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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A retrospective for the world's 'greatest living artist'; Timothée Chalamet's star turn as a success obsessed table tennis player; volume 2 of Strange Things season 5 - and our best songs of the year! Here's ho-ho-how to spend the festive week.
Homemade bombs thrown before Bondi mass shooting, but failed to detonate, police tell court
The gunmen allegedly threw homemade pipe and tennis ball bombs at a crowd before the mass shooting.
Southeast Asia bloc meets to press Thailand, Cambodia on truce
Renewed fighting this month has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia, and displaced more than 900,000 on both sides, officials said.
Exclusive: Eva Kaili doubles down on 'Belgiangate' after fresh wave of Brussels scandals
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the former European Parliament vice president called for justice and doubled down on "Belgiangate" after a new wave of arrests of politicians, accusing the authorities of botched investigations, media collusion and orchestration as her
North Korea’s record-breaking year for crypto theft
The cryptocurrency ecosystem faced another challenging year in 2025, with stolen funds continuing their upward trajectory. Chainalysis’ analysis reveals a shift in crypto theft patterns, characterized by four key developments: the persistence of North Korea, 0r the Democratic
Taiwan tightens security after deadly attacks shock the island
Armed police were stationed at major subway stations in Taipei.
Kobyz and the Yurt: Central Asia’s living knowledge enters UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Lists
Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Two gunmen threw homemade bombs that failed to detonate at crowd celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney
The father and son accused of killing 15 in a mass shooting at Bondi beach threw improvised explosive devices, had apparently attended firearm training and planned the attack for several months in advance.
Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
The Danish territory has long been in the president’s sights. Trump said the Republican governor “understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security.”
'Kontakthof': Greece revives Pina Bausch at its National Theatre
The great German choreographer's landmark work, which was first presented in 1978 in Wuppertal, is revived on the main stage of Greece's National Theatre with an entirely Greek cast.
Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine
A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When scientists manipulated dopamine during movement, nothing changed—but restoring
Christmas busier than Mother's Day, florist says
Bea Prosser says the community gave support at a time when small businesses struggled.
Australia’s fighting image fixed in time, left behind by reality
This writer is old enough that his view of Australia and Australians was only reinforced by the laconic, tough-as-nails Crocodile Dundee. Instead it was formed much earlier from a photo of Australian troops (at least what was left of them) in formation after stopping the
Africa: Somalia Backs Multilateral Cooperation At Russia-Africa Forum in Cairo
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali represented the country at the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo from December 19 to 20, where he highlighted Mogadishu's foreign policy priorities and called for
Africa: Kenya Defence Chief Visits Troops in Somalia On AU Mission
[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- Kenya's Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya flew to Somalia on Friday to visit Kenyan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), officials said.
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted in drug case
He has also been charged with possession of Ecstasy, which will be heard in court on Jan 19.
Africa: Sudan's Delegate in Geneva Meets UNHCR Regional and Country Directors for Sudan and East Africa
[SNA] Geneva, December 20, 2025 (SUNA) - On the sidelines of the World Refugee Forum, Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, held a joint coordination meeting on Saturday at the mission's headquarters with Mamadou Dian,
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use but still faces possession charge
Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, is also out on bail in connection with a high-profile probe into the death of a Taiwanese influencer.
This AI finds simple rules where humans see only chaos
A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact equations that still capture real behavior. The method works across physics,
US threatens European companies. Why it may not have the desired effect
US trade officials warned on X that European service providers could face fees and restrictions if the EU keeps “discriminatory” tech rules.
Is any amount of alcohol safe? European countries can't agree on limit
Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.
2025 is ‘year of the octopus’ as record numbers spotted off England’s south coast
Milder weather led to a bloom in the invertebrates in south Cornwall and Devon, wildlife charity says Record numbers of sightings of one of the world’s most intelligent invertebrates over the summer have led the Wildlife Trusts to declare 2025 “the year of the octopus” in its
Income of richest 10% after tax: How do Europe's top earners compare globally?
Income inequality is a persistent problem across the world, but how do top earners compare on a global scale?
Latest news bulletin | December 22nd, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Toni Comín: Meet the 'ghost' MEP living in legal limbo
Catalan lawmaker Toni Comín has been elected twice by voters in Spain, but cannot sit as an MEP due to a legal controversy over his role in Catalonia's push for independence.
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates to be outlawed in England
Humane slaughter requirements for farmed fish and end to puppy farming also in new package of animal welfare laws Caged hens will be a thing of the past in England, the government has announced, as it launches a package of new animal welfare laws. Pig farrowing crates , which
Australian PM Albanese apologises to Jewish community after Bondi attack
Mr Albanese acknowledged the anger directed at him.
Will the Australian dollar keep rising in 2026?
After several years of steadily declining, the Australian dollar staged a meaningful recovery in 2025, culminating in a two-cent rally over the past month. Since the start of the year, the value of the Australian dollar has risen by more than 6% against the US dollar, reversing
A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis
A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less swelling, healthier joints, and signs of tissue protection. Just as important,
East Africa: Ethiopia Continues Executing Its Key Role in Horn of Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is asserting itself as a major force in the Horn of Africa, leveraging its economic strength and strategic position to shape regional development and stability, according to Nebiyu Sihul, Director General of the Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party's
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Hosts Morocco to Open Tournament On Record Winning Streak
[RFI] Following a €70 million revamp, the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat will be the setting on Sunday night for the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, at which tournament hosts Morocco will take on Comoros.
Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege
Videos also show the pair allegedly training in rural Australia and making statements in front of Islamic State flags.
Swiss court to hear landmark climate case by Indonesian island residents against cement giant
The case is part of a wider international movement seeking to hold major companies responsible for climate damage that imperils millions, especially in developing countries.
Africa: Oil Refiners - Africa's Crude Demand to Jump From 1.8m Bpd to 4.5m Bpd By 2050
[This Day] The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), has said that the continent's crude oil consumption will surge from about 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to as much as 4.5 million barrels per day by 2050, positioning the continent's downstream energy
Africa: Africa CDC Raises Alarm As Cholera Cases More Than Double Across the Continent
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised serious concern over a sharp surge in cholera cases across the continent, with reported infections more than doubling to over 310,000 cases in 2025.
Uniqlo’s owner boosts new graduate pay as Japan faces inflation
Annual pay will grow by as much as 12 per cent to 5.9 million yen (S$48,500) from March 2026.
Indonesia’s white-flag shame in flood-ravaged Sumatra
As the waters begin to recede across Sumatra, what lingers is something far colder than the floods that swept through Aceh, darker than the landslides in North Sumatra and more unsettling than the rubble left behind in West Sumatra at the close of 2025. It is the chill of
Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim
ZURICH, Dec 22 - A court in Switzerland has decided to admit a legal complaint linked to global warming against Swiss cement maker Holcim which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions, parties to the case said on Monday.
Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress will pick Vietnam's next leaders
HANOI, Dec 22 - Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will convene its 14th five-yearly congress on January 19-25 to select top leaders and set key targets until 2030.
Malaysia denies ex-PM Najib's house arrest bid ahead of key 1MDB verdict
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 - A Malaysian court on Monday denied a bid by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, in the first of two key rulings the ex-premier faces this week over his role in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal.
In Gaza, another winter of despair
The grim conditions in Gaza exacerbate an already bleak status quo.
Study links full-fat cheese to lower dementia risk
Eating full-fat cheese and cream may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a large study that tracked people for more than 25 years. Those who consumed higher amounts of these foods developed dementia less often than those who ate little or none.
S. Korea’s Defence Ministry seeks disciplinary action against about 10 officials over martial law
The Defence Ministry had conducted its own internal audits in August, September and October.
Alec Baldwin Says He Had Suicidal Thoughts After Charges Were Filed in ‘Rust’ Death a Second Time
"The people I was most concerned about, the people that I had the deepest pain for, were my wife and my kids," he says. "Because my kids would see me sitting in a corner, you know, I couldn't even move."
Africa: Another Break From Françafrique - Burkina Faso Suspends Participation in Francophone Judicial Body
[People's Dispatch] The severing of ties to the France-led judicial council, announced on December 15 as part of Burkina Faso's broader break from Françafrique.
Africa: Who Owns a Bank Account in Africa?
[Afrobarometer] Predictors of financial access and implications for domestic capital mobilisation
US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
