2023-12-17

Serbia

Serbia's ruling populists claim sweeping election victory

Near-final results show that President Aleksandar Vucic won 47% of the vote, despite the opposition claims of voter-bullying and bribes.

17/12/2023

World News

'All roads lead to Rome' says Spain's right-wing Vox party leader

Vox party leader, Santiago Abascal, was speaking at the Arteju political festival in Rome, organised by Italian leader Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy party.

17/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 17th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/12/2023

World News

Pope Francis celebrates his 87th birthday

The Pontiff continues his reign as the oldest pope in the past century and one of the oldest popes in the Church’s history.

17/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Pictures of the week

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.

17/12/2023

Gaza

Top European diplomats step up calls for Gaza ceasefire

The level of pressure on Israel is increasing as the death toll in Gaza has been reported as up to 19,000.

17/12/2023

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Latest news bulletin | December 17th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/12/2023

Health news

What to know about rising cases of the '100-day cough' in the UK

Cases of the highly contagious disease have more than tripled in the UK, with experts urging pregnant women and children to get vaccinated.

17/12/2023

Serbia

Serbia's populists seek to tighten grip on power in tense election

The vote comes as some election monitors have reported pressure on voters, fearmongering and abuse of public office and institutions fostered by the authorities as well as accusations of vote-buying and voter-bribing.

17/12/2023

Belarus

Former inmate: Belarus political prisoners face abuse and isolation

Human rights activist Leanid Sudalenka claims that guards routinely bully, abuse and humiliate prisoners and medical issues are left untreated.

17/12/2023

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange more drone attacks after EU funding stalls

The situation comes as the war moves ever closer to its two year anniversary.

17/12/2023

Libya

UN: More than 60 migrants drown off Libya

The deaths are the latest casualties in the central Mediterranean route often used by migrants and where, this year alone, more than 2,250 people have died.

17/12/2023

France

British teen returns to UK after going missing in Europe for 6 years

Alex Batty was taken on a holiday to Spain at the age of 11 but, some 6 years later, he eventually turned up in France.

17/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu will fight to 'very end' amid truce calls

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

17/12/2023

Experiences

For a taste of India in London, Ealing Road ‘has it all’

Hindu temples and sweet treats: This sensory walking tour is the closest you’ll get to experiencing India in London.

17/12/2023

Green News

Can Ukraine meet the EU’s environmental demands?

In 2020, only 4% of Ukraine's waste was recycled - the lowest rate in Europe.

17/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 17th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/12/2023