Polish authorities foil Islamic State-inspired Christmas market attack plot
A 19-year-old law student at Poland’s Catholic University of Lublin has been arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in support of the IS jihadist group. He faces between 12…
Happy Birthday Jane Austen: French fans share ‘Pride and Prejudice’ fantasy for 250th anniversary
Fans of English novelist Jane Austen are celebrating her birth 250 years ago, on 16 December 1775. Nowadays, she’s a pop culture phenomenon and, with ‘Austenmania’ spreading, French “Janeites” have…
Hanukkah ceremony in New York held under tight security post Bondi attack
New York’s Hanukkah menorah lightings showed solidarity following the Bondi Beach attack. Zalman Lazaroff shared an update on his injured nephew amid tight security. Read more at Read More
Bondi Beach hero al-Ahmed who tackled shooter raises €1.2m in donations
The Syrian-born father of two has been hailed as a hero after tackling and disarming one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday that killed 15 people.…
Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 16th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Farmers must not be sacrified for the profit of a few industries, lawmaker says on Mercosur
The EU’s South American trade deal risks becoming another blow to European farmers as Brussels moves to cut agricultural spending, Green MEP Thomas Waitz warned. The deal has entered a…
Australia mourns youngest Bondi shooting victim as family attends vigil
Australia on Tuesday saw mourners gather again at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting. Read more at Read More
Turkish fighter jets shoot down ‘out of control’ drone over Black Sea
The incident comes after Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s “shadow fleet” and concerns from Turkish politicians that Moscow’s all-out war could widen. Read more at Read More
James Cameron becomes only fifth billionaire film director prior to ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ release
James Cameron joins a select few in the billionaire club, and his forthcoming Avatar film is already projected to further his financial status. Read More
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump designated fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction as eight people were killed in the new US strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the total…