2025-12-29

USA

Trump says 'there'll be hell to pay' if Hamas does not disarm

Trump said he expected the reconstruction of Gaza to begin "pretty soon" but gave no further details about a timeline or who would be responsible for the construction.

29/12/2025

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Peruvian shamans offer predictions on global conflicts and leaders for 2026

During an annual ritual in Lima, Peruvian shamans predicted continued global conflicts in 2026 and political change in Venezuela, while calling for peace and stability worldwide.

29/12/2025

Cult

Inside the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

In partnership with Media City

With players trained in different musical traditions, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is reshaping how orchestral music is performed and experienced in the region.

29/12/2025

Spotlight

Exploring Baku White City and the ideas shaping a city of the future

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Baku White City shows how people-centred planning, sustainability and walkable design are transforming a former industrial zone into a modern district built for everyday urban living.

29/12/2025

Culture news

Cecilia Giménez, the painter who 'botched' the Ecce Homo dies aged 94

The Borja resident, who rose to fame in 2012 for her widely mocked restoration of Elías García Martínez's fresco 'Ecco Homo', has died at the age of 94.

29/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 29th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 29th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/12/2025

World News

More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025

This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU.

29/12/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: Energy price distortions must end, Portuguese minister says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Portugal's Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said ensuring a level playing field among member states will be "essential" to lowering electricity prices across the bloc in 2026.

29/12/2025

Russia

Lavrov threatens Kyiv after alleged drone attack on Putin's residence

Russia's foreign minister said Moscow's negotiating position would change following alleged strikes on Putin's Novgorod region residence overnight on Monday. Zelenskyy dismissed the claim as an effort by the Kremlin to derail progress with Washington.

29/12/2025

Travel News

Bucharest sparks backlash after confirming new tourist tax for 2026

Officials in Bucharest have approved a tourist tax that will come into effect next year, aiming to raise almost €3 million annually.

29/12/2025

North Korea

North Korea says it fired long-range cruise missiles in Sunday test

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Sunday's launches, which occurred off the country's west coast.

29/12/2025

Space

Space in 2026: Moon missions, eclipses and auroras

Euronews Next gives a rundown of what the universe has in store for us in 2026.

29/12/2025

Spain

Three dead as heavy rain prompts emergency response in Andalusia

Málaga province recorded the most incidents, with 343 cases. Regional government activated flood emergency plan as 36 municipalities deployed protection.

29/12/2025

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Chinese team operates thousands of drones using a single computer

A drone light show in Chongqing highlights China’s ability to control thousands of drones simultaneously using a single automated system.

29/12/2025

Culture news

Boxer Anthony Joshua hurt and two dead after car crash in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion boxer, is in a stable condition, while two victims reportedly died at the scene of the crash.

29/12/2025

Europe News

In 2025, global trade cracked under tariffs and new China shock

Hit by US tariffs and Chinese weaponisation of critical goods, the EU became squeezed by the aggressive trade agenda of the world’s two largest economies. Brussels now ponders new alliances and new markets.

29/12/2025

World News

New Year's fireworks in Germany: When tradition turns to trauma

Many Germans still love setting off their home-made fireworks on New Year's Eve but opposition to the practice is growing. Experts are now calling for a cultural shift as the fireworks debate reaches explosion point.

29/12/2025

Taiwan

China stages drills near Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces'

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

29/12/2025

Economy

Iran’s currency collapse sparks second day of protests

Protesters closed shops for a second day as the rial hit new lows on the free market, amplifying inflation fears and highlighting the widening gap between official and street exchange rates.

29/12/2025

Ukraine

US security guarantees for Ukraine set for 15 years, Zelenskyy says

Although the US security guarantees for Ukraine have been "100% agreed," they have a short expiration date, the Ukrainian president explained after revealing more details following his meeting with Trump on Sunday.

29/12/2025

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Heavy snowfall closes schools in 14 Turkish provinces

Heavy snowfall in Turkey closed schools in 14 provinces, turning the break into playtime for children, with some sledging on plastic bags.

29/12/2025

Space

Russia sends Iranian satellites into orbit, Iranian state media says

Russia occasionally sends Iran’s satellites into orbit, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries.

29/12/2025

Climate

Hungary’s water guardians fight drought using waste from thermal spas

These volunteers are on a mission to save the Great Hungarian Plain from desertification.

29/12/2025

Kosovo

PM Kurti's ruling party wins Kosovo snap election with 50% of votes

The left-leaning Vetevendosje party secured a commanding victory in the parliamentary vote following a 10-month political impasse that prevented government formation in February.

29/12/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 29th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 29th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/12/2025

Green News

Donald Trump thinks climate change is a ‘hoax’. Do US voters agree?

New research shows that even Republican voters support funding more research into renewable energy sources.

29/12/2025

Greece

One dead and three missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island

Twenty-six migrants reached shore and alerted authorities to others at sea. Search operations continue as Mediterranean crossings remain deadly.

29/12/2025

No Comment

Heavy rain in southern Spain causes floods, one dead in Andalusia

The Civil Guard has found the body of one missing man after a van was swept away by a river in Málaga. Search continues for a missing motorcyclist in Granada.

29/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025: Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire draw, Algeria through

Cameroon and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their second Group F match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Marrakesh, Morocco.

29/12/2025

Economy

'Adapt, shrink or die’: US ties €1.7bn UN aid pledge to deep reforms

The US is offering €1.7 billion in humanitarian funding — far less than in previous years — while demanding a radical overhaul of how the UN delivers aid worldwide.

29/12/2025