3 January 2025 | Euronews
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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. -
Europe News Poland inaugurates EU Council presidency with opening gala 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. -
No Comment Ukraine innovates with scouting river drones These one-metre-long drones can scout, transport goods and even attack enemy ships. -
USA US judge sets Trump's hush money case sentencing, signals 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. -
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No Comment 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. -
No Comment 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. -
No Comment Afro-Cuban 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. -
Europe News London Zoo's residents are counted in annual stocktake 2024 was a “massive” year for the zoo with the birth of two baby gorillas and three Asiatic lion cubs. -
Europe News Von der Leyen cancels appointments for two weeks after falling ill with 'severe pneumonia' 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. -
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. -
Europe News Calls for boldness and stability at Bayrou government's first Council of Ministers meeting The new government's priorities under François Bayrou are to adopt the 2025 budget and reduce the public deficit. -
No Comment 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. -
Europe News Polish farmers take to the streets in 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. -
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. -
Europe News Greenland's PM pushes for independence from Denmark amid Trump's interest The self-governing Danish territory has been in the spotlight since US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his wish to buy the island. -
Zimbabwe Lost 7-year-old 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. -
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. -
Art Doodle drama: Artist faces backlash over plans for a scribble-covered house It's Mr. Doodle versus Dungeness as some locals fear the proposed engraved metal structures could endanger wildlife. -
Nature Stinky lichen, tree lungwort and octopus suckers: 11 fascinating flora and fauna in UK 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. -
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. -
Travel News Automated cars, low emissions and noise pollution: Europe’s driving rules are changing in 2025 Countries in the bloc are cracking down on emissions, dangerous driving and noise pollution. -
Europe in Motion Too many group chats and emails? Here 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. -
Lifestyle Meghan, Duchess of Sussex announces new Netflix lifestyle show: Will it outshine past failures? 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. -
Nature An endangered orca who gained fame for her dead calf has lost another Researchers say Tahlequah has now lost two out of four of her documented calves. -
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. -
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. -
No Comment Candle light vigil held in Montenegro as nation mourns 12 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. -
Europe News Poland uninvites Hungarian envoy from EU presidency gala over political asylum spat Ties between Warsaw and Budapest soured further last month after Polish fugitive lawmaker Marcin Romanowski was granted asylum in Hungary. -
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. -
Cinema Director Walter Salles on 'I'm Still Here' and cinema as an antidote to AI and social media 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. -
Europe News Staff held hostage at Arles prison in France, local media report Four members of the prison's medical team and one guard were taken hostage by a prisoner on Friday, according to preliminary reports. -
Tech News Which countries fared best against disinformation during major 2024 election year? Euronews Next looks at how successful or not the world was at protecting voters from online disinformation during the historic 2024 election year. -
Business World first as EasyJet tries new paint technique for a lighter shade of plane Low-cost UK airline EasyJet is planning to try out a new lightweight painting method, in an effort to save on fuel usage and cut overall aircraft weights. -
Kenya Kenya investigates giant piece of space debris that crash landed in a village Kenya's Space Agency (KSA) said the object was a massive metallic ring measuring approximately 2.5 metres wide and weighing 500 kilograms. -
No Comment Flames rage through Ghanaian market, damaging shops People were seen trying to extinguish the flames at Kantamanto market, with reports suggesting that over a hundred shops may have been damaged. -
Syria German and French foreign ministers in Syria for first official visit from EU countries Annalena Baerbock and Jean-Noël Barrot hope to show a "new beginning" is possible between Europe and Syria. -
Culture news Stormzy banned from driving for nine months 'Shut Up' rapper told to shut away his car keys after being caught using his phone while driving. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 3rd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Venezuela Venezuela offers €97,000 reward for whereabouts of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after the government of Nicolas Maduro cracked down on protests that were sparked by its controversial election victory in July. -
Europe News Austrian coalition government talks collapse after liberal minnow partner pulls out The smallest partner of a prospective three-party coalition, the liberal Neos party, decided not to continue the discussions to form a new government. -
Lifestyle Rosita Missoni, matriarch of fashion house beyond iconic zigzag knitwear, dies aged 93 Rosita Missoni, the driving force behind the eponymous Italian fashion house renowned for its vibrant zigzag knitwear, has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of style. -
Europe News Grapes of wrath? French health minister's Dry January risks ire of wine-loving Macron France's new Health Minister Yannick Neuder is said to be the first minister to publicly back the campaign, which has never received support from Paris. -
Europe News German officials call for illegal fireworks ban after five deaths and riots Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos. -
Health news Five years after COVID appeared, mysteries remain. Here’s what we know The pandemic’s origins, the complete death toll, and why some people are more likely to get long COVID are among the unknowns. -
Health news Public programme to give poor people cash reduced tuberculosis cases and deaths, study finds Researchers said the findings underscore the close link between poverty and tuberculosis, which sickens more than 10 million people per year. -
Business Apple in million-dollar offer to settle Siri eavesdropping case The proposed settlement filed in a US court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit revolving around allegations that Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones and other devices equipped with the virtual assistant for more than a decade. -
Food and Drink Finnish roastery wows connoisseurs in Helsinki with an AI-generated coffee blend Helsinki’s Kaffa Roastery collaborated with local AI consultancy Elev to create 'AI-conic', a blend featuring four bean varieties, predominantly Brazil’s Fazenda Pinhal. -
Tech News Nick Clegg to step down as Meta's global affairs chief, replaced by former White House official Clegg, a former UK deputy prime minister, became in charge of all of Meta's policy matters in 2022. -
USA Soldier shot himself before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump hotel, officials say Investigators identified the driver of the vehicle, who was burned beyond recognition, as Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret. -
Culture news Inoxtag: the incredible success story of France's most phenomenal influencer French influencer Inoxtag has successfully developed a spectacular way of presenting his projects online to attract attention in the ultra-competitive sector of web content creators. -
Europe News Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees over end of Russian gas Slovak PM Robert Fico said his government was discussing retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv shut off a pipeline supplying central Europe with Russian natural gas. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Ainda Estou Aqui' ('I’m Still Here') Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and shortlisted as Brazil’s pick for the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, Walter Salles' return to the big screen is not one you'll want to miss. -
Business Tesla misses expectations of EV delivery in the fourth quarter Tesla shares slumped following disappointing fourth-quarter delivery numbers as its full-year electric car sales post the first-ever annual decline. -
EuroVerify No, Charlie Hebdo didn't publish an issue with Zelenskyy as a caricature of Quasimodo Fake newspaper and magazine covers are a tactic often used in Russian propaganda. -
Business Chinese jet maker ramps up efforts to push Airbus and Boeing out China’s state-owned aircraft producer, Comac, is already being used by some of the country’s biggest airlines, and has plans to expand further in southeast Asian markets, before eyeing Western markets. -
Markets Euro falls to its lowest level in two years against the dollar The euro declined further against the US dollar to a fresh low in over two years amid concerns about the Eurozone’s economy, Trump’s tariffs, and monetary policy discrepancy between the ECB and the Fed. -
Economy Most in-demand jobs and skills in Europe: Which are the most sought on the internet? Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists are by far the most in-demand professionals, making up 9% of all online job advertisements. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job ads and the most requested skills in the EU. -
Ecotech China is driving an electric vehicle revolution. But is it good news for the climate? China’s EV boom offers climate hope, but market dominance risks new environmental challenges. -
Tech News AI, beating the quantum threat, social media: What to expect from tech in 2025 Euronews Next spoke to experts to find out what we can expect from tech, crypto, and social media in 2025. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 3rd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Dutch 'War in Court' database lists around 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators The research group Huygens Institute helped digitise the archive in a project subsidised by the Ministries of Justice, Education and Health. -
Europe News Europol dismantles network of hundreds of illegal sports streaming providers The operation involved 15 countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. -
Europe News UNICEF urges nations to prioritise safety of migrant children after parents die at sea Applications for asylum from unaccompanied minors across the whole of the European Union have more or less fallen steadily from a peak of more than 88,000 in 2015. -
World News Israel says it will send intelligence, military delegation to Hamas ceasefire talks in Qatar Benjamin Netanyahu's office said representatives of the Mossad intelligence agency and military would attend the talks but gave no further details. There has been no immediate comment from Hamas. -
Europe News Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of journalist Cecilia Sala Complicating matters are indications that Sala's fate has become intertwined with that of an Iranian man who was detained in Italy on 16 December, just three days before her arrest in Tehran. -
Europe News Finnish police detain Russian 'ghost fleet' ship crew as cable damage probe continues The Eagle S is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable which runs under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia by dragging its anchor along the seabed on Christmas Day. -
South Korea Standoff in Seoul ends after security forces suspend attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Investigators withdrew from Yoon Suk Yeol's residence after the South Korean presidential security service blocked their attempt to arrest him during a six-hour standoff. -
Europe News Thousands attend vigil for 12 victims of mass shooting in Montenegro Visiting the city of Cetinje on Thursday, PM Milojko Spajić announced a tightening of rules on weapons possession and said the government is considering an outright ban.