James Cameron becomes only fifth billionaire film director prior to 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' release
James Cameron joins a select few in the billionaire club, and his forthcoming Avatar film is already projected to further his financial status.
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Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump designated fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction as eight people were killed in the new US strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the total death toll to at least 95 since September.
Fisheries ministers agree on fishing opportunities for 2026, in the Atlantic and North Sea, and in the Mediterranean and Black Sea
EU fisheries ministers have agreed fishing opportunities for 2026 for the Atlantic and North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Sea. The Commission could not support the compromise reached on the Mediterranean. Atlantic and North-Sea In the North-East Atlantic, for the stocks
Watch: Will Mercosur deal be stopped by the French farmers?
French farmers are clashing with police as their herds get slaughtered to stop a viral outbreak. That could have much bigger consequences than anyone expects.
‘Heartless’ and 'disgusting': Donald Trump reaction to Rob Reiner’s murder slammed online
"To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin.” Donald Trump's personal attack on Rob Reiner, following the death of the acclaimed director and his wife, has been criticised.
Ford walks back EV ambitions amid falling demand and hostile politics
The company will focus on making hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, as well as smaller, more affordable EV models.
UNEA-7 concludes with strong proof that multilateralism delivers
The seventh United Nations Environment Assembly ended with decisions that will reinforce multilateral environmental agreements for years to come. The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA‑7) in Nairobi, under the theme 'Advancing sustainable solutions
Updated facts and figures on EU tourism available now
The European Commission has completed the annual update of the EU Tourism Dashboard. The EU Tourism Dashboard is an online knowledge platform developed and maintained by the European Commission. It offers interactive visualisations of data and indicators to promote and
GPHG 2025: The world's best luxury watchmakers pick their favourite timepieces
Out of all the wonderful luxury watches ever made, have you ever thought about which one you would pick to wear forever and a day? That's the question Euronews Culture put to some of the contenders at the 2025 Grand Prix de Horlogerie de Genève.
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.
These Italian brown bears have changed their behaviour due to close interaction with humans
The research comes as communities in Italy and around Europe struggle with the rebound of bear populations due to conservation efforts.
EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across the EU. Grid infrastructure is the
Europe Today: Ukraine close to peace and EU-Mercosur to seal the deal?
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.
Promoting sustainable growth with simpler and smarter environmental legislation
The European Commission has presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. The changes will contribute to reducing the administrative burden for
Why many mental health conditions may be more alike than we thought
The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for people who live with more than one diagnosis.
Can electric air taxis really ease city gridlock? Vertical Aerospace reveals latest flying taxi
A British start-up has unveiled an electric air taxi, pitched as a future fix for gridlocked cities - but analysts warn the economics of vertical flight haven’t changed since the helicopter.
European salary rankings: Which countries offer the highest average pay?
The start of the new year is a prime time for job switching — with salary playing a key role in many employees’ decisions. Curious about what your European neighbours are earning? Here is Euronews' country comparison.
Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 16th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Festive fare: Europeans are having to dig deep to pay for this year's Christmas feast
Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.
Invest in healthcare systems to improve Europeans’ health and prosperity, report finds
Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes or cancer, cause most of the preventable illnesses and deaths in the EU. They are increasingly affecting younger people, with more children becoming inactive and obese. A new report on the state of health in the EU identifies
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion in defamation lawsuit over edited documentary
The 33-page lawsuit accuses the BBC of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump,” calling it “a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence” the 2024 US presidential election.
Parliament pushes for a more ambitious and European approach to Critical Medicines Act
The European Parliament’s public health committee has endorsed compromise amendments to the Critical Medicines Act, setting out a more ambitious approach than member states. This evening (15 December), the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee (SANT) voted on compromise
Italy's spa hotels: Must-haves guide
Italian spa hotels range from total disasters to absolute gems, and figuring out which is which before booking gets messy fast. Every place posts gorgeous photos, promises life-changing experiences, but reality swings wildly between "this is amazing" and "I paid how much for
Cardiovascular disease is estimated to cost the EU 2% of GDP
Ahead of the ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ on cardiovascular disease, the Commission released a report which shows the heavy toll on Europe’s health and pocket. The ‘State of Cardiovascular Health in the EU’ report shows that one in three deaths is caused by cardiovascular diseases
Europeans vow to assist Ukraine against future Russian attack after Berlin talks
As European leaders vowed to protect Ukraine against Russia in the future, including via military means, Zelenskyy hailed progress with the US in talks about security guarantees – but disagreements over territory remain.
Lawyers of the Italian police officers intend to defend the truth to the end
The trial of a group of police officers who detained Kazakh citizen Alma Shalabayeva with a fake passport of the Central African Republic in 2013 continues in Italy. Despite the apparent crime, the Kazakh woman, who is the wife of fugitive oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov, was able to
All eyes on Italy as Mercosur deal hangs in the balance
Rome is torn between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to Mercosur countries. But supporters of the Mercosur agreement fear its silence signals Italy may not be on board.
Progress made on many issues, Zelenskyy says after two days of Ukraine talks in Berlin
Germany's chancellor said "perhaps for the first time" since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, reaching a ceasefire appears possible after two days of talks brought "progress on many issues."
MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos around the world
The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China.
Mortgage crisis: What are Europeans cutting back on to make ends meet?
Amid cost-of-living troubles, the 2025 festivities are likely to be subdued for many who have had to give up on amenities and, in some cases, opt for low-key Christmas plans.
Cypriot city of Larnaca wins bid to become European Capital of Culture 2030
Larnaca has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture for 2030, beating a rival bid by Limassol, according to the Cyprus State Ministry of Culture.
Syria 'at risk of Balkanisation'
Syria is at significant risk of Balkanisation ,thanks to internal stresses and competing foreign interests since the collapse of the Assad government. The term ‘Balkanisation’ refers to the breaking up of a state into smaller entities, comparable to Yugoslavia’s disintegration
The cost of living remains the most pressing issue facing the UK
The cost of living remains one of the most pressing issues facing households across our country and it is felt even more acutely at Christmas time. During a recent visit to my local Tesco store, I spoke to staff and volunteers from FareShare and the Trussell Trust. These are
EU enters crucial week marred by uncertainty and rival interests at critical juncture for the bloc
The EU faces three key issues this week: Ukraine peace talks and making sure Europe gets a say at Trump's table, an unprecedented financial operation to issue a reparations loan facing retaliation from Moscow, and getting the Mercosur deal done. The end result of any of the
Latest news bulletin | December 15th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine hits Russian submarine with underwater drones for the first time
Ukraine’s Security Service said its underwater Sub Sea Baby drones attacked Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base and disabled a Project 636.3 Kilo-class submarine carrying Kalibr cruise missiles.
Cheap solar power and endangered animal comebacks: Positive environmental stories from 2025
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.
Capital Markets Union deal 'possible' within a year, Commissioner Albuquerque tells Euronews
European financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque says it is ‘possible’ to reach an agreement on the pending legislation needed to achieve the Capital Markets Union. She says political will among co-legislators will be key to get it done as she pushes for ambitious
More than 300,000 displaced in Cambodia near Thai border
Hundreds of thousands of Cambodians who live near the Thai border have fled their homes for temporary shelters.
Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions, weeks after €88m jewel heist
Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.
US chip companies are being sued for allegedly powering Russian drones used in the war in Ukraine
The lawsuits argue that the tech companies ‘weak compliance protocols and limited surveillance of their supply chains' led to their products being used by the Russians.
European Commission turns up pressure on France over Mercosur deal
France wants to delay member states’ vote on the agreement amid mounting farmer anger. But the EU executive says a shifting global geoeconomic landscape makes the deal urgent.
Belle Époque posters, sex and body art: The most unmissable art exhibitions of 2025
From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues.
The burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe: Almost 2 million deaths and €282 billion annually
A new European report warns of the burden of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for the last two decades, now accounting for one‑third of all deaths every year.
'We are all devastated': French victim of Bondi Beach attack described as 'bursting with talent'
Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French engineer, was among 15 people killed in the antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. His former engineering school in Paris described him as talented and kind, while France opened a terrorism investigation and increased security at
Meet the family bringing South African flavours to Macao
A South African–Filipino couple is adding fresh depth to Macao’s culinary landscape, blending family life, local culture and global flavours in the city they now call home.
China’s economy loses momentum amid spending and investment slump
Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026.
Croatia approves radioactive waste site despite Bosnia protests
Croatia's parliament passed a law enabling construction of a radioactive waste facility near the Bosnian border. The site will store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant and Croatian medical facilities, despite years of opposition from communities in Bosnia who warn it
Spain fines Airbnb €65 million: Why the government is cracking down on illegal rentals
The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules.
Real magic: Why is French supermarket Intermarché's Christmas advert going viral worldwide?
A French supermarket’s Christmas advert is going against the AI trend and it's a hit with millions of people around the world.