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USA 2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time. -
Europe News Reparations loan for Ukraine is 'very fragile' and risks investor exodus, Euroclear warns Euroclear, the custodian of the immobilised Russian assets, has criticised the reparations loan for Ukraine as fragile, unpredictable and risky. In Brussels, the German chancellor holds a crisis meeting with the Belgian prime minister to find a compromise and break the deadlock on the proposal. -
No Comment December supermoon lights up the sky in final event of 2025 The final supermoon of 2025 appeared larger and brighter as it reached its closest point to Earth, creating a striking night-time spectacle. -
Economy Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion green energy push, covering nation’s power needs At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation. -
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USA Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize during 2026 World Cup draw Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize. -
Netherlands ICC prosecutor says Putin arrest warrant won't disappear even if Ukraine peace talks succeed The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 5th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Greece Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade Thessaloniki airport Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season. -
France French soldiers open fire on drones over nuclear submarine base The Île Longue facility houses France's four nuclear ballistic missile submarines and provides maintenance for the vessels that form the basis of the country's nuclear deterrent. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: Brussels in shock over fraud probe into former EU foreign affairs chief A Christmas crib causing controversy, police raids in the College of Europe and pseudo peace talks on the future of Ukraine: catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” -
Travel News Eurostar on track to link Germany and UK. But, when will direct trains launch? Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since? -
Europe in Motion Europe's pro-Trump hotspots: Which countries stand out? How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe? -
World Who will drive the next wave of green growth? At a Euronews–CGTN debate, climate leaders from China and Europe warned that only joint action, smart regulation and advanced tech can keep global heating within 1.5C. -
Turkey Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal The Turkish Football Federation said in October that it was investigating more than 150 referees in professional leagues for allegedly betting on soccer matches. -
The Cube Macron's plan to 'label' trustworthy media manipulated and taken out of context Hitting back at the inaccurate portrayals of Macron's comments, the Elysée shared an X post with the caption "Pravda? Ministry of Truth? When talking about the fight against disinformation leads to disinformation..." -
Kazakhstan EU to simplify visa process for Kazakhstan, fostering closer cooperation Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia. -
Travel News French Senate votes in favour of new €15 per passenger tax for cruise ships Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a new tax proposal. -
12 minutes with Belgian drug chief calls on EU to pressure encrypted apps to work with law enforcement Belgium’s first-ever National Drug Commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, tells Euronews that the European Union needs to crack down on encrypted messaging platforms that allow drug traffickers to coordinate their criminal operations. -
Cinema 'The Voice of Hind Rajab': Blending documentary and fiction to portray the war in Gaza How can filmmakers tell the horrors of the war in Gaza without distorting reality? With 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', director Kaouther Ben Hania offers an answer, halfway between documentary and fiction. -
Business Netflix wins battle for Warner Bros as HBO joins streaming giant’s empire After months of bidding drama, Netflix has secured an agreement to acquire Warner Bros, bringing the Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones franchises under its roof while Discovery Global spins off CNN and other legacy networks. -
Europe News Trump administration warns Europe of 'civilisational decline' in new national security strategy Complaining of "unrealistic expectations" about the prospect of defeating Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US government vows to "cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations" to stop its "civilisational" decline. -
No Comment France’s First Lady visits panda breeding research center in China Brigitte Macron visited a panda breeding research center in Chengdu on the final day of President Emmanuel Macron’s fourth state visit to China. -
Made in Europe Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out. -
Lifestyle 2026’s Colour of the Year is revealed – and not everyone's happy about 'Cloud Dancer' Get ready to be soothed and inspired by Cloud Dancer, a "billowy white imbued with serenity”... Or not. -
Earth News How decades of deforestation turned Asia’s floods into one of the deadliest weather events of 2025 As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder. -
Travel News Milan bans self-check-in key boxes for short term rentals starting in 2026 From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land. -
Poland Exclusive: Poland sees new influx of refugees arriving from western Europe Polish ambassador Jan Tombiński reports a new trend of refugees arriving from western Europe as Warsaw reviews its asylum regulations and border controls with Germany. -
In the Footsteps of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu: Chubu’s living samurai heritage The Chubu region, situated in central Japan between the major hubs of Tokyo and Kyoto, offers travelers a profound opportunity to experience history through the life and legacy of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867). -
Europe News Belgian drug chief warns illegal vapes could hook children on 'spice' The majority of illegal refillable vape capsules seized in Belgium are laced with synthetic cannabinoids, Belgium's drug commissioner warned. This risks addiction from a young age. -
Business China’s bet on home-grown chips pays off with Moore Threads blockbuster debut China’s latest tech IPO surge shows that US attempts to slow Beijing’s tech ambitions are fuelling an AI race at home. -
France 'It prolongs the trauma': French woman allegedly drugged by official decries slow pace of justice More than 240 women accuse Christian Nègre, a former senior official in the Culture Ministry, of secretly drugging them with diuretics during job interviews, then deliberately placing them in situations where they would be forced to urinate in public or on themselves. -
Culture news ‘Stand by Bond’? Oasis reportedly in talks for next James Bond theme song The new James Bond bosses are reportedly eyeing up Oasis to record the theme song for the next 007 film. -
Culture news Google's Year In Search: What were the most googled terms in 2025? Google has revealed its global ranking of this year's most searched terms, topics and people. From Charlie Kirk to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' here is what people were googling in 2025. -
No Comment Lyon’s Festival of Lights returns with expanded program for 2025 Lyon’s 2025 Festival of Lights runs from 5–8 December, featuring 23 installations across the city and attracting millions of visitors. -
Europe News European Commission hits Elon Musk’s social network X with €120 million fine The European Commission targeted the tech billionaire’s social network with its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The account tick marks and advertising policy do not respect EU law, the Commission said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 5th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Google says Gemini was its top search term in 2025. What’s the hype behind its new AI model? Google’s AI chatbot ‘Gemini’ has received significant attention this year, topping its 'Year in Search' highlights. Here’s all you need to know about the new AI model, Gemini 3. -
Culture news Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next? The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be next for Eurovision 2026. -
Europe Today Russian gas and oil in Europe are done for good, Energy Commissioner tells Euronews EU legislators agreed this week on a historic deal to end energy dependency on Russian gas by 2027. Commissioner Jørgensen told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Europeans must never allow Moscow to weaponise energy, and a Russian oil ban could be next. -
No Comment Putin calendars return to Russian stores Russia’s annual Vladimir Putin calendars are back on sale, notably without any photos referencing the “special military operation” in Ukraine. -
Earth News African penguins starved ‘en masse’ due to food shortages driven by climate shifts and overfishing Severe food shortages have caused thousands of penguins to ‘starve’ to death, a new study has found. -
Tech News Cloudflare outage hits sites such as Zoom, Fortnite, and LinkedIn. Here’s what we know A Cloudflare outage hit websites including Zoom, Canva, and Fortnite on Friday, just weeks after the internet services provider suffered another major outage. -
Health news Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries worldwide. Here’s what we know The sensors provide real-time measurements of sugar levels in the blood, sending that data wirelessly to a device or phone. -
USA US military resumes strikes on narcoboats, killing four in latest operation US Southern Command resumed lethal strikes on alleged narcoboats, killing four amid bipartisan scrutiny of the Pentagon's anti-drug campaign. -
Travel News IndiGo flight chaos: Major Indian airports hit as country’s largest airline cancels services India’s largest airline faces operational turmoil after new aviation safety rules limit crew working hours. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail') Brazil's cinematic output has given audiences some of this year's very best, including 'I'm Still Here' and 'The Secret Agent'. But it all started with Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail', which won this year's Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize in Berlin... -
Europe Today Watch: European housing market is on fire — what will the EU do? Housing has become a hot topic across the 27-member bloc and Dan Jørgensen is the first-ever European Commissioner appointed to handle the situation. Will it help? -
No Comment Olympic flame for Milan Cortina 2026 arrives in Rome The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games arrived in Rome, marking the start of a nationwide torch relay that will span all Italian provinces before the opening ceremony on 6th of February. -
Culture news 'The Last Emperor' and 'Mortal Kombat' star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies aged 75 The prolific actor, best known for playing villains on screen, was discovered by director Bernardo Bertolucci for his film 'The Last Emperor' in 1987. He went on to appear in more than 30 films, including the Mortal Kombat franchise and James Bond film 'License to Kill'. -
Climate From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects. -
Europe Today Europe Today: EU Commissioner for Energy explains the full phase-out of Russian gas imports 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. -
Space Could this new jamming-proof base in Greenland help Europe defend against Russia? The European Space Agency’s new Greenland base will provide an additional and more secure route for receiving satellite imagery, traffic monitoring and weather data. -
Europe News With reparations loan for Ukraine, the EU defies both Putin and Trump The European Union is defying external pressure from Washington and Moscow to get a seat at the table by leveraging the immobilised Russian assets held in its jurisdiction. The move is bold, but carries many questions. -
Health news Tattoos may be putting your immune system at risk, new study shows Tattoos may do more than decorate the skin — they could also alter how the body responds to disease, according to new research. -
Economy Is Europe risk-averse? Here are the countries investing the most Europeans’ investments in capital markets vary widely, both as a share of national output and per person. Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands are clear front-runners in both measures. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 5th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.