18 December 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed. -
Syria Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UNHCR official says The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall. -
Poland Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal not independent due to political appointments The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution. -
Tech News Japanese woman 'marries' ChatGPT AI character in symbolic ceremony 'You taught me love': Japanese woman marries AI partner after 100 daily messages as concern over 'AI psychosis' rises. -
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Myanmar Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts Though the US spent just 1% of its budget on foreign aid, Trump dubbed USAID wasteful and shut it down, a move that has proven catastrophic for the world's most vulnerable. -
No Comment Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoors Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions. -
No Comment Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays. -
Art All the president's men: Trump's White House portrait gallery decorations spark row over decorum Donald Trump has added new features to his President Walk Of Fame portrait gallery of former leaders of the United States. But the decorative plaques in the West Wing of the White House have ripped up the rule book on protocol with language more akin to Trump's social media style. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news FIFA takes on EA Sports with new football video game exclusively on Netflix FIFA coming soon to Netflix: Set for release ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the partnership with the US streaming giant marks a clean break from FIFA’s acrimonious split with Electronic Arts. -
Economy ECB's Lagarde: AI fuels investment, no rate path set ECB President Christine Lagarde kept rates unchanged, citing persistent uncertainty and strong AI-driven investment. -
Belgium Ukraine does not believe Europe ‘should replace the US’ in security guarantees, Zelenskyy says Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe’s commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are “different things” and how Russia is trying to “exclude” the EU from it, he explained. -
Business Portugal tops EU list for overvalued housing prices The European Commission estimates that the average overvaluation of housing prices in Portugal is higher by around 25%, "surpassing other property markets" in the bloc. -
France Paris child welfare under scrutiny after second mother alleges childrens' heads were shaved The claims come just days after a separate case involving an eight-year-old boy, prompting Paris authorities to refer the matter to the courts. -
Germany Germany charges alleged teen members of right-wing extremist group with attempted murder Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave." -
Estonia Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonian territory, foreign ministry says A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion. -
Energy Frontiers Energy efficiency is the ‘first fuel’, but progress remains too slow, says IEA analyst The IEA (International Energy Agency) warns global energy efficiency gains are improving in 2025 but remain off track for 2030 goals. -
Health news Spanish police raid research lab in Catalonia in African swine fever investigation The investigation seeks to clarify whether the outbreak of African swine fever that has killed 26 wild boars originated in one of the five laboratories in the area that work with the virus. -
Earth News Schools told to keep children indoors and flights cancelled as air pollution peaks in Sarajevo The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina often tops the list of places with the worst air quality globally. -
Euronews Debates Tech leaders urge Brussels to shift from compliance to competitiveness Industry leaders at a Euronews debate warned that Europe’s growing regulatory complexity is undermining innovation and competitiveness, urging Brussels to simplify fast. -
Greece Greece takes delivery of Kimon frigate from France as €25bn military upgrade continues Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November. -
Around Azerbaijan Why Shusha stands at the heart of Azerbaijan’s cultural life Shusha, known as Azerbaijan’s cultural cradle, reveals its rich heritage through historic landmarks, music, poetry, crafts and traditions shaped by centuries of creativity. -
Climate Spain sets up national network of climate shelters as heatwaves become ‘the new normal’ In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record. -
No Comment Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade deal Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament. -
12 minutes with Danish presidency has bolstered Europe's defence and competitiveness, minister says As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration. -
Economy ECB holds interest rates as eurozone economic growth remains robust The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target. -
France French anaesthetist sentenced to life in prison for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 According to the prosecution, Péchier contaminated infusion bags with potassium, local anaesthetics, adrenaline and heparin in order to induce cardiac arrest or haemorrhage in patients treated by colleagues. -
Economy BoE delivers Christmas rate cut after cooler-than-expected inflation Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth. -
Earth News Does the EU rollback of 2035 car emissions ban risk undermining Europe’s climate goals? The EU has softened its 2035 car emissions ban, raising questions about climate targets and the pace of EV adoption. -
Belgium Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector. -
The Cube Who are the Westerners sanctioned by the EU for spreading Russian propaganda? One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News From vibe coding to faster models: what’s new in Google’s Gemini update Vibe coding, faster AI models, and real-time translation are some of the new updates from Google in Gemini. -
Europe in Motion Which country spends the most on gifts at Christmas? EU Christmas spending surges in 2025 as inflation nudges prices up and regulators tighten toy safety standards. -
No Comment Heavy rain turns Iran’s Hormuz Island beach deep red Rainfall on Hormuz Island transformed its Red Beach as iron-rich soil runoff colored the shoreline and waters deep red, drawing wide attention online. -
Tech News Pornhub investigates hack affecting data of more than 200 million users The data was accessed by a Western-based hacking group known as ShinyHunters. The information is said to include viewing habits, search history and location data. -
Europe Today Watch the video: European Council summit — what is behind the curtain? Today, we start the final European Council summit of 2025. Topics include enlargement, the EU budget and support for Ukraine. Or to put it simply: love, money and war. -
Culture news Massive Attack join hundreds of musicians calling for Live Nation to drop operations in Israel "We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people," a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack and Brian Eno. -
No Comment Farmers bring tractors to Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition. -
No Comment Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents. -
World News Azerbaijan begins fuel exports to Armenia by rail for first time in decades The delivery of 22 tanker cars carrying AI-95 petrol follows a November agreement between the two governments and represents a concrete step in normalising relations after reaching a peace agreement earlier this year. -
Culture news Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list Electronic music enters France's intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. -
Europe News 'We need to give Ukraine the means to survive the war', Luxembourg prime minister tells Euronews "We are going in the right direction" to find a solution for Ukraine, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden told Euronews in an interview for Europe Today morning show ahead of the European Council on Thursday. -
Cinema Goodbye TV, hello streaming: The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033. -
Food and Drink Please, do tuck in! The infinite (and calorific) world of Portuguese Christmas sweets Perhaps no other country has such a wide variety of Christmas sweets as Portugal. Every family has its favourites, but classics such as sonhos or bolo-rei are never missing from the Christmas table. -
Climate From turkey to cinnamon, here’s how the climate crisis is threatening our favourite Christmas foods Many key ingredients for festive foods have been hit by climate change, causing yields to plummet or forcing farmers to introduce adaptations. -
Nature Love Island for lizards: Critically endangered iguanas now thriving thanks to matchmaking project The Lesser Antillean iguana is a critically endangered species that has disappeared from much of its range across the Eastern Caribbean. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Luxembourg's Prime Minister joins us ahead of European Council meeting 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 Paralysed man controls devices with his mind just five days after brain implant surgery in China Just five days after surgery, he was able to operate a wheelchair, browse the internet, play video games, and control smart home devices. -
wellbeing Why dehydration in the winter is easier than you think, according to health experts Health experts warn that dehydration is often overlooked in winter, increasing the risk of fatigue, brain fog and more serious kidney problems. -
Economy France's economic outlook for 2026: How heavy is the debt burden? France’s economic outlook for 2026 remains constrained by rising debt, high deficits, and political deadlock. Growth is set to recover modestly, but limited fiscal consolidation and reform fatigue continue to weigh on the economy. -
Europe News EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine financing, Mercosur After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News France investigates 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry The malware found was capable of remotely controlling the Italian-owned Fantastic ferry. -
Culture news How the FIFA Arab Cup Final became a symphony of sound and light Some say football matches are not only determined by action on the field but by songs sung in stadiums. The Qatar 'Soundbeats' campaign wants to orchestrate an enormous wave of support at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar by combining the noise of crowds with classical music as part of a new interactive show. -
USA New US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills four as tensions with Venezuela rise The US military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels. -
USA Trump claims economic successes in national address despite growing disapproval In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity.