The 2026 European Futsal Championship starts on January 21 and will be held in Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia. The Ukrainian national team has announced its final squad for the tournament.
An empty subway train derailed at Billstedt station in Hamburg, crashing into a support beam. Three carriages derailed, and one damaged an oncoming train carrying 172 passengers.
A commuter train derailed near Barcelona, killing one person and injuring 14. The cause was likely the collapse of a retaining wall due to heavy rains.
Spain is investigating a train collision that killed at least 41 people and injured over 120. The investigation is focused on a damaged rail; the sabotage version has been ruled out.
The Ukrainian national football team dropped from 28th to 30th place in the FIFA ranking, as it did not play any official matches. However, in the UEFA ranking, the national team remains in 14th place.
A railway disaster involving two high-speed trains occurred in southern Spain, killing at least 40 people. The accident, caused by a faulty rail joint, was one of the largest in Europe in 80 years.
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 due to AI investments and easing US customs policy. The global economy is successfully adapting to challenges, demonstrating productivity growth.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that a US invasion of Greenland would make Putin the happiest man, legitimizing his invasion of Ukraine. Such a move would be a death sentence for NATO, Sánchez emphasized.
On Sunday, two high-speed trains derailed near Adamuz, not far from Cordoba, killing 21 people. The accident occurred around 7:00 PM local time.
The EU plans to gradually phase out Chinese-made equipment, including Huawei and ZTE, in critical infrastructure. This proposal will make it mandatory for EU countries to limit the use of "high-risk" suppliers.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has denied accusations of sexual and physical abuse, calling the women's statements "an absolute lie. " The Supreme Court of Spain has received documents in the case, which may be heard in Madrid.
Zhytomyr's Polissya has transferred defender Serhiy Chobotenko and winger Oleksiy Hutsulyak to the U-19 team. This decision was made due to the players' refusal to extend their contracts, which expire in the summer.
The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has initiated preliminary proceedings against Julio Iglesias. Two former employees accuse the 82-year-old artist of sexual assault and human trafficking.
The Spanish government has approved a bill to combat fake images created by AI and strengthen consent rules for image use. It also sets 16 as the minimum age for consenting to the use of one's own image.
Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso as head coach after their defeat in the Spanish Super Cup. Álvaro Arbeloa will take over the club.
MHP Laboratory Center accredited as a provider of laboratory proficiency testing.
Catalan "Barcelona" defeated Madrid's "Real" with a score of 3:2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. Raphinha scored a brace, and Lewandowski added another goal.
Venezuelan authorities have released 18 political prisoners, including an opposition coordinator, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez vows to "rescue" Maduro.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has called on Europe to create its own army and integrate its defense industry. This would allow the continent to act independently of third countries, strengthening security and condemning Russian aggression.
Delcy Rodriguez, appointed as interim president of Venezuela, announced the start of a diplomatic dialogue with the Donald Trump administration. This comes despite official condemnation of US actions, which Caracas calls the "illegal kidnapping" of Nicolas Maduro.
EU countries have supported a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, paving the way for its signing next week. The agreement, which concludes 25 years of negotiations, will create an integrated market with 780 million consumers.
French farmers have blocked roads to Paris and landmarks, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They demand an end to government policies destroying cattle herds.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers that President Trump plans to buy Greenland. The White House stated that the use of the American military is an option for acquiring the territory.
In Hungary, the burials of three elite warriors, approximately 1,100 years old, have been discovered, with DNA analysis confirming their paternal kinship. The men were buried in the 920s or 930s, likely after participating in military campaigns in Italy.
A number of European leaders have signed a statement warning the US that they "will not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity. The document states that the US is an "important partner" in Arctic security.
On Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi on January 5, the air temperature was -14°C. Cloudy weather and a southwest wind of 10 m/s were recorded.
From 2026 to 2028, Earth will experience a cascade of double solar eclipses, including three total and three annular solar eclipses. This is a repetition of a pattern last observed from 2008 to 2010.
On January 5, most of the western and northern regions of Ukraine will be under the influence of high atmospheric pressure with no precipitation. A southern cyclone will bring rain to the south and snow to the central regions, Donetsk, Luhansk, Chernivtsi regions, and the Carpathians.
The US special operation in Caracas and the detention of Nicolás Maduro caused a resonant reaction from world leaders. The international community was divided in its assessment of the legality of Washington's actions, from full support to harsh condemnation.
A vessel carrying over 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia, with at least 102 people rescued and dozens still unaccounted for. Gambian President Adama Barrow confirmed seven deaths and promised an investigation.
