30 December 2025 | Euronews
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USA Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of late US President John F Kennedy, has died at 35 Environmental journalist and John F Kennedy’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg has died at the age of 35 after battling acute myeloid leukaemia. -
Business Citi edges closer to Russia exit, bracing for over €1bn hit Citi has secured internal approvals to sell its remaining business in Russia to Renaissance Capital, moving closer to an exit from the market after years of delays. -
Sport From Usyk to Infantino, top summit draws hundreds of sports figures to Dubai The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport's economic and social future. -
No Comment Polish farmers stage nationwide protests over EU–Mercosur trade agreement Farmers across Poland held coordinated protests to voice concerns about the planned EU–Mercosur trade deal and its potential impact on domestic agriculture. -
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Germany Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal millions from safety deposit boxes A fire alarm summoned police officers and firefighters to the bank branch shortly before 4 am on Monday. -
Gaza Israel says it will halt operations of some aid organisations in Gaza starting in 2026 Earlier this year, Israel changed its registration process for aid groups, which included a requirement to submit a list of staff, including Palestinians in Gaza. -
Culture news French right reignites row over Brigitte Bardot's legacy with call for national tribute The death of Brigitte Bardot has sparked a fierce political debate in France, after right-wing figures called for a national tribute to the screen legend. -
Italy At least six people injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 30th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe in Motion What are Europeans' favourite EU travel destinations? EU residents took 250 million trips within the bloc in 2024, with the summer months driving the most travel. -
Business Budapest's credit rating falls to 'junk' as funding row with Orbán government deepens The City of Budapest has been downgraded to "junk" rating by Moody’s and placed on review for further cuts, a move that could increase borrowing costs as the liberal mayor led capital butts heads with the PM. -
Moments Scotland, Sardinia, Spain: These small towns will pay you to move there in 2026 Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe - and maybe even get paid. -
Netherlands Going out with a bang? Dutch shoppers snap up fireworks before nationwide ban Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment. -
Afghanistan Afghan farmers suffer heavy losses after Taliban ban opium poppy cultivation, report says UNODC survey found 85% of families in northern provinces unable to replace poppy income. Production fell 32% to 296 tonnes as synthetic drugs surged. -
Travel News All of your travel rights explained as Eurostar cancel trains amid 'major disruption' Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’. -
Syria Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January. -
Health news What health advice is actually worth following in 2026? Here are some health tips experts say can help cut through the noise in 2026. -
Europe News Von der Leyen signals push for Ukraine's EU accession as Russia derails talks with attack claim High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders. -
Belarus Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site. -
Around Azerbaijan Exploring Baku’s contrasts, from ancient streets to modern city life Baku reveals its old soul and modern spirit through historic streets, revived neighbourhoods and a multicultural identity shaped by centuries of coexistence. -
Travel News Channel Tunnel partially reopens but Eurostar still advises passengers to delay travel The suspension in services impacted thousands of travellers on both sides of the Channel who were aiming to reach end-of-the-year holiday destinations as 2025 draws to a close. -
Culture news Bienvenue à bord: George Clooney and wife Amal are now officially French citizens The Oscar-winning actor has praised France’s strict privacy laws, saying his children enjoy a “much better life” without paparazzi. -
Germany German Defence Minister Pistorius 'deeply disturbed' by alleged misconduct in elite army unit The elite Bundeswehr unit allegedly allowed a culture of misconduct to persist for years, such as antisemitism, sexual assault, and violent rituals. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 30th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Arise Sir Idris! Hollywood A-lister knighted in King Charles' New Year's Honours Actor Idris Elba has been made a knight in King Charles III New Year's honours list in recognition of his work to reduce knife crime and poverty and promote education. -
Earth News Don’t eat meat or drive a car: Are lifestyle-targeted climate policies eroding our green values? Researchers warn that climate policies spurring people to change their behaviour may weaken their values and support for the environment. -
Earth News Lizard matchmaking and decoupling: Positive environmental stories from 2025 Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. -
Poland AI-generated videos showing young and attractive women promote Poland's EU exit They are beautiful, eloquent — and do not exist. AI-generated girls from the 'Prawilne_Polki' profile called for Polexit and preached right-wing views. The TikTok account has been deleted, but disinformation and propaganda in Poland persist. -
Football Now AFCON 2025: Morocco cruise through as knockout picture takes shape Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the stage for the knockout phase. -
Australia Australian police find no evidence of broader terrorist network after Bondi Beach attacks Father and son accused of killing 15 at Hanukkah festival spent November in the Philippines but rarely left the hotel, investigators say. Meanwhile, Sydney plans to deploy record number of police officers for New Year. -
Turkey Turkey detains 357 suspects in widening crackdown against Islamic State group The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey. -
EU.XL Would you fight for the EU's borders? Take our poll Are you ready to fight for Europe’s borders? As war risks rise, how is the European Union preparing for a direct military conflict by 2026? Take our poll below. -
Culture news In Memoriam 2025: 14 of the most influential cultural icons who left us this year From beloved "Twin Peaks" director David Lynch to Italian fashion maestro Giorgio Armani, Euronews Culture remembers 14 of the most influential arts and entertainment stars who died this year. -
Tech News Which AI chatbot is the best at simple math? Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok put to the test Researchers tested the accuracy of five AI models using 500 everyday math prompts. The results show that there is roughly a 40 per cent chance an AI will get the answer wrong. -
Healthcare Doctor is on the line: Is teleconsultation becoming more prevalent in Europe? Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries. -
EU.XL The EU: Out of touch or in your hands? Know more, ask more with Euronews’ EU.XL coverage EU.XL, Euronews’ new weekly deep-dive programme, addresses the disconnect between EU citizens and the institutions and becomes the bridge between policymakers and Europeans. -
Earth News Sweden declares the famous Snowy Owl regionally extinct after a decade of ‘silence’ The Snowy Owl has vanished from Sweden, marking the first time in 20 years that the country has officially lost a bird species. -
Nutrition New study says universal school meals could cut hunger and halve diet-related emissions Researchers say measures to extend school meal coverage from the current level of about one in five children to all children worldwide could reduce the overall prevalence of undernourishment by around 24 percent. -
Travel News New Year travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December and January Airport workers are walking out in protest over pay and working conditions. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 30th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets The business of predicting the future is booming but EU regulators remain uneasy Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and "crowd wisdom" are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries. -
USA US struck Venezuelan shore facility used for narcoboat 'load up', Trump says The US president declined to specify the location or which agency conducted the operation. The strike marks an escalation beyond previous attacks on boats in open waters.