Sudan Fighters in Sudan's civil war raping girls as young as seven, HRW says The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army, is accused of committing mass sexual atrocities during the nation's civil war. 16/12/2024
EuroVerify How many artefacts in the British Museum are actually British? It's often claimed online that the British Museum in London would have nothing left to show if it returned every artefact that the UK allegedly stole from other countries, but there's more to the claim than meets the eye. 16/12/2024
Europe News Serbia accused of using spyware to surveil journalists and activists Serbian authorities have rejected the claims they used forensic tools from Israeli company Cellebrite and bespoke spyware for illegal surveillance, calling them "nonsensical". 16/12/2024
Business Billionaire Křetínský's Royal Mail takeover bid gets stamp of approval Parent company IDS agreed to the takeover in May, although both sides have been awaiting UK government approval. 16/12/2024
Culture news Who is the new most popular French-language singer in Spotify history? A song from 2010 is the most listened-to French-language track on Spotify. But who is the indie musician Patrick Watson behind the surprise hit? 16/12/2024
Europe News Twelve found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia ski resort Among the dead were eleven foreigners and one Georgian citizen, according to the country's Interior Ministry. 16/12/2024
Europe News EU signs satellite constellation contracts to up secure connectivity The multi-orbital satellite constellation, dubbed IRIS², is scheduled to come fully online in 2030. 16/12/2024
France France's new PM François Bayrou meets party leaders to form government The newly appointed prime minister, François Bayrou, begins talks with political leaders to bring together France's divided political forces and form a new government. 16/12/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/12/2024
Ukraine Ukraine reports North Korean troop losses in Russia's Kursk region North Korean units fighting for Russia sustained losses of at least 30 soldiers killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region over the weekend, Ukraine’s military intelligence HUR said on Monday. 16/12/2024
Europe News Ukraine ramps up counter-attacks with drone strike on Chechnya Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov vowed retaliation for the attack, amid an escalation in drone and missile attacks betwen Kyiv's and Moscow's forces. 16/12/2024
Syria Israeli airstrikes in Syria 'most violent' since 2012, monitor says The Israeli military says it is only hitting military targets in Syria after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's rule last weekend following a stunning rebel advance. 16/12/2024
No Comment Christmas runners brave cold in Budapest in Santa hats and swimwear Wearing nothing more than bathing suits and Santa hats, around a hundred people ran, danced, and sang their way through the streets of Budapest, cheered on by onlookers. 16/12/2024
Europe News EU takes first step to make contact with Syrian rebels, Kallas says The EU has taken the first step to directly engage with HTS, the Syrian rebel force, while maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation. 16/12/2024
Economy Eurozone services rebound in December, but political woes linger Eurozone services rebounded in December, lifting overall activity despite a manufacturing slump and job cuts. Germany and France remain in contraction, weighed by political uncertainty. Inflationary pressures persist, keeping the ECB's interest rate path uncertain. 16/12/2024
Europe News FIFA apologises to Ukraine over Crimea map during 2026 World Cup draw World football's governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an "unacceptable error". 16/12/2024
Europe News Plastic pollution and climate change, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson. 16/12/2024
Culture news Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over accuser inconsistencies The unnamed woman admitted to making “some mistakes” when recalling the night she claims she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs, but said she stands by her allegations. 16/12/2024
Markets European markets may face pressure following weak Chinese data China reported disappointing retail sales data for November, underscoring ongoing challenges with sluggish consumer demands. The data will likely weigh on the European stock markets, particularly in consumer, energy, and mining sectors. 16/12/2024
Culture news Tintin & Popeye: What else is entering the public domain in 2025? The entrepid kid reporter and the stuttering sailor are entering the public domain on 1 January 2025. What else from the world of cinema, literature and music can soon be used without payment to copyright holders? 16/12/2024
Europe News Women's parity vital to EU competitiveness drive, says agency director The gender employment gap costs the EU €370 billion a year. “If the EU truly wants to become more competitive, gender equality should play a crucial role,” the director of the European Institute for Gender Equality told Euronews. 16/12/2024
South Korea South Korea court begins President Yoon's impeachment trial Members of parliament in Seoul voted to impeach the president on Saturday after he imposed a short-live martial law order that thrust the country into political chaos. 16/12/2024
Radio Schuman Are conservatives set to take back power in Germany? On Monday, the German parliament will hold a confidence vote on Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid the rise of the far-right in the country. 16/12/2024
Economy Christmas jobs: How are postings and searches faring this season? Seasonal job postings and searches on Indeed in the UK show a clear trend, peaking in November. In 2024, searches hit a record high, while postings remained low. 16/12/2024
Europe News Ireland says Israel's decision to close Dublin embassy 'regrettable' Israel announced on Sunday it would shut its mission in the Irish capital because of what Israel's Foreign Minister called 'extreme anti-Israel policies.' 16/12/2024
The Big Question €70 billion a year investment needed on infrastructure, says E.ON “If our competitiveness hinges on having the cheapest energy prices in the world, we have a problem,” E.ON’s CEO tells The Big Question. 16/12/2024
Markets Markets week ahead: Eurozone business activities and Fed rate decision Market movements this week will hinge on eurozone business activity data and key interest rate decisions by major central banks, including the Fed, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan. 16/12/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/12/2024
Germany German Bundestag vote of confidence: What can we expect? The German Bundestag will hold of confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government on Monday. What does this mean? 16/12/2024
Europe News Clean-up ongoing in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devastates island Chido brought winds in excess of 220kph when it made landfall on Saturday, according to the French weather service, ripping roofs off houses in the archipelago which has a population of just over 300,000. 16/12/2024