3 December 2025 | Euronews
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Moldova Moldovan police called after resident takes home drone thinking it was 'a toy' Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better intercept drones violating Europe's airspace. -
The Ring Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one - MEPs react on The Ring "If you project power, Russia is not going to attack you" - MEPs Cristian Terheș (ECR) and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Renew Europe) discuss the security of Europe on The Ring. -
United Kingdom China slams UK for delaying decision again on massive new London mega embassy The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres. -
Myanmar Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar hits highest level in a decade, UN report says There were signs that heroin from Myanmar is reaching markets in Europe previously supplied by Afghanistan, with several seizures over the past year that involved passengers travelling from Southeast Asia to Europe. -
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Syria EU updates asylum guidance for Syrian refugees a year after fall of Bashar al-Assad The number of Syrians requesting asylum dropped significantly from 16,000 in October 2024, before the fall of al-Assad in December, to 3,500 in September 2025. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Germany Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon. -
Russia Russia replaces cosmonaut after alleged security breach at SpaceX facility Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him. -
Europe News Europe and Canada on track to buy €4.3bn of US weapons for Ukraine this year, Rutte says Washington more or less stopped deliveries of weapons to Ukraine this summer, instead calling on Europeans to purchase equipment and donate it themselves – and Ukraine's allies have so far obliged to the tune of millions of euros per month. -
No Comment Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis. -
Economy A decade of Brexit: Britain falls behind peers in trade and growth Economic analysis shows UK GDP per capita grew up to 10% less than similar nations as firms froze spending and productivity slipped. -
Health news Extremists could use AI to make bioweapons capable of sparking future pandemics, tech experts warn Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said. -
Europe News European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser The EU Chemicals Agency was due to table an opinion on the safety of ethanol before Christmas, but lack of consensus within scientific groups saw the decision postponed. Lawmakers are seeking evidence-based conclusions instead of rushed decisions. -
Culture news Angoulême Comics Festival cancels 2026 edition after authors call for boycott The cancellation of the upcoming festival was expected after a monthslong crisis over its governance. Authors and publishers pulled out of the event last month. -
Europe News Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of heavy industry imports into EU European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax. -
Greece Greek farmers block border crossings in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action. -
Europe in Motion Femicide: These EU countries consistently report the highest rates Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance? -
The Cube Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda strategy According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016. -
No Comment Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment. -
Health news New global sports guidelines target body shaming and harassment to protect female athletes Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention. -
Culture news Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed global artist Spotify Wrapped has launched for 2025, showing music fans their most listened to artists, songs, albums and more. It also provides global trends for music listening and has revealed that Bad Bunny has broken Taylor Swift's two-year winning streak. -
Business Anthropic considers IPO preparations as AI rivalry intensifies The developer of the Claude AI assistant is preparing its corporate structure for a possible public listing, with reports suggesting it has brought in Wilson Sonsini to guide early-stage IPO planning. -
East-West Connect Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs to strengthen its energy future The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy. -
Turkey Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks. -
Ukraine Russia's push for war crimes immunity 'cannot be accepted,’ freed Ukrainian POW tells Euronews Ukrainian journalist and one of the country's most prominent human rights activists, Maksym Butkevych, spent more than two years in Russian captivity. He told Euronews Moscow is deliberately trying to avoid inevitable responsibility. -
Europe News Hungary to sue EU over 'Brussels diktat' to phase out Russian energy Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said it will be impossible for his country to decouple from Russian oil and gas by 2027, and described the EU's new political agreement on the phase-out an imposition. -
Japan’s Water Story: a journey through the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region Water is not just a resource in Japan’s Hokuriku-Shinetsu region; it is the very foundation of the land, its culture and the enduring resilience of its people. -
Economy EU Commission sharpens its economic doctrine to counter foreign threats The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list. -
Europe News Von der Leyen pushes ahead with reparations loan for Ukraine as Belgium maintains its opposition Ursula von der Leyen has offered sweeping guarantees for Belgium to agree to an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine. Belgian authorities say risks could be fatal. EU leaders will gather on 18 December to make a final decision. If no deal is found, the EU will resort to joint debt. -
Europe News EU lawmakers agree to ban Russian gas imports by 2027 The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law. -
No Comment Over 5,300 flights disrupted as first US nor’easter brings heavy snow to Midwest and Northeast Severe winter weather across the United States has disrupted air and road travel, causing delays that also affect European passengers on transatlantic routes. -
Culture news Charlie Kirk tops Wikipedia’s list of most-read articles in 2025 Wikipedia has released its 11th annual list of the most-read articles of the year. In 2025, people spent an estimated 2.4 billion hours reading English Wikipedia articles. The most popular entry? Charlie Kirk's page. -
Earth News Monsoon season or climate disaster? What’s driving Asia’s flash floods as death toll hits 1,400 More than 1,400 people have been killed following record-breaking rainfall and storm surges across parts of Asia. -
Business Prada rescues a fading icon? Versace bought in €1.25bn Italian fashion shake-up The takeover pairs Prada’s minimalist Milanese restraint with Versace’s southern-Italian flamboyance, reshaping Europe’s luxury landscape while offering one last hope for a heritage house that has lost its footing. -
Turkey Turkish clerk flees to UK after stealing millions in gold and silver from courthouse A court employee escaped to the UK with 25 kg of gold and 50 kg of silver stolen from an Istanbul courthouse, including Ottoman and Atatürk-era coins. -
Tech News AI 'less regulated than sandwiches' and no tech firm has AI superintelligence safety plan, study Eight leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, do not have credible plans to prevent catastrophic AI risks, a new study shows. -
Culture news Faceless figures and stolen Jesus: Why is Brussels' nativity scene so controversial? The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Watch the video: Hydrogen — the €80 billion question? How do we power our lifestyle? For our cars, homes and factories, Europeans need to slash high bills and break free from Russian gas. Hydrogen is sold as the magic answer. And the EU is betting big on it. -
Europe News Europe must up pressure on Russia, NATO ministers say after inconclusive Moscow talks US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine ended with no breakthrough on Tuesday – but Vladimir Putin warned that he's ready for a war with Europe. The continent's NATO members say they want to increase pressure on the Kremlin, but they can't seem to agree how. -
Germany German police arrest two suspected IS terrorist group members Two Iraqi nationals were arrested in raids across five German cities for allegedly being part of the IS terrorist group between 2016 and 2017. -
New Zealand New Zealand man in custody after swallowing stolen €18,000 Fabergé diamond pendant The suspect remains in custody after allegedly swallowing an €18,000 Fabergé octopus pendant from an Auckland store. The pendant, which is a special edition James Bond item commemorating the film Octopussy, has not yet been recovered. -
No Comment Fabergé ‘winter egg’ sets new record with £22.9M sale at London auction The crystal-and-diamond Winter Egg, one of only seven Imperial Fabergé eggs in private hands, sold for £22.9 million (€27.5 million), breaking the world record for a Fabergé piece. -
Culture news Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle hit out at Trump administration for 'disgusting' posts Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda. -
Europe News Mogherini and Sannino freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe The three suspects in the corruption probe, including former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and high-ranking Commission official Stefano Sannino, have been notified of the accusations against them. All have been released from custody because they are not considered flight risks. -
Europe Today EU needs 'true single market' to stay competitive, Nobel prize winner Aghion tells Euronews Europe has overregulated and punishes failure too severely, hindering the next wave of innovation, the French economist said, calling for a "true single market" in an exclusive interview on Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today. -
Spain Spain overwhelmed by 2.3 million citizenship applications from Franco-era descendants The Law of Democratic Memory has unleashed an avalanche of applications for Spanish nationality, with more than 1 million files already initiated and another 1.3 million pending processing. Madrid's consular network, with 178 offices worldwide, is facing collapse. -
Earth News Forest fires: Greece pinpoints high risk areas with new data-rich map The new map will allow better preparation for and prevention of wildfires. -
Malaysia Deep-sea search to resume for lost Malaysia Airlines flight 370 Malaysia’s transport ministry announced the restart of the deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on 30 December, raising hopes of finally finding the jet that vanished in 2014. -
Earth News A decade of climate court cases: How legal battles are holding governments and polluters accountable A surge in climate litigation over the last decade has forced governments and big companies to act. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Former EU top diplomat Mogherini held in fraud probe, Ukraine, NATO and greenwashing Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent. -
No Comment Hundreds of roe deer rescued from Siberian frozen lakes More than 300 roe deer were rescued from frozen lakes in Russia's Novosibirsk region after early migration left the animals stranded on icy surfaces. -
Economy Which countries use phones and smartwatches most for shopping? The world of payments is fast evolving as banks seek to improve customer experience. The prevalence of mobile transactions continues to rise, although adoption rates differ across Europe. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
wellbeing How to keep healthy and safe through the holiday season, according to experts As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry. -
Russia No breakthrough on Ukraine after Witkoff-Putin talks in Moscow The talks between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia’s president Vladimir Putin did not result in progress, with Moscow showing no sign of willingness to put an end to its war against Ukraine. -
USA Trump calls Somali migrants 'garbage' during cabinet meeting Trump's remarks came days after his administration announced it would halt all asylum decisions following the shooting of two US National Guard soldiers in Washington. -
Germany Ready for war in 2029: Is a Russian attack on NATO a real possibility? The Bundeswehr is to be "war-ready" by 2029 - but how real is the threat of a Russian attack on NATO?