The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in three decades, signalling further tightening ahead. The shift is reviving concerns over rising global bond yields and the risk of capital repatriation from Japanese investors.
US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela.
Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.
Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025...
Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply.
Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.
Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a
Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks.
Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.
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Participants in the study who ate at least two slices of high-fat cheese a day had a 13 per cent lower risk of developing dementia, and a 29 per cent lower risk of vascular dementia.
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January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe.
EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.
The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone.
Ukraine had wanted the EU to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium opposed the move.
The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed.
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.
The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall.
The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution.
'You taught me love': Japanese woman marries AI partner after 100 daily messages as concern over 'AI psychosis' rises.
Though the US spent just 1% of its budget on foreign aid, Trump dubbed USAID wasteful and shut it down, a move that has proven catastrophic for the world's most vulnerable.
Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.
Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.
Donald Trump has added new features to his President Walk Of Fame portrait gallery of former leaders of the United States. But the decorative plaques in the West Wing of the White House have ripped up the rule book on protocol with language more akin to Trump's social media
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FIFA coming soon to Netflix: Set for release ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the partnership with the US streaming giant marks a clean break from FIFA’s acrimonious split with Electronic Arts.
ECB President Christine Lagarde kept rates unchanged, citing persistent uncertainty and strong AI-driven investment.
Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe’s commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are “different things” and how Russia is trying to “exclude” the EU
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev (pictured) paid an official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 17 December, at the invitation of President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit is significant not only for
The European Commission estimates that the average overvaluation of housing prices in Portugal is higher by around 25%, "surpassing other property markets" in the bloc.
The claims come just days after a separate case involving an eight-year-old boy, prompting Paris authorities to refer the matter to the courts.
Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave."
The sin industries are meant to be recession-proof, but even the mighty British betting shop cannot escape the reach of the current Labour government. William Hill owner Evoke is the latest gambling company to react to Rachel Reeves’ tax-and-spend budget, warning the
A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion.
The IEA (International Energy Agency) warns global energy efficiency gains are improving in 2025 but remain off track for 2030 goals.
The investigation seeks to clarify whether the outbreak of African swine fever that has killed 26 wild boars originated in one of the five laboratories in the area that work with the virus.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina often tops the list of places with the worst air quality globally.
Industry leaders at a Euronews debate warned that Europe’s growing regulatory complexity is undermining innovation and competitiveness, urging Brussels to simplify fast.
Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November.
Shusha, known as Azerbaijan’s cultural cradle, reveals its rich heritage through historic landmarks, music, poetry, crafts and traditions shaped by centuries of creativity.
In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record.
Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.
As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.
The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target.
Former British soldier Hayden Davies, labelled a mercenary by Russia, will be sent to a maximum-security prison.
According to the prosecution, Péchier contaminated infusion bags with potassium, local anaesthetics, adrenaline and heparin in order to induce cardiac arrest or haemorrhage in patients treated by colleagues.
Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth.
The climate crisis is no longer a distant concept. It is a defining feature of the world our students are growing up in. From polluted air to rising temperatures, environmental degradation has become a lived reality. Yet amid these challenges, one of our most powerful tools for
The EU has softened its 2035 car emissions ban, raising questions about climate targets and the pace of EV adoption.