19 December 2025 | Euronews
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Business French court rejects government bid to suspend Shein e-commerce platform A French court rejected the government's bid to suspend Shein, ruling the measure “disproportionate.” However, the platform must implement reliable age verification before resuming sales of adult products. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Denmark Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility and election websites Denmark accused Russia on Thursday of cyberattacks on water utility that burst pipes and on election websites, the first time Copenhagen publicly blamed Moscow. -
The hidden gem of the Canary Islands: La Gomera, Europe’s next eco-destination La Gomera, the Canary Islands’ quietest retreat, is a 100% Biosphere Reserve offering ancient forests, sustainable stays and unforgettable island flavours. -
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No Comment Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations. -
The Cube Coup in Paris: How an AI-generated video caused Macron a major headache The video rapidly racked up more than 12 million views after it was shared on Facebook. -
Russia Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea. -
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan and Japan announce new cooperation projects worth over €11 billion The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan. -
Turkey Turkey detains actress and seven others in major illicit drug operation Istanbul prosecutors detained eight more people on Friday in an ongoing drug investigation targeting media figures, while releasing four high-profile suspects. -
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan. -
No Comment Farmers protest at Macron's second home over EU trade deal France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed. -
Europe News How the EU's reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way. -
Focus Doha Forum 2025: Global Leaders Push Dialogue Toward Real Progress The 2025 Doha Forum gathered global leaders to confront the world’s toughest challenges, highlight Qatar’s growing mediation role, and unveil major development pledges. Under the theme “Justice in Action,” the focus was clear: turning dialogue into real, measurable progress. -
No Comment Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers. -
Europe in Motion Which EU countries have the highest education dropout rates and why? Course difficulty and unmet expectations are often key factors, but mental health issues may also account for a significant share. -
Travel News UNWTO: Uzbekistan ranks among world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2025 Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel growth. -
Travel News EU Entry/Exit System: First phase of rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES. -
Health news Could bird flu spread among humans? Scientists show how it might happen New simulations of avian flu outbreaks show how the epidemic could spread among humans. -
Culture news Donald Trump’s new Patriot Games compared to ‘The Hunger Games’ online Social media users and Democrats all responded the same way to Donald Trump’s freshly announced competition for next year’s 250th anniversary of the US: it all feels very “May the odds be ever in your favour.” -
Germany German neo-Nazi fugitive does not want to be a woman any more Convicted German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who changed gender before prison sentence, is applying for another identity change while evading arrest, Euronews learned in an interview with the fugitive whose whereabouts remain unknown. -
Euronews investigates In Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to claim lives In Campania, southern Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to bear the scars of decades of criminal pollution. Illegal dumps, toxic fires, and soaring illness: Euronews reporter, Valérie Gauriat, investigated at the heart of this scarred territory, where residents’ anger shows no sign of abating. -
Russia Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets. -
France France to miss 2026 budget deadline as lawmakers fail to reach deal French lawmakers failed Friday to agree a 2026 budget in joint committee talks, forcing government to seek emergency legislation to roll over 2025 budget. -
Earth News Average global temperature to hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels in 2026, warns UK’s Met Office The Met Office warns that 2026 is likely to become the fourth year on record where temperatures hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels. -
Culture news Pyres, Screams and Light: Here are the Best Albums of 2025 Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite album of the year. How many have you heard? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business TikTok strikes deal to keep operating in the US after months of uncertainty The popular video app will continue operating in the US after ByteDance agreed to spin off TikTok’s US business into a new joint venture under terms aimed at protecting American data and national security. -
Economy Trump’s oil sanctions test legal limits with Venezuela tanker blockade By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks. -
Economy Bank of Japan hikes interest rates: Is a global bond crisis looming? The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in three decades, signalling further tightening ahead. The shift is reviving concerns over rising global bond yields and the risk of capital repatriation from Japanese investors. -
Venezuela US strikes on narcoboats kill five more in Pacific amid mounting Venezuela tensions US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela. -
The Cube Misleading online claims oversimplify Bulgaria's government crisis Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex. -
Culture news Barack Obama shares his favourite movies, music and books of 2025 Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025... -
Greece Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge in crossings Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply. -
No Comment Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciary Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' - An epic but tiresome rehash Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a sky beam.” -
No Comment Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battles Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks. -
No Comment EU leaders agree on €90 billion support package for Ukraine at Brussels summit Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision. -
Europe Today Europe Today: A dramatic end to the EU summit on Ukraine and Mercosur 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. -
Health news Eating full-fat cheese and cream linked to lower dementia risk, Swedish study finds Participants in the study who ate at least two slices of high-fat cheese a day had a 13 per cent lower risk of developing dementia, and a 29 per cent lower risk of vascular dementia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business What is so unusual about UK job postings since the pandemic? January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe. -
Europe News EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme. -
USA Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing found dead, officials say The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone.