25 December 2024 | Euronews
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World News Israel and Hamas blame each other for ceasefire delays as agreement nears Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. -
No Comment Athenians and tourists gather in Athens to release Christmas wishes on paper lanterns On Christmas Eve, hundreds of Greeks gathered outside Athens City Hall to release paper lanterns and make wishes. The annual event in Kotzia Square, overseen by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, celebrated the city’s spirit. The Municipality of Athens organized the gathering. -
No Comment Santa's parade brings joy and sweets to Romania In Livezile, Romania, participants in Santa's parade share sweets and joy with children from neighbouring villages. -
No Comment Kenyans let off steam in rage rooms Rage rooms, where people can release pent-up frustrations by smashing and breaking objects, are gaining popularity in Kenya. -
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No Comment Drone image of wreckage after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan A drone image from the crash site near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan shows the wreckage of the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190. -
Europe News Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms' The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith. -
World Violence after election court ruling leaves 21 dead in Mozambique The unrest following the presidential elections, which has claimed over 150 lives since October, has sparked concern from the European Union. -
Europe in Motion Who was the leading investor in space in Europe in 2023? Luxembourg remains Europe's top investor in space in a year when defence spending on space exceeded civil space budgets for the first time since the 1990s. -
Serbia Serbian students gather in Belgrade in another protest over deadly train station awning collapse Serbian students protested outside the prosecutor's office in Belgrade, demanding justice for a train station awning collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15, blaming corruption and sloppy work. -
Europe News Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families. -
Cinema James Bond vs Amazon: When will we learn the identity of the new 007 actor? What is going on with the James Bond franchise? It seems that the producers behind the Bond films and the studio that bought the series are currently at loggerheads... And their creative differences mean that Bond fans are going to have to be patient for Bond 26. -
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan regional governor visits site of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry saying more than 30 people survived the crash, which could mean that dozens are likely dead. -
USA Man accused of NYC subway murder fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is charged with two counts of murder and one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. -
Afghanistan Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban claim Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban claim -
Modern Nomads Kazakhstan's yurts: From nomadic shelters to modern eco-living innovations In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel to Kazakhstan's Almaty region to discover the rich history and innovative transformations of the yurt, a symbol of nomadic resilience and adaptability. -
Qatar 365 Best of Qatar 365 in 2024: Driverless buses, a unique waterpark and inspiring women From exploring artificial intelligence in fashion and transport to unique water activities and inspiring women in science and sports, Qatar 365 marks another year of putting the spotlight on life in Qatar. -
Brazil Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction. -
Culture news Kate Bush reflects on war, dangers of AI and Monet in annual Christmas message to fans “It’s been another year of exceptionally dark news. It just keeps getting worse, doesn’t it?” wrote the iconic British singer. -
Ukraine Russia's Christmas Day missile strikes 'inhumane,' Zelenskyy says Over 70 rockets, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian leader. -
Culture news Denzel Washington gets baptized and receives minister’s license Days before his 70th birthday and following comments about how talk of religion in Hollywood is "not fashionable", the celebrated actor has been baptized and presented with a minister's license. -
Azerbaijan Watch: The moment Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry now saying that at least 28 people survived the crash, and more than 30 are likely dead. Four bodies have been recovered. Watch the footage from the scene here. -
Culture news Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies aged 82 Richard Perry worked with Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Rod Stewart. He was also behind a near-total reunion of the Beatles three years after the band broke up. -
EuroVerify Fact-check: Is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? Euroverify breaks down what we know about the carbon footprint of the centrepiece of Christmas decorations. -
Kazakhstan Russian air defence missile incident emerges as likely cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash According to Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 passengers were Azerbaijani citizens. There were also 16 Russian nationals, six Kazakhstani and three Kyrgyzstani citizens. -
Culture news People of the Year 2024: Who had the biggest impact on Culture? Here are Euronews Culture's People of the Year 2024 – the most influential figures who impacted and defined a year in European and Global Culture. -
Business How the pet industry is mobilising billions High-level healthcare for pets, including brain surgery and nanotechnology, could drive a major investment trend in the next five years. -
Europe News Tens of thousands of homes left without power as heavy snow and winds grip the Balkans Tens of thousands of homes left without power as heavy snowstorms grip the Balkans region. The storms have also caused major disruption in traffic as highways were shut down and train services suspended. -
Europe News Denmark to boost Greenland's defence after Trump repeats controversial remarks seeking US ownership Denmark moves to boost Greenland’s defence capabilities after US President-elect Donald Trump doubles down on controversial remarks of US dire to control the arctic nation. -
Markets Five key factors analysts think could shape the markets in 2025 After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could move market sentiment in the new year? -
Nature Can beehives help humans and elephants co-exist? A simple nature-based solution is keeping the peace Kenyan wildlife authorities kill between 50 and 120 elephants each year because of attacks on humans. -
Moments Exploding snowmen and pagan rituals: Kick off the New Year at Europe’s most unique winter festivals Festivals such as Surva have roots that extend back to pre-Christian times. -
World News Bethlehem marks a second sombre Christmas Mass as Israel's war on Hamas rages on Hundreds gathered at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem in the West Bank as the leader of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land marked the second Christmas Midnight Mass under the shadow of the war in Gaza. -
Europe News Zelenskyy: 'All we need is to live peacefully on our own land, to see the sun, our sky' Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave his Christmas greetings to the nation in his nightly address as the country officially marks the second Christmas held on the revised 25th of December day, and the third Christmas in total since Russia’s invasion. -
Europe News Christian faithful celebrate Christmas at Masses throughout Europe Masses were organised all over the continent, and thousands of Christian worshippers attended to mark the festive occasion.