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Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message
Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.
Turkey detains 115 suspects over Islamic State New Year's Eve attack plot
Istanbul police raided 124 locations on Thursday, seizing weapons and documents as authorities warn of planned attacks during the festive period.
Pope Leo XIV revives tradition with multilingual Christmas message
Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message.
In 2025, French people's desire to leave the country reached an all-time high
According to a Gallup study published on Monday, confidence in French institutions has plummeted this year, while the desire to leave France has only grown. Euronews spoke with several French expatriates and prospective expats about their experiences.
From paperwork to platforms: Uzbekistan accelerates digital governance
Public administration in Uzbekistan is moving away from manual procedures, embracing technology to deliver state services that are faster, clearer and easier to use, improving access for both citizens and businesses.
Trump warns against 'Bad Santa' and defends coal in Christmas call with kids
US President Donald Trump joked about "bad Santa" infiltrating the country and praised "clean, beautiful coal" while taking calls from children tracking Santa's progress on Christmas Eve.
Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech
The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate.
Weapons made in Germany? Why the Bundeswehr does not only buy arms at home
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is investing billions in European and international systems, from Czech pistols to US fighter jets. Why are those weapons not being purchased from German manufacturers?
Winter storm brings flooding, mudslides and near-whiteout snow to California
A powerful winter storm hit California, causing hazardous travel conditions and flash flooding.
Unlikely bedfellows: Castrol deal draws private capital into industry
The deal reflects a shift in how investors view businesses like Castrol — less as consumer brands, and more as industrial infrastructure embedded in the global economy.
Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a 'state crime'
French authorities slammed what they said was "a manifestly hostile initiative," in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers.
AFCON 2025: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso start strong on matchday one
Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game.
Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage
The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said.
Zelenskyy wishes Putin would 'perish' in Christmas Eve address
In his Christmas Eve address, President Zelenskyy voiced Ukrainians' wish for Putin's demise and condemned Russia's ongoing attacks.
US Department of Homeland Security turns Santa into an ICE agent in 'digusting' AI video
The US Department of Homeland Security has taken its holiday-themed campaign for mass deportations to a whole new low with an AI-generated video that turns Santa Claus into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
North Korea makes progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine
A nuclear-powered submarine was one item on a wish list of sophisticated weaponry that Kim Jong-un announced during a political conference in 2021. Other arms included solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, spy satellites and multi-warhead
At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria
Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site.
Listen to Queen’s previously-unreleased Christmas song 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear)'
The song was recorded during the sessions for 1974's 'Queen II' and has now been played for the first time. It will feature on the 2026 reissue of the band’s second album.
Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy?
The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?
US Justice Department finds million more potential Epstein files
The delay of the release of all Epstein files comes after the Justice Department had already missed the original congressionally mandated deadline set for last Friday.
Best of 2025: Top five defining moments in the European Parliament
New alliances, multiple attempts to topple the European Commission boss and yet another investigation into corruption marked the European Parliament's year. Here are the top moments of 2025 selected by Euronews.
Me, myself and I: Meet Celia Paul, the solitary self-portrait artist exposing herself in Warsaw
"It feels like a crisis every time I pick up a brush and paint, it's life or death." There's no sense of exaggeration or drama when Celia Paul talks about her work but her paintings speak volumes about, tenderness, spirituality and the people she loves most.
How the reading retreat became this year’s favourite wellness travel trend
Book breaks have been particularly popular with women between the ages of 30 and 50 looking to dedicate time to themselves without disturbances.
Health in 2025: The 5 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope
Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances.
Why Christmas tree farms are turning to drones and AI this year
Christmas tree farms around the world are increasingly turning to drones, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imaging, and laser scanning to manage their fields more efficiently.
From historic rulings to the green energy boom: Here are the climate wins of 2025 worth celebrating
Despite the influx of climate doom and irreversible damage, 2025 scored some pretty big victories for the planet.
Europe 2026 salary projections: Countries with the strongest pay rises
Real wage growth is projected to be slightly higher in 2026 than in 2025 in Europe, but which regions will outperform?
Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ho ho ho: Track Santa’s trip around the world with NORAD
Checking up on the bearded gift-giver's journey: a 70-year tradition, the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) continues to implement.