The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade.
The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to “full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on Tuesday.
The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.
From ancient forts to turquoise wadis and coastal adventures, Oman blends history and nature. Join Lilly Douse as she explores the sites of Muscat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab and beyond.
The US dollar traded at 1.38 million rials on Wednesday, compared with 430,000 rials when the previous governor took office in 2022.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
By analysing MRI scans and a simple blood test from hundreds of patients, researchers identified patterns that reveal how aggressively the disease damages the brain.
Dubai Sports Council organised the event under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
DAZN announced last month it had no choice but to let its contract expire under Belgian law because it was impossible to fulfil the distribution condition of the deal.
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.
"The Nordics are redefining wellness in ways that feel both ancient and thrillingly modern,” says Off the Map Travel.
Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its currency on New Year’s Day 2026, marking an important milestone for the country, for the history of the euro, and for the EU as a whole. This follows a period of intensive preparation and effort by Bulgaria to meet all the necessary
Auckland celebrated the new year with fireworks from the Sky Tower despite steady rain, marking 2026 ahead of the world.
Doha has been buzzing with football over the past two months. The city hosted the U-17 World Cup, Arab Cup and Intercontinental Cup, drawing fans from across the region. Morocco’s thrilling 3-2 win over Jordan in the Arab Cup capped an exciting period of football.
Baku is strengthening urban safety through a mix of modern technology, policing and community engagement, with authorities citing low crime rates and visitors highlighting a strong sense of security.
From a retired instructor to his son and grandson, one family’s journey through welding education highlights why skilled trades remain essential to Kazakhstan’s economy – and why human craftsmanship still matters in an age of automation.
After June’s conflict with Israel, sanctions, inflation and currency collapse have pushed daily survival to the centre of public anger.
Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks.
Berlin woke to a snowy morning, transforming the city into a winter postcard.
In the text of his New Year's address, the Chancellor describes a world in permanent crisis mode and insists on his ability to act. The speech will be broadcast on 31 December.
Consuming invasive species "can turn this challenge into an opportunity... and help limit the environmental threat," says the EU’s Fisheries Commissioner.
If you are looking for the perfect message for your loved ones, friends or colleagues to welcome in 2026, Euronews has prepared a complete list of options, organised by category, including text, emojis, and animated GIFs.
The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.
World leaders have been told to get their ‘priorities straight’ and invest in development, not destruction, as we enter 2026.
As competition intensifies among global financial and technology hubs to attract artificial intelligence investment, Israeli technology companies are increasingly being pushed to scale beyond their home market, navigating tighter regulation, fragmented capital pools and
The acquisition comes as Mark Zuckerberg intensifies Meta’s push to compete with rivals such as Google and OpenAI.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group.
Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones.
The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit. The vessel linked to the Iranian oil trade is reportedly now empty.
A long-time collaborator of director Spike Lee and star of prestige series 'The Wire', Isiah Whitlock Jr. passed away following a short illness.
Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.
Factory activity expanded in December for the first time since early 2025, offering a tentative boost for the world’s second-largest economy after months of weak demand.
Japan's Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, who turns 59 in February, joined third-division Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC.
The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco.
The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German influencer Malte Zierden explained why he is in favour of a ban on fireworks.
People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.
Large language models such as ChatGPT are boosting paper production, particularly for scientists who are not native English speakers. However, many AI-written papers are less likely to pass peer review.
South Korean tattoo culture, long marred by negative associations with prisons or gang activity, has been de facto illegal for over 30 years. A recent law passed now means this underground culture can finally come into the light.
Next year brings blockbuster shows from the Venice Biennale to a Frida Kahlo retrospective, plus the Middle East's most exciting new art fair.
In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.
2026 promises to be an exciting year for space missions. From the ‘year of the Moon’ to discovering ‘the history of the entire solar system,’ here is what to look out for.
Voters across the continent have huge choices to make at the ballot box in the upcoming year. Euronews takes a look at the key electoral tests awaiting the EU - and beyond - in the year ahead.
Women carry an “unequal burden” of the world’s deadliest extreme weather events, a new report warns.
Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice.
Spending at European holiday markets has risen by an average of 15% per year since 2022. Visa expects this upward trend to continue through the end of the 2025 holiday season.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018.
Environmental journalist and John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg has died at the age of 35 after battling acute myeloid leukemia.