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Culture news Archaeologists uncover rare Roman-style 'Good Shepherd' fresco near Iznik The 3rd-century fresco uncovered by Turkish archaeologists is the best-preserved of its kind to date. -
World News Ten years of the Paris Agreement: Hope for change clouded by climate realities The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate. -
Hungary 'Brussels is crossing the Rubicon today,' Orbán says on Russian assets freeze The Hungarian prime minister strongly condemned a move by the EU to indefinitely immobilise Russian Central Bank assets, widely seen as a way of circumventing a Hungarian veto. -
12 minutes with 'Let's prove them wrong': Spanish economy minister responds to US criticism Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership. -
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Gaza Gaza doctor murdered Israeli hostage by injecting air into her veins, father claims Nineteen-year-old Noa Marciano was one of 251 people taken as hostages back to Gaza in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. -
World News France struggles to contain cattle lumpy skin disease as farmers' protests spread Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country -
Ukraine Zelenskyy debunks Russia's claim it occupied Kupyansk with in-person visit The Ukrainian president published a video Friday from Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, visiting Ukrainian positions less than 2 kilometres away from Russian troops and well within the range of Moscow’s drones and artillery. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 12th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive. -
Ukraine Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas? Moscow continues to insist that it wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, which Ukraine has been fiercely defending since 2014. What is there, and why is Moscow keen to take control of the entire area so much? -
No Comment Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey. -
Europe News Three years on, former MEP Kaili still awaits trial in case slammed as 'Belgiangate' Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained this month in a major fraud probe, as ex-European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili remains in legal limbo three years after her arrest in the 2022 corruption scandal. -
Europe News EU dismisses Russia's lawsuit against Euroclear as 'speculative' and groundless As the EU rushes to approve a reparations loan for Ukraine, the Russian Central Bank has launched a lawsuit against Euroclear, the institution that holds €185 billion of its assets. -
No Comment Hundreds join national strike in Rome against Italy's 2026 budget plans Hundreds in Rome protested against Italy’s 2026 budget, demanding more investment in public services over defence, disrupting transport and healthcare. -
Netherlands Utrecht lifts forest warning after DNA confirms wolf shot was menace known as 'Bram' According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023. -
Europe News Analysis: Trump's trade and tax policies set to widen EU-US innovation gap in 2026 Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU. -
The Cube Fact check: How realistic is a bespoke EU-UK customs union? Brexit is back making headlines in the UK after the Liberal Democrats received support for creating a bespoke customs union. Where does the UK currently stand, and what benefits would such an agreement bring? -
Travel News Ryanair threatens to axe 20 routes from Belgian airports in ongoing feud against aviation tax hikes Ryanair has slammed the increasing aviation tax in Belgium, pledging to drastically reduce its services. -
Germany Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged election interference and cyberattacks The foreign ministry said that Germany "would take a series of countermeasures to make Russia pay a price for its hybrid actions in close coordination with our European partners." -
Business Italian media braces for shake-up as Greek buyer swoops in for Gedi The ongoing negotiations could bring a watershed moment for the Italian publishing landscape. The sale of La Repubblica, a symbol of secular and critical journalism, could mark the end of a key editorial era. -
Around Azerbaijan Gabala’s mountains, udi culture and savalan wine: explore Azerbaijan’s hidden alpine retreat Gabala, Azerbaijan’s mountain retreat, mixes adventure, culture, and heritage in one remarkable region. -
Made in Europe Building Green: Rethinking construction for a low-energy Europe Did you know that the buildings around us, and the ones we live in, are responsible for 40% of Europe’s energy consumption? To achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, we need to build differently. And in part, we already are — but how, and to what extent? -
Europe News EU countries agree temporary €3 flat customs fee for small imported parcels From 1 July 2026, the EU will levy a charge on small parcels entering the bloc, with ecommerce platforms such as Temu and Shein expected to be most affected. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' It's three for three in Rian Johnson's whodunit series, with Daniel Craig returning as gentleman sleuth Benoit Blanc for a gothic mystery full of dark humour, topical jabs, and a commanding performance from Josh O’Connor. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Will the European Parliament approve Mercosur trade deal? Next week, the EU is entering the final phase of the Mercosur trade deal that might create a market of 700 million people between Europe and South America. But will it? -
12 minutes with Requested documents shouldn’t ‘disappear’: EU Ombudswoman on von der Leyen’s disappearing texts The European Ombudswoman has defended the European Commission’s commitment to transparency amid criticism that President Ursula von der Leyen is running an increasingly opaque operation, but recognised "challenges" in upholding free access to documents. -
Tech News After ‘code red’ alert, OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 with ‘more accuracy, less hallucinations’ After reportedly issuing a ‘code red’ in response to intense competition from Anthropic and Google, OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT-5.2. Here’s what to know. -
Culture news Taliban warn four young Afghan men who wore Peaky Blinders outfits According to a Taliban spokesman, the four friends were "promoting foreign culture" and that the men had undergone a "rehabilitation programme". -
No Comment Skydiver dangles at 4,500 metres after parachute catches on plane’s tail The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap. -
Europe News EU auditors say impact of LIFE environmental funds 'unclear' in absence of close monitoring EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding. -
Ukraine Russian strikes cut power and water in Odesa as infrastructure attacks continue Russia has continued its campaign against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, causing long power outages across Ukraine. -
Earth News Economic growth has been linked to rising emissions for decades. Now, the ‘opposite is happening’ A decade on from the Paris Agreement, and the link between GDP and rising emissions is starting to break. -
Business Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 12th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Finland Ukraine's kamikaze drones hit the front line as manpower shortage bites Recent incursions into NATO territory and manpower shortages faced by the Ukrainian armed forces have accelerated advances in drone technology. No longer just complementary to traditional warfare, they are a necessity on the frontline against Russia – and increasingly on Europe’s eastern flank. -
Italy Woman crashes stolen boat into Venice's historic Rialto Bridge An Italian woman stole a delivery boat in Venice and crashed it into the 16th-century Rialto Bridge on Thursday, damaging the stone balustrade and sending parcels into the Grand Canal. -
USA Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely. -
Health news China has a new 'condom tax'. Residents are worried about the health risks Experts are concerned over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives. -
Croatia Croatia purchases German-made Leopards after donating tanks to Ukraine Croatia signed a €1.48 billion deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, replacing eastern military equipment as part of a broader defence modernisation programme. -
Europe Today 'Europe's unity is our strength,' European Investment Bank chief Calviño tells Euronews European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that the EU should stick together after the US administration claimed the bloc was weak and in decline. She further argued that Europe must become stronger and simplify its economy. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: Can Brussels and Washington's relationship be saved? The European Commission’s fine on social media platform X and Donald Trump’s criticism of European leadership marked a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the EU-US relationship under too much strain, and what lies ahead? -
Business Here's why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan Localisation is the best bet car manufacturers can make to keep demand stable. South Korea, China, and the US already benefit from it. Is it time for Europe to do the same? -
Business Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu. -
Tech News Donald Trump signs executive order to block US states enforcing their own AI regulations Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying there is not enough oversight for the powerful technology. -
Iran Iran admits false claim that Israeli F-35 jets were shot down in 12-day conflict Iran's state broadcaster admitted falsely reporting that two Israeli F-35 jets were shot down during the 12-day conflict in June, saying it relied on unreliable information from a military official. -
Tech News Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban, claims law curbs political discussion Reddit argues that the world-first law is unconstitutional because it infringes on Australia’s implied freedom of political communication. -
Culture news Wonder walls: New murals on façades in Lisbon's Zambujal neighbourhood tell locals' stories A new art project in one of the Portuguese capital's best-known social housing districts is depicting people's life stories on walls. The initiative, inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, has breathed new life into the Lisbon neighbourhood -
No Comment Ukrainian drone strike injures seven in Russia's Tver, causes fire, evacuation Russia says seven people were injured when drone debris hit a Tver apartment block during a large overnight wave of attacks reported across several regions. -
Culture news Disney strikes $1 billion deal with OpenAI to bring Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool OpenAI said the agreement with Walt Disney was part of a push to ensure the rights of creators in the generative AI space - amid growing concerns over copyright, deepfakes and misinformation. -
Thailand Thailand dissolves parliament amid continued skirmishes with Cambodia Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from the King on Friday. The country is now set to hold elections early next year despite an ongoing armed conflict with neighbouring Cambodia. -
No Comment Chong Kal camp sees surge in displaced families amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict Cambodia’s Chong Kal camp is receiving rapid arrivals as border clashes drive displacement, with overcrowded conditions and growing humanitarian needs. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Nadia Calviño discusses Trump and Europe's economy 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 Cheap online fake accounts make misinformation a ‘thriving underground market’, study finds A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 12th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Millions live in cold houses in Europe: Where is fuel poverty worst? The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Nutrition Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds. But there’s a catch Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said.