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Latest news bulletin | December 5th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade Thessaloniki airport
Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season.
French soldiers open fire on drones over nuclear submarine base
The Île Longue facility houses France's four nuclear ballistic missile submarines and provides maintenance for the vessels that form the basis of the country's nuclear deterrent.
Podcast: Brussels in shock over fraud probe into former EU foreign affairs chief
A Christmas crib causing controversy, police raids in the College of Europe and pseudo peace talks on the future of Ukraine: catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?”
Eurostar on track to link Germany and UK. But, when will direct trains launch?
Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since?
Europe's pro-Trump hotspots: Which countries stand out?
How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe?
Who will drive the next wave of green growth?
At a Euronews–CGTN debate, climate leaders from China and Europe warned that only joint action, smart regulation and advanced tech can keep global heating within 1.5C.
Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal
The Turkish Football Federation said in October that it was investigating more than 150 referees in professional leagues for allegedly betting on soccer matches.
Macron's plan to 'label' trustworthy media manipulated and taken out of context
Hitting back at the inaccurate portrayals of Macron's comments, the Elysée shared an X post with the caption "Pravda? Ministry of Truth? When talking about the fight against disinformation leads to disinformation..."
EU to simplify visa process for Kazakhstan, fostering closer cooperation
Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.
French Senate votes in favour of new €15 per passenger tax for cruise ships
Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a new tax proposal.
Belgian drug chief calls on EU to pressure encrypted apps to work with law enforcement
Belgium’s first-ever National Drug Commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, tells Euronews that the European Union needs to crack down on encrypted messaging platforms that allow drug traffickers to coordinate their criminal operations.
'The Voice of Hind Rajab': Blending documentary and fiction to portray the war in Gaza
How can filmmakers tell the horrors of the war in Gaza without distorting reality? With 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', director Kaouther Ben Hania offers an answer, halfway between documentary and fiction.
Netflix wins battle for Warner Bros as HBO joins streaming giant’s empire
After months of bidding drama, Netflix has secured an agreement to acquire Warner Bros, bringing the Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones franchises under its roof while Discovery Global spins off CNN and other legacy networks.
Trump administration warns Europe of 'civilisational decline' in new national security strategy
Complaining of "unrealistic expectations" about the prospect of defeating Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US government vows to "cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations" to stop its "civilisational" decline.
France’s First Lady visits panda breeding research center in China
Brigitte Macron visited a panda breeding research center in Chengdu on the final day of President Emmanuel Macron’s fourth state visit to China.
Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy
Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out.
2026’s Colour of the Year is revealed – and not everyone's happy about 'Cloud Dancer'
Get ready to be soothed and inspired by Cloud Dancer, a "billowy white imbued with serenity”... Or not.
How decades of deforestation turned Asia’s floods into one of the deadliest weather events of 2025
As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.
Milan bans self-check-in key boxes for short term rentals starting in 2026
From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land.
Exclusive: Poland sees new influx of refugees arriving from western Europe
Polish ambassador Jan Tombiński reports a new trend of refugees arriving from western Europe as Warsaw reviews its asylum regulations and border controls with Germany.
In the Footsteps of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu: Chubu’s living samurai heritage
The Chubu region, situated in central Japan between the major hubs of Tokyo and Kyoto, offers travelers a profound opportunity to experience history through the life and legacy of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).
Belgian drug chief warns illegal vapes could hook children on opioids
The majority of illegal refillable vape capsules seized in Belgium are laced with synthetic opioids, Belgium's drug commissioner warned. This risks addiction from a young age.
China’s bet on home-grown chips pays off with Moore Threads blockbuster debut
China’s latest tech IPO surge shows that US attempts to slow Beijing’s tech ambitions are fuelling an AI race at home.
'It prolongs the trauma': French woman allegedly drugged by official decries slow pace of justice
More than 240 women accuse Christian Nègre, a former senior official in the Culture Ministry, of secretly drugging them with diuretics during job interviews, then deliberately placing them in situations where they would be forced to urinate in public or on themselves.
‘Stand by Bond’? Oasis reportedly in talks for next James Bond theme song
The new James Bond bosses are reportedly eyeing up Oasis to record the theme song for the next 007 film.
Google's Year In Search: What were the most googled terms in 2025?
Google has revealed its global ranking of this year's most searched terms, topics and people. From Charlie Kirk to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' here is what people were googling in 2025.
Lyon’s Festival of Lights returns with expanded program for 2025
Lyon’s 2025 Festival of Lights runs from 5–8 December, featuring 23 installations across the city and attracting millions of visitors.
European Commission hits Elon Musk’s social network X with €120 million fine
The European Commission targeted the tech billionaire’s social network with its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The account tick marks and advertising policy do not respect EU law, the Commission said.
Latest news bulletin | December 5th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Google says Gemini was its top search term in 2025. What’s the hype behind its new AI model?
Google’s AI chatbot ‘Gemini’ has received significant attention this year, topping its 'Year in Search' highlights. Here’s all you need to know about the new AI model, Gemini 3.
Tribute paid to much-loved journalist
Warm tribute has been paid to Hans de Bruijn (pictured), a long-time stalwart of the media scene in Brussels, who has died, aged 75. He was Secretary General of the Brussels-based International Press Association, API-IPA, the first organization to unite non-Belgian journalists
Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next?
The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be
Russian gas and oil in Europe are done for good, Energy Commissioner tells Euronews
EU legislators agreed this week on a historic deal to end energy dependency on Russian gas by 2027. Commissioner Jørgensen told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Europeans must never allow Moscow to weaponise energy, and a Russian oil ban could be next.
Putin calendars return to Russian stores
Russia’s annual Vladimir Putin calendars are back on sale, notably without any photos referencing the “special military operation” in Ukraine.
African penguins starved ‘en masse’ due to food shortages driven by climate shifts and overfishing
Severe food shortages have caused thousands of penguins to ‘starve’ to death, a new study has found.
Cloudflare outage hits sites such as Zoom, Fortnite, and LinkedIn. Here’s what we know
A Cloudflare outage hit websites including Zoom, Canva, and Fortnite on Friday, just weeks after the internet services provider suffered another major outage.
Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries worldwide. Here’s what we know
The sensors provide real-time measurements of sugar levels in the blood, sending that data wirelessly to a device or phone.
US military resumes strikes on narcoboats, killing four in latest operation
US Southern Command resumed lethal strikes on alleged narcoboats, killing four amid bipartisan scrutiny of the Pentagon's anti-drug campaign.
IndiGo flight chaos: Major Indian airports hit as country’s largest airline cancels services
India’s largest airline faces operational turmoil after new aviation safety rules limit crew working hours.
Commission calls for action to increase safe and secure parking areas for professional drivers
The EU road transport sector faces several critical challenges related to the availability and functionality of parking areas for professional drivers, as highlighted in a new report by the European Commission. While parking areas certified in line with the EU standards (‘Safe
Which countries are boycotting Eurovision and why?
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest after it was decided Israel could compete.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail')
Brazil's cinematic output has given audiences some of this year's very best, including 'I'm Still Here' and 'The Secret Agent'. But it all started with Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail', which won this year's Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize in Berlin...
Watch: European housing market is on fire — what will the EU do?
Housing has become a hot topic across the 27-member bloc and Dan Jørgensen is the first-ever European Commissioner appointed to handle the situation. Will it help?
Olympic flame for Milan Cortina 2026 arrives in Rome
The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games arrived in Rome, marking the start of a nationwide torch relay that will span all Italian provinces before the opening ceremony on 6th of February.
'The Last Emperor' and 'Mortal Kombat' star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies aged 75
The prolific actor, best known for playing villains on screen, was discovered by director Bernardo Bertolucci for his film 'The Last Emperor' in 1987. He went on to appear in more than 30 films, including the Mortal Kombat franchise and James Bond film 'License to Kill'.
Commission boosts energy interconnectivity across Europe and beyond by supporting 235 cross-border projects
The Commission has granted 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) – the second such list since its launch in 2023. The selected projects will be eligible to apply for EU financing from the
Europe's climate credibility crisis: Why Italy's latest decree reveals the EU's structural weakness
On 22 November, Italy enacted a decree that should alarm every EU policymaker concerned with climate ambition. Yet it will likely be dismissed as a domestic regulatory matter. This is precisely the problem, writes Patrizio Donati, CEO and founder of Terrawatt, an Italian
From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace
More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects.