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The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres.
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Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar hits highest level in a decade, UN report says
There were signs that heroin from Myanmar is reaching markets in Europe previously supplied by Afghanistan, with several seizures over the past year that involved passengers travelling from Southeast Asia to Europe.
EU updates asylum guidance for Syrian refugees a year after fall of Bashar al-Assad
The number of Syrians requesting asylum dropped significantly from 16,000 in October 2024, before the fall of al-Assad in December, to 3,500 in September 2025.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel
Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.
Russia replaces cosmonaut after alleged security breach at SpaceX facility
Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him.
Europe and Canada on track to buy €4.3bn of US weapons for Ukraine this year, Rutte says
Washington more or less stopped deliveries of weapons to Ukraine this summer, instead calling on Europeans to purchase equipment and donate it themselves – and Ukraine's allies have so far obliged to the tune of millions of euros per month.
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify
Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis.
A decade of Brexit: Britain falls behind peers in trade and growth
Economic analysis shows UK GDP per capita grew up to 10% less than similar nations as firms froze spending and productivity slipped.
Extremists could use AI to make bioweapons capable of sparking future pandemics, tech experts warn
Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said.
European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser
The EU Chemicals Agency was due to table an opinion on the safety of ethanol before Christmas, but lack of consensus within scientific groups saw the decision postponed. Lawmakers are seeking evidence-based conclusions instead of rushed decisions.
What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.
Angoulême Comics Festival cancels 2026 edition after authors call for boycott
The cancellation of the upcoming festival was expected after a monthslong crisis over its governance. Authors and publishers pulled out of the event last month.
Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of heavy industry imports into EU
European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax.
Greek farmers block border crossings in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.
Femicide: These EU countries consistently report the highest rates
Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance?
Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda strategy
According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016.
Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli
Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment.
New global sports guidelines target body shaming and harassment to protect female athletes
Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny dethrones Taylor Swift as most-streamed global artist
Spotify Wrapped has launched for 2025, showing music fans their most listened to artists, songs, albums and more. It also provides global trends for music listening and has revealed that Bad Bunny has broken Taylor Swift's two-year winning streak.
Anthropic considers IPO preparations as AI rivalry intensifies
The developer of the Claude AI assistant is preparing its corporate structure for a possible public listing, with reports suggesting it has brought in Wilson Sonsini to guide early-stage IPO planning.
Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs to strengthen its energy future
The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy.
Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack
Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks.
Russia's push for war crimes immunity 'cannot be accepted,’ freed Ukrainian POW tells Euronews
Ukrainian journalist and one of the country's most prominent human rights activists, Maksym Butkevych, spent more than two years in Russian captivity. He told Euronews Moscow is deliberately trying to avoid inevitable responsibility.
Hungary to sue EU over 'Brussels diktat' to phase out Russian energy
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said it will be impossible for his country to decouple from Russian oil and gas by 2027, and described the EU's new political agreement on the phase-out an imposition.
Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool
The accident was the result of an "unbelievable series of circumstances," the local prosecutor said.
Japan’s Water Story: a journey through the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region
Water is not just a resource in Japan’s Hokuriku-Shinetsu region; it is the very foundation of the land, its culture and the enduring resilience of its people.
EU Commission sharpens its economic doctrine to counter foreign threats
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list.
Von der Leyen pushes ahead with reparations loan for Ukraine as Belgium maintains its opposition
Ursula von der Leyen has offered sweeping guarantees for Belgium to agree to an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine. Belgian authorities say risks could be fatal. EU leaders will gather on 18 December to make a final decision. If no deal is found, the EU will resort to
EU lawmakers agree to ban Russian gas imports by 2027
The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.
Over 5,300 flights disrupted as first US nor’easter brings heavy snow to Midwest and Northeast
Severe winter weather across the United States has disrupted air and road travel, causing delays that also affect European passengers on transatlantic routes.
2025 ESG Panorama: China shifts from framework to implementation as global green investment accelerates
December, 2025 — China Reform Securities has released its 2025 ESG Panorama, providing an overview of how China’s sustainability policies are transitioning from broad planning to practical implementation. The report also highlights the global shift toward low-carbon development
Charlie Kirk tops Wikipedia’s list of most-read articles in 2025
Wikipedia has released its 11th annual list of the most-read articles of the year. In 2025, people spent an estimated 2.4 billion hours reading English Wikipedia articles. The most popular entry? Charlie Kirk's page.
Monsoon season or climate disaster? What’s driving Asia’s flash floods as death toll hits 1,400
More than 1,400 people have been killed following record-breaking rainfall and storm surges across parts of Asia.
Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation
The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.
President Costa to travel to Astana to advance the EU’s partnership with Kazakhstan
On 3 and 4 December 2025, the President of the European Council António Costa (pictured) will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan to strengthen the European Union’s engagement with Central Asia. President Costa will meet with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and mark the 10th
Prada rescues a fading icon? Versace bought in €1.25bn Italian fashion shake-up
The takeover pairs Prada’s minimalist Milanese restraint with Versace’s southern-Italian flamboyance, reshaping Europe’s luxury landscape while offering one last hope for a heritage house that has lost its footing.
Turkish clerk flees to UK after stealing millions in gold and silver from courthouse
A court employee escaped to the UK with 25 kg of gold and 50 kg of silver stolen from an Istanbul courthouse, including Ottoman and Atatürk-era coins.
AI 'less regulated than sandwiches' as tech firms race toward superintelligence, study says
Eight leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, do not have credible plans to prevent catastrophic AI risks, a new study shows.
Faceless figures and stolen Jesus: Why is Brussels' nativity scene so controversial?
The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.
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Belgium urges Europe to drop plan for frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
The foreign minister says the EU is downplaying its concerns and over the plan which Belgium sees as "fundamentally wrong".
Watch the video: Hydrogen — the €80 billion question?
How do we power our lifestyle? For our cars, homes and factories, Europeans need to slash high bills and break free from Russian gas. Hydrogen is sold as the magic answer. And the EU is betting big on it.
Europe must up pressure on Russia, NATO ministers say after inconclusive Moscow talks
US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine ended with no breakthrough on Tuesday – but Vladimir Putin warned that he's ready for a war with Europe. The continent's NATO members say they want to increase pressure on the Kremlin, but they can't seem to agree how.
German police arrest two suspected IS terrorist group members
Two Iraqi nationals were arrested in raids across five German cities for allegedly being part of the IS terrorist group between 2016 and 2017.
New Zealand man in custody after swallowing stolen €18,000 Fabergé diamond pendant
The suspect remains in custody after allegedly swallowing an €18,000 Fabergé octopus pendant from an Auckland store. The pendant, which is a special edition James Bond item commemorating the film Octopussy, has not yet been recovered.
Fabergé ‘winter egg’ sets new record with £22.9M sale at London auction
The crystal-and-diamond Winter Egg, one of only seven Imperial Fabergé eggs in private hands, sold for £22.9 million (€27.5 million), breaking the world record for a Fabergé piece.
Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle hit out at Trump administration for 'disgusting' posts
Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.
EU agrees to permanently stop Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil
The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's
Mogherini and Sannino freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe
The three suspects in the corruption probe, including former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and high-ranking Commission official Stefano Sannino, have been notified of the accusations against them. All have been released from custody because they are not considered flight