2025-12-23

France

Hydrogen blast at Lyon chemical plant laboratory injures four

An explosion at Elkem Silicones Seveso site south of Lyon sparked a fire in a 600 sqm building. Over 100,000 residents ordered to shelter. The site had a fatal accident in 2016 and has had recent safety issues.

23/12/2025

Travel News

Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

23/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025: Bafana Bafana win, Salah rescues Egypt as contest heats up

AFCON 2025 gathered further momentum on Day Two, with three gripping group-stage encounters.

23/12/2025

Culture news

'Call of Duty' video game co-creator Vince Zampella dies in car crash

A spokesperson for Electronic Arts said that Vince Zampella's influence on the video game industry was “profound and far-reaching."

23/12/2025

Art

Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in time for Christmas

Banksy’s new artwork, depicting two children lying down and pointing at the sky, appeared in west London. An identical second piece was also unveiled in central London.

23/12/2025

Art

Painting through pain: Artist captures Russia's war on Ukraine

From Berlin to Miami: negotiations to end Russia's war continue – but peace in Ukraine still feels distant. Ukrainian soldier Vlad has created striking works filled with fear and hope.

23/12/2025

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Venezuela: government supporters stage motorbike rallies in Caracas over US interference

Government supporters staged a motorbike protest in Caracas on Monday as Venezuela’s National Assembly debated a proposed antipiracy law linked to maritime trade.

23/12/2025

Lifestyle

Ho ho... huh? The strangest European Christmas folklore explained

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

23/12/2025

Travel News

Poland is building a €30 billion mega-airport. When will it open?

Port Polska is envisioned as a gateway to Europe and as one of the largest transport hubs in the region.

23/12/2025

USA

US strikes another narcoboat in eastern Pacific, killing one

The Trump administration has said the strikes were meant to stop the flow of drugs into the US and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

23/12/2025

Ukraine

Progress in US-led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says

While peace talks are under way, local media reported a new wave of drone and missile attacks on several cities across Ukraine overnight, with the country's energy infrastructure as a key target.

23/12/2025

Tech News

Which EU countries are considering banning social media for children?

European countries such as the UK, Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Finland, and Germany are considering restrictions on children’s social media.

23/12/2025

wellbeing

Laughter yoga: The surprising way to boost heart and mental health

From lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation to improving heart health and relieving stress, laughter has the power to trigger a number of positive chemical and physical benefits.

23/12/2025

Economy

When the rich flaunt their wealth inequality feels worse, study shows

According to new research, people underestimate inequality when they live in segregated social worlds. But when wealth is openly displayed, dissatisfaction rises fast.

23/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 23rd, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

23/12/2025

Germany

Indian students at Berlin university face deportation, not graduation

High tuition fees and even bigger, broken promises. For Indian students at the International University (IU), the dream of studying in Germany has turned into a nightmare. "My life feels like hell," one of them told Euronews.

23/12/2025

Partner content

Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center: Reframing Central Asia’s place in global history

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s new Islamic Civilization Center aims to reshape how Central Asia is seen globally, highlighting its role in science, culture and cross-civilizational exchange.

23/12/2025

Moments

How Booking.com fraudsters are successfully scamming travellers

Earlier this year, consumer watchdog Which? released a comprehensive report uncovering myriad scams and security issues on Booking.com.

23/12/2025

USA

Trump announces new battleship, part of class named after himself

Surrounded by top US national security officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump also warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro against playing "tough".

23/12/2025