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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Daniel Craig is back as Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man', ghoulish art haunts Switzerland's Kunstmuseum Basel, and Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis releases their mesmerising debut album.
A violent star explosion just revealed a hidden recipe for life
XRISM’s high-precision X-ray data revealed unusually strong signatures of chlorine and potassium inside the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. These levels are far higher than theoretical models predicted, showing that supernovae can be major sources of these life-critical
Civilians evacuate amid renewed Thailand-Cambodia border conflict
Civilians evacuate as Thailand and Cambodia clash again at the border. The renewed fighting follows a fragile truce mediated by US President Donald Trump.
Syrian refugee returns set to slow as donor support fades
GENEVA, Dec 8 (Reuters) - More than 3 million Syrians have returned home since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's rule a year ago but a decline in global funding could deter others, the U.N. refugee agency said on Monday. Some 1.2 million refugees in addition to 1.9 million
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes
2025’s document lays out Mr Trump’s vision of “flexible realism”.
Europe’s fire season is expanding, new JRC report shows
While 2024 was a more moderate wildfire year for the EU, it was still above the 17-year average. New data, included in the JRC report on Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, confirms an upward trend. The 2024 report on Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and
Variety Wins 20 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, Including Print Journalist of the Year
Variety won 20 first-place trophies Sunday night at the 18th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, up from the 14 the publication scored in last year’s competition. Variety was awarded across a wide spectrum of categories for work published during 2024-25,
China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the European Union.
China pledges to expand demand with more proactive polices in 2026
Beijing has signalled a shift toward supporting household consumption and rebalancing the economy over the next five years to tackle worsening structural imbalances.
Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years
The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.
Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes
Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.
PCI Energy Days 2025: Two days of meaningful discussions to shape Europe’s energy future
Last week, the European energy infrastructure sector has lived an important moment. Following the adoption of the 2nd list of Projects of Common and Mutual Interest (PCIs/PMIs) on 1 December, more than 700 stakeholders gathered in Brussels on 2 and 3 December to celebrate the
Mohammad Rasoulof to Chair Kerala Jury as ‘Palestine 36’ Opens Fest, Abderrahmane Sissako Gets Lifetime Honor
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala has unveiled its opening night film, jury chair and lifetime achievement recipient ahead of its upcoming edition in Thiruvananthapuram. Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, who was forced into exile following his recent legal
South Korea uses AI to show what missing children might look like years on
There are 1,050 individuals who went missing as children and remain unaccounted for as at 2025.
Africa: Egypt Calls Somalia Key to Its National Security, Urges Sustained Funding for AU Mission
[Shabelle] Doha -- 7 December 2025: Somalia remains a central pillar of Egyptian, Arab and African national security, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said at a panel on state-building in Somalia held on the sidelines of the Doha Forum.
A year after Assad's fall, families of missing detainees languish without answers
DAMASCUS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - A year after dictator Bashar al-Assad's ouster in Syria, little has changed in Amina Beqai's desperate quest. She types her missing husband's name yet again into an internet search box, hoping for answers to a 13-year-old question. In vain. Beqai has
South Korea jails woman who blackmailed football star Son: Yonhap
Another defendant, a man identified by his surname Yong, was given a two-year sentence.
Europe Today: EU vs Musk, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and migrations
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.
Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
The Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The breaches include the deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark', the lack of transparency of its advertising repository, and the failure to
Netflix–WBD Deal Would Create $6.6 Billion APAC Heavyweight, Media Partners Asia Warns of ‘Licensing Cliff’
Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets would build a $6.6 billion annual recurring revenue (ARR) across Asia Pacific and reshape global entertainment economics, according to new analysis from Media Partners Asia. MPA says Netflix’s
Garlic mouthwash shows shockingly strong germ-fighting power
Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that higher-concentration garlic mouthwash can rival chlorhexidine in killing
Europeans are burned out. What would it take to boost mental health at work?
Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse.
Cyberbullying among children rises in all European countries: Which are suffering the most?
Euronews Next takes a close look at rising cyberbullying among adolescents across Europe. Experts explain why rates differ between countries, why cases increased during the pandemic, and how family structure plays a role.
Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems
One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.
‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections
Backlog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030 Britain’s energy system operator is pulling the plug on hundreds of electricity generation projects to clear a huge backlog that is stopping “shovel-ready”
Latest news bulletin | December 8th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Alcohol prices in Europe: Which countries are the most expensive?
Alcohol prices differ widely across Europe, often because of taxes used to reduce alcohol-related harm.
Cheers: Audrey's wine labels go down a treat
The art of wine labelling is often overlooked in the desire to find that perfect bottle, one that matches quality with affordability. But one former Bruxellois can lay claim to perfecting the art of really eye-catching labels on bottles of wine. Audrey Bakx helps run a
Civilians evacuated amid fresh Thailand-Cambodia clashes
Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday (Dec 8) as both sides accused the other of breaching a ceasefire.
MCA says it would leave BN if coalition works with DAP in next general election
The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) could not work with the Democratic Action Party because of major differences in ideology between the two, said MCA president Wee Ka Siong.
Humans are built for nature not modern life
Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life. Industrial environments overstimulate our stress systems and erode both health and reproduction. Evidence ranging from global fertility declines to
Trumps says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' to sign US-backed peace deal
The US president's comments come after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday.
Thailand launches fresh strikes along border with Cambodia
After fighting between the two countries over a border dispute broke out in July, both sides have accused each other of breaking the US-backed ceasefire.
India’s Kerala Film Market Unveils International Project Selection, Launches Video Library Curator’s Pick (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Kerala Film Market has unveiled its selections for the Project Market 2025, along with the inaugural Curator’s Pick from its newly launched Video Library segment, set to take place Dec. 13-16 in Thiruvananthapuram. Formerly known as the International Film Market of
UN cuts its aid appeal for 2026 despite soaring need
GENEVA, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Monday appealed for an aid budget only half the size of what it had hoped for this year, acknowledging a plunge in donor funding at a time when humanitarian needs have never been greater. By its own admission, the $23 billion U.N.
Africa: Most Countries Make Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage, but Major Challenges Remain, WHO-World Bank Report Finds
[WHO] Since 2000, most countries - across all income levels and regions - have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization
Africa: Ethiopia Inks Historic Africa's Big Bet On $29trn Gas-By-Rail Agreement
[Leadership] When Ethiopian officials gather in Addis Ababa on Monday, December 8, 2025, to sign a Host Country Collaborative Agreement with Insight Dynamic Resources, they will be doing far more than finalising a document, as they will be opening the door to what many
India’s micro-dramas boom as viewers swap TV serials for three-minute clips
Short, vertically shot films are exploding in popularity across India, and analysts say the mobile-first format could grow into a billion-dollar industry within five years.
How the Thailand-Cambodia conflict went from Trump-backed ceasefire to air strikes
Since May, the relationship between Thailand and Cambodia has been rocky as their borders are rife with conflict.
Africa: Descendants of Africa's Liberation Icons Call for Continental Unity to Shape Brighter Future
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Descendants of Africa's most influential liberation leaders called for renewed African unity, cooperation, and visionary leadership, arguing that the continent stands at a decisive crossroads in 2025.
How Thailand-Cambodia conflict went from Trump-backed ceasefire to airstrikes
Dec 8 - Thailand said it had launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Strongly Condemns the Attempted Military Coup in the Republic of Benin
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, strongly and unequivocally condemns the military coup attempt that occurred on 7 December 2025 in the Republic of Benin. The Chairperson stresses that any form of military interference in
White South Africans divided on US refugee offer
Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.
Watch the Golden Globes Nominations Livestream
Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall will reveal the nominees in most of the 28 categories this year, including the brand-new best podcast category.














