Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a 'state crime'
French authorities slammed what they said was "a manifestly hostile initiative," in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers.
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Embattled Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri steps down from post
Mr Mohd Shukri said his health did not warrant him to continue in his post.
Noem, Patel face scrutiny at end of first year under Trump
As President Trump's first year back in office comes to a close, two officials in particular are under intense scrutiny, raising questions about how long they will remain in their jobs: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel. Trump has publicly
AFCON 2025: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso start strong on matchday one
Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game.
Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkey's quake-hit Antakya
Saint Peter's, one of the world's oldest rock churches, is a sacred rallying point for the isolated Christians still left in quake-hit Antakya in southeastern Turkey, the city known in ancient times as Antioch. "Since the earthquake, our community has scattered," said
Merry Christmas From Hyperallergic
From Christo's billowing flags to forgotten oral histories, this year reminded me why art matters: it gives voice, refuses erasure, and makes something beautiful from the wreckage.
Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic Sea
WARSAW, Dec 25 - Polish jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea, which was flying close to its airspace, the NATO member country's army said on Thursday.
North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage
The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said.
Thailand says Hindu statue removed to control border area
Thailand said the removal was carried out to assert control in a disputed frontier area with Cambodia.
China says US arms sales to Taiwan 'speeding up threat of war'
The US had announced US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the biggest-ever US weapons package for the island.
Diplomacy, not war: How the Israeli-Lebanese-Syrian triangle could transform the Middle East
Instead of renewing escalation, Israel should take the opportunity to establish a 'northern framework' to stabilize relations with both Syria and Lebanon in the security sphere and beyond – choosing to follow the opportunities arising from American engagement instead of
Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.
Zelenskyy wishes Putin would 'perish' in Christmas Eve address
In his Christmas Eve address, President Zelenskyy voiced Ukrainians' wish for Putin's demise and condemned Russia's ongoing attacks.
Borrowing a mouth to speak: overtourism in China’s imagined Tibet
The international tourism industry has undergone a significant recalibration in recent years, with major destinations implementing protective measures to address overtourism and ecological degradation. Japan now limits daily climbers on Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail to 4,000,
Japan PM reassures markets with fiscal discipline in next year’s budget
The budget for the year starting in April is to be finalised on Dec 26 and submitted to Parliament early in 2026.
All bananas are the same
Not just similar. Cavendish bananas (the usual kind here in the US) are all clones, each from a tree grafted from a tree grafted, all the way back, from the first tree of the species in the UK. There are problems with this. Sure, the banana is the most reliable fruit. The
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the
UK electric car charger rollout slows amid worries over EV switch
Smallest number of new chargers since 2022 as carmakers persuade government to weaken EV sales targets The UK’s rollout of electric car chargers slackened markedly in 2025 amid investor concerns over a slower-than-expected switch to cleaner battery vehicles. There were 87,200
Venezuela’s Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack down on dissent
Authorities have “used U.S. pressure as an excuse to deploy the military, label critics as ‘traitors’ and arrest dozens,” a Human Rights Watch researcher says.
‘Carol of the Bells’ was born in a Ukrainian city destroyed by Russia
The music school dedicated to the song’s Ukrainian composer, Mykola Leontovych, was destroyed in Pokrovsk but has been reborn in exile.
AI spending frenzy reaches India, sparking enthusiasm and concern
Amazon, Microsoft and Google have pledged a combined $67.5 billion in Indian investments since October. Eighty percent of those commitments came this month.
'I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.
More than 16,000 dinosaur tracks discovered at a site in Bolivia
Scientists have discovered the single largest dinosaur track site in the world in Carreras Pampa, Torotoro National Park, Bolivia. The tracks were made about 70 million years ago, in the late Cretaceous Period, by theropods—bipedal three-toed dinosaurs—with bird tracks also
US Department of Homeland Security turns Santa into an ICE agent in 'digusting' AI video
The US Department of Homeland Security has taken its holiday-themed campaign for mass deportations to a whole new low with an AI-generated video that turns Santa Claus into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Coupang says all leaked customer information in data breach has been deleted
A former employee had downloaded the personal information of about 3,000 of Coupang’s 33 million customers.
Discover the First Depiction of Santa Claus (and Its Origins in Civil War Propaganda)
It will no doubt come as a relief to many readers that Santa Claus appears to have been a Union supporter. We know this because he appears distributing gifts to soldiers from that side of the Mason-Dixon in one of his earliest depictions. That illustration, “Santa Claus in
North Korea makes progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine
A nuclear-powered submarine was one item on a wish list of sophisticated weaponry that Kim Jong-un announced during a political conference in 2021. Other arms included solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, spy satellites and multi-warhead
‘Starting anew’: Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
The annual monsoon season often brings heavy rain to Indonesia.
Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia
A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal
China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties
China's foreign ministry spokesperson said it views ties with India from a strategic and long-term perspective.
At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria
Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site.
Listen to Queen’s previously-unreleased Christmas song 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear)'
The song was recorded during the sessions for 1974's 'Queen II' and has now been played for the first time. It will feature on the 2026 reissue of the band’s second album.
Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy?
The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?
What are asteroids really made of? New analysis brings space mining closer to reality
Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space exploration—or even be mined for valuable resources. By analyzing rare meteorites that naturally fall to Earth, researchers have uncovered clues about the
Wild animals are great gift givers – and there’s one present in particular I’d love to receive for Christmas | Helen Pilcher
Penguins hand over pebbles; scorpionflies give spitballs. But I’m hankering after a sea sponge presented by a dolphin This Christmas morning, are you worried you didn’t choose quite the right gift for that someone special? I always try my hardest, but everywhere I turn I’m
US Justice Department finds million more potential Epstein files
The delay of the release of all Epstein files comes after the Justice Department had already missed the original congressionally mandated deadline set for last Friday.
Best of 2025: Top five defining moments in the European Parliament
New alliances, multiple attempts to topple the European Commission boss and yet another investigation into corruption marked the European Parliament's year. Here are the top moments of 2025 selected by Euronews.
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party picks Sihasak as second PM nominee
The general election in Thailand is set for Feb 8, 2026.
Me, myself and I: Meet Celia Paul, the solitary self-portrait artist exposing herself in Warsaw
"It feels like a crisis every time I pick up a brush and paint, it's life or death." There's no sense of exaggeration or drama when Celia Paul talks about her work but her paintings speak volumes about, tenderness, spirituality and the people she loves most.
How the reading retreat became this year’s favourite wellness travel trend
Book breaks have been particularly popular with women between the ages of 30 and 50 looking to dedicate time to themselves without disturbances.
Health in 2025: The 5 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope
Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances.