2025-12-15

Europe News

European leaders commit to assisting Ukraine in future Russian attack

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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Legend 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.

15/12/2025

World News

Progress made on many issues, Zelenskyy says after Ukraine peace talks

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."

15/12/2025

United Kingdom

MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos

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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Culture news

Cypriot city of Larnaca 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.

15/12/2025

Europe News

EU enters crucial week marred by uncertainty for the 27-member 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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine hits Russian sub 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.

15/12/2025

Green News

Positive environmental stories from 2025

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

15/12/2025

Europe News

Albuquerque: Capital Markets Union's deal achievable within a year

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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Culture news

Louvre shuttered as staff go on strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

15/12/2025

Tech News

Ukrainians sue US chip firms for allegedly powering Russian drones

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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Art

Belle Époque posters, sex and body art: The unmissable art of 2025

From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues.

15/12/2025

Health news

How is cardiovascular disease affecting Europe’s health and economies?

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.

15/12/2025

France

French victim of Australia 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.

15/12/2025

Meet The Locals

Meet the chef bringing South African flavours to Macao

In partnership with Macao Government Tourism Office

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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Travel News

Airbnb fined €65 million as Spain tightens rental rules

The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules.

15/12/2025

Culture news

Real magic: Why is this French Christmas ad 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.

15/12/2025

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.

15/12/2025

Europe News

EU energy ministers to tackle price discrepancy 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.

15/12/2025

Moments

Can travel insurance cover me if EES delays make me miss a flight?

Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders.

15/12/2025

Spain

Man arrested in 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.

15/12/2025

Tech News

AI agent outperforms human hackers at a fraction of the cost, study

The AI agent ‘demonstrated technical sophistication,’ comparable to the strongest human participants in the study.

15/12/2025

Europe News

EU energy ministers back fund for cross-border resilience 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.

15/12/2025