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Iraq

Iraq and US begin talks to end coalition formed to fight Islamic State

The two nations have made the decision to open the dialogue as US forces in Iraq and Syria are targeted by Iran-backed militias since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Iraq

Iraq recalls its ambassador from Tehran following Iranian airstrikes

Kurdish officials say four civilians were killed and six others wounded in the Iranian missile attack in the city of Erbil.

Europe News

EU adds Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar to terrorist list

European Union member states added Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar to the EU's terrorist list on Tuesday.

Turkey

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria

The strikes come after 9 soldiers were killed on Friday in a military base in Turkey.

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World News

Is the Islamic State still a threat to Europe?

Fears of potential terrorist attacks in Europe were rife during the holiday period. But are these worries well founded?

Culture news

Neo-Nazi podcasters jailed for targeting Prince Harry and his family

Two men who used their neo-Nazi podcast to target Prince Harry and his son Archie have been jailed for terrorism offences.

France

France heightens New Year's Eve security amid ‘terrorist’ threat

Some 90,000 police officers will be mobilised across the country as it remains under a ‘very high’ terrorist threat warning.

Gaza

Gaza death toll climbs amid fierce fighting in south

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Israel

Red Sea strife: All you need to know about the crisis hampering world trade

Attacks by Houthis have severely disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, a vital waterway that accounts for 12% of world trade.

World News

Countries across Europe heighten security levels

Security measures have been strengthened in crowded areas over the holiday period across Europe.

Vatican

Christmas Eve: Europe on high alert citing terror risk

Security surrounding Christmas events has been tightened across Europe amid a heightened terror threat of Islamic extremism.

Turkey

More than 300 people arrested in Turkey for alleged ISIS links

The arrests were part of the “Hero-34” operation across 32 Turkish cities.

Denmark

Danish police arrest three people on terrorism charges

It comes only two days after the Netherlands announced it raised its terrorism threat level to 'substantial'

France

Major lights festival kicks off in Lyon despite terror threat concerns

In Lyon, millions of people flock to the Fête des lumières, a festival with light displays installed across the city.

Philippines

Deadly bomb attack on Philippines Catholic mass kills 4, injures more

A powerful explosion believed caused by a bomb ripped through a Catholic Mass and killed at least four people, wounding dozens of others, Sunday in a predominantly Muslim city in the southern Philippines, officials said.

Culture news

Legendary soothsayer's 2024 predictions: Putin assassination and more

As if 2023 hasn't been challenging enough...

Euronews Witness

Israel Hamas war: The point of no return?

Our Senior International Reporter Valérie Gauriat travelled to Israel and the West Bank to hear from members of the Israeli and Palestinian communities which are more divided than ever by the unprecedented conflict.

France

French police shoot woman who shouted 'Allah Akbar' on Paris train

Unidentified woman is said to have a history of psychiatric issues, and has been left in critical condition.

World News

Euroviews. The EU can’t hope for unity until it solves its Schengen conundrum

A chain is as strong as its weakest link, as the saying goes, and Brussels can’t afford a lack of unity or coherence regarding free movement. If a country deserves to be part of Schengen, it should be allowed in, Cristian Gherasim writes.

Belgium

Brussels shooting: Man arrested on suspicion of supplying weapon

The man arrested on Wednesday was suspected of being involved in supplying the automatic rifle used by the attacker, Abdesalem Lassoued.