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
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
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
Zelenskyy hails progress with the US during Berlin talks about security guarantees. Europeans vow to protect Ukraine, including via military means, against Russia in the future. But disagreements over territories remain.
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
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.
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."
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.
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.
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 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 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
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
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’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.
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.
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
Hundreds of thousands of Cambodians who live near the Thai border have fled their homes for temporary shelters.
Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.
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.
From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues.
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.
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
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.
Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026.
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
The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules.
A French supermarket’s Christmas advert is going against the AI trend and it's a hit with millions of people around the world.
Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks.
High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states look to narrow the gap.
Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders.
The suspect had also taken photographs of minors in public spaces, such as swimming pools, and used AI to manipulate them into sexualised images.
The AI agent ‘demonstrated technical sophistication,’ comparable to the strongest human participants in the study.
The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.
Police freed a 24-year-old man detained in the Brown University shooting on Sunday night after evidence no longer implicated him. Two students were killed and nine wounded in Saturday's attack.
The gunmen, father and son, who killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Australia, were heavily influenced by extremist ideology. The father, who was killed by police, had a firearm license in a country where such documents are hard to obtain.
While US officials talked up progress in Berlin, there was little detail on how the issue of Ukraine's sovereignty would be resolved.
The victims of the Bondi Beach attack were ordinary people — children, elders, community leaders, and families — gathered for a peaceful religious celebration, and several lost their lives while trying to protect others.
The ruling follows a September judgment that sentenced all five group members in absentia to up to 13 years in prison.
Aerial footage showed hundreds of people on Monday gathering to pay tribute near the site where two gunmen opened fire on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, leaving at least 15 people dead.
The men were arrested over an alleged plot to drive a vehicle into crowds at a Christmas market in Lower Bavaria. Authorities say the planning was in an early stage.
Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.
Adults who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have a lower risk of death regardless of the cause, a new study has found.
Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market.
The US president recently said that Sweden "has gone from being a country free of crime to a country that now has a lot of crime". The Cube took a look at its homicide statistics and compared them to those in other European countries and the US to see how true this is.
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José Antonio Kast won 58% of the vote, defeating communist candidate Jeannette Jara. His victory marks Chile's most right-wing government since the dictatorship ended in 1990.
The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two
At a critical juncture for global diplomacy, the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, hosted a high-level international gathering centered on peace and trust. Organized within the framework of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and the International Year