Turkmenistan’s 30 years of permanent neutrality
The International Conference on Peace and Trust hosted in Ashgabat, focused on how the notion of neutrality can help solving conflicts and crisis.
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Unbeatable, Rhythm Doctor, and Bits & Bops just made December much groovier
If you love rhythm games, this is a surprisingly beefy month for the genre
Life in all of its complexity
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute talks about life’s complexities, from its evolution on Earth as a single cell to complex human behavior.
Jake Paul KO’d by Anthony Joshua in Fight Streamed on Netflix, Paul Suffers ‘Double Broken Jaw’
Jake Paul knew the odds were against him in the bout against Anthony “AJ” Joshua, two-time unified heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medalist. Paul, the YouTube creator who became a pro boxer, lasted six rounds before Joshua scored a knockout — and broke Paul’s jaw in
Tens of thousands attend funeral of killed Bangladesh student leader Sharif Osman Hadi
His death has triggered widespread unrest in the country.
Smell of smoke: S’porean recounts train ride past Taipei station as deadly attack started to unfold
The 43-year-old man had smelled smoke when the train he was on travelled past Taipei Main Station.
Best Art in Worst of Times
Our favorite art shows and films of 2025, figure models fight for their rights, Joan Semmel's body paintings, the rise of Crusadercore, and much more.
Ne Zha 2 is finally streaming on HBO Max — and it's a must-watch
Find out why Ne Zha 2, 2025’s highest-grossing animated film, is a must-watch on HBO Max
Latest news bulletin | December 20th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 20th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Where Trump's polling stands at end of first year back in office
President Trump is closing out the first year of his second term with a slight rebound in his approval ratings, but the numbers are still far lower than where they stood at the beginning of the year as concerns over the economy take hold. Trump’s approval tumbled to a
The Immanent Joy of Detrumpification
There was no shortage of bad news to cover in 2025. But I want to end the year by looking to the future and focusing on something more joyous: detrumpification. I spent most of this year—indeed, most of this last decade—thinking about one man. Now, for just a moment, I want to
GOP divided by Capitol Hill visit from Orthodox Christian advocacy group
A trio of House Republicans welcomed an Orthodox Christian delegation that accused Ukraine of religious persecution to Capitol Hill this week. Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) and Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), headlined an advocacy day Tuesday for Orthodox
Russia strikes 15 sites overnight as Friday's attack on Odesa death toll rises to eight
Russia continues its overnight strikes on Ukraine, targeting 15 locations, while the death toll from Friday's attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa has risen to at least eight, with 27 injured.
Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The collision caused the locomotive and five coaches of the train to derail, but no people were injured.
Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case
Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.
Louis Theroux, ‘The Settlers’ Set for Copenhagen Doc Fest CPH:DOX
"Fourteen years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank," says a synopsis of the doc.
Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing as media attacks stoke unrest fears
The unrest in Bangladesh has included coordinated mob attacks on major newspapers and cultural institutions.
Bolivia faces indefinite strike to protest end of fuel subsidies
Bolivia's powerful labor and transport unions confirmed they would launch an indefinite national strike starting Monday after President Rodrigo Paz Pereira vowed that Supreme Decree 5503, eliminating decades-old fuel subsidies, was a "non-negotiable" starting point for his
Falklands Fire and Rescue Service member attends top specialized training in UK
The Falkland Islands Fire and Rescue Service welcomed back Marc from his 8-week Firefighter Development training program at The Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh a few weeks ago.
Stabbings in the heart of the city a violent jolt to Taiwanese sense of safety
Many questioned why the attacker had not been stopped much earlier.
“Use your best judgment”
Extraordinary organizations have this is as their employee handbook. Resilient ones. Human ones that can thrive in the face of automation and AI. Organizations that are built on customer service, hospitality and flexibility. Of course, this means you’ll need to treat your team
What it takes to decorate the world’s tallest Christmas tree
Trimming a 147-foot redwood in northern England to win a Guinness World Record needed a cherry picker, 1,320 multicolored bulbs and precautions for high winds.
‘Borrowed time’: crop pests and food losses supercharged by climate crisis
Heating means pests breeding and spreading faster, warn scientists, with simplified current food system already vulnerable How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril – in maps and charts The destruction of food supplies by crop pests is being supercharged by the
As China’s Xi looks to Trump meeting, domestic economy weighs heavy
China’s growth is spluttering, potentially complicating Xi Jinping’s negotiating position ahead of two high-stakes meetings with President Donald Trump in 2026.
De Moraes okays Bolsonaro's surgery, but not at home recuperation time
Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes on Friday authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to temporarily leave prison to undergo surgery. However, the magistrate flatly denied a request for the former president to serve the remainder of his sentence under
Integration Bridge between Paraguay and Brazil opened to traffic
The Brazil-Paraguay Integration Bridge was officially opened to vehicle traffic on Friday during a ceremony attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. His Paraguayan counterpart, Santiago Peña, intends to hold a separate event on Saturday on his country's side
Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra hospitalized
Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra was rushed from the Barbadillo prison to the Ate Vitarte - EsSalud hospital on Friday after suffering a severe hypertensive crisis and physical decompensation. The medical emergency occurred just days after Vizcarra began serving a
Mercosur leaders shift to “constructive patience” after EU FTA delay
Following decades of negotiations and a high-stakes “now or never” deadline set for this week, the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) bloc has officially adopted a stance of cautious optimism after the European Union (EU) failed to secure the necessary internal mandate to sign
Polish consulate in Brussels vandalised with offensive slogans during EU summit
On Thursday morning, an act of vandalism took place against the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Brussels. The building of the Polish diplomatic post was daubed with red paint, and offensive political slogans were displayed on its facade.
Bondi shooting puts gunmen’s Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Investigations into their stay in Davao have yielded little to support claims of militant training.
Minnesota jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $65.5 million to woman with cancer who used talcum powder
A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million on Friday to a mother of three who claimed talcum products made by Johnson & Johnson exposed her to asbestos and contributed to her developing cancer in the lining of her lungs.
Epstein case: Thousands of files released, but lawmakers still demand more
The US Justice Department has released new pictures and documents in the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Many of the pictures show former US President Bill Clinton, but lawmakers are demanding the full release of the uncensored material.
‘One of the biggest’: Malaysian police seize 18,000kg of drugs worth US$375m in international syndicate bust
The drugs could have been supplied to as many as 68.5 million users, according to Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department.
Podcast: Brussels is broke but has no government, but does anyone care?
Brussels’ regional government is breaking records: since the June 2024 elections, it has not succeeded in forming a government. What’s going wrong, and how does this affect its residents and the European Union’s institutions?
Central Asia and Japan discuss new cooperation formats at inaugural Tokyo summit
Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.
This year’s Christmas could be Britain’s greenest yet, energy operator says
System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come online Britain’s energy system operator has predicted that this year’s Christmas Day could be the greenest yet. If the weather remains mild and windy for the rest of
Japan drone school developing AI bear detection system
It will be able to detect bears hidden from view in mountainous or urban areas.
China envoy visits Cambodia seeking to de-escalate fighting with Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 20 - China’s special envoy for Asian affairs visited Phnom Penh this week to push for Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate their fierce border fighting, Cambodia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.
My Hero Academia has a new special episode coming, presented at Jump Festa
My Hero Academia will continue with a new episode presented at Jump Festa, coming in May 2, 2026
Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
The graft case involves purchase of underpriced state gifts given by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince.
Man in South Korea stabs friend after believing he abused his dog
The suspect found his dog bleeding at his home, which he believed was the victim’s doing.
US strikes 70 Islamic State targets in Syria following deadly attack on US soldiers
The US launched a massive attack on 70 Islamic State combat forces in Syria on Friday, in retaliation to a recent ambush attack in which two US soldiers and one US civilian interpreter were killed.
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting
New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.
Original gifts: How to unlock the secret of successful Christmas shopping
Still need to do some shopping before next week's big day? Or maybe it's done but you feel you could do better? Either way, Euronews Culture has you covered with some ideas which might lead to you being showered with praise like Prince Charming or the Belle of the ball.