated its argument that, for more than a decade, Meta has “illegally maintained a monopoly” by buying “the significant competitive threats it identified in Instagram and WhatsApp.” The regulator insists that these…
The Cypriot President, Nikos Christodoulides, has opened the exhibition “The Myths of Cyprus” at the European Parliament Visitors’ Centre in Strasbourg. Speaking at the inauguration, also attended by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, he praised the show as being born out of the deep need to preserve, promote and disseminate cultural heritage. Christodoulides also stated that “the myths and traditions of a place are not just narratives of the past, but living stories that connect generations, reflect common values and are an integral part of our cultural identity”. Roberta Metsola was shown around by Aliki Stylianou, Director…
U.S. President Donald Trump poked fun at French President Emmanuel Macron’s choice to wear sunglasses due to an eye health problem when he spoke at the World Economic Forum. “I watched him yesterday with those beautiful sunglasses. What the hell happened?” Trump said during his speech at the Davos summit. French officials said Macron has a burst blood vessel in his eye. He has appeared in public in aviator sunglasses in recent days. While addressing troops at a military event this month, he downplayed the “unsightly” condition and said it was “totally benign.” The look has been much-discussed on social media,…
European lawmakers agreed on Wednesday to freeze the EU-US trade deal struck last summer, Euronews has learned, ratcheting up pressure on transatlantic relations after US President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on several European countries who reject his insistence that the US should take over Greenland. The agreement was reached last year after weeks of trade tensions triggered by the aggressive tariff policy Trump rolled out following his return to power. While a political agreement was reached in the summer, the deal still required formal implementation by the European Parliament. Lead MEPs handling the file met on Wednesday afternoon and…
Storm Harry swept across parts of the Mediterranean this week, leaving flooding and damage in its wake. In Malta, residents woke on Tuesday to fallen trees and damaged buildings, with coastal towns such as Marsascala, Sliema and Birżebbuġa battered by strong winds and high seas. On the Italian island of Lipari, towering waves crashed onto the seafront, forcing closures and disrupting boat services. Further north, Corsica saw torrents of rain push rivers past their banks, flooding parts of the island after more than 200 millimetres fell in a single day. In Spain’s Catalonia region, waves up to six metres pounded…
Published on 21/01/2026 – 15:18 GMT+1 The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) has formalised long-term strategic partnerships with global investment giants Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The agreements aim to expand existing relationships into structured, large-scale collaborations, opening the door to significant investment flows and expertise in infrastructure, digital technologies, and renewable energy. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, SOFAZ and its partners plan to explore investment and co-investment opportunities over the next three to four years. The initiatives will focus on sectors considered strategically important…
Published on 21/01/2026 – 12:23 GMT+1 The satirical Razzie Awards shine a light on the worst movies of the year, announcing their nominations a day before the Oscars unveil theirs. Love them or loathe them, the anti-Oscars are a tradition and each year, they remind us that for every good film that comes out, the cinematic scales must be balanced with terrible ones. It’s hard making films and not everyone can do it – however, if the crème de la crème is celebrated, many feel like the duds must get a look-in, regardless of punching down. And while they can…
“The European Parliament’s decision on the Mercosur Agreement is regrettable,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on X. “It misjudges the geopolitical situation. We are convinced of the agreement’s legality. No more delays. The agreement must now be applied provisionally.” In Paris, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu welcomed what he called “an important vote that has to be respected.” Foreign Minister Jean Noël Barrot chimed in: “France takes responsibility for saying no when it is necessary, and history often proves it right. The fight continues to protect our agriculture and ensure our food sovereignty.” Lawmakers will not vote on final consent to…