2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington
A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.
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Reparations loan for Ukraine is 'very fragile' and risks investor exodus, Euroclear warns
Euroclear, the custodian of the immobilised Russian assets, has criticised the reparations loan for Ukraine as fragile, unpredictable and risky. In Brussels, the German chancellor holds a crisis meeting with the Belgian prime minister to find a compromise and break the deadlock
December supermoon lights up the sky in final event of 2025
The final supermoon of 2025 appeared larger and brighter as it reached its closest point to Earth, creating a striking night-time spectacle.
Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion green energy push, covering nation’s power needs
At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation.
Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service
The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.
Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize during 2026 World Cup draw
Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize.
ICC prosecutor says Putin arrest warrant won't disappear even if Ukraine peace talks succeed
The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void.
Latest news bulletin | December 5th, 2025 – Evening
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Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade Thessaloniki airport
Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season.
Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit
The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.
French soldiers open fire on drones over nuclear submarine base
The Île Longue facility houses France's four nuclear ballistic missile submarines and provides maintenance for the vessels that form the basis of the country's nuclear deterrent.
Podcast: Brussels in shock over fraud probe into former EU foreign affairs chief
A Christmas crib causing controversy, police raids in the College of Europe and pseudo peace talks on the future of Ukraine: catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?”
Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.
Eurostar on track to link Germany and UK. But, when will direct trains launch?
Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since?
Europe's pro-Trump hotspots: Which countries stand out?
How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe?
Who will drive the next wave of green growth?
At a Euronews–CGTN debate, climate leaders from China and Europe warned that only joint action, smart regulation and advanced tech can keep global heating within 1.5C.
Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal
The Turkish Football Federation said in October that it was investigating more than 150 referees in professional leagues for allegedly betting on soccer matches.
Macron's plan to 'label' trustworthy media manipulated and taken out of context
Hitting back at the inaccurate portrayals of Macron's comments, the Elysée shared an X post with the caption "Pravda? Ministry of Truth? When talking about the fight against disinformation leads to disinformation..."
EU to simplify visa process for Kazakhstan, fostering closer cooperation
Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.
French Senate votes in favour of new €15 per passenger tax for cruise ships
Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a new tax proposal.
Belgian drug chief calls on EU to pressure encrypted apps to work with law enforcement
Belgium’s first-ever National Drug Commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, tells Euronews that the European Union needs to crack down on encrypted messaging platforms that allow drug traffickers to coordinate their criminal operations.
'The Voice of Hind Rajab': Blending documentary and fiction to portray the war in Gaza
How can filmmakers tell the horrors of the war in Gaza without distorting reality? With 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', director Kaouther Ben Hania offers an answer, halfway between documentary and fiction.
Netflix wins battle for Warner Bros as HBO joins streaming giant’s empire
After months of bidding drama, Netflix has secured an agreement to acquire Warner Bros, bringing the Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones franchises under its roof while Discovery Global spins off CNN and other legacy networks.
Trump administration warns Europe of 'civilisational decline' in new national security strategy
Complaining of "unrealistic expectations" about the prospect of defeating Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US government vows to "cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations" to stop its "civilisational" decline.
France’s First Lady visits panda breeding research center in China
Brigitte Macron visited a panda breeding research center in Chengdu on the final day of President Emmanuel Macron’s fourth state visit to China.
Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy
Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out.
2026’s Colour of the Year is revealed – and not everyone's happy about 'Cloud Dancer'
Get ready to be soothed and inspired by Cloud Dancer, a "billowy white imbued with serenity”... Or not.
How decades of deforestation turned Asia’s floods into one of the deadliest weather events of 2025
As renewed rainfall threatens even more devastation across parts of Asia, calls to fight deforestation are getting louder.
Milan bans self-check-in key boxes for short term rentals starting in 2026
From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land.
Exclusive: Poland sees new influx of refugees arriving from western Europe
Polish ambassador Jan Tombiński reports a new trend of refugees arriving from western Europe as Warsaw reviews its asylum regulations and border controls with Germany.
In the Footsteps of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu: Chubu’s living samurai heritage
The Chubu region, situated in central Japan between the major hubs of Tokyo and Kyoto, offers travelers a profound opportunity to experience history through the life and legacy of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).
Belgian drug chief warns illegal vapes could hook children on opioids
The majority of illegal refillable vape capsules seized in Belgium are laced with synthetic opioids, Belgium's drug commissioner warned. This risks addiction from a young age.
China’s bet on home-grown chips pays off with Moore Threads blockbuster debut
China’s latest tech IPO surge shows that US attempts to slow Beijing’s tech ambitions are fuelling an AI race at home.
'It prolongs the trauma': French woman allegedly drugged by official decries slow pace of justice
More than 240 women accuse Christian Nègre, a former senior official in the Culture Ministry, of secretly drugging them with diuretics during job interviews, then deliberately placing them in situations where they would be forced to urinate in public or on themselves.
‘Stand by Bond’? Oasis reportedly in talks for next James Bond theme song
The new James Bond bosses are reportedly eyeing up Oasis to record the theme song for the next 007 film.
Google's Year In Search: What were the most googled terms in 2025?
Google has revealed its global ranking of this year's most searched terms, topics and people. From Charlie Kirk to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' here is what people were googling in 2025.
Lyon’s Festival of Lights returns with expanded program for 2025
Lyon’s 2025 Festival of Lights runs from 5–8 December, featuring 23 installations across the city and attracting millions of visitors.
European Commission hits Elon Musk’s social network X with €120 million fine
The European Commission targeted the tech billionaire’s social network with its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The account tick marks and advertising policy do not respect EU law, the Commission said.
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Google says Gemini was its top search term in 2025. What’s the hype behind its new AI model?
Google’s AI chatbot ‘Gemini’ has received significant attention this year, topping its 'Year in Search' highlights. Here’s all you need to know about the new AI model, Gemini 3.
Tribute paid to much-loved journalist
Warm tribute has been paid to Hans de Bruijn (pictured), a long-time stalwart of the media scene in Brussels, who has died, aged 75. He was Secretary General of the Brussels-based International Press Association, API-IPA, the first organization to unite non-Belgian journalists
Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next?
The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be
Russian gas and oil in Europe are done for good, Energy Commissioner tells Euronews
EU legislators agreed this week on a historic deal to end energy dependency on Russian gas by 2027. Commissioner Jørgensen told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Europeans must never allow Moscow to weaponise energy, and a Russian oil ban could be next.
Putin calendars return to Russian stores
Russia’s annual Vladimir Putin calendars are back on sale, notably without any photos referencing the “special military operation” in Ukraine.
African penguins starved ‘en masse’ due to food shortages driven by climate shifts and overfishing
Severe food shortages have caused thousands of penguins to ‘starve’ to death, a new study has found.
Cloudflare outage hits sites such as Zoom, Fortnite, and LinkedIn. Here’s what we know
A Cloudflare outage hit websites including Zoom, Canva, and Fortnite on Friday, just weeks after the internet services provider suffered another major outage.
Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries worldwide. Here’s what we know
The sensors provide real-time measurements of sugar levels in the blood, sending that data wirelessly to a device or phone.
US military resumes strikes on narcoboats, killing four in latest operation
US Southern Command resumed lethal strikes on alleged narcoboats, killing four amid bipartisan scrutiny of the Pentagon's anti-drug campaign.
IndiGo flight chaos: Major Indian airports hit as country’s largest airline cancels services
India’s largest airline faces operational turmoil after new aviation safety rules limit crew working hours.
Commission calls for action to increase safe and secure parking areas for professional drivers
The EU road transport sector faces several critical challenges related to the availability and functionality of parking areas for professional drivers, as highlighted in a new report by the European Commission. While parking areas certified in line with the EU standards (‘Safe