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USA UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to €28bn after lowest annual support in a decade This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres' office has launched a review of UN operations. -
Europe News EU reduces asylum seeker relocations from countries under migratory pressure EU countries agreed to 21,000 relocations and €420 million in financial contributions for 2026, which is less than the Commission had pitched. -
Turkey Turkish police officer dies from gunshot wounds suffered in Istanbul drug raid Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a social media post on Monday that 970 suspects had been detained in nationwide counter-narcotics operations over the previous week. -
Europe in Motion What's stopping Europe from plugging the gender gap? Despite new data showing that complete gender parity in decision-making is still far from a reality, Spain and Ireland have made the most progress in the past 10 years. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after €88m heist The robbers took less than eight minutes to force their way into the museum using a freight lift to reach one of the building’s windows and angle grinders to cut into jewellery display cases. -
No Comment France returns 70-million-year-old dinosaur fossils to Mongolia French customs have seized a large collection of dinosaur fossils illegally exported from Mongolia, and the specimens will soon be returned to their country of origin. -
The Cube Did Tusk say that Poland will pay for Germany's World War II crimes? Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin. -
Italy 'Escape wizard' inmate flees Milan prison in fourth breakout from European jails Taulant Toma escaped Milan's maximum security prison over the weekend, marking his fourth prison break since 2009 from Italian and Belgian facilities. -
Azerbaijan Peace brings a new confidence in the region, Azerbaijan Tourist Board CEO says Azerbaijan Tourist Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid explains how regional peace, expanding connectivity and cultural diversity are driving new tourism opportunities, positioning Azerbaijan and the wider South Caucasus as an emerging multi-country travel destination. -
Europe News German chancellor 'sceptical' of US peace proposals for Ukraine as Europeans reaffirm support Volodymyr Zelenskyy started another intense diplomatic week on Monday after Ukraine concluded talks with US negotiators without a breakthrough, triggering criticism from Trump. -
Greece Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac, causing flight suspensions The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims. -
Japan Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast, injuring 33 Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said. -
Business Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix The announcement comes just days after Netflix said it had agreed a $72 billion takeover deal for Warner Bros Discovery. -
Meet The Locals Meet the Kiwi pilot who built Macao’s first gin distillery In Macao, New Zealand–born pilot-turned-distiller Dan McAulay opened the first gin distillery. -
Europe News EU countries ramp up deportation drive with new return hubs agreement EU member states will be allowed to strike bilateral agreements with non-EU countries to facilitate the deportation of rejected asylum seekers. -
Culture news Golden Globe nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ is favourite with nine nods The shortlisted films and TV shows have been announced, with the Golden Globes taking place in Los Angeles on 11 January 2026. Here's the full breakdown of the nominations. -
Ukraine Ukraine seeks 'dignified peace' as Russian strikes kill one and injure 15 At least one person was killed and more than 15 others were wounded in overnight Russian strikes targeting several Ukrainian cities. The attacks come as efforts continue to bring an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, well into its fourth year. -
Europe News Doubts grow over reparations loan for Ukraine as final deadline nears The push to approve the reparations loan for Ukraine has entered the final stretch ahead of an EU leaders' summit on 18 December. Belgium continues to oppose the proposal, while Hungary rejects the Plan B of joint debt. Ursula von der Leyen has warned there are "no easy options". -
Business IBM to buy Confluent in $11 billion deal to bolster AI offerings Data streaming platform Confluent is responsible for infrastructure that underpins AI systems, allowing companies to rapidly transfer information. -
Spain Powerful wave kills four at popular seawater pool in Spain's Tenerife The pool at Isla Cangrejo, on Tenerife's Los Gigantes coast, is popular with foreign tourists, according to local media. -
Ukraine Shield protecting Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer blocks radiation, IAEA says The Europe-built multilayered confinement building completed in 2019 was designed to contain the radiation coming from the melted-down nuclear fuel. -
Europe Today Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035. -
wellbeing Croatians turn to cold plunges to boost health. Are near-freezing swims good for you? Local swimming group, Opatija Kukali, has been organising winter swims for 22 years. -
Design Amazing architecture: Frank Gehry's most provocative designs Frank Gehry's buildings are routinely described as organic, spellbinding and striking. His architecture was unconventional, challenging traditional forms and therefore divisive, but few, if any, could claim indifference . Here's Euronews Culture's look at some of his most provocative works. -
Travel News Travel comes to a halt as a general strike takes place across Portugal About half of the country’s workforce is expected to take part in the walkout. -
No Comment Thousands march in Brazil to raise attention to femicides Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil rallied against gender-based violence on Sunday amid a series of recent high-profile cases that have shocked the country and sparked fury. -
Romania Liberal Ciprian Ciucu defeats hard-right candidate to become mayor of Bucharest Ciprian Ciucu, a close ally of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, won the mayoral election in Bucharest with around 36% of the votes, defeating hard-right contender Anca Alexandrescu, who polled at 22%. -
Business Global brands fight legality of Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs Major multinationals are turning to the US Court of International Trade to claw back duties paid under Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. -
Health news Getting enough sleep may be the key to staying healthy, new research finds Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise. -
Norway Norway police say suspect detained in shopping centre shooting, no injuries reported In a statement, police determined that the Storo Storsenter centre was now safe after the perpetrator, who appeared to have acted alone, fired at least one shot inside. -
Travel News Lisbon airport queues spark security warnings as police unions cite pressure to speed up checks Portuguese police unions have warned that government pressure to reduce airport queues is forcing the use of simplified border checks that bypass security databases. -
Earth News Shell-funded school materials accused of downplaying fossil fuels’ climate impact School materials emblazoned with the Shell logo are shaping how children as young as 10 learn about climate change. -
Culture news Football vs soccer: Does Trump want to rename sport before World Cup? For Americans, the word “football” refers to American football, a sport primarily played with hands. Donald Trump has suggested a new name for the NFL, because “soccer” deserves the name “football”... And even some of his critics are saying he's got a point. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News European Commission to unveil €1.2 trillion plan to upgrade the EU's electric grids, leak shows The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects. -
Europe News Council President António Costa says Europe will not accept political interference in US rebuff The Council president said the EU will not tolerate political interference in response to a controversial US government document warning of "civilisational erasure" as a result of the bloc's domestic policies, while stating Washington remains an ally and partner. -
Business L’Oréal shares dip as it bets on Galderma and science-based skincare The firm’s investment in Galderma signals a pivot towards injectables and more cutting-edge beauty technology. -
Syria One year after Syria ouster, al-Assad lives under strict Russian supervision in Moscow exile Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024. -
Art Inside Doha’s new M.F Husain museum: a visionary artist's sketch comes to life Doha has opened the M.F. Husain Museum, a vibrant new space based on a sketch the Indian modernist artist created in 2008. Designed by architect Martand Khosla, the museum displays six decades of Husain’s work, from early pieces to his later creations inspired by Arab civilisation. -
Greece Migrant boy killed by boat propeller in Greece hours after Crete shipwreck The body of a 12-year-old boy was found ashore near the Greek island of Samos right after a deadly shipwreck left at least 18 people dead south of Crete. -
Europe Today Elon Musk's war against the EU — should it really be 'dismantled'? The European Union has become the new favorite enemy of X's owner. Is it just about business? Or is it more about actual political interference? -
No Comment Italy swimmer Damiano Lestingi proposes during Olympic Flame event Italy’s Damiano Lestingi proposed during the Olympic Flame event in Civitavecchia, turning his Milano Cortina 2026 duties into a personal milestone. -
Travel News Thailand ends its afternoon alcohol ban: Here’s what travellers need to know The afternoon alcohol sales ban dated to 1972, when it was passed to prevent civil servants from drinking during the workday. -
No Comment New Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine's Sumy region, residents evacuated amid fires Ukraine reports new Russian drone strikes in Sumy region as firefighters tackle fires and rescuers evacuate residents from a damaged building in Okhtyrka. -
Europe Today Dictators 'testing the borders of Europe', Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a "quick, bad deal for Ukraine' would endanger the entire security architecture of Europe beyond Kyiv's borders in an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today. -
Azerbaijan Heading towards net-zero: Azerbaijani railway operator on the way to green transformation Baku has set an ambitious national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and 40% by 2050. -
wellbeing People in the Nordics know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how Experts share tips on how to find light in the darkest months of the year, Nordic-style. -
Culture news White House manipulate SNL clip of Sabrina Carpenter for new ICE deportation video The pop star criticized the White House last week for their use of her song in an ICE video, describing it as "evil and disgusting". The Trump administration have now doubled down with a manipulated clip of the singer - once again used to promote ICE. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Daniel Craig is back as Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man', ghoulish art haunts Switzerland's Kunstmuseum Basel, and Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis releases their mesmerising debut album. -
No Comment Civilians evacuate amid renewed Thailand-Cambodia border conflict Civilians evacuate as Thailand and Cambodia clash again at the border. The renewed fighting follows a fragile truce mediated by US President Donald Trump. -
Economy China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29% While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the European Union. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Elon Musk calls for the EU to be abolished Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. -
Tech News Cyberbullying among children rises in all European countries: Which are suffering the most? Euronews Next takes a close look at rising cyberbullying among adolescents across Europe. Experts explain why rates differ between countries, why cases increased during the pandemic, and how family structure plays a role. -
wellbeing Europeans are burned out. What would it take to boost mental health at work? Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Alcohol prices in Europe: Which countries are the most expensive? Alcohol prices differ widely across Europe, often because of taxes used to reduce alcohol-related harm. -
USA Trump says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' to sign US-backed peace deal The US president's comments come after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday. -
World News Thailand launches fresh strikes along border with Cambodia After fighting between the two countries over a border dispute broke out in July, both sides have accused each other of breaking the US-backed ceasefire.