French Government Survives No-Confidence Votes; Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies with Drone Strikes – 1/24/2026, 4:24:20 PM

French government survives no-confidence votes. On January 24, 2026, MPs in the French National Assembly rejected two no-confidence motions against the government: one from environmentalist and communist partners with 269 votes, and another from the far-right National Rally and allies with 142 votes—both falling short of the 288 needed to pass.[1]

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates with drone attacks. Moscow launched 101 drones overnight into Ukraine, killing at least five people; Ukraine downed 76 while 12 hit targets, including strikes on Cheras (four killed, including a 5-year-old boy, five injured in Donetsk region), Kyshuaka (one elderly man killed, 10 injured in Zaporizhzhia), and Kharkiv (power outage trapping miners).[1] Ukraine targeted Russia’s energy infrastructure, sparking a fire from drone debris; Russia released video of Tu-22M3 bombers flying over the Baltic Sea, escorted amid foreign jets, in line with international airspace rules.[1]

Tensions at Davos World Economic Forum highlight US-Europe rift. The 2026 Davos summit occurred amid strained US-Europe relations over Greenland, with disagreements risking trade wars despite US backtracking; speakers noted a significant shift in the world order.[1][2][3] Related stories include Denmark’s PM visiting Greenland for support, EU leaders demanding Trump respect, Zelenskyy calling Europe “lost,” Starmer urging Trump apology on NATO remarks, and Greek PM rebuking Trump’s “Board of Peace.”[2]

US banking policy push at Davos. President Trump urged Congress in a Davos speech to pass rate-cap legislation; other highlights included FSB resolution plans and Croatia’s Boris Vujcic poised for ECB vice presidency.[3]

These stories dominate Euronews bulletins from January 24 morning and midday, focusing on Europe, Ukraine, and global economics.[1][2] No additional major global headlines appear in available sources as of this timestamp.[4]