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Germany

Russia labels Germany's Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organisation'

Deutsche Welle's director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin "wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country."

16/12/2025

United Kingdom

UK to probe foreign meddling in politics after Russia bribery scandal

An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia.

16/12/2025

United Kingdom

Man who drove into Liverpool football parade jailed for over 21 years

Paul Doyle, 54, used his vehicle "as a weapon" after losing his temper with crowds at a Liverpool FC victory parade on 26 May, prosecutors said.

16/12/2025

Ukraine

Russian strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three

Separate strikes targeted Odesa's warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled.

16/12/2025

Russia

Russia rejects compromise on occupied Ukraine regions, Kremlin says

Ukraine’s president said that following the Berlin talks, the US delegation will now proceed to discussions with Russia, but it is unclear whether Washington envoys convince Moscow to stop its war and accept the draft plan.

16/12/2025

Australia

Dashcam shows couple tackling Bondi Beach gunman before being killed

Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Tuesday that the mass shooting was "a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State".

16/12/2025

France

Brigitte Macron half-apologises after 'stupid b****es' slur scandal

France’s First Lady said she was sorry if her words "hurt victims" but insisted that her remarks were private.

16/12/2025

Poland

Polish authorities foil IS-inspired Christmas market attack plot

A 19-year-old law student at Poland's Catholic University of Lublin has been arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in support of the IS jihadist group. He faces between 12 years and life imprisonment if convicted.

16/12/2025

Focus

Doha Forum Youth Edition spotlights ‘Justice in Action’

In partnership with Media City

Celebrating its fifth year, the Doha Forum Youth Edition preludes under the theme, ‘Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress. More than 150 youth delegates debate and discuss topics including geopolitics, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy and global security.

16/12/2025

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Solidarity at New York Hanukkah lighting after Bondi Beach attack

New York's Hanukkah menorah lightings showed solidarity following the Bondi Beach attack. Zalman Lazaroff shared an update on his injured nephew amid tight security.

16/12/2025

Australia

Bondi Beach hero who tackled shooter raises €1.2m in donations

The Syrian-born father of two has been hailed as a hero after tackling and disarming one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday that killed 15 people.

16/12/2025

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16/12/2025

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Youngest Bondi shooting victim mourned in Australia

Australia on Tuesday saw mourners gather again at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting.

16/12/2025

Turkey

Turkish fighter jets shoot down 'out of control' drone over Black Sea

The incident comes after Ukrainian strikes on Russia's "shadow fleet" and concerns from Turkish politicians that Moscow's all-out war could widen.

16/12/2025

USA

Trump designates fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

President Trump designated fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction as eight people were killed in the new US strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the total death toll to at least 95 since September.

16/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Morning

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16/12/2025

World News

Festive fare: Europeans are paying dearly for the holidays this year

Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.

16/12/2025

USA

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion for defamation over edited documentary

The lawsuit accuses the BBC of broadcasting a "false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump," calling it an attempt to interfere in the 2024 presidential election.

16/12/2025

World News

Progress made on many issues, Zelenskyy says after Ukraine peace talks

Germany's chancellor said "perhaps for the first time" since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, reaching a ceasefire appears possible after two days of talks brought "progress on many issues."

15/12/2025

United Kingdom

MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos

The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China.

15/12/2025