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Three dead after Russia carries out massive drone attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, firing over 650 drones and dozens of missiles.

23/12/2025

Poland

Poland sets up anti-drone system on Belarus border amid security fears

Poland installed the first cluster of anti-drone defence systems on a new observation tower near the Belarus border as the government strengthens security. Over 6,000 personnel to spend Christmas on border duty.

23/12/2025

Turkey

Turkey thwarts Islamic state-led New Year's Eve suicide attack plot

Turkish intelligence captured an IS member assigned to carry out suicide attacks in Turkey and Europe, as authorities warned of possible New Year's Eve attack plots. Ten suspects were detained for financing the network.

23/12/2025

Spain

Police dismantle Spanish cult that used illicit drugs in its rituals

Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment.

23/12/2025

Europe

Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was made

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.

23/12/2025

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Torrential rain caused widespread flooding in southern France

Torrential rain caused widespread flooding across the Hérault department in southern France, forcing evacuations and disrupting transport and power supplies.

23/12/2025

Business

Ryanair slapped with €255m fine over abuse of market power in Italy

Italy’s antitrust watchdog ruled that Ryanair exploited its dominance in air travel to and from Italy by deliberately obstructing travel agencies that rely on its flights.

23/12/2025

Spain

Spanish police surround house after two Germans die in brutal beating

Spanish police maintain siege of house in Elche where two Polish men remain barricaded following brutal beating that killed two Germans and left a third critically injured.

23/12/2025

Europe

The EU wants to end the era of national vetoes – but it's complicated

Brussels has put forward numerous veto-proof legislative proposals to overcome repeated opposition from Hungary and Slovakia. Experts say the strategy is politically and legally risky. But has it become inevitable?

23/12/2025

Earth News

British media ‘divorcing’ net zero from climate change, finds analysis

Researchers warn that net zero has become politicised by populists as “shorthand” for attacking climate policy.

23/12/2025

Tech News

The 67 best Christmas messages to send on Whatsapp

Although many people spend Christmas with their families, there will be cases in which you can't celebrate it with them in person. Here is a list of the best messages to send to families, exes, and colleagues during the festive season.

23/12/2025

Albania

Albanian police arrest four after Molotov cocktails thrown at protest

Police in Tirana arrested four people and opened investigations into seven others following Monday's opposition rally where Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers, injuring three.

23/12/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Berlin Zoo animals enjoy Christmas snacks

Animals at Berlin Zoo joined the festive mood as they enjoyed Advent-style sacks filled with Christmas snacks.

22/12/2025

Culture news

Be good for goodness sakes! Santa Claus is coming to town

As reported by Finnish public broadcaster YLE, Santa Claus has left his hometown in Korvatunturi, Lapland ahead of his round-the-world journey delivering presents.

22/12/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal, jets and ships in wave of strikes

Meanwhile, Russia continued its strikes on Ukraine, firing scores of drones at Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight and attacking targets in Ukraine's Donbas.

22/12/2025

France

Cyberattack knocks France's postal service and its banking arm offline

The same services affected on Monday — Colissimo parcel tracking and the Digiposte digital vault — were already disrupted on Saturday, though La Poste did not immediately confirm whether that incident was also an attack.

22/12/2025