The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, French restructuring aid of a total of €167.8 million to airline Corsair. The aid consists of an €80 million write-off on loans that were approved by the Commission in December 2020 and €87.8 million of additional
Lee Jae Myung will be visiting China from Jan 4 to Jan 7.
The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Guidelines on certain state aid measures in the context of the system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading post-2021 (‘ETS State aid Guidelines'). As announced in the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan, the
By Yomna Ehab and Nayera Abdallah Dec 30 (Reuters) - The head of Yemen's presidential council called on Tuesday for all United Arab Emirates forces to leave the country within 24 hours, shortly after an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition at the southern port of Mukalla. The
By Timour Azhari QARDAHA, Syria, Dec 30 (Reuters) - He carried no weapons and helped keep government security forces alive, but Khairallah Dib still needed a promise of amnesty to come out of hiding. He had been lying low for weeks after Alawite fighters staged a March
Some 32.6 million travellers had come to Thailand as at Dec 28, a 7% drop from a year earlier.
The European Commission is deeply concerned about the recent arrangement on mackerel fishing quotas reached by the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands on 15 December 2025. This arrangement was signed without prior consultation with the European Union. This
Are you ready to fight for Europe’s borders? As war risks rise, how is the European Union preparing for a direct military conflict by 2026? Take our poll below.
At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value. It hinted at the growing ambitions of BRICS+ – a group of emerging economies anchored by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to develop alternatives to
From beloved "Twin Peaks" director David Lynch to Italian fashion maestro Giorgio Armani, Euronews Culture remembers 14 of the most influential arts and entertainment stars who died this year.
From a Scandi sleeper to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planned for 2026.
Researchers tested the accuracy of five AI models using 500 everyday math prompts. The results show that there is roughly a 40 per cent chance an AI will get the answer wrong.
Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries.
EU.XL, Euronews’ new weekly deep-dive programme, addresses the disconnect between EU citizens and the institutions and becomes the bridge between policymakers and Europeans.
The Snowy Owl has vanished from Sweden, marking the first time in 20 years that the country has officially lost a bird species.
Innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, programme leaders and policymakers from Africa, Europe and beyond convened on 17 December 2025 in Brussels and online for the fifth edition of the Workshop Series: Implementing the AU–EU Innovation Agenda. Co-organised by the African
The country's first female prime minister died in hospital on the morning of Dec 30.
The residence was the site of two attempted coups in the 1930s.
Researchers say measures to extend school meal coverage from the current level of about one in five children to all children worldwide could reduce the overall prevalence of undernourishment by around 24 percent.
The US Department of War’s latest China Military Power Report is grim reading when it comes to Taiwan. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has all the pieces needed for an assault on Taiwan utilizing air, naval and ground forces, along with missiles, electronic and cyber
ISTANBUL, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Turkish police detained 110 suspects in an operation against Islamic State on Tuesday, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office said. Police conducted
Speaking on Tuesday (Dec 30), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing’s hard line on Taiwan and US arms sales while setting out China’s diplomatic priorities for the year ahead.
The Grammy winner pushed back against fans "dragging" her on social media and called for their support as her first headlining run approaches
The Commission extended the winter fishing closure in the Bay of Biscay to help prevent catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans, which are strictly protected species under the EU Habitats Directive. This measure will apply to fishing vessels over eight metres from
Analysts predict China's electric car market will see growth slow significantly in the year ahead.
He was found guilty on Dec 26 of four power abuse and 21 money laundering charges.
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.
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Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and "crowd wisdom" are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries.
The new Toy Safety Regulation will enter into force on 1 January 2026, following its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council. It strengthens children's protection from harmful chemicals in toys and improves enforcement of EU toy safety rules. Under the regulation,
The junta-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper listed rebel attacks ranging from "firing homemade heavy weapons and rockets from a distance" to "dropping bombs using drones".
[UCT] Museums and universities around the world hold vast collections of cultural artefacts, artworks, objectified belongings and even ancestral remains. Many were not freely given but taken during colonial times, through force, manipulation, theft or violence. For decades,
Wildlife experts are calling for known elephant tracks to be declared and protected by the government.
Kazuyoshi Miura will join Japan's Fukushima United on loan until June for what will be his 41st season as a professional footballer.
The officers allegedly entered a home on Dec 26 under the guise of an anti-drug operation.
It said at least five civilians were wounded with drones, rockets and bombs.
Many of these firms are leveraging their core expertise to evolve and find new uses for their proprietary technology.
The US president declined to specify the location or which agency conducted the operation. The strike marks an escalation beyond previous attacks on boats in open waters.
The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike.
He has also filed an appeal against a separate court ruling this month denying his bid to serve the remainder of his current prison term under house arrest.
China’s rapid silo buildup, early-warning push and flirtation with launch-on-warning (LOW) mark a decisive shift from a minimalist deterrent to a hair-trigger nuclear posture that could redefine crisis stability from Taiwan to the continental US. This month, the US Department
Netanyahu, the Trump administration and others on the global right are drawing renewed inspiration from a Greek city-state mythologized for its militarism.
The police mountain rescue team found him in cardiac arrest.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The completion and operational launch of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a powerful political, diplomatic, and economic signal from Ethiopia to Africa and the global community," Professor Ashok Swain of Uppsala University stated.
[The Conversation Africa] The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one day do jobs