Chinese tourists flock to Malaysia’s Semporna diving paradise, but local businesses feel sidelined

Sabah operators complain that all-inclusive packages offered by Chinese agencies crowd out local businesses.

Dogs in kimonos: Japan reinvents a children’s holiday for pets

A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians amid a dearth of children.

Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail

The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain's child and extorted $200,000 from him.

Commission hosts first Water Resilience Forum to drive action on Europe’s growing water challenges

The European Commission will convene the first Water Resilience Forum today (8 December), a high-level gathering of policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society representatives dedicated to accelerating solutions for Europe’s growing water challenges. The event

Alexander Skarsgård Boards Gothic Horror ‘The Wolf Will Tear Your Immaculate Hands’ by ‘Clara Sola’ Director Nathalie Álvarez Mesén (EXCLUSIVE)

Swedish-born Hollywood star Alexander Skarsgård who hasn’t played in a Scandinavian feature in more than a decade is toplining the gothic horror pic “The Wolf Will Tear Your Immaculate Hands,” the English-language debut of Swedish-Costa-Rican writer-director Nathalie Álvarez

Son Heung-min blackmailer jailed in South Korea

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

China's exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets

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 road map omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes

2025’s document lays out 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 and 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.

Africa: All of Africa Today - December 8, 2025

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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.

At least five killed as thousands flee 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