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Published on 01/01/2026 – 13:18 GMT+1 •Updated 13:22 North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un hailed troops fighting in an “alien land” in his New Year message, state media reported on Thursday, in which he underscored Pyongyang’s “invincible alliance” with Moscow. Without mentioning fighting with Russia against Ukraine, Kim addressed personnel in what the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) described as “overseas operations units,” congratulating them on their “heroic” defence of the nation’s honour and instructing them to “be brave.” “As the whole country is enveloped in a festive atmosphere of greeting the new year, I all the more miss you,…
By Una Hajdari with AP Published on 01/01/2026 – 12:54 GMT+1 When the Oracle of Omaha speaks, investors listen — and they have been listening to the seemingly divinely-inspired business analysis of financier Warren Buffett for decades. As Buffett steps down as CEO after 60 years at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, his greatest legacy may be the plain-spoken yet sharp advice about money, mistakes and human nature that inspired legions of fans. Buffett, now one of the world’s richest people, built his fortune through decades of investing and by turning Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile company into a sprawling conglomerate spanning…
George Clooney is a prominent and longtime fundraiser for the Democratic Party. In July 2024, he published a much-noticed op-ed in the New York Times, urging then U.S. President Joe Biden to step back as the Democratic nominee after Biden’s disastrous performance in a TV debate with Trump. Less than two weeks after, Biden withdrew from the race. Trump referenced that episode in his post, mocking Clooney’s political judgment. “Remember when Clooney … dumped Joe during a fundraiser, only to go onto the side of another stellar candidate, Jamala(K!), who is now fighting it out with the worst governor in the…
By Dr Alexander Wolf, Head of the Berlin Office, Hanns-Seidel-Foundation Published on 01/01/2026 – 12:22 GMT+1 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. While millions of Europeans are renewing their gym contracts or committing to “Dry January” these days, this ritual of private self-optimisation at the turn of the year seems strangely out of date. 2025 was not just another turbulent year in the history books, but the year in which the old world order was finally laid to rest. Anyone who on 1 January…
Zelenskyy stressed that he would only sign a “strong agreement,” because a weak agreement would “only fuel war.” He said: “What does Ukraine want? Peace? Yes. At any cost? No. We want the end of the war — not the end of Ukraine.” The president thanked nearly all European countries for their support, listing them individually, but did not mention Hungary. Referring to Budapest’s stance on Russia’s invasion, he said: “A Budapest-style piece of paper will not satisfy Ukraine.” On U.S. President Donald Trump, he said: “The U.S. president always mentions our people and talks about how bravely Ukrainians are…
By Euronews Published on 01/01/2026 – 11:18 GMT+1 Merchants across Iran shuttered stores and people demonstrated in multiple cities on what is now day five of protests after the rial’s value collapsed, marking the Islamic Republic’s most significant civil unrest since late 2022. Sellers in Tehran’s commercial districts began closing shops Sunday when the currency reached 1.42 million rials per dollar, its weakest level on record. Crowds assembled near Republic Street and the historic Grand Bazaar. Demonstrations expanded to Isfahan, Shiraz, Mashhad, Kermanshah and Hamadan by Tuesday. Authorities used tear gas against gatherers in parts of the capital. Mohammad Reza Farzin…
Published on 01/01/2026 – 10:13 GMT+1 The festive atmosphere mirrored the excitement of AFCON, with fans ready for the knockout stage to kick off. As 2025 ended, the curtains came down on the Group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. In Group E, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Sudan advanced to the Round of 16. Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique made the knockout stage from Group F. The defending champions recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 on Wednesday night. Both Ivory Coast and Cameroon finished with seven points each, with a goal difference of plus 2, but…
By Kiki Sideris with AP Published on 01/01/2026 – 9:15 GMT+1 Here’s some good news as the holidays wrap up: Many New Year’s resolutions people already make – eating healthier, saving money, getting organised – double as climate-friendly habits. Whether you want to spend less, declutter or eat right, here are a few choices that could make a difference for you and the climate. Bonus: They’re all low-effort and low-cost. Saving money on bills If you want to save money, start at home. Electronics and appliances can continue drawing power even when they’re turned off. You can cut phantom energy use by unplugging…
Imports of steel, aluminium, cement and other heavy goods to the European Union will start paying for the CO2 emissions they produce from 1 January, as the bloc seeks to protect EU manufacturers facing more stringent obligations compared to foreign peers. While the measure is meant to ensure fair competition for European industries, the EU’s carbon border tax, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), may create trade frictions and lead to disputes with non-EU countries, further exacerbating the trade feuds dominating the international stage since the arrival of Donald Trump to the White House with an aggressive global tariff policy.…
Corruption is often discussed as a problem concentrated beyond Western Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe, fragile democracies or developing countries. While research has long challenged this view, it continues to influence public debate and, at times, policy decisions — including discussions around support for Ukraine. “In the academic and scholarly debate, the assumption that corruption is exclusive to Eastern European or developing countries is long gone,” Mihály Fazekas, the director of the Government Transparency Institute and a professor at the Central European University, told Euronews. As Ukraine continues to seek sustained financial and military backing from its European partners, concerns…