Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea.
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Turkey detains actress and seven others in major illicit drug operation
Istanbul prosecutors detained eight more people on Friday in an ongoing drug investigation targeting media figures, while releasing four high-profile suspects.
Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties
Uzbekistan and Japan discussed investment, trade and long-term cooperation during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Tokyo. The agenda ranged from parliamentary dialogue to large-scale joint projects in energy, industry and technology.
Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements
Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.
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.
Farmers protest at Macron's second home over EU trade deal
France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.
How the EU's reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour
On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.
Doha Forum 2025: Global Leaders Push Dialogue Toward Real Progress
The 2025 Doha Forum gathered global leaders to confront the world’s toughest challenges, highlight Qatar’s growing mediation role, and unveil major development pledges. Under the theme “Justice in Action,” the focus was clear: turning dialogue into real, measurable progress.
Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit
Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers.
Which EU countries have the highest education dropout rates and why?
Course difficulty and unmet expectations are often key factors, but mental health issues may also account for a significant share.
UNWTO: Uzbekistan ranks among world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2025
Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel growth.
EU Entry/Exit System: First phase of rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports
A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES.
Could bird flu spread among humans? Scientists show how it might happen
New simulations of avian flu outbreaks show how the epidemic could spread among humans.
Donald Trump’s new Patriot Games compared to ‘The Hunger Games’ online
Social media users and Democrats all responded the same way to Donald Trump’s freshly announced competition for next year’s 250th anniversary of the US: it all feels very “May the odds be ever in your favour.”
German neo-Nazi fugitive does not want to be a woman any more
Convicted German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who changed gender before prison sentence, is applying for another identity change while evading arrest, Euronews learned in an interview with the fugitive whose whereabouts remain unknown.
In Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to claim lives
In Campania, southern Italy, the “Land of Fires” continues to bear the scars of decades of criminal pollution. Illegal dumps, toxic fires, and soaring illness: Euronews reporter, Valérie Gauriat, investigated at the heart of this scarred territory, where residents’ anger shows
Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue
During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets.
France to miss 2026 budget deadline as lawmakers fail to reach deal
French lawmakers failed Friday to agree a 2026 budget in joint committee talks, forcing government to seek emergency legislation to roll over 2025 budget.
Average global temperature to hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels in 2026, warns UK’s Met Office
The Met Office warns that 2026 is likely to become the fourth year on record where temperatures hit 1.4°C above preindustrial levels.
Pyres, Screams and Light: Here are the Best Albums of 2025
Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite album of the year. How many have you heard?
Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
TikTok strikes deal to keep operating in the US after months of uncertainty
The popular video app will continue operating in the US after ByteDance agreed to spin off TikTok’s US business into a new joint venture under terms aimed at protecting American data and national security.
Trump’s oil sanctions test legal limits with Venezuela tanker blockade
By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks.
Bank of Japan hikes interest rates: Is a global bond crisis looming?
The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in three decades, signalling further tightening ahead. The shift is reviving concerns over rising global bond yields and the risk of capital repatriation from Japanese investors.
US strikes on narcoboats kill five more in Pacific amid mounting Venezuela tensions
US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela.
Misleading online claims oversimplify Bulgaria's government crisis
Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.
Barack Obama shares his favourite movies, music and books of 2025
Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025...
Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge in crossings
Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply.
Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciary
Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' - An epic but tiresome rehash
Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a
Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battles
Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks.
EU leaders agree on €90 billion support package for Ukraine at Brussels summit
Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.
Europe Today: A dramatic end to the EU summit on Ukraine and Mercosur
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.
Eating full-fat cheese and cream linked to lower dementia risk, Swedish study finds
Participants in the study who ate at least two slices of high-fat cheese a day had a 13 per cent lower risk of developing dementia, and a 29 per cent lower risk of vascular dementia.
Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Morning
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What is so unusual about UK job postings since the pandemic?
January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe.
EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan
EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing found dead, officials say
The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone.
EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets
EU leaders said the loan would be repayable only when Russia paid reparations for the war.
Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time
The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.
Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UNHCR official says
The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall.
Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal not independent due to political appointments
The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution.
Japanese woman 'marries' ChatGPT AI character in symbolic ceremony
'You taught me love': Japanese woman marries AI partner after 100 daily messages as concern over 'AI psychosis' rises.
Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts
Though the US spent just 1% of its budget on foreign aid, Trump dubbed USAID wasteful and shut it down, a move that has proven catastrophic for the world's most vulnerable.
Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoors
Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.
Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels
Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.
All the president's men: Trump's White House portrait gallery decorations spark row over decorum
Donald Trump has added new features to his President Walk Of Fame portrait gallery of former leaders of the United States. But the decorative plaques in the West Wing of the White House have ripped up the rule book on protocol with language more akin to Trump's social media
Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Evening
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FIFA takes on EA Sports with new football video game exclusively on Netflix
FIFA coming soon to Netflix: Set for release ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the partnership with the US streaming giant marks a clean break from FIFA’s acrimonious split with Electronic Arts.