Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss
DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.
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Russia rejects compromise on occupied Ukraine regions, Kremlin says
Ukraine’s president said that following the Berlin talks, the US delegation will now proceed to discussions with Russia, but it is unclear whether Washington envoys convince Moscow to stop its war and accept the draft plan.
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites narrowly avoid collision with Chinese ones
With Earth's orbit getting crowded, such incidents highlight the need for better satellite management.
China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on pork imports from EU
The final tariff rates that range from 4.9% to 19.8% are due to take effect on Wednesday and last for five years.
PSG ordered to pay Mbappe €60m
Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.
Dashcam footage shows couple trying to stop Bondi Beach gunman before being killed
Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Tuesday that the mass shooting was "a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State".
Brigitte Macron half-apologises after calling French feminists 'stupid b****es'
France’s First Lady said she was sorry if her words "hurt victims" but insisted that her remarks were private.
Polish authorities foil Islamic State-inspired Christmas market attack plot
A 19-year-old law student at Poland's Catholic University of Lublin has been arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in support of the IS jihadist group. He faces between 12 years and life imprisonment if convicted.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Washington DC
In a historic move, President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Washington DC this month for groundbreaking talks with White House leaders about the future of Syria. The meeting marks the first time a Syrian leader has made an official visit to Washington. On the agenda will be
Happy Birthday Jane Austen: French fans share 'Pride and Prejudice' fantasy for 250th anniversary
Fans of English novelist Jane Austen are celebrating her birth 250 years ago, on 16 December 1775. Nowadays, she's a pop culture phenomenon and, with 'Austenmania' spreading, French "Janeites" have been gathering for a Regency-themed ball to re-enact dancing scenes from her
Doha Forum Youth Edition empowers youth leaders in diplomacy and dialogue
Celebrating its fifth year, the Doha Forum Youth Edition preludes under the theme, ‘Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress. More than 150 youth delegates debate and discuss topics including geopolitics, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy and global security.
PayPal moves to establish US bank, expanding deposits and loans
PayPal has applied to establish a Utah-chartered bank, a move that would allow the firm to hold deposits and increase lending capacity to small businesses.
Hanukkah ceremony in New York held under tight security post Bondi attack
New York's Hanukkah menorah lightings showed solidarity following the Bondi Beach attack. Zalman Lazaroff shared an update on his injured nephew amid tight security.
Bondi Beach hero al-Ahmed who tackled shooter raises €1.2m in donations
The Syrian-born father of two has been hailed as a hero after tackling and disarming one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday that killed 15 people.
Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 16th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to Earth this Friday. Here’s what to know.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, giving astronomers a closer look at the mysterious visitor before it leaves our Solar System forever.
Australia mourns youngest Bondi shooting victim as family attends vigil
Australia on Tuesday saw mourners gather again at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting.
Farmers must not be sacrified for the profit of a few industries, lawmaker says on Mercosur
The EU’s South American trade deal risks becoming another blow to European farmers as Brussels moves to cut agricultural spending, Green MEP Thomas Waitz warned. The deal has entered a crucial week in Strasbourg and Brussels.
Turkish fighter jets shoot down 'out of control' drone over Black Sea
The incident comes after Ukrainian strikes on Russia's "shadow fleet" and concerns from Turkish politicians that Moscow's all-out war could widen.
German manufacturing contracts again: Is eurozone growth at risk?
Germany's manufacturing sector contracted further in December, dragging down eurozone output. While services remain resilient, inflationary pressures persist.
James Cameron becomes only fifth billionaire film director prior to 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' release
James Cameron joins a select few in the billionaire club, and his forthcoming Avatar film is already projected to further his financial status.
Trump designates fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction
President Trump designated fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction as eight people were killed in the new US strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the total death toll to at least 95 since September.
Fisheries ministers agree on fishing opportunities for 2026, in the Atlantic and North Sea, and in the Mediterranean and Black Sea
EU fisheries ministers have agreed fishing opportunities for 2026 for the Atlantic and North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Sea. The Commission could not support the compromise reached on the Mediterranean. Atlantic and North-Sea In the North-East Atlantic, for the stocks
Watch: Will Mercosur deal be stopped by the French farmers?
French farmers are clashing with police as their herds get slaughtered to stop a viral outbreak. That could have much bigger consequences than anyone expects.
‘Heartless’ and 'disgusting': Donald Trump reaction to Rob Reiner’s murder slammed online
"To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin.” Donald Trump's personal attack on Rob Reiner, following the death of the acclaimed director and his wife, has been criticised.
Ford walks back EV ambitions amid falling demand and hostile politics
The company will focus on making hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, as well as smaller, more affordable EV models.
UNEA-7 concludes with strong proof that multilateralism delivers
The seventh United Nations Environment Assembly ended with decisions that will reinforce multilateral environmental agreements for years to come. The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA‑7) in Nairobi, under the theme 'Advancing sustainable solutions
Updated facts and figures on EU tourism available now
The European Commission has completed the annual update of the EU Tourism Dashboard. The EU Tourism Dashboard is an online knowledge platform developed and maintained by the European Commission. It offers interactive visualisations of data and indicators to promote and
GPHG 2025: The world's best luxury watchmakers pick their favourite timepieces
Out of all the wonderful luxury watches ever made, have you ever thought about which one you would pick to wear forever and a day? That's the question Euronews Culture put to some of the contenders at the 2025 Grand Prix de Horlogerie de Genève.
Christmas travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December
Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.
These Italian brown bears have changed their behaviour due to close interaction with humans
The research comes as communities in Italy and around Europe struggle with the rebound of bear populations due to conservation efforts.
EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across the EU. Grid infrastructure is the
Europe Today: Ukraine close to peace and EU-Mercosur to seal the deal?
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Promoting sustainable growth with simpler and smarter environmental legislation
The European Commission has presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. The changes will contribute to reducing the administrative burden for
Why many mental health conditions may be more alike than we thought
The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for people who live with more than one diagnosis.
Can electric air taxis really ease city gridlock? Vertical Aerospace reveals latest flying taxi
A British start-up has unveiled an electric air taxi, pitched as a future fix for gridlocked cities - but analysts warn the economics of vertical flight haven’t changed since the helicopter.
European salary rankings: Which countries offer the highest average pay?
The start of the new year is a prime time for job switching — with salary playing a key role in many employees’ decisions. Curious about what your European neighbours are earning? Here is Euronews' country comparison.
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Festive fare: Europeans are having to dig deep to pay for this year's Christmas feast
Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.
Invest in healthcare systems to improve Europeans’ health and prosperity, report finds
Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes or cancer, cause most of the preventable illnesses and deaths in the EU. They are increasingly affecting younger people, with more children becoming inactive and obese. A new report on the state of health in the EU identifies
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion in defamation lawsuit over edited documentary
The 33-page lawsuit accuses the BBC of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump,” calling it “a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence” the 2024 US presidential election.
Parliament pushes for a more ambitious and European approach to Critical Medicines Act
The European Parliament’s public health committee has endorsed compromise amendments to the Critical Medicines Act, setting out a more ambitious approach than member states. This evening (15 December), the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee (SANT) voted on compromise
Italy's spa hotels: Must-haves guide
Italian spa hotels range from total disasters to absolute gems, and figuring out which is which before booking gets messy fast. Every place posts gorgeous photos, promises life-changing experiences, but reality swings wildly between "this is amazing" and "I paid how much for
Cardiovascular disease is estimated to cost the EU 2% of GDP
Ahead of the ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ on cardiovascular disease, the Commission released a report which shows the heavy toll on Europe’s health and pocket. The ‘State of Cardiovascular Health in the EU’ report shows that one in three deaths is caused by cardiovascular diseases
Europeans vow to assist Ukraine against future Russian attack after Berlin talks
As European leaders vowed to protect Ukraine against Russia in the future, including via military means, Zelenskyy hailed progress with the US in talks about security guarantees – but disagreements over territory remain.
Lawyers of the Italian police officers intend to defend the truth to the end
The trial of a group of police officers who detained Kazakh citizen Alma Shalabayeva with a fake passport of the Central African Republic in 2013 continues in Italy. Despite the apparent crime, the Kazakh woman, who is the wife of fugitive oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov, was able to
All eyes on Italy as Mercosur deal hangs in the balance
Rome is torn between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to Mercosur countries. But supporters of the Mercosur agreement fear its silence signals Italy may not be on board.
Progress made on many issues, Zelenskyy says after two days of Ukraine talks in Berlin
Germany's chancellor said "perhaps for the first time" since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, reaching a ceasefire appears possible after two days of talks brought "progress on many issues."
MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos around the world
The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China.
Mortgage crisis: What are Europeans cutting back on to make ends meet?
Amid cost-of-living troubles, the 2025 festivities are likely to be subdued for many who have had to give up on amenities and, in some cases, opt for low-key Christmas plans.