Arsonists target Bangladesh newspapers after student leader’s death
Several buildings were set on fire and vandalised, according to authorities.
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K-beauty’s next chapter centres on ‘whole self’ wellness, according to Olive Young report
Functional drinks, gummies and snack-style supplements are gaining traction.
Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floods
Indonesia Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said that the government is mulling a daily living allowance scheme of 10,000 rupiah (US$0.60) for each displaced victim.
Africa: Africa Calls for Equitable Access to Long-Acting HIV Innovations At UNAIDS Meeting in Brazil
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries have renewed calls for equitable, affordable, and timely access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations, warning that scientific breakthroughs alone will not end the epidemic without deliberate action to close access and
Africa: India Sees Africa As Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Future, Says Envoy to Kenya Adarsh Swaika
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- India sees Africa not just as a source of opportunity, but also as a strategic partner in shaping the world's future, India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, said on Thursday.
Europe Today: A dramatic end to the EU summit on Ukraine and Mercosur
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
S’pore-registered car crashes into several houses in JB; driver taken to hospital
The 32-year-old Singaporean driver suffered minor injuries.
Earth may have been ravaged by “invisible” explosions from space
Cosmic “touchdown airbursts” — explosions of comets or asteroids above Earth’s surface — may be far more common and destructive than previously thought, according to new research. Unlike crater-forming impacts, these events unleash extreme heat and pressure without leaving
Japan reaffirms no-nukes pledge after senior official suggests acquiring weapons
The unnamed security official said Japan needed nuclear weapons amid a worsening security environment.
Tears at tribute to firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze
The firefighter, 37, was posthumously awarded the honorary title of Senior Fireman.
A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says dad
Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys.
South Korean rail workers plan to go on strike from Dec 23
A union claimed the Ministry of Economy and Finance was trying to discard changes to a bonus system.
Australian teen wounded while shielding children during Bondi attack says she is not a hero
By Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - As two gunmen opened fire on hundreds celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, 14-year-old Chaya Dadon’s mind was clear. Across from where she had taken cover from the gunshots under a bench, Dadon saw two children stranded
Eating full-fat cheese and cream linked to lower dementia risk, Swedish study finds
Participants in the study who ate at least two slices of high-fat cheese a day had a 13 per cent lower risk of developing dementia, and a 29 per cent lower risk of vascular dementia.
UK’s largest proposed datacentre ‘understating planned water use’
Analysis suggests consumption at Northumberland site could be 50 times higher than US operator QTS estimates The UK’s largest proposed datacentre is understating the scale of its planned water use, according to an analysis. The first phase of construction for the hyperscale
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.
What is so unusual about UK job postings since the pandemic?
January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe.
Gravitational waves may reveal hidden dark matter around black holes
Gravitational waves from black holes may soon reveal where dark matter is hiding. A new model shows how dark matter surrounding massive black holes leaves detectable fingerprints in the waves recorded by future space observatories.
Schoolgirl, 14, wounded while shielding children during Bondi attack, says she is not a hero
Chaya Dadon spent four days at the Sydney Children’s Hospital before returning home on Dec 18.
China Vanke default watch is Xi’s moment to let markets lead
As 2025 ends and 2026 approaches, Fitch Ratings is reminding China investors why it may be time to fasten those seatbelts. On Wednesday (December 17), Fitch downgraded troubled homebuilder China Vanke Co to “C” status from “CCC-” at a moment of maximum suspense for the last
Explainer-Taiwan's political deadlock and the potential for new elections
TAIPEI, Dec 19 - Taiwan is in a political deadlock over the government refusing to enact amendments to a local government spending law passed by the opposition-controlled parliament, saying the plan is fiscally unsound and has been done without proper consultation.
Hong Kong mourns firefighter killed in city's deadliest fire in decades
Ho Wai-ho, 37, lost his life battling the massive blaze that engulfed seven buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex on Nov 26.
Africa: WHO Validates Brazil for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone. This accomplishment reflects Brazil's long-standing
Africa: Somalia PM Closes East Africa Defence Chiefs Meeting in Mogadishu
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday closed the 35th ordinary meeting of East African defence ministers in Mogadishu, hailing the event as a sign of improving security and growing regional confidence in Somalia.
Africa: Sudan's Ambassador Urges AU to Designate RSF Militia Terrorist Group and Lift Sudan's Suspension
[SNA] Addis Ababa, 18-12-2025 (SUNA) - Sudan's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), Al-Zein Ibrahim Hussein, addressed the informal consultative session of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on 17 December,
Temperatures in northern Thailand can dip to 14 deg C, heavy rain expected in the south
There are concerns about sudden floods and flash floods, with waves reaching up to 2m.
Africa: AfDB Raises $11bn to Support Africa-Led Development Projects
[New Times] The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has raised a record $11 billion for the African Development Fund (ADF), which provides low-cost loans to low-income countries to support development projects.
Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Ranks Third Among Africa's Most Powerful Women On Forbes
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been ranked third among Africa's most powerful women by Forbes, placing her alongside influential leaders shaping politics, economies and societies worldwide.
They survived wildfires. But something else is killing Greece’s iconic fir forests
In the Peloponnese mountains, the usually hardy trees are turning brown even where fires haven’t reached. Experts are raising the alarm on a complex crisis In the southern Peloponnese, the Greek fir is a towering presence. The deep green, slow-growing conifers have long defined
Saudi Arabia’s great game
With a headlong plunge into the global video game sector, what is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman playing at?
50% highway toll discount for motorists in Malaysia to celebrate Christmas
The toll discount will cost the government an estimated RM20.65 million (S$6.5 million).
Africa: 127 African Women Journalists Write to Jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza As She Returns to Court
[CPJ] Nairobi -- On the first anniversary of the conviction of ailing Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza, 127 African women journalists have written her a joint letter expressing solidarity, calling for her unconditional release, and decrying her imprisonment as robbing the
240,000 victims of Coupang data leak sue South Korean company
The data breach is thought to have leaked personal information related to around 33 million Coupang users .
Made in China, Made in India – and powered by sustainable coal
The global energy debate is entering a reckoning it can no longer postpone. Not because activists have relented or governments have found consensus, but because geopolitics, productivity energy and national security have forced reality back into the room. For more than a
EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan
EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.
City in North Sumatra cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations after public backlash
The city of Medan remains under disaster emergency status following flooding in November.
Early testing of schoolchildren has absolutely zero effect, researchers say
Early testing of schoolchildren has no impact on their educational attainment down the line. Nor do the tests have any effect on pupils' mental health or how happy they are at school.
Africa: '97% of Spotlight Initiative Programme Countries Have Sustained Achievements' - Key Takeaways From the Initiative's Sustainability Report
[Spotlight Initiative] BRUSSELS, Belgium - On 11 December, Spotlight Initiative hosted 'A sustainable legacy: An intimate evening of conversation and insights from global leaders on how seed investments to end violence against women and girls deliver sustainable outcomes'. The
Cyclone warning prompts Bali to step up flood mitigation efforts
On Sept 10, Bali was hit by its worst flooding in its history, inundating six of the island’s eight regencies.
Why is Malaysia ruling coalition party DAP making vocal demands on Anwar’s government?
Rattled by its poor showing in Sabah election, DAP has taken an aggressive reformist stance to reclaim its political identity, though some analysts ask if the party could be panicking for “the wrong reasons”.
Africa: From Aspiration to Action - Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa
[Afrobarometer] Educational gains have not translated into jobs for young citizens.
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing found dead, officials say
The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone.
Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65 million collected from fundraising
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A man credited with saving lives for wrestling a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach received a cheque for more than A$2.5 million ($1.65 million) on Friday, after tens of thousands of people
TikTok Awards Debut in Hollywood Despite Technical Glitches
The seams were showing at times at the first TikTok Awards held Thursday night the Hollywood Palladium and live streaming on TikTok and Tubi. But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches. The event didn’t take itself too seriously to begin with — with
‘I deserve it?’: Australia’s ‘Bondi hero’ handed $2.1 million collected from fundraising
Mr Ahmed, 43, left his hometown in Syria nearly 20 years ago to seek work in Australia.
EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets
Ukraine had wanted the EU to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium opposed the move.
