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UK inflation rate dips by more than expected to 3.2%
The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
Bhutan pledges nearly $1.3b cryptocurrency for ‘mindfulness’ city
Bhutan hopes the city will become an economic hub for the tiny Himalayan nation.
Japan visitor arrivals growth strong in November despite China travel warning
TOKYO, Dec 17 - The ongoing diplomatic rift between Japan and China has had a muted impact on overall tourist numbers as visitors to Japan grew 10.4% year-on-year in November, the country's tourism board said on Wednesday.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 59 offences as first funerals held
As Jewish Australians began to bury their dead in Sydney, questions mounted about intelligence failures over the “Islamic State-inspired” terrorist attack.
Probe on 3 men shot dead by police in Melaka to be reclassified as murder
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vows transparent investigation “with no compromise” amid mounting public scrutiny and objections from the families of the three men.
Would you sleep on ice? Inside the winter hotels that melt away each spring
Rates typically start from €400 for a night in an ice hotel, where guests often sleep on beds made from frozen river water.
Suspected gunman in Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre charged with 59 offences, police say
24-year-old alleged Bondi attacker Naveed Akram has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, after waking from his coma on Tuesday.
Commission fines automotive starter battery manufacturers and association €72 million for participating in a cartel
The European Commission has fined three automotive starter battery manufacturers, Exide, FET (including its predecessor Elettra) and Rombat, as well as the trade association EUROBAT, a total of around €72 million for participating in a long-running cartel concerning automotive
Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has signaled a major expansion of its space diplomacy in Africa, convening the first-ever U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting as Washington seeks to position itself as a long-term partner in the continent's
Naveed Akram charged with 15 counts of murder over Bondi shooting
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.
Childhood friends find '$55,000 diamond' in India
The friends dug up the 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond in central India.
Philippines says no evidence of 'terrorist training' after Bondi gunmen's visit
A spokesperson said President Ferdinand Marcos "strongly rejects" the "misleading characterisation of the Philippines as the ISIS training hotspot".
No evidence of ‘terrorist training’ after Bondi gunmen’s visit, says Philippines
Mindanao, where Davao is located, has a long history of Islamist insurgencies rebelling against central government rule.
Analysis-Australia's gun laws riddled with loopholes and workarounds, experts say
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Dec 17 (Reuters) - After Australia's deadliest mass shooting in 1996, the country rushed in some of the world's toughest gun laws, including mandatory licensing and background checks, as well as registration of every firearm. But a winding back of those
Europe Today: Commisioner for Housing & Kosovo's President join us live
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.
EU launches emergency air bridge to deliver aid into Darfur
A total of eight flights will bring life-saving supplies into Darfur, as mass atrocities, starvation, and displacement linked to the conflict in Sudan have left millions in need of humanitarian assistance. The first flight delivered around 100 tonnes of aid from EU humanitarian
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 counts of murder
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.
With Thaksin jailed, Thailand’s Pheu Thai turns to nephew in poll fight back
Assoc Prof Yodchanan Wongsawat plans to bring his experience in managing complex scientific and multi-disciplinary projects to politics.
With Thaksin jailed, Thailand's Pheu Thai turns to nephew in poll fight back
BANGKOK, Dec 17 - With general elections just months away and its billionaire patriarch in prison, Thailand's embattled Pheu Thai party is turning to another member of the divisive Shinawatra family with little experience in politics to help mount a comeback.
Australia’s gun laws riddled with loopholes and workarounds, experts say
Australia, reeling from the Dec 14 attack, is now questioning the effectiveness of its gun laws.
Myanmar junta seeks to prosecute hundreds for election 'disruption'
The military government introduced legislation in July to shield upcoming elections from "obstruction, disruption and destruction", with clauses forbidding criticism or protest against the vote.
Australia's gun laws riddled with loopholes and workarounds, experts say
SYDNEY, Dec 17 - After Australia's deadliest mass shooting in 1996, the country rushed in some of the world's toughest gun laws, including mandatory licensing and background checks, as well as registration of every firearm.
Australia police charge alleged Bondi Beach gunman with 59 offences, including terror
SYDNEY, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Police in Australia said on Wednesday they had charged a man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach with 59 offences, including a terror charge. (Reporting by Alasdair Pal in Sydney; Editing by Jacqueline
EU takes on Big Tech: Here are the top actions regulators have taken in 2025
In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken.
GDP growth forecasts: Which European economies will have the highest growth?
After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?
Latest news bulletin | December 17th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 17th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Christmas dinner and festive treats up to 70% more expensive, reports Which?
Price of turkey jumps as much as £15 compared with 2024, while chocolate has steepest mark-up Shoppers are paying up to 70% more for Christmas chocolate treats compared with last year, while the price of a turkey has jumped by as much as £15, according to the consumer champion
Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?
The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.
Footballers face longer recovery times if injured during their period, study finds
Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows.
'Ghetto package' forcing families from homes, critics claim
The “Ghetto package”, critics claim, is a “racialised” programme introduced in 2018 that seeks to reshape the demographic makeup of “non-Western” neighbourhoods through the reduction of housing - by means of sales, demolition or forced evictions - in targeted areas. This, it is
Australian police charge alleged Bondi killer with terrorism, 15 murder counts
He and his father had killed 15 people and wounded dozens more.
'An unspeakable loss': Funeral takes place for rabbi killed in Bondi shooting
UK-born Rabbi Schlanger mourned as someone beloved by his community and who spread "love and joy".
South Korean leader says live-streamed briefings may be more entertaining than Netflix
Mr Lee Jae Myung scolding officials over their answers has caused some public amusement.
S. Korean leader says livestreamed briefings may be more entertaining than Netflix
Some exchanges where S. Korean President Lee was seen scolding officials over their answers caused public amusement.
Jacques Prévert: A battle to save the poet's former apartment from Moulin-Rouge expansion
The Montmatre flat where one of the most important French poets lived is threatened by a project to extend the adjoining Moulin-Rouge cabaret.
Rogue states using crypto gaps to finance weapon programs
Two years after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, families of the victims filed suit against Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform that has been plagued by scandals. In a November 24, 2025, filing by representatives of more than 300 victims and family members,
Myanmar junta says seeking to prosecute hundreds for election ‘disruption’
The military government is touting phased elections starting Dec 28 as a step towards reconciliation in Myanmar.
Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Restrictions to 15 More Countries, Majority in Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has expanded United States travel restrictions to cover an additional 15 countries, the majority of them in Africa, in a move that is set to further strain U.S.-Africa relations and disrupt travel, education and business links
Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- US President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns.
Gil Gerard, ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ Hero, Dead at 82
The actor died on Tuesday following a battle with cancer
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include 20 new countries
The Trump administration has issued a full travel ban on five more countries as well as people traveling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. It also imposed new limits on 15 other countries.
2 powers, 1 playbook: US-Chinese bureaucrats actually quite alike
The year 2025 has not been a great one for US-Chinese relations. Tit-for-tat tariffs and the scramble over rare earth elements has dampened economic relations between the world’s two leading economies. Meanwhile, territorial disputes between China and American allies in the
East Africa: Climate Funding Falling Short for East Africa's Vulnerable Communities, IGAD Warns
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- IGAD is working with member states on an anticipatory action roadmap, designed to ensure that early warnings for floods, droughts and other climate hazards trigger concrete measures that protect lives, livelihoods and property.
Influencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors come under European scrutiny
The European Consumer Organisation is raising the alarm about hidden advertising practices by influencers on social media for fast-fashion and unhealthy food.
Welcome to the ‘new world disorder’
We’re approaching a “more anarchic form of globalization without rules,” said David Miliband, the former British politician turned global humanitarian.
‘Magical’ galaxy frogs disappear after reports of photographers destroying their habitats
Researcher in Kerala rainforest sounds alarm after being told frogs had died after being handled by humans A group of endangered “galaxy frogs” are missing, presumed dead, after trespassing photographers reportedly destroyed their microhabitats for photos. Melanobatrachus
