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Published on 27/01/2026 – 13:21 GMT+1 Germany is offering a €1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin earlier this month, the interior minister said on Tuesday. About 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses were left without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital. It was the longest blackout in the city since the end of World War II. German police are searching for members of the far-left “Vulkangruppe” (Volcano Group), which claimed responsibility for the…
The European Union and India have sealed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), bringing two of the world’s largest economies closer together at a time when global trade is increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions. Covering nearly two billion people and almost a quarter of global economic output, the deal marks the biggest bilateral trade pact either side has ever signed. “The EU and India make history today, deepening the partnership between the world’s biggest democracies. We have created a free trade zone of 2 billion people, with both sides set to gain economically,” said European Commission President Ursula von der…
Published on 27/01/2026 – 12:08 GMT+1 An artificial intelligence food assistant is being pitched as the latest solution to the nightly question: what’s for dinner? Food delivery app Just Eat Takeaway.com is launching an AI-powered voice assistant that helps users find meals, restaurants, and even retail and pharmacy products. The tool allows people to ask broad or specific questions, even if their requests are vague or unstructured, in more than a dozen languages, the company says. In a promotional video, the AI assistant is shown adding all the ingredients needed to make a carbonara to a shopping basket, before suggesting…
By Tokunbo Salako with AP Published on 27/01/2026 – 12:35 GMT+1 Sly Dunbar, a pioneering reggae drummer, has died. He was 73. Most widely known as one-half of the production and performing partnership Sly & Robbie – along with Robbie Shakespeare – he crafted and played on songs for some of the genres’ biggest acts, such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh and Black Uhuru. The pair also added their distinctive “rockers rhythm” touch to music beyond reggae by greats including Grace Jones, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Serge Gainsbourg. His death was first reported by his wife Thelma to the…
But, said Georgieva, their current success is proof that countries, and the EU as a whole, can change their economic trajectories. Asked whether Europe should consider retaliating against U.S. aggression by selling off assets like government bonds, a suggestion included in a recent analyst report from Deutsche Bank, the senior official urged caution. “I would say that the smooth functioning of the international monetary system is of value to all countries,” she said. “Disturbing that smooth functioning of the international monetary system with the same token can bring negative impact.” The Bulgarian boss of the Washington, D.C.-based fund did, however,…
Heavy rain and fierce winds tore through Turkey’s southern Antalya province overnight, leaving behind widespread damage. The storm hit hardest in Aksu, where a tornado formed over the Aksu Stream, lifting boats onto the shore and smashing others along the banks. Greenhouses collapsed, roofs were ripped away, and trees and power lines came down. I In Kumluca, one of Turkey’s key greenhouse farming regions, many agricultural facilities were flattened. Local officials said clean-up efforts are underway and confirmed that, despite the destruction, no lives were lost.
All eyes were on Madrid last week as it hosted Fitur 2026, the International Tourism Fair. Inaugurated by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, the event connected the world of tourism from 21 to 25 January, receiving more than 250,000 attendees. This year’s edition was marked by the tragic accident between two trains in Adamuz (Córdoba) that killed 45 people. Several stands decided not to open during the official mourning period for the victims, and around the fair black bunting could be seen as a tribute to the dead and those affected by the accident. In its 46th edition, Fitur…
The clip was posted on the PM’s TikTok feed with a message to Macron saying: “Talk to me, Goose” — a reference to the 1986 Tom Cruise film “Top Gun.” @keirstarmer @Emmanuel Macron ♬ original sound – Keir Starmer Starmer told Forde that while he will consider wearing the specs to international summits, he will need his normal glasses back to be able to see in parliament. It’s not the first time Macron’s shades have raised eyebrows. “I watched him yesterday with those beautiful sunglasses. What the hell happened?” Donald Trump remarked during a speech at Davos. Starmer also disclosed that Trump…
Published on 27/01/2026 – 10:40 GMT+1 The European Commission said it is scrutinising Hungary’s request for €17.4 billion under the European Union’s Security Action For Europe (SAFE) programme due to the country’s poor record on public procurement transparency and conflicts of interest, with MEPs warning that the money could be diverted for the political benefit of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Hungary is the only EU country where EU funds are suspended due to the high risk of corruption. Out of the €27 billion foreseen for Hungary in this budgetary period, €17 billion is suspended, with payments conditional on reforms to…
By Euronews Published on 27/01/2026 – 10:58 GMT+1 •Updated 11:01 A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder has pleaded not guilty to running an international drug trafficking ring and orchestrating multiple murders. Ryan Wedding made his first US court appearance on Monday after he was arrested in Mexico last week and flown to California. The 44-year-old — also known as “El Jefe”, “Giant” and “Public Enemy” — had been hiding in Mexico for more than a decade prior to his arrest, according to US authorities. He was added to the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list last March when the agency offered a…