2025-12-22

Spain

Family accused of boarding dead grandmother on Malaga-London flight

The flight on Wednesday was delayed by 12 hours after a 89-year-old British woman died before takeoff. Passengers claimed she appeared lifeless when wheeled aboard. The airline has rejected the claims, and no investigation was announced into the incident.

22/12/2025

Russia

Top Russian general killed in apparent car bomb explosion in Moscow

An investigation into the explosion which took place in the Russian capital on Monday, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, is under way.

22/12/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A retrospective for the world's 'greatest living artist'; Timothée Chalamet's star turn as a success obsessed table tennis player; volume 2 of Strange Things season 5 - and our best songs of the year! Here's ho-ho-how to spend the festive week.

22/12/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: Former MEP Kaili doubles down on 'Belgiangate'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the former European Parliament vice president called for justice and doubled down on "Belgiangate" after a new wave of arrests of politicians, accusing the authorities of botched investigations, media collusion and orchestration as her case awaits trial.

22/12/2025

Culture news

UNESCO adds Central Asian traditions to global heritage list

Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

22/12/2025

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Renewable materials in a changing global landscape

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Renewable materials are becoming a strategic priority for climate-aligned industrial growth. UPM’s move into advanced, bio-based materials highlights how the sector is evolving to meet new regulatory, environmental, and market expectations.

22/12/2025

Australia

Bondi gunmen had firearms training before Hanukkah festival attack

Father and son conducted firearms training in rural New South Wales before killing 15 at Sydney beach. Police found IS flags and homemade bombs in their car.

22/12/2025

Culture news

Pina Bausch revived at Greek National Theatre with 'Kontakthof'

The great German choreographer's landmark work, which was first presented in 1978 in Wuppertal, is revived on the main stage of Greece's National Theatre with an entirely Greek cast.

22/12/2025

Tech News

US threatens European firms. Why it may not have the desired effect

US trade officials warned on X that European service providers could face fees and restrictions if the EU keeps “discriminatory” tech rules.

22/12/2025

Health news

How much alcohol is safe to drink this Christmas? Experts can’t agree

Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.

22/12/2025

Economy

How do Europe's highest earners compare to the wealthy worldwide?

Income inequality is a persistent problem across the world, but how do top earners compare on a global scale?

22/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 22nd, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/12/2025

Europe News

Toni Comín: Meet the 'ghost' MEP living in legal limbo

Catalan lawmaker Toni Comín has been elected twice by voters in Spain, but cannot sit as an MEP due to a legal controversy over his role in Catalonia's push for independence.

22/12/2025

Venezuela

US pursuing third oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela

A US official said the vessel was 'a sanctioned dark fleet vessel that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion.' The operation marks the second of its kind this weekend, and the third in less than two weeks.

22/12/2025