France to miss 2026 budget deadline as lawmakers fail to reach deal
French lawmakers failed Friday to agree a 2026 budget in joint committee talks, forcing government to seek emergency legislation to roll over 2025 budget. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Midday
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. Read more at…
US strikes on narcoboats kill five more in Pacific amid mounting Venezuela tensions
US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president’s order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of…
Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge in crossings
Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply. Read more at Read More
Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciary
Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government’s resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation. Read more at Read More
Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battles
Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks. Read more at…
EU leaders agree on €90 billion support package for Ukraine at Brussels summit
Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Morning
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. Read more at…
Man suspected in shooting at Brown University found dead, officials say
The man is also suspected of killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor in his home earlier this week, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the…
Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UNHCR official says
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. Read more…