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.…
Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in London in time for Christmas
Banksy’s new artwork, depicting two children lying down and pointing at the sky, appeared in west London. An identical second piece was also unveiled in central London. Read More
Fake listings and phishing emails: How travellers have lost hundreds to Booking.com scams
Earlier this year, consumer watchdog Which? released a comprehensive report uncovering myriad scams and security issues on Booking.com. Read More
Venezuela: government supporters stage motorbike rallies in Caracas over US interference
Government supporters staged a motorbike protest in Caracas on Monday as Venezuela’s National Assembly debated a proposed antipiracy law linked to maritime trade. Read more at Read More