2025-12-21

Cyprus

Cyprus unveils EU presidency priorities on security and migration

Cyprus outlined priorities for the EU presidency starting 1 January 2026, focusing on autonomy, security, defence, migration, and support for Ukraine.

21/12/2025

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Winter solstice at Ireland’s Newgrange attracts 2,000 visitors

Around 2,000 people gathered at Newgrange in County Meath for the winter solstice, witnessing sunlight entering the ancient tomb's inner chamber at dawn.

21/12/2025

West Bank

Israel’s approves proposal for 19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank

The decision is a harsh blow to the Palestinian state and brings the total number of new settlements over the past few years to 69.

21/12/2025

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Winter solstice: sunrise aligns with Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt

Hundreds of visitors gathered in Luxor to witness the winter solstice sunrise align with the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak, marking the start of astronomical winter.

21/12/2025

USA

Documents vanish from US government's Epstein files release website

At least 16 files disappeared from the US Justice Department's Epstein webpage. The disgraced financier's victims have criticised the heavily redacted release, missing key records.

21/12/2025

Ukraine

Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills four as US holds peace talks

Russia launched 97 drones and one missile overnight, killing four and injuring 19. Ukraine intercepted 75 drones. Attacks came as US and Russian envoys continued their peace plan talks meeting in Miami.

21/12/2025

World News

Elections in Extremadura will set the political course of Spain

Around 860,000 Extremadurans go to the polls today in an unprecedented election in the region. María Guardiola brought forward the elections after failing to pass the budget. The polls point to the PP as the winner, but without a majority to govern alone.

21/12/2025

Hungary

Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary, says Orbán

The Hungarian Prime Minister said Hungary must help to prevent the collapse of Ukraine or order to "value its own piece of land."

21/12/2025

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France deploys armed forces to fight cattle disease outbreak

France's armed forces are aiding a nationwide cattle vaccination to combat lumpy skin disease.

21/12/2025

USA

US calls talks with Ukraine and Russia productive, proposes trilatera

Washington proposed the first Ukraine-Russia face-to-face talks in months, after US and Russian envoys met in Miami over the weekend to discuss a possible peace plan to end Moscow's war in Ukraine.

21/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 21st, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 21st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

21/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025 kicks off: Morocco ready to host the continent

Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament.

21/12/2025

Australia

Australia pays tribute to victims of Bondi Beach antisemitic attack

Australia held a Day of Reflection on Sunday, one week after two gunmen staged an antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach killing 15 people and injuring dozens.

21/12/2025

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Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims

Australians will light candles on Sunday to mark the attack on a Jewish festival that killed 15 people. A national Day of Reflection has been declared.

21/12/2025

Venezuela

US seizes second oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently left Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers coming in or out of Venezuela.

21/12/2025

South Africa

At least nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

At least nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township, southwest of the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, according to police. A manhunt for those responsible is under way.

21/12/2025

Destinations

Where are Americans travelling in Europe this holiday season?

New data reveals the top European destinations for US travellers this winter - with Vienna and Copenhagen among rising stars.

21/12/2025

Tech News

What to know about the US’s new plans for the Moon

President Donald Trump’s new executive order lays out the US's priorities in space. Among them is a renewed commitment to a 2028 Moon landing, new space missile development and launching nuclear reactors into orbit.

21/12/2025

Green News

First climate migrants land in Australia after leaving sinking nation

As rising sea levels continue to threaten the sinking nation of Tuvalu, Australia has welcomed the first group of climate migrants.

21/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 21st, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 21st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

21/12/2025