2025-01-03

Europe News

Front line offensives in the Ukraine war carry over into the new year

Local media reported Ukraine's military struck a Russian command post in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russia launched several missile and drone attacks towards Ukraine overnight.

03/01/2025

Europe News

Poland inaugurates EU Council presidency

An opening gala was held at the National Theatre in Warsaw as Poland inaugurated its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which it assumed on 1 January 2025.

03/01/2025

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Ukraine innovates with scouting river drones

These one-metre-long drones can scout, transport goods and even attack enemy ships.

03/01/2025

USA

US judge sets Trump's hush money case sentencing, says no jail time

Judge Juan M. Merchan signalled in a written decision that he'd sentence Trump to a conditional discharge, in which a case gets dismissed if a defendant avoids rearrest.

03/01/2025

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London Zoo caries out census of its huge population

London Zoo began its annual stocktake on Friday, counting over 10,000 animals of various species.

03/01/2025

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Christmas trees on the menu at Berlin Zoo

The elephants and giraffes at the German capital's zoo were able to enjoy unsold Christmas trees.

03/01/2025

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Religious leaders urge change to solve Cuba’s 2025 challenges

Santería practitioners in Cuba, the country's most practiced faith rooted in African traditions, warn of a troubled future unless changes are made, citing growing violence and economic crises.

03/01/2025

Europe News

London Zoo residents counted in annual stocktake

2024 was a “massive” year for the zoo with the birth of two baby gorillas and three Asiatic lion cubs.

03/01/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen cancels appointments after 'severe pneumonia' diagnosis

EU Commission chief von der Leyen has fallen ill with 'severe pneumonia' and has cancelled all her appointments for the next two weeks, her office has announced.

03/01/2025

Culture news

David Lodge, 'Campus Trilogy' author and academic dies at 89

British author David Lodge was best known for his campus trilogy set in the fictitious university of Rummidge. He was also twice shortlisted for one of Britain's most prestigious literary award, the Booker Prize.

03/01/2025

Europe News

Calls for boldness and stability at Bayrou's first ministers' meeting

The new government's priorities under François Bayrou are to adopt the 2025 budget and reduce the public deficit.

03/01/2025

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See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Investigators are trying to understand the motives of the perpetrator of Wednesday's explosion, a highly decorated soldier.

03/01/2025

Europe News

Polish farmers protest ahead of EU presidency Gala

On the eve of the inauguration gala for the Polish Presidency of the EU, Polish farmers descended on the capital Warsaw to protest against European policies affecting the farming sector.

03/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 3rd – Evening

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

03/01/2025

Europe News

Greenland's PM pushes for independence from Denmark

The self-governing Danish territory has been in the spotlight since US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his wish to buy the island.

03/01/2025

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean boy survives five days in ‘lion-infested’ national park

The child, who was found 49km from his village, survived on wild fruit and water that he dug from a dry river bank.

03/01/2025

Culture news

Neil Young is now confirmed as Glastonbury headliner?

Days after railing against the festival's association with the BBC, it seems Neil Young is back on track to headline Glastonbury.

03/01/2025

Art

Why is Mr. Doodle's latest art project causing controversy?

It's Mr. Doodle versus Dungeness as some locals fear the proposed engraved metal structures could endanger wildlife.

03/01/2025

Nature

11 fascinating flora and fauna found in the UK’s rainforests

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is fighting to make sure the rainforests across the country are preserved for the good of the planet.

03/01/2025

Economy

Poorest US state rivals Germany: GDP per capita in US and Europe

Mississippi, the poorest state in the United States, is close to surpassing Europe's largest economy Germany's GDP per capita. Euronews Business compares US states with European countries.

03/01/2025

Travel News

How to avoid Europe’s new fines for driving offences in 2025

Countries in the bloc are cracking down on emissions, dangerous driving and noise pollution.

03/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Too many group chats? These are the most overwhelmed European workers

Communicating - whether online or in person - takes up at least half of a working day for millions of EU workers, says Eurostat.

03/01/2025

Lifestyle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has announced a new Netflix lifestyle show

After a series of high-profile missteps and cancelled projects, including an axed Spotify podcast and an animated Netflix series, Meghan Markle has unveiled her latest endeavour: a lifestyle reality show set to debut on Netflix.

03/01/2025

Nature

Bereaved orca mother carries a second dead calf

Researchers say Tahlequah has now lost two out of four of her documented calves.

03/01/2025

World News

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 56 people in 24 hours

Strikes on the Gaza Strip continued, killing 56 people while Benyamin Netanyahu authorised a delegation to continue negotiations in Qatar for a ceasefire.

03/01/2025

Business

Chinese EV giant BYD beats domestic players to hit record 2024 sales

Electric vehicle company BYD has announced record sales for the last year, boosted by rising Chinese demand, as well as government trade-in deals.

03/01/2025

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Candle light vigil in Montenegro as nation mourns shooting victims

The vigil was held after a gunman fatally shot 12 people, including two children, in the Montenegrin town of Cetinje before killing himself.

03/01/2025

Europe News

Poland uninvites Hungarian envoy from EU gala over asylum spat

Ties between Warsaw and Budapest soured further last month after Polish fugitive lawmaker Marcin Romanowski was granted asylum in Hungary.

03/01/2025

Health news

US top doctor calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

The recommendation isn’t legally binding, but could help bring public awareness to the health risks associated with alcohol.

03/01/2025

Cinema

Director Walter Salles on 'I'm Still Here' and film as an AI antidote

Brazilian director Walter Salles discusses his latest film I'm Still Here, why he's moved by Morocco and why cinema is one the best antidotes to AI.

03/01/2025