Russia Krasnodar governor declares region-wide emergency to contain oil spill Authorities in Russia’s southern region of Krasnodar declared a region-wide emergency as oil continued to wash ashore, 10 days after two tankers collided in the Black Sea. 26/12/2024
Europe News Finland investigates Russian 'shadow fleet' ship over cable damage Finnish authorities believe a cargo ship belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" might be behind the latest damage to an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia was damaged in the Baltic Sea. 26/12/2024
Europe News European capitals celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of rabbis in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to light the first candle of Hanukkah. On the eve of the Jewish celebration, Kyiv inaugurated the largest menorah in Europe to mark the festival of lights. 26/12/2024
Europe News Heavy snowstorms continue to batter the Balkans Major snowfall continues to wreak havoc on the Balkans. Tens of thousands of homes lost access to power, while highways and railroad services experienced major disruptions. 26/12/2024
Azerbaijan Aliyev launches criminal probe into Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash Earlier on Wednesday, Euronews obtained information from official sources tied to the investigation that a missile launched by Russian air defence near the Chechen capital Grozny might have caused the crash. 26/12/2024
Kazakhstan Russian missile emerges as likely cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash According to Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 passengers were Azerbaijani citizens. There were also 16 Russian nationals, six Kazakhstani and three Kyrgyzstani citizens. 25/12/2024
Europe News Thousands of homes lose power as snowstorms bring chaos to the Balkans Tens of thousands of homes left without power as heavy snowstorms grip the Balkans region. The storms have also caused major disruption in traffic as highways were shut down and train services suspended. 25/12/2024
Europe News Denmark to invest in Greenland's defences after Donald Trump's remarks Denmark moves to boost Greenland’s defence capabilities after US President-elect Donald Trump doubles down on controversial remarks of US dire to control the arctic nation. 25/12/2024
World News Bethlehem marks a minimalist Christmas Mass amid ongoing war in Gaza Hundreds gathered at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem in the West Bank as the leader of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land marked the second Christmas Midnight Mass under the shadow of the war in Gaza. 25/12/2024
Europe News Zelenskyy slams Russia as the Kremlin's continues on Christmas Eve Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave his Christmas greetings to the nation in his nightly address as the country officially marks the second Christmas held on the revised 25th of December day, and the third Christmas in total since Russia’s invasion. 25/12/2024
Europe News Christian faithful celebrate Christmas at Masses throughout Europe Masses were organised all over the continent, and thousands of Christian worshippers attended to mark the festive occasion. 25/12/2024
Business Starbucks workers' strike shuts down 59 stores across the US A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas has closed almost 60 stores across the United States as of Monday according to the union organising the protest. 24/12/2024
USA US House ethics panel accuses Gaetz of paying for sex and drug use The US House Ethics Committee has accused Republican Matt Gaetz of paying women for sex, including a 17-year-old-girl, and use of illicit drugs while the Florida native was a member of Congress in a damning new 37-page report. 24/12/2024
Culture news Secret 13th century escape passage for popes reopens to the public A historic secret passage connecting the Vatican with Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo has reopened to the public on Monday. 24/12/2024
Europe News Zelenskyy accuses Fico of aiding Putin in weakening Europe Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasts Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico over reluctance to source alternatives to Russian gas. The Ukrainian leader’s fiery remarks come after Fico’s highly controversial visit to Moscow to on Sunday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. 24/12/2024
Europe News German defence minister says he wants to grow armed forces further As threats to Western Europe grow more pressing, the German military has been having difficulty attracting enough recruits. 19/12/2024
USA CEO shooting: Luigi Mangione charged with murder as act of terrorism Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the 4 December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing multiple murder charges, including first-degree murder. 18/12/2024
Syria HTS gain foothold in Syria ten days after toppling Bashar al-Assad The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group is looking to restore life in Syria to pre-civil war times. The rebel group, which orchestrated the stunning downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, is continuing to push out messages of unity to a population severely scarred by decades of domestic division. 18/12/2024
Europe News Georgians continue protests over ruling party's EU talks suspension Thousands protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists. 09/12/2024
Syria Syria looks to carve a new future after end of 24-year Assad rule A mountainous task ahead as Syria, battered by almost 14-years of division and fighting under a brutal civil war looks ahead to shape its new future after the end of Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule. 09/12/2024