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As tensions between Cuba and the United States rise and Cubans brace for further economic difficulties, priests and priestesses of the African-Cuban root religion known as Santeria held several ceremonies on Sunday and offered gifts to deities to ask for peace. Several of the leading figures in Santería families on the island prayed to their deities for the “spiritual healing” of the Cuban people, an end to the violence and conflicts that, according to their predictions from late December, would happen this year. They repeatedly chanted in ancient Yoruba, songs brought to the island by enslaved Africans and passed down…
As the prime minister prepares to fly off to China, he leaves behind plenty of problems at home – including a snap by-election in Manchester – but what will he do about it? Sam is on his way to the North West to see if Sir Keir Starmer can navigate this moment of jeopardy, as some parties launch their campaigns for the Gorton and Denton seat. Back in Westminster, the government makes a significant announcement on ground rents. Plus, we have some exclusive polling looking at who could be seen as potentially doing a better job than Sir Keir as…
Good morning from Brussels. After nearly two decades of protracted talks, the European Union and India have sealed a historic free trade agreement, which at its full potential creates a market of around 2 billion people accounting for almost a quarter of the world’s GDP. Under the deal, the EU hopes to slash €4 billion in duties and double its exports to India by 2032. The EU executive says the deal’s terms are the “most ambitious” that India has ever granted to a trade partner, representing a major win as the bloc aims to bolster its resilience amid global trading…
By Dr Hans-Dieter Lucas, former Permanent Representative of Germany to NATO and former German Ambassador to France, Monaco, Italy and San Marino. Published on 26/01/2026 – 10:44 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. It did not take US President Donald Trump’s push for the acquisition of Greenland to recognise that the transatlantic relationship itself has entered a period of profound change. Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the 2025 Munich Security Conference had already set the tone for a new US approach to…
Steel deal The stickiest issues related to steel and the EU’s carbon border tax: New Delhi, a major steel exporter, wanted to make sure that its metals wouldn’t be impacted by an upcoming 50 percent EU tariff on steel, and the carbon levy that has just entered force. In response to those concerns, the EU plans to give India a significant share of the 18.3 million metric tons of steel allowed to enter the bloc duty free — Brussels will negotiate this with its partners as is required by global trade rules. “There will of course be a difference in…
The United States has produced 40 AI foundation models. China has developed 15. All of Europe combined has created just three. The European Union is losing the global “AI race” on nearly every key metric except regulation. While China and the United States invest billions in infrastructure, talent, startups, labs, and research, Europe remains focused on rules. Policy burdens and fragmentation across 27 member states create major hurdles: progress is inconsistent, talent leaves, and capital goes elsewhere. Clark Parsons, leader of the European Startup Network, is blunt about the imbalance. “The EU should stop patting itself on the back for…
By Euronews with AP Published on 27/01/2026 – 7:54 GMT+1 At least 30 deaths were reported as a severe winter storm pummelled much of the United States, with many states facing below-freezing temperatures and no electricity. Roughly two-thirds of the US is gripped by the bitter cold, with areas in the Midwest, South and Northeast heavily affected. A new surge of Arctic air is expected to prolong freezing temperatures in areas already blanketed in snow and ice. Areas north of Pittsburgh saw up to 50 centimetres of snow and felt wind chills as low as 31 degrees Celsius late Monday, according to The…
A brand-new passenger train is undergoing testing at railway manufacturer Alstom’s facility in Derby, northern England. It will soon enter service on the United Kingdom’s South Western Railway network. But while the British-built Class 701 Aventra train runs through its paces on an outdoor test track, the most important work is happening inside a digital laboratory known as Train Zero. The facility recreates an entire train in virtual form, using racks of hardware and software to simulate how onboard systems behave in real-world conditions. “In here we are mainly testing one product, and that’s called the Aventra trai,n and that…
These are likely to include joint work on medical, health and life sciences, cooperation on climate science, and work to highlight Mandarin language schemes, the people said. Officials are also working on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications and visa-free travel for short stays, while firms have been pushing for more expansive banking and insurance licences for British companies operating in China. The U.K. is meanwhile likely to try to persuade Beijing to lower import tariffs on Scotch whisky, which doubled in February 2025. A former U.K. official who was involved in Britain’s last prime ministerial visit to China, by…
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