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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…
Category: 3. Europe
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‘You’ll see the ripples of the Mamdani effect’
LONDON — As Zohran Mamdani begins his term as New York’s mayor today, one man across the Atlantic will be watching closely: his London counterpart Sadiq Khan.
Almost a decade since he was elected the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, Khan, now 55 and in his third term, said it was…
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Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Year’s resolutions that are also kind to the planet
Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.
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Huge fire rips through historic Amsterdam church
Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a huge fire ripped through a historic church in the city on Thursday morning.
Local media reports it is suspected that the structure, which dates back to 1880, was likely hit by fireworks.
Footage shows flames rapidly spreading through…
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EU’s carbon border tax on heavy industry goods goes into effect risking trade escalation
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…
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Top 2026 travel trends: Glowcations, literary tourism and year-round Alpine escapes
2025 was a big year for travel, where more meaningful experiences, longer trips, adventure and wellness travel took centre stage.
Travellers increasingly wanted slow travel to niche destinations, to be able to fully immerse themselves in a place, instead of just ticking things off a list….
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France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force tomorrow. Here’s what will change
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France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force today (1 January 2026) following mounting concern over the adverse health impacts of these…
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Europe’s corruption challenge goes beyond an East–West divide
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…
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From 'AI slop' to world models, bubbles and small models: What to expect from AI in 2026
Which AI trends are coming in 2026? Euronews Next looks at the rise of world models and small language models as alternatives to traditional chatbots, with mounting concerns over AI safety, regulation, and the sustainability of the current AI boom.
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Oman offers adventure tourists a wild, culture-rich escape from overcrowded neighbour Dubai
While Dubai is straining under a tourism boom and Saudi Arabia has launched multi-billion-dollar projects to boost its visitor numbers, neighbouring Oman is quietly enjoying its own uptick in interest as a travel destination.
The Middle Eastern nation has been drawing tourists looking for a…
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