Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce
Officials on both sides said the day-old ceasefire was holding on Sunday, but for most areas, there has been no all-clear notice just yet.
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Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms
Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader effort to fight increasingly frequent sandstorms.
How Pan Am and Kodak turned into fashion brands, with a K-beauty glow-up
In South Korea, National Geographic and even Lockheed Martin are among the U.S. brands that have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 28th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What ‘data center alley’ portends for America’s AI-powered future
As data centers hurtle to the forefront of the national debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and energy costs, northern Virginia offers a preview of the political fights that will play out in communities across the country seeking to cash in on the booming industry.
Brigitte Bardot, Star of ‘And God Created Women’ and ‘Contempt,’ Dies at 91
Actor, singer, sex symbol and style icon Brigitte Bardot, who retired from acting and became controversial for her right-wing politics in her later years, has died. She was 91. Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin of the Brigitte
Bangladesh police say student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s killers fled to India
The two suspected accomplices had been arrested in India, said Bangladeshi investigators.
Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91
The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal-welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter.
Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
As some boycott Myanmar’s flawed election, others hope for change
Some members of the country’s dwindling opposition said they are determined to make their voices heard.
Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
French legendary actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Actress, singer, global icon and animal rights activist. The French movie star Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91.
“It’s a bargain”
At some point, anything we buy feels like a bargain. Something needs to be worth more than it costs or we wouldn’t buy it. So, what makes what you offer a bargain? Is it that you’ve lowered the price, or have you increased the value?
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
Satellite images suggest China is growing the sites where it makes warheads, while also preparing to retaliate faster — signs of its nuclear ambitions.
Netanyahu’s ties with Trump to be tested amid differences ahead of visit
With the Israeli leader to visit Mar-a-Lago on Monday, his hawkishness on Gaza and other Middle East hotspots is butting up against Trump’s peacemaking efforts.
Zelensky to meet Trump as Russia continues to pound Ukraine
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction.
‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
The junta is touting the vote as a return to democracy.
Boy, 5, dies after his arm gets trapped in ski lift at Hokkaido resort
The boy fell as he was trying to get off the lift, which does not have a handrail.
Hannah Arendt can help us understand today’s far-right populism
Sales of Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951) rocketed when Donald Trump won the 2016 US presidential election. Nearly a year into the second Trump administration – and 50 years since Arendt’s death in December 1975 – it seems an apposite time to revisit the
Russia vows to support China if Taiwan contingency flares up: Top diplomat
China and Russia have conducted joint bomber flights repeatedly over the years.
Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana
Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Sydney could see army patrols after Bondi attack, New South Wales Premier says
The government is also considering a wide range of measures, including the potential deployment of troops.
'Unfair election': Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
Even those still in the country were not particularly eager to take part in the vote, which international rights campaigners have dismissed as a sham.
Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister
Lee Hye-hoon said she aligns with the president's goals economic goals.
Losing weight in midlife may have a hidden brain cost
Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged animals, slimming down actually worsened inflammation in a brain region tied to appetite and energy balance. While this inflammation eventually subsided,
Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes
Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes. A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.
13 people arrested over armed fight at restaurant in JB’s Taman Mount Austin
Six of the suspects also tested positive for ketamine.
‘Vape valley’: Double standards in China’s powering of world’s e-cigarette boom
Chinese consumers are barred from buying the same flavoured nicotine vapes that China exports.
Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years
The total number of teaching positions for the 2025 academic year was cut by 2,232.
Nearly 80% of South Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban
Over half of the farms scheduled to close in 2026 and 2027 opted to shut down earlier than planned.
High seas hopes meet hard realities with 2026 set to become a pivotal year for world’s oceans
A year of reckoning for the world’s oceans: Euronews looks ahead to 2026, from the High Seas Treaty and deep-sea mining to ocean summits and EU marine policy.
Where to spend New Year’s Eve for epic parties, luxury escapes and quiet retreats
Euronews Travel rounds up the best destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, offering luxury, magnificent fireworks and vibrant events.
2025 was the year AI slop went mainstream. Is the internet ready to grow up now?
As the AI hype wears off online, we spoke to analysts about how the technology has altered user experience on the Internet - and why ‘boring’ AI will likely outlast flashy tools.
Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss Ukraine’s territories and US security guarantees
The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage. According to Ukraine’s president the peace plan is 90% complete. When the two leaders meet in Florida on Sunday, can they agree on the final and the
A massive scientific review put alternative autism therapies to the test
A major new review has put hundreds of alternative autism treatments under the microscope—and most didn’t hold up. Scientists analyzed decades of research and found little reliable evidence that popular approaches like probiotics, acupuncture, or music therapy truly work.
Malaysia army chief placed on leave amid investigation: Media
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin did not explicitly state the nature or the subject of the allegations.
The lure of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara? No traffic
Only a fraction of civil servants who were expected to move in have done so.
Zombie worms are missing and scientists are alarmed
When researchers lowered whale bones into the deep ocean, they expected zombie worms to quickly move in. Instead, after 10 years, none appeared — an unsettling result tied to low-oxygen waters in the region. These worms play a key role in breaking down whale remains and