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USA Ho ho ho: Track Santa’s trip around the world with NORAD Checking up on the bearded gift-giver's journey: a 70-year tradition, the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) continues to implement. -
Energy Frontiers How SOFAZ is diversifying Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth beyond oil and gas SOFAZ is diversifying its sovereign wealth portfolio beyond oil and gas, investing in renewables, infrastructure and digital assets to manage risk and support long-term financial stability. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Qatar From sweeping desert dunes to buzzing souqs and soaring coastal views, Qatar is a land of striking contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she explores Qatar — from Doha’s historic heart to the edge of the desert and sea. -
Kazakhstan Kazakh city of Aktau recalls the Azerbaijan Airlines crash one year on A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people died, and 29 survived with injuries. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 24th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Europe defends its digital rules after Trump administration targets Breton with visa ban Brussels and Paris both denounced Washington’s decision to impose a visa ban on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, after the Trump administration escalated digital rules scrap by sanctioning Breton over what it said amounted to "censorship". -
Azerbaijan Survivors seek justice year after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash killed 38 Survivors and relatives are seeking justice as the first anniversary approaches of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people after a Russian air defence missile struck next to it mid-flight, causing critical damage. -
France Pro-Russian hackers claim French postal service cyberattack European intelligence agencies say investigations into Russian interference now consume as much time as terrorist threats. -
Iran Has Iran's Khamenei authorised small nuclear weapons? What we know so far Speculation is mounting about whether Iran's supreme leader has approved nuclear weapons development after June's conflict with Israel devastated its nuclear programme. US intelligence says no. -
No Comment Ukrainian families host Christmas dinner for displaced children in Kyiv Families who have taken in children displaced by the war gathered in Kyiv for a Christmas dinner aimed at offering warmth and a sense of family during the holidays. -
Spotlight How Baku is reshaping urban mobility around people, not cars From people-first streets to integrated mobility and electric buses, Baku’s transport transformation reflects a city ready for sustainable urban living. -
Modern Nomads How an ancient Kazakh puppet art is being revived for modern audiences A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing. -
No Comment Christmas decorations bring festive atmosphere to Damascus In Damascus’ Old City, home to a small Christian community and historic churches, red baubles, shop decorations and street vendors selling warm chestnuts add a seasonal touch to the streets. -
Earth News Bay of Biscay fishing ban to return in 2026 after proving successful at reducing dolphin deaths Winter closures in recent years have gained positive results, although the measure will affect around 300 vessels. -
Economy Santa Claus rally or year-end wobble? Global markets close the year on a cautious note World shares were mixed despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, as investors remained wary of inflation, slowing demand and uncertainty over how markets will start the new year. -
Travel News Travelling to Portugal over the New Year? Beware of airport strikes on these dates A court order mandates that minimum services must be maintained. -
Ukraine Ukraine and US agree on most points of peace plan except Donbas and nuclear plant, Zelenskyy says Ukraine and the US have agreed on most points of a 20-point peace plan with Russia, but control of Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains contentious, Ukrainian president said. Moscow is expected to respond on Wednesday. -
Cinema Yuletide substitutes: What are the best alternative Christmas films? Tired of watching the same old festive classics? Here's our guide to the best left field Christmas movies that deserve your attention during the holidays. -
Ecotech Trump’s rollbacks made 2025 a turbulent year for clean energy. So why are experts optimistic? “Trump’s effort to... harm clean energy just isn’t enough to offset the natural advantages it has,” says one expert. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 24th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Chocolate could disappear by 2050. Could this climate-resistant alternative take its place? As cocoa production plunges, scientists have turned to a climate-resilient plant to save the chocolate industry. -
No Comment Explosion in Moscow kills 3, including two traffic police officers Three people, including two traffic police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Wednesday. -
Gaza Israel's defence minister walks back pledge to establish Gaza settlements Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context. -
Europe News US visa ban targets former EU Commissioner Breton over alleged social media censorship Washington announced it banned former EU tech Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European activists from entering US soil, a decision Breton slammed as a "McCarthy's witch hunt". -
Football Now AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites. -
Euronews Tech Talks This robot aims to make kids feel less lonely |Euronews Tech Talks Meet Karen Dolva, co-founder and former CEO of the Norwegian tech company No Isolation, helping children with medical conditions attend school. -
No Comment Video shows boats swallowed by a giant hole in Shropshire, UK UK police declared a major incident after a giant hole opened up under a canal, draining part of it and leaving several narrowboats stranded. -
No Comment Record snowfall blankets Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of holidays Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access. -
Russia Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion Three people, including two police officers, were killed when a bomb detonated in Moscow on the same street where a Russian general died in an apparent car bomb explosion just two days ago. -
World News Shoppers search for last-minute gifts with Christmas around the corner There are two types of Christmas shoppers: those who plan for months in advance, and those who wait until days in advance to find the perfect gift. -
Moments From forts to holy cities: These are India’s best luxury train journeys for 2026 Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026. -
wellbeing Sleds over screens: Why it’s time to limit your children’s screen time this Christmas Heavy use of phones, tablets and gaming consoles has been linked to anxiety, depression, poor attention and even obesity. -
Culture news María La Ribot presents 'The madness of Queen Joanna' in Brussels swansong Choreographer María La Ribot brought the curtains down on her illustrious career at Europalia in Brussels with 'Juana Ficción', a poetic portrait of the Spanish queen’s inner world, the men who tormented her and an exploration of the ongoing stigma of madness. -
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Marks 30 Years of Permanent Neutrality — A Milestone in Peace and Connectivity When the United Nations General Assembly unanimously recognised Turkmenistan’s status of permanent neutrality in December 1995, few could have predicted quite how central this principle would become to the country’s identity. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 24th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy The future of cash: How much money do Europeans carry today? Fewer and fewer consumers are choosing to use cash, instead relying on cards and mobile payments. Even so, for some consumers and within certain sectors — cash remains king. -
Tech News Christmas with AI-generated ‘Jesuses’ offer holiday guidance but raise faith and bias concerns Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say. -
Health news Tired of detoxing and counting calories? Here's how to have a guilt free Christmas Detox diets and guilt mark the Christmas season for many people. Experts warn that the problem is not what you eat these days, but the culture of dieting and the cycle of restriction that damages your relationship with food. -
Venezuela Venezuela targets US tanker seizure supporters with new 'anti-piracy' law Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing up to 20 years in prison for supporting tanker seizures or blockades. The move follows the US seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers this month. -
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s ‘Echo of Enlightenment’: Reclaiming Central Asia’s Role in the History of Science A new documentary series from Uzbekistan explores how Central Asian scholars shaped global science, challenging Eurocentric narratives of intellectual history. -
Turkey Libyan military chief killed in plane crash after takeoff from Ankara General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, military chief of Libya's UN-recognised government in Tripoli, died with seven others when the plane crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara.