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Europe News Europeans vow to assist Ukraine against future Russian attack after Berlin talks As European leaders vowed to protect Ukraine against Russia in the future, including via military means, Zelenskyy hailed progress with the US in talks about security guarantees – but disagreements over territory remain. -
Europe News All eyes on Italy as Mercosur deal hangs in the balance Rome is torn between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to Mercosur countries. But supporters of the Mercosur agreement fear its silence signals Italy may not be on board. -
Kazakhstan Gennadiy Golovkin becomes first Kazakh inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame Kazakhstan’s boxing icon Gennadiy Golovkin has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The former middleweight champion was elected president of World Boxing in November, tasked with securing the sport's Olympic future and unifying a divided landscape. -
World News Progress made on many issues, Zelenskyy says after two days of Ukraine talks in Berlin Germany's chancellor said "perhaps for the first time" since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, reaching a ceasefire appears possible after two days of talks brought "progress on many issues." -
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United Kingdom MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos around the world The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China. -
Europe in Motion Mortgage crisis: What are Europeans cutting back on to make ends meet? Amid cost-of-living troubles, the 2025 festivities are likely to be subdued for many who have had to give up on amenities and, in some cases, opt for low-key Christmas plans. -
Culture news Cypriot city of Larnaca wins bid to become European Capital of Culture 2030 Larnaca has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture for 2030, beating a rival bid by Limassol, according to the Cyprus State Ministry of Culture. -
Europe News EU enters crucial week marred by uncertainty and rival interests at critical juncture for the bloc The EU faces three key issues this week: Ukraine peace talks and making sure Europe gets a say at Trump's table, an unprecedented financial operation to issue a reparations loan facing retaliation from Moscow, and getting the Mercosur deal done. The end result of any of the three is unclear. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 15th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Ukraine hits Russian submarine with underwater drones for the first time Ukraine’s Security Service said its underwater Sub Sea Baby drones attacked Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base and disabled a Project 636.3 Kilo-class submarine carrying Kalibr cruise missiles. -
Europe News Capital Markets Union deal 'possible' within a year, Commissioner Albuquerque tells Euronews European financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque says it is ‘possible’ to reach an agreement on the pending legislation needed to achieve the Capital Markets Union. She says political will among co-legislators will be key to get it done as she pushes for ambitious timeline. -
No Comment More than 300,000 displaced in Cambodia near Thai border Hundreds of thousands of Cambodians who live near the Thai border have fled their homes for temporary shelters. -
Culture news Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions, weeks after €88m jewel heist Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day. -
Tech News US chip companies are being sued for allegedly powering Russian drones used in the war in Ukraine The lawsuits argue that the tech companies ‘weak compliance protocols and limited surveillance of their supply chains' led to their products being used by the Russians. -
Europe News European Commission turns up pressure on France over Mercosur deal France wants to delay member states’ vote on the agreement amid mounting farmer anger. But the EU executive says a shifting global geoeconomic landscape makes the deal urgent. -
Art Belle Époque posters, sex and body art: The most unmissable art exhibitions of 2025 From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues. -
Health news The burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe: Almost 2 million deaths and €282 billion annually A new European report warns of the burden of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for the last two decades, now accounting for one‑third of all deaths every year. -
France 'We are all devastated': French victim of Bondi Beach attack described as 'bursting with talent' Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French engineer, was among 15 people killed in the antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. His former engineering school in Paris described him as talented and kind, while France opened a terrorism investigation and increased security at Jewish sites. -
Meet The Locals Meet the family bringing South African flavours to Macao A South African–Filipino couple is adding fresh depth to Macao’s culinary landscape, blending family life, local culture and global flavours in the city they now call home. -
Economy China’s economy loses momentum amid spending and investment slump Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026. -
Croatia Croatia approves radioactive waste site despite Bosnia protests Croatia's parliament passed a law enabling construction of a radioactive waste facility near the Bosnian border. The site will store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant and Croatian medical facilities, despite years of opposition from communities in Bosnia who warn it threatens 250,000 people. -
Travel News Spain fines Airbnb €65 million: Why the government is cracking down on illegal rentals The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules. -
Culture news Real magic: Why is French supermarket Intermarché's Christmas advert going viral worldwide? A French supermarket’s Christmas advert is going against the AI trend and it's a hit with millions of people around the world. -
No Comment Toxic smog blankets New Delhi plunging air quality to hazardous levels Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks. -
Europe News EU energy ministers set to tackle price discrepancies among member states High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states look to narrow the gap. -
Moments EU’s Entry/Exit System delays mean passengers are missing flights. Can travel insurance help? Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders. -
Spain Man arrested in northern Spain accused of using AI to create child pornography The suspect had also taken photographs of minors in public spaces, such as swimming pools, and used AI to manipulate them into sexualised images. -
Tech News For €15 an hour, an AI agent outperforms human hackers, study shows The AI agent ‘demonstrated technical sophistication,’ comparable to the strongest human participants in the study. -
Europe News EU energy ministers back new fund for cross-border infrastructure projects from 2028 The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects. -
USA Brown shooting suspect still at large after person of interest freed Police freed a 24-year-old man detained in the Brown University shooting on Sunday night after evidence no longer implicated him. Two students were killed and nine wounded in Saturday's attack. -
Australia Bondi Beach gunmen had pledged allegiance to Islamic State group The gunmen, father and son, who killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Australia, were heavily influenced by extremist ideology. The father, who was killed by police, had a firearm license in a country where such documents are hard to obtain. -
Australia A child, a rabbi and a Holocaust survivor: Lives lost in Bondi Beach attack The victims of the Bondi Beach attack were ordinary people — children, elders, community leaders, and families — gathered for a peaceful religious celebration, and several lost their lives while trying to protect others. -
Culture news Punk group Pussy Riot ruled ‘extremist’ organisation and banned in Russia The ruling follows a September judgment that sentenced all five group members in absentia to up to 13 years in prison. -
No Comment Hundreds gather to lay flowers at the site of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting Aerial footage showed hundreds of people on Monday gathering to pay tribute near the site where two gunmen opened fire on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, leaving at least 15 people dead. -
Germany German police arrest five men over Christmas market attack plot The men were arrested over an alleged plot to drive a vehicle into crowds at a Christmas market in Lower Bavaria. Authorities say the planning was in an early stage. -
Culture news Ireland’s Eurovision winner plans to return trophy in protest of Israel’s participation Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. -
Health news People vaccinated against COVID-19 have lower risk of death – regardless of the cause, study Adults who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have a lower risk of death regardless of the cause, a new study has found. -
Economy UK housing market cools as sellers cut prices for second month Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market. -
The Cube Fact check: Is Sweden as unsafe as Trump says? The US president recently said that Sweden "has gone from being a country free of crime to a country that now has a lot of crime". The Cube took a look at its homicide statistics and compared them to those in other European countries and the US to see how true this is. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 15th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Chile Right-wing Kast defeats leftist rival to become Chile's president José Antonio Kast won 58% of the vote, defeating communist candidate Jeannette Jara. His victory marks Chile's most right-wing government since the dictatorship ended in 1990. -
Europe News Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years. -
Culture news Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop' A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2025's main sources of concern: the proliferation of AI and our way of consuming low quality digital content. -
Europe Today Europe 'needs to stand up to Trump and stop buying US energy', Tubiana tells Euronews The CEO of the European Climate Foundation, who served as France's climate change ambassador for the 2015 United Nations climate summit in Paris, remains a climate optimist and points to China as an example to follow. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Russian frozen assets — the EU is finally playing hardball Brussels just locked down €210 billion of Russian Central Bank cash. What's next? -
South Korea A new chapter for Korea and the EU: Navigating global shift through partnership Approached with humility and purpose, the Korea–EU partnership can become a stabilising force in uncertain times, guiding nations toward a global order defined not by rivalry, but by hope, solidarity and shared progress, Ambassador Ryu Jeong-hyun writes in an exclusive opinion article for Euronews. -
Culture news Trump savages Rob Reiner in Truth Social post as Hollywood mourns director's death US President Donald Trump has used his Truth Social media platform to attack Rob Reiner saying he and his wife "reportedly" died "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction" with "Trump Derangement Syndrome". -
Tech News IS and other extremist groups use AI to produce fake content and recruit new members Militant groups began using AI as soon as programs such as ChatGPT became widely accessible. In the years since, they have increasingly used generative AI programs to create realistic-looking photos and videos. -
Business Volkswagen's €3bn gamble: Can it win back market share in China? VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', a new season of 'Fallout', and an exhibition dedicated to manga - here's what this week has in store. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine peace talks, terror in Australia, and climate change 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 Europe has both a competitiveness and a fantasy-thinking problem As EU governments discuss the Digital Omnibus, Europe is divided: some see the Omnibus as a necessary step to help European companies, while others cling to rules like the GDPR and the AI Act. -
China Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in national security trial Jimmy Lai, 78, was found guilty of colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious articles. The former Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 15th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news This AI tool could spare cancer patients from chemotherapy they don't need The tool scans digital images of the same cancer tissue samples that pathologists use and can tell how fast the cancer is likely to grow and how risky it is. -
Economy Food prices in Europe: Which countries are the most and least expensive? While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food. -
No Comment Hundreds of skaters gather for marathon along Havana's Malecon Hundreds of skaters, mainly teenagers and young adults, gathered at Havana's Malecon for a marathon, enjoying a rare chance to skate together publicly. -
No Comment Catherine Drysdale becomes first woman to win Antarctic Ice Marathon Catherine Drysdale became the first woman to win the Antarctic Ice Marathon in its 20-year history, finishing the 2025 race in 3:48:43 amid extreme conditions. -
USA Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after deaths of Hollywood director and his wife Michele Nick Reiner, the younger of Rob Reiner's two sons, spoke publicly of his struggles with addiction and by 18 had cycled in and out of nine treatment facilities. -
Gaza Hamas confirms killing of top commander in Israeli strike on Gaza The Israeli military killed Raed Saad, commander of Hamas' military manufacturing unit, in a strike outside Gaza City on Saturday. He was the most senior militant killed since a ceasefire agreement came into effect in October.