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New European Parliament health committee to start work in 2025

Europe • 5:17 PM

The European Parliament greenlit a new stand-alone committee focusing solely on health, which will begin working next year.

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Georgian outgoing president calls for immediate EU support before it's too late

Europe • 5:04 PM

In an interview with Euronews, Salomé Zourabichvili asked EU countries to avoid 'business as usual' with the Georgian government, as 'Russia is experimenting a new form of invasion' in the country.

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's challenge to a law that could see the platform banned

Business • 4:48 PM

The law, which was passed in April, aims to force ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of TikTok, to sell the platform or face a ban.

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These EU members could pay the highest price in case of EU enlargement

Europe • 4:43 PM

A Bruegel study quantified the budget cuts some EU countries could face if the bloc admitted all nine candidate states, with an overall net cost of around €26 billion a year for current members.

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EU ministers water down proposal on child sexual abuse

Europe • 4:33 PM

A proposal on combatting child sexual abuse has been watered down by EU justice ministers, with some expressing their regret at certain elements of the proposal being removed entirely.

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Mayotte volunteers face 'massive destruction' in the wake of Cyclone Chido

Europe • 4:25 PM

A catastrophic storm has left Mayotte island in shambles, wrecking the transmission networks that facilitated communication and setting impossible tasks for first responders on rescue missions.

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Toxic flame retardants could face sweeping EU ban

Business • 4:24 PM

A new report from the European Chemicals Agency suggests potentially carcinogenic aromatic brominated flame retardants, ABFRs, could be next in line for wide-ranging restrictions after the ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS also raised health concerns.

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France's top court upholds corruption conviction of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy

The French former president, who will have to wear an electronic tag at home for a year, plans to appeal the ruling at the European Court for Human Rights.

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Slovakia's Fico: 'Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO'

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has for the second time in as many months made comments against Ukraine joining NATO. He did, however, acknowledge that Russia's invasion had violated international law.

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British police can seize €3.1m in unpaid tax from Tate brothers, court rules

Europe • 3:55 PM

Andrew, 38, and his younger brother Tristan, 36, face prosecution in both Romania and the UK for human trafficking and other alleged crimes.

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How can the European Union tackle ‘brain drain’?

Europe • 3:01 PM

Our reporter Julián López has travelled to Portugal to investigate the reasons behind, and consequences of, brain drain there - and the possible solutions being explored.

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Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in massive aerial attack

Friday’s attack is the latest in a series that has heightened fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before the cold winter sets in.

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Words matter: Changing the language of online fraud

By changing our narrative, we can better support those who have been harmed and hold fraudsters accountable for their crimes, Cyril Gout writes.

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Cologne offers night taxi vouchers to help women get home safely

Europe • 2:07 PM

The German city is providing vouchers worth €10 for women to use on night-time taxis, following the lead of several other municipalities in Germany.

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Suspected Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew banned from UK

Europe • 1:43 PM

The man, known only as H6, was found to have been in communication with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), an arm of the Chinese state.

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Disney princesses: Study reveals the hidden health risks behind a happily ever after

Culture • 1:02 PM

Trauma, rabies and alopecia – Disney princesses also get sick, and behind happy endings hides serious health problems. Putting aside the impact of unrealistic ideals on young viewers’ self-esteem, researches from the Netherlands have authored a satirical

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At least 25 people dead and dozens missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reliance on river transport has grown as security issues and poor infrastructure make road travel increasingly unsafe.

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Disney cuts transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar show

Culture • 11:45 AM

Continuing a trend of Disney censoring LGBTQ+ content from its productions, the US studio has confirmed a transgender character has been removed from its upcoming show 'Win or Lose'.

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Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang

North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists.

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This underground detector in China hopes to unlock the mystery of how the universe formed

Business • 11:22 AM

Scientists believe neutrinos, or "ghost particles" as they've been called, could have helped write the earliest rules of matter.

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DR Congo files criminal complaint against Apple over conflict minerals

Europe • 11:09 AM

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium.

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Hundreds of North Korean troops killed or wounded fighting against Ukraine, says US

Europe • 11:08 AM

Pyongyang’s forces are helping Vladimir Putin’s army in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukraine launched a surprise offensive in August.

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Nigel Farage in talks with Elon Musk over Reform UK donation

Europe • 11:01 AM

The tech billionaire met the far-right party leader at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday, as his campaign against the UK's ruling party becomes increasingly personal.

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Iran pauses implementation of stricter hijab law for women

The bill’s delay follows defiance of existing hijab rules by Iranian women inspired by mass protests sparked by the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.

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Unicredit ups its stake in Commerzbank as it looks to ECB on takeover move

Business • 10:42 AM

Previously, the ECB has indicated its support for UniCredit's potential full takeover of Commerzbank, as the European Central Bank looks to enhance the competitiveness of the European banking system on a global scale.

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Oscars shortlists: European films frontrunners for Best International Feature

Culture • 10:29 AM

The Academy has revealed its shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category and the frontrunners represent the very best of European cinema.

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In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

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Mystery disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo is severe malaria, local authorities say

Business • 9:26 AM

While local health officials said severe malaria is the culprit, the WHO said testing is still ongoing to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

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Stellantis pledges to invest nearly €2 billion in Italian production next year

Europe • 9:13 AM

Carmaker Stellantis will invest nearly €2 billion in Italian production next year and spend another €6 billion in the supply chain, the head of European operations told a government panel on Tuesday.

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Italian caver Ottavia Piana rescued after 75 hours trapped underground

The 32-year-old caver suffered various injuries after falling while exploring an uncharted area of the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo on Saturday.

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Nissan's shares soar on news of potential tie-up with Honda

Business • 8:46 AM

Japanese car makers Nissan and Honda have confirmed they are in discussion about closer collaboration but denied reports they are to merge.

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UK inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November

Europe • 8:14 AM

The biggest increase since March and the second rise in two months is likely to cement market expectations that the Bank of England will keep its main interest rate unchanged after its policy meeting on Thursday.

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Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

Culture • 8:10 AM

The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based UN cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures and advancing education.

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EU should revise sanctions to ease aid in Syria, says Human Rights Watch | Radio Schuman

Europe • 8:05 AM

Human Rights Watch urged the EU to review its sanctions on Syria, arguing they hinder humanitarian efforts and worsen economic hardship for Syrians.

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Suspect detained in Moscow over killing of top Russian general

Europe • 7:42 AM

Russia's security service says it detained a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan over the assassination of General Igor Kirillov.

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No, video doesn't show Putin sending his son off to fight in Ukraine

Europe • 6:46 AM

Numerous Chinese-language posts across social media platforms are spreading a narrative that the Russian president has allowed his son to fight in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Scientists believe people who work in these two jobs have a lower risk of Alzheimer's

Business • 6:30 AM

The findings could indicate that dementia risks are lower for people in certain professions, but the researchers said nothing is definite.

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Medieval hot tubs and fortune tellers: Esslingen’s Christmas market is more than gifts and glühwein

Escape to Germany’s medieval Esslingen for a festive, fun and foodie experience over Christmas and New Year.

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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What is the UK’s project Pisces? New private stock market explained

Business • 5:53 AM

The FCA has launched a consultation on the proposed launch of a new private stock market called Pisces. Here's a look at how it would work.

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United Healthcare CEO shooting: Luigi Mangione charged with murder as an 'act of terrorism'

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the 4 December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing multiple murder charges, including first-degree murder.

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Rebel group HTS gain foothold in Syria ten days after toppling Bashar al-Assad

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group is looking to restore life in Syria to pre-civil war times. The rebel group, which orchestrated the stunning downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, is continuing to push out messages of unity to a population severely scarred

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Two anti-establishment Spanish MEPs join right-wing ECR group

Europe • 12:28 AM

Diego Solier and Nora Junco were given the green light to join the fourth largest group in the European Parliament - but not the leader of the SALF party they belong to, Luis "Alvise" Pérez.

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Yesterday

Poland's Donald Tusk meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise visit to Lviv

Europe • 10:39 PM

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Ukrainian city of Lviv on Tuesday. Tusk expressed his country’s unwavering support to Ukraine, as Warsaw gears up to take-over the presidency of the Council of

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Sakharov laureate González promises return to Venezuela 'by land, air or sea'

Leader of the Venezuelan opposition talked to Euronews, as he received the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize in Strasbourg.

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EU’s threatened corporate due-diligence rowback raises ‘deep concerns’ from left

Europe • 5:53 PM

Landmark corporate supply chain rules scraped through the EU legislature earlier this year despite complaints from business – but suggestions of a U-Turn are now prompting a backlash from the powerful socialist grouping.

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Latest news bulletin | December 17th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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New European Parliament intergroups: What’s in and What’s Out

Europe • 4:50 PM

Although informal, parliamentary intergroups are a mirror of Europe’s ever-changing priorities—part tradition, part reinvention, and occasionally, a little bit of whimsy.

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Which Europeans have better skills in literacy, math and problem-solving?

Europe • 4:50 PM

Finnish adults score the highest in literacy, math, and problem-solving skills, while Portugal, Poland, Italy and Lithuania fall below the OECD average in all three competences.

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German election: CDU manifesto proposes rightward shift on migration and strong support for Ukraine

Germany’s largest opposition party is heavily favoured to form a government after snap elections slated for February 2025.

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Pope Francis reveals he was target of suicide bombing plot during 2021 Iraq visit

In his upcoming autobiography, the pontiff said that two suicide bombers were killed by Iraqi police before they could carry out their planned attacks.

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Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal battle with UK intelligence agency

Europe • 4:22 PM

MI5 issued a security alert in 2022 that Christine Lee had engaged in "political interference" for a branch of the Chinese Communist Party.

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How Erdoğan's Turkey became the key player in Syria?

Europe • 4:20 PM

Brussels wants to use Ankara's influence to guarantee unity in Syria, as well as to avoid a new confrontation in the northern part of the country.

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UK, Denmark vow to ‘disrupt and deter’ Russia’s shadow fleet

Western naval nations have vowed checks on a network of ageing tankers that may be helping Putin circumvent sanctions and fund his war effort.

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EU DECODED: How and why is EU downgrading protection status of wolves?

Europe • 4:02 PM

In this episode we ask why the EU is determined to reduce the protected status of wolves, a species almost extinct in this part of the world about a century ago.

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Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Paul Watson and refuses Japan extradition request

Europe • 3:59 PM

Watson, the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has been the subject of a Japanese arrest warrant for more than a decade.

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Lamborghini delays the launch of its first electric model to 2029

Business • 3:45 PM

The Italian carmaker believes the market is not ready for the brand's fully electric luxury car.

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'More evolution than revolution': As Trump's return looms, how will US-EU tech relations change?

For the last four years, experts say the US and EU started talking to each other again when it comes to technology policy. But what’s in store under Donald Trump?

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UK changes travel advice for Israel: Where is it safe to visit in the Middle East right now?

Travel advisories have been lifted after they were imposed 15 months ago in October 2023.

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'Kneecap' director Rich Peppiatt: 'The hegemony of English is making people more monolingual'

Culture • 3:10 PM

Euronews Culture sat down with writer-director Rich Peppiatt to discuss his award-winning film 'Kneecap' and the importance of protecting indigenous languages.

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Watch: Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Videos shared on social media show debris scattered in shops and structural damage to buildings housing diplomatic missions after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu.

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Tom Cruise gets top US Navy honour for boosting the military with screen roles

Culture • 2:46 PM

The navy said Cruise had “increased public awareness and appreciation for our highly trained personnel and the sacrifices they make while in uniform.”

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EU affairs ministers rebuke Georgia and Turkey in enlargement conclusions

Europe • 2:45 PM

The enlargement conclusions validated by ministers come a day before leaders of the Western Balkans and the European Union meet in Brussels.

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Governments support strict controls on maritime transport of plastic pellets

Europe • 2:14 PM

In the wake of the spillage of some 26 tonnes of tiny plastic pellets which washed up on Spanish beaches a year ago, environment ministers have agreed that minimum standards and monitoring should apply to shippers operating in EU waters.

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Marisa Paredes, star of numerous Pedro Almodóvar films, dies at 78

Culture • 2:12 PM

"Spanish cinema is left without one of its most iconic actresses, Marisa Paredes," the Spanish film academy said in a statement.

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Facebook owner Meta hit with €251m in fines for 2018 data breach

Business • 2:04 PM

European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling €251 million on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts.

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Authorities in Mayotte impose overnight curfew in aftermath of cyclone Chido

Three days after powerful Indian Ocean cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a curfew has been imposed in the small but densely populated French island. France continues to use military aircraft to rush rescuers and supplies into the territory.

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Trump vs Harris: Who is leading in the US presidential election polls?

Discover who's gaining and who's losing ground in the latest US presidential election opinion polls.

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Oil and gas majors demand massive public support for carbon capture

Europe • 1:52 PM

The clock is ticking on a legal deadline for the petroleum industry to deploy carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure – a technology it has championed for decades – at an unprecedented scale by the end of the decade.

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Mayotte reels after deadly Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on Saturday, levelling entire neighbourhoods and causing heavy destruction in the island's capital. Local reports confirm at least 20 deaths, but officials fear the true toll could be far higher.

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Why you shouldn't care about Madonna's AI Pope images

Culture • 1:46 PM

As Christians decry the singer's posts of her being cosied up with the Pope, we look at why this isn't particularly shocking in context of Madonna's career.

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Erdoğan pushes for EU-Turkey upgrade after meeting von der Leyen to discuss Syria

Europe • 1:41 PM

During her meeting with President Erdoğan, Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion to support Syrian refugees in Turkey, which can be adapted "as things evolve on the ground."

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Italy's PM Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid US trade tensions

As fears of a trade war rise, the Italian premier is seen as one of US president-elect Donald Trump's closest EU allies.

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Greece rescues 23 migrants near Lesbos as pressure on migration routes increases

Europe • 1:19 PM

Athens says migrant arrivals have increased by about a third since autumn 2023, and that their journeys have become longer and more dangerous.

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Trump criticises Biden for allowing Ukraine to fire US missiles deep into Russia

US President-elect Donald Trump branded President Joe Biden's move as 'stupid' and said he may reverse the policy once he takes office next month.

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Can Germany's improving financial sentiment overcome business pessimism?

Business • 11:37 AM

Financial experts are more optimistic about Germany’s economy as the ZEW index rebounded more than expected in December, its highest in four months, driven by ECB rate cut prospects and snap elections. Yet, the ifo survey shows businesses remain far more

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Latest news bulletin | December 17th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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European Commission opens probe against TikTok over Romanian election

Europe • 10:57 AM

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok over potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, following evidence of Russian interference in Romania's election. The EC is gathering data to determine if TikTok violated EU law.

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Banksy and Damien Hirst works recovered in Poland more than two years after theft

Culture • 10:51 AM

Polish authorities say they have successfully recovered a collection of stolen artworks by Banksy, Damien Hirst, and other high-profile artists, valued at more than €175,000.

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Pakistan begins final polio vaccination campaign of the year amid uptick in cases and insecurity

Business • 10:46 AM

The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two countries left where the disease is still endemic.

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Judge rejects Trump’s bid to throw out hush money conviction

If US President-elect Donald Trump fails to have his conviction overturned before 20 January, he will become the first felon to serve in the White House.

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Germany's business climate hits near four-year low as 2025 outlook darkens

Europe • 10:36 AM

A pessimistic outlook towards 2025 is gripping key sectors, with structural challenges and weak investment driving prolonged stagnation concerns for Europe's largest economy.

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Pro-EU protests in Georgia were not peaceful, says foreign minister

Europe • 10:23 AM

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as "peaceful".

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