The EU wants to end the era of national vetoes – but it’s complicated
Brussels has put forward numerous veto-proof legislative proposals to overcome repeated opposition from Hungary and Slovakia. Experts say the strategy is politically and legally risky. But has it become inevitable?…
Spanish police surround barricaded suspects after two Germans killed in brutal beating
Spanish police maintain siege of house in Elche where two Polish men remain barricaded following brutal beating that killed two Germans and left a third critically injured. Read more at…
UK newspapers can’t stop talking about net zero. But where’s the mention of climate change?
Researchers warn that net zero has become politicised by populists as “shorthand” for attacking climate policy.Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 23rd, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 23rd, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
AFCON 2025: Bafana Bafana win, Salah rescues Egypt as AFCON 2025 heats up
AFCON 2025 gathered further momentum on Day Two, with three gripping group-stage encounters. Read More
Albanian police arrest four after Molotov cocktails thrown at anti-government protest
Police in Tirana arrested four people and opened investigations into seven others following Monday’s opposition rally where Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers, injuring three. Read more at Read More
Call of Duty video game co-creator Vince Zampella dies in car crash aged 55
A spokesperson for Electronic Arts said that Vince Zampella’s influence on the video game industry was “profound and far-reaching.” Read More
A French Alpine ski resort is offering free skiing all winter to save money. Here’s why
The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter. Read More
Hydrogen blast at Lyon chemical plant laboratory injures four
An explosion at Elkem Silicones Seveso site south of Lyon sparked a fire in a 600 sqm building. Over 100,000 residents ordered to shelter. The site had a fatal accident…
Captured on canvas: a soldier paints a year of fighting against Russia’s war on Ukraine
From Berlin to Miami: negotiations to end Russia’s war continue – but peace in Ukraine still feels distant. Ukrainian soldier Vlad has created striking works filled with fear and hope.…