2025-12-17

Health news

EU targets tobacco, unhealthy diets in new push against heart disease

The European Union’s new ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ aims to cut cardiovascular deaths by 25 per cent in the next decade.

17/12/2025

Economy

Italy's cash ceiling proposal: Balancing freedom and fraud concerns

An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity.

17/12/2025

Tech News

X sues challenger for trying to ‘steal’ Twitter brand

‘Twitter never left.’ A week after a new start-up petitioned to ‘bring back’ the Twitter name and bird logo, Elon Musk’s X countersued ‘Operation Bluebird’ for copyright infringement.

17/12/2025

Europe News

EU gets tough on carbon border tax, vows to protect domestic producers

European producers of steel and aluminium will face higher CO2 emissions costs, but the European Commission wants to channel part of the revenues of the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries decarbonise.

17/12/2025

Travel News

Thailand-Cambodia fighting: Is it safe to travel now?

The UK's foreign office is now advising against all travel within 50 km of the Thai-Cambodian border - with some caveats.

17/12/2025

Culture news

Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open despite ongoing strike

Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns

17/12/2025

Uzbekistan

Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation

The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials.

17/12/2025

Lifestyle

AI slop, clean girls and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends

Euronews Culture takes a look back at some of the biggest cultural trends that have shaped global fashion, social media, music and more in 2025.

17/12/2025

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Cuban pilgrims flock to Havana's El Rincon shrine for blessings

Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.

17/12/2025

USA

Portuguese MIT professor shot dead at home in Massachusetts

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, 47, was shot dead at his Massachusetts home Monday. No arrests have been made in the ongoing homicide investigation.

17/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 17th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/12/2025

Europe Today

Europe is our destiny, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani tells Euronews

Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that accession to the EU remains Pristina's "strategic" and "security imperative," although it is not a full-fledged candidate for membership in the 27-member bloc.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen warns of EU's 'dangerous' reality ahead of crunch summit

The European Commission chief has laid out the high stakes of the decisions facing EU leaders, speaking of a world of "predators" and warning of a new international order after a sharp pivot in Washington's policy towards the continent.

17/12/2025

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Chaos erupts in Mexico City’s Congress over transparency debate

Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.

17/12/2025

Europe Today

Watch the video: The EU enlargement saga — who's next?

Once, there were just six. Not long ago, there were 28. Today, there are 27. These are not lottery numbers, it’s the story of our European Union. And that story is set to get a new chapter. But will it?

17/12/2025

Europe Today

EU vows transparency in housing market, Commissioner Jørgensen says

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said Brussels has pledged to identify speculation and boost market's fairness as part of its first affordable housing plan unveiled on Tuesday.

17/12/2025

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Australia starts funerals for Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting victims

Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue

17/12/2025

Culture news

Eurovision 2026: Palestinian flags and booing will not be censored

Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."

17/12/2025

Destinations

How ice hotels are built and where to stay in one this winter

Rates typically start from €400 for a night in an ice hotel, where guests often sleep on beds made from frozen river water.

17/12/2025

Australia

Suspect in Sydney Bondi Beach massacre charged with 59 offences

24-year-old alleged Bondi attacker Naveed Akram has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, after waking from his coma on Tuesday.

17/12/2025

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU Housing Commissioner and Kosovo's President join live

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.

17/12/2025

Tech News

EU vs. Big Tech: What actions have regulators taken so far?

In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken.

17/12/2025

Business

Which European economy will have the highest growth in 2026 and 2027?

After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?

17/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 17th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

17/12/2025

Health news

Menstrual cycle may affect severity of sport injuries, study finds

Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows.

17/12/2025

Culture news

Jacques Prévert's legacy: A battle to save the poet's apartment-museum

The Montmartre flat where one of the most important French poets lived is threatened by a project to extend the adjoining Moulin-Rouge cabaret.

17/12/2025

USA

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include 20 new countries

The Trump administration has issued a full travel ban on five more countries as well as people traveling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. It also imposed new limits on 15 other countries.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Influencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors under scrutiny

The European Consumer Organisation is raising the alarm about hidden advertising practices by influencers on social media for fast-fashion and unhealthy food.

17/12/2025

USA

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela

Trump's escalation comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, an unusual move that followed a buildup of military forces in the region.

17/12/2025