Winter storm brings flooding, mudslides and near-whiteout snow to California
A powerful winter storm hit California, causing hazardous travel conditions and flash flooding. Read more at Read More
Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a ‘state crime’
French authorities slammed what they said was “a manifestly hostile initiative,” in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage
The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said. Read more at…
Zelenskyy wishes Putin would ‘perish’ in Christmas Eve address
In his Christmas Eve address, President Zelenskyy voiced Ukrainians’ wish for Putin’s demise and condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks. Read more at Read More
US Department of Homeland Security turns Santa into an ICE agent in ‘digusting’ AI video
The US Department of Homeland Security has taken its holiday-themed campaign for mass deportations to a whole new low with an AI-generated video that turns Santa Claus into an Immigration…
North Korea makes progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine
A nuclear-powered submarine was one item on a wish list of sophisticated weaponry that Kim Jong-un announced during a political conference in 2021. Other arms included solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles,…
Listen to Queen’s previously-unreleased Christmas song ‘Not For Sale (Polar Bear)’
The song was recorded during the sessions for 1974’s ‘Queen II’ and has now been played for the first time. It will feature on the 2026 reissue of the band’s…
At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria
Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site. Read more at Read More
Pasta à la army: How influential is military’s stake in Egypt’s economy?
The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?…