Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UNHCR official says

• 7:43 PM

7 min

The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:

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Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal not independent due to political appointments

• 6:58 PM

4 min

The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w

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Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts

• 5:54 PM

16 min

Though the US spent just 1% of its budget on foreign aid, Trump dubbed USAID wasteful and shut it down, a move that has proven catastrophic for the world's most vulnerable.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euron

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Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoors

• 5:52 PM

1 min

Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/sarajevo-faces-severe-pollution-and-fog-resident

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Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels

• 5:36 PM

1 min

Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/far

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Evening

• 5:00 PM

1 min

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https

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Ukraine does not believe Europe ‘should replace the US’ in security guarantees, Zelenskyy said

• 4:21 PM

3 min

Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe’s commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are “different things” and how Russia is tryin

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Paris child welfare under scrutiny after second mother alleges childrens' heads were shaved

• 3:52 PM

4 min

The claims come just days after a separate case involving an eight-year-old boy, prompting Paris authorities to refer the matter to the courts.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/paris-chil

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Germany charges alleged teen members of right-wing extremist group with attempted murder

• 3:38 PM

5 min

Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/germany-charges-alleged-te

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Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonian territory, foreign ministry says

• 3:07 PM

7 min

A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025

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Greece takes delivery of Kimon frigate from France as €25bn military upgrade continues

• 2:03 PM

6 min

Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/greece-takes-delivery-o

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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade deal

• 1:24 PM

1 min

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/farmers-

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Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

• 11:29 AM

7 min

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.<div class="small-12 column text-cent

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Midday

• 11:00 AM

1 min

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https

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Heavy rain turns Iran’s Hormuz Island beach deep red

• 10:30 AM

1 min

Rainfall on Hormuz Island transformed its Red Beach as iron-rich soil runoff colored the shoreline and waters deep red, drawing wide attention online.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/hea

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Farmers bring tractors to Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

• 9:31 AM

1 min

Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/farmers-bring-tractors-to-brussels-to-protest-eu-mercosur

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Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack

• 9:12 AM

1 min

Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/1

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Azerbaijan begins fuel exports to Armenia by rail for first time in decades

• 8:45 AM

1 min

The delivery of 22 tanker cars carrying AI-95 petrol follows a November agreement between the two governments and represents a concrete step in normalising relations after reaching a peace agreement earlier this year.<div class="small-12 column text-cente

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Morning

• 6:00 AM

1 min

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https

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New US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills four as tensions with Venezuela rise

• 5:12 AM

3 min

The US military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug carte

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Trump claims economic successes in national address despite growing disapproval

• 4:27 AM

3 min

In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/trump-claims-economic

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French anaesthetist sentenced to life in prison for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

• 12:28 AM

2 min

According to the prosecution, Péchier contaminated infusion bags with potassium, local anaesthetics, adrenaline and heparin in order to induce cardiac arrest or haemorrhage in patients treated by colleagues.<div class="small-12 column text-center article_

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