Vatican Pope Francis decries 'insatiable greed' of today’s consumerism Pope Francis decries 'insatiable greed' of today’s consumerism in Christmas Eve Mass 24/12/2018
Turkey Austrian arrested in Turkey released but barred from leaving A court released an Austrian student and activist arrested in Turkey but barred him from leaving the country until judicial proceedings take place 24/12/2018
Italy Toddler dies after botched circumcision in Italy US citizen of Libyan descent arrested in Italy for manslaughter after death of toddler following botched circumcision 24/12/2018
USA Kevin Spacey faces felony charge for allegedly groping teen at Nantucket bar The announcement of the charge coincided with a video posted on Spacey's Twitter account showing him in character as Frank Underwood of "House of Cards." 24/12/2018
world news North Korea ordered to pay over $500 million to Otto Warmbier's parents Fred and Cindy Warmbier filed a suit against the North Korean government in a federal court in Washington last April. 24/12/2018
World European stocks set for worst year since 2008 European shares are down nearly 14% and are on track for their worst year since the global financial crisis of 2008. 24/12/2018
no comment Dozens of rescued migrants stranded at sea wait for safe port A total of 344 migrants have been rescued at the Mediterranean Sea since Friday, December 21. While 311 migrants were retrieved off the coast of Libya by Proactiva Open Arms NGO on Friday and Saturday 24/12/2018
United Kingdom Buyers rush to London Christmas Eve market auction for premium meats Fresh meat was selling like hot cakes at Smithfield Market's Christmas Eve public auction on Monday, with auctioneers running up and down makeshift catwalks and handing over turkeys and huge cuts of beef and pork in return for 20-pound notes 24/12/2018
United Kingdom Pair wrongly accused of Gatwick drone say they feel 'violated' The couple arrested over the drone chaos at Gatwick Airport have said they feel "completely violated". 24/12/2018
markets Markets far from merry as stock losses extend into seventh day Markets far from merry as stock losses extend into seventh day 24/12/2018
no comment Mount Etna erupts with reports of more than 130 earthquakes The Mount Etna observatory on Monday said that lava and ash are spewing from a new fracture on the active Sicilian volcano amid an unusually high level of seismic activity. 24/12/2018
Norway Would-be car thief 'gets trapped in Volvo and calls police for help' A would-be thief in Norway called the police for help after being trapped inside the car he was suspected of trying to steal on Christmas Eve. 24/12/2018
Russia Nine workers die in Russian mine fire December 24 was declared a day of mourning in the Perm Krai region following the tragedy. 24/12/2018
world news On Christmas Eve, Trump airs more grievances The string of complaining tweets comes in the midst of a partial federal government shutdown that is expected to stretch into the coming week. 24/12/2018
Gaza Gaza's tiny Orthodox Christian minority celebrate Christmas With the ongoing Israeli siege on the enclave, Palestinians in Gaza are prohibited from uniting with family members and visiting Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. 24/12/2018
world news China imports zero U.S. soybeans in November China has leaned on Brazilian imports to replace soybeans from the U.S. 24/12/2018
France Watch: Happy Christmas from everyone at Euronews! The team at Euronews would like to wish you the best for the festive season. 24/12/2018
View The Brexit backstop is Northern Ireland's insurance policy | View The opposition to the backstop on the benches of Westminster has been a stark reminder of how Northern Ireland is almost always an afterthought in British politics. 24/12/2018
no comment Watch Santa’s depart to his annual journey around the world Santa Claus has left his hometown Rovaniemi, in Lapland, Finland, and started his journey to bring Christmas cheer to people all around the globe 24/12/2018
no comment Watch: elephants dressed up as Santa interact with children Watch : Elephants dressed up as Santa interact with children 24/12/2018
Brazil The most beautiful library in the world? Historic library weaves 'Harry Potter'-style tourist magic in Rio 24/12/2018
USA Heidi the orangutan celebrates 2nd birthday in Chicago Zoo Heidi turned two on December 20 and spends her days exploring her habitat with her mother Sophia. 24/12/2018
Russia The 'church of all religions' in Russia A mosque, an orthodox church, and a synagogue united under one roof. This is the Temple of All Religions in Kazan, in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, nearly five hundred miles from Moscow. 24/12/2018
world news Secret ingredients that shave off hundreds of calories One ingredient swaps that will save you hundreds of calories (not to mention fat and sugar) this season. 24/12/2018
Italy Pompeii petrified horse found frozen and ready for action In AD79 the ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed by an eruption that killed more than 2,000 people. The city’s ruins have become one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world. 24/12/2018
Good Morning Europe Genoa residents still dealing with bridge tragedy four months on Four months ago, the city’s main motorway bridge collapsed – killing 43 people and leaving many of those who lived in the vicinity homeless. 24/12/2018
Russia 'Intrusion' or 'Invasion'? Russians condemn May's Christmas speech Russian outlets translated a quote from May's Christmas speech as "Russian invasion" but the British leader said "Russian intrusion." 24/12/2018
Germany Der Spiegel journalist who invented stories now accused of defrauding readers Claas Relotius has admitted making up parts of his popular reportages amid claims he kept money donated by readers who fell for his lies 24/12/2018
world news Death toll rises after Indonesia tsunami as officials search for missing — and answers Scientists confirmed on Monday that the tsunami was triggered by an underwater landslide following the partial collapse of the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano. 24/12/2018
View The UK is obsessed with closing doors on the foreign workers it needs Our Prime Minister is willing to gamble the economy on the basis of an inward-looking, nostalgic view of a Britain that never truly existed. 24/12/2018
