Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Watch the video: European Council summit — what is behind the curtain?
Today, we start the final European Council summit of 2025. Topics include enlargement, the EU budget and support for Ukraine. Or to put it simply: love, money and war. Read…
Heavy rain turns Iran’s Hormuz Island beach deep red
Rainfall on Hormuz Island transformed its Red Beach as iron-rich soil runoff colored the shoreline and waters deep red, drawing wide attention online. Read more at Read More
Massive Attack join hundreds of musicians calling for Live Nation to drop operations in Israel
“We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people,” a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack…
Australia begins funerals for victims of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting
Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue Read More
Christmas travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December
Airport workers are walking out in protest of the ‘Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers. Read More
Farmers bring tractors to Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition. Read more at Read More
Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack
Colombia’s military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents. Read more at Read More
Goodbye TV, hello streaming: The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033. Read More
Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Electronic music enters France’s intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage. Read More