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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Sierra Leone has officially declared the end of its Mpox outbreak after meeting international health standards by going more than 42 days without a new confirmed case, Health Minister Austin Demby said. The country recorded over 5,400 cases and 60 deaths during the epidemic, and authorities celebrated the milestone as a sign of strengthened public health response
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Evening
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.
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This archived item refers to latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Evening. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
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.
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This archived item refers to christmas travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
ECB President Christine Lagarde said tumult around the borders of Europe as well as the impacts of trade tensions meant it was impossible to issue guidance for the future
This archived item refers to eCB holds rates as Lagarde stresses heightened uncertainty. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Essex force says report falls outside timeframe for prosecution while watchdog says it is looking into claimsNigel Farage has avoided a police investigation into claims his general election campaign breached electoral law last year because too much time has passed since the alleged offences.The Reform UK leader may still face sanction by the Electoral Commission over claims his campaign exceeded spending limits after the watchdog said it was carrying out its own assessment of the claims. Cont...
This archived item refers to farage avoids police investigation over alleged electoral law breach. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Recent remarks about pollution from two Indian officials have increased frustration among residents who say policymakers are unwilling to acknowledge the severity of India's air quality crisis.
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This archived item refers to india: Officials dismiss Delhi’s air crisis • FRANCE 24 English. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
EUobserver
• 18/12/2025
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated to EU leaders that there are bigger risks than lawsuits if Europe doesn't act against Russia by using its frozen assets, at the at the December European Council summit.
This archived item refers to zelensky to Belgium: ‘we are at war, and I think that we face bigger risks’. The source originates from EUobserver and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
French police searched Culture Minister Rachida Dati's private home and offices on Thursday as part of a corruption investigation involving her European Parliament mandate, the French Financial Prosecutor has said. Dati, who is running for mayor of Paris in next year's municipal elections, is due to go on trial next year in a separate case involving accusations of corruption and abuse of power.
This archived item refers to police search French culture minister's home and offices in corruption probe. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
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DW News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Police in Brussels clashed with farmers protesting the EU's planned free-trade deal with the South American Mercosur countries. Some European farmers, especially from France, fear being undercut by cheap food imports. Germany backs the trade deal, but French President Emmanuel Macron says it's not ready.
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This archived item refers to police deploy tear gas on farmers protesting Mercosur trade deal in Brussels | DW News. The source originates from DW News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Farm lobby heavyweights Copa and Cogeca met with Ursula von der Leyen, but talks produced no breakthrough
This archived item refers to eU officials ordered evacuation amid escalating farmers’ protest. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Europe urged to commit €1bn to animal-free biomedical research as Brussels faces pressure to match US investment in non-animal methods
This archived item refers to €1b needed for competitive non-animal methods advancing biomedical research [Advocacy Lab]. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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Associated Press – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Several leaders, including the French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, grappled with journalist's microphones being thrust into their faces ahead of the summit.
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This archived item refers to 'Please don't attack me': European leaders swarmed by microphones. The source originates from Associated Press – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
FRANCE 24's Charli James previews the new exhibit "All About Love" at the Grand Palais in Paris, which is celebrating the superstar American artist Mickalene Thomas. It spans 20 years of her striking, multi-disciplinary work that rewrites the role of Black women in art history. Plus, a special Christmas show at the Palace of Versailles imagines how the holidays looked inside the court of King Louis XIV.
This archived item refers to uS artist Mickalene Thomas dazzles at Paris's Grand Palais. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
RFI – English
• 18/12/2025
French lawmakers have unanimously approved a landmark bill exonerating women who were punished for having abortions before the procedure was legalised in 1975 – a move hailed by feminist groups as a symbolic affirmation of reproductive rights.
This archived item refers to french parliament unanimously exonerates women punished for abortion. The source originates from RFI – English and was published in December 2025.
New York Times – World
• 18/12/2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Brussels, where the leaders had gathered, that without the money, his country would have to reduce its drone production significantly.
This archived item refers to zelensky Appeals to E.U. Leaders for Frozen Russian Funds to Fight War. The source originates from New York Times – World and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
ECJ ruling gives hope to residents in Copenhagen neighbourhood targeted due to its high percentage of residents with ‘non-western’ backgroundsResidents of a Copenhagen neighbourhood that became an international symbol of a law in Denmark known as the “ghetto law” have said they are confident they can strike the law down in the Danish courts after the top EU court ruled that it may be unlawful.The controversial legislation, dating from 2018, allows the state to demolish apartment blocks in are...
This archived item refers to denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ targeting ‘parallel societies’ may be unlawful, EU court rules. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/12/2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had already ordered sanctions on judges and prosecutors in the case, explicitly linked the new sanctions to a vote Monday in which the judges sided with the majority and upheld arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant.
"We will not tolerate ICC abuses of power that violate the sovereignty of the United States and Israel and wrongly subject US and Israeli persons to the ICC's jurisdiction," Rubi...
This archived item refers to uS imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for Israel probe. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
Foreign ministers from the G7 on December 17 condemned the prosecution of Hong Kong journalist and media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai, who was found guilty of collusion with foreign forces this week. His son, Sebastien Lai, told FRANCE 24 that his father is being persecuted by the Chinese authorities because he ran the famous pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, adding that the trial produced 'more than 100 pages of nothing'. Sebastian Lai's presence was also an opportunity to discuss the complic...
This archived item refers to son of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai denounces political persecution. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
Politico Europe
• 18/12/2025
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This archived item refers to update: Selenskyj beim EU-Gipfel – warum russische Assets für die Ukraine stocken. The source originates from Politico Europe and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
Ghana has sent a military contingent to assist with reconstruction and relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa over a month ago. This marks the third time this year that Ghana has extended support to nations in crisis, after previously providing humanitarian aid to Jamaica, Sudan, Gaza, and Cuba, as FRANCE 24's correspondent Justice Baidoo explains.
This archived item refers to ghana sends troops to aid hurricane-hit Jamaica. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
One of the highlights of the Christmas season here in France is the food. The main feast usually happens on Christmas Eve and the traditional dessert is the incredible Yule log or bûche de Noël. More than eight million Yule logs are sold in France every year, with three quarters of them purchased in late December. Eugenie Pont from Fou de Pâtisserie tells us where this delicious dessert comes from.
This archived item refers to all you need to know about bûche de Noël, the traditional French Christmas dessert. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
Euronews – World (MRSS)
• 18/12/2025
Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe’s commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are “different things” and how Russia is trying to “exclude” the EU from it, he explained.
This archived item refers to ukraine does not believe Europe ‘should replace the US’ in security guarantees, Zelenskyy said. The source originates from Euronews – World (MRSS) and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
The CJEU finds Poland’s constitutional rulings from 2021 breached primacy and uniform application of EU law
This archived item refers to eU’s top court sides with Commission, finds Poland in violation of EU law. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Danish presidency has bolstered Europe's defence and competitiveness, minister says
As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.
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This archived item refers to danish presidency has bolstered Europe's defence and competitiveness, minister says. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
RFI – English
• 18/12/2025
France's largest Braille publisher struggles to continue producing embossed books in the digital age. Researchers delve into people's guts with a large-scale study on the French population's microbiome. And Louise Bourgeois, the French midwife who in 1609 became the first woman in Europe to publish a book about medicine.
This archived item refers to podcast: in defence of paper Braille, Le French Gut, a pioneering midwife. The source originates from RFI – English and was published in December 2025.
Politico Europe
• 18/12/2025
EU leaders will find a solution to the problem of how to get money to Ukraine but must stay on the right side of the law, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Thursday.
Addressing a press conference in Frankfurt after the ECB’s Governing Council meeting, Lagarde said she was “confident” that heads of government meeting in Brussels would thrash out a mechanism for lending to Kyiv, but immediately warned against expecting the ECB to underwrite it.
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This archived item refers to eCB’s Lagarde warns against breaking EU law with Ukraine loan. The source originates from Politico Europe and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
As the EU’s packaging overhaul takes effect, new data from Italy offers insight into what's working, and what needs fixing
This archived item refers to italy offers an early snapshot of Europe’s new packaging rules in action [Advocacy Lab]. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
Politico Europe
• 18/12/2025
LONDON — The U.K. Ministry of Defence has paused all use of the Ajax armoured vehicle after another member of the armed forces was injured during safety trials.
The Ajax program was suspended in November for training purposes after around 30 soldiers became ill from noise and vibration during an exercise.
In a written statement Thursday, Defense Minister Luke Pollard outlined that trials of the equipment had continued in order to provide a baseline comparison for the 23 vehicles associ...
This archived item refers to uK Ajax armored vehicle trials paused after another soldier injured. The source originates from Politico Europe and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
Two of Italy’s top newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are likely to be sold to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and business links abroad have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which involves foreign investment from Gulf allies and has drawn interest from Moscow, has prompted strikes, political debate and widespread unease among journalists and readers alike.
This archived item refers to press freedom: Scrutiny intensifies over sale of Italy’s leading newspapers. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/12/2025
The State Department said that passport information of US officials was leaked and warned in a statement that "failure by the South African government to hold those responsible accountable will result in severe consequences."
South Africa on Wednesday arrested and expelled seven Kenyans brought in by the US government to assist in processing Afrikaners seeking to move to the United States.
South Africa said that the Kenyans were on tourist visas that did not allow them to work -– the type...
This archived item refers to uS accuses S. Africa of harassing US officials working with Afrikaners. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in December 2025.
Euronews – World (MRSS)
• 18/12/2025
The claims come just days after a separate case involving an eight-year-old boy, prompting Paris authorities to refer the matter to the courts.
This archived item refers to paris child welfare under scrutiny after second mother alleges childrens' heads were shaved. The source originates from Euronews – World (MRSS) and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Rare neurological diseases offer unusually clear models for testing earlier diagnosis, precision treatment and long-term monitoring of brain health, but a new research approach is needed
This archived item refers to rare neurological diseases are shaping Europe’s response to brain ageing [Advocacy Lab]. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
A Joint Declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2026 was signed today by the Presidents of Parliament, Council and Commission. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EU institutions define priorities for 2026. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
PPE Medpro owes government £148m for supplying unusable personal protective equipment during Covid-19 pandemicThe company linked to the former Conservative peer Michelle Mone, which owes the government almost £150m for supplying unusable personal protective equipment during the pandemic, has been put into liquidation.The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) applied for PPE Medpro to be wound up at a high court hearing on Thursday, arguing that the company was “hopelessly insolvent” and...
This archived item refers to pPE company linked to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone goes into liquidation. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Move-on period extended from 28 days to 56 days if person recently granted refugee status is at risk of sleeping roughThe UK high court has halted evictions of thousands of new refugees who were at risk of spending Christmas on the streets.Concern had been mounting among lawyers and human rights campaigners that within days of celebrating being granted refugee status this group could find themselves rough sleeping. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to thousands to avoid Christmas on streets as Home Office ordered to delay refugee evictions. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
EU leaders are split in Brussels over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Poland backs urgent action, while Belgium resists over legal and financial risks. Ukraine is pressing for a decision by year’s end.
This archived item refers to eU leaders urge swift decision on frozen Russian funds for Ukraine. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Italian far-right MEP Stefano Cavedagna told a closed-door meeting of MEPs that he wants the proposed space law to be a directive instead, Euractiv has learned
This archived item refers to eXCLUSIVE: Far-right group ECR opposes EU Space Act regulation. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Europe's push to rearm has re-ignited an evergreen debate on purchasing European vs American weapons
This archived item refers to zelenskyy calls for more cash for Ukranian defence industry amid reparations loan debate. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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Associated Press – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Farmers fear that the deal will undercut their livelihoods, and there are broader political concerns that it could also help drive support for the far right. On Thursday they drove tractors through Brussels and set fire to coffins with the word agriculture printed across them.
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This archived item refers to farmers demonstrate in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal - AP explains. The source originates from Associated Press – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Plus military loans, Eastern Flank Watch, Capability Coalitions, FCAS
This archived item refers to fIREPOWER: EUCO to focus on funding Ukraine. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
The Ukrainian president said he told Bart De Wever “everything” he could to persuade the Belgian premier to drop his staunch opposition to the €210 billion ‘reparations loan’
This archived item refers to using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine ‘absolutely just’, says Zelenskyy. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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Al Jazeera English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
European Union leaders have gathered in Belgium’s capital Brussels to hold a vote on whether they are able to use billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, which faces a major funding shortfall. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen is at the summit.
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This archived item refers to eU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine | AJ #shorts. The source originates from Al Jazeera English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/12/2025
A unanimous vote in parliament's lower house, the National Assembly, finalised the adoption of a proposal that was accepted by the Senate in March and backed by the government.
Its text recognises that enforcement of previous laws "criminalising the use of, practice of, access to, and information about abortion" constituted "an infringement of the protection of women's health, of sexual and reproductive autonomy", as well as "of women's rights".
The pre-1975 laws led to "numerous deaths" ...
This archived item refers to france exonerates women convicted over abortions before legalisation. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Digital facilities that track wastage down to the gram have brought about behavioural change among users Min Geum-nan walks towards a metal bin beneath her apartment block in Gangdong district, eastern Seoul carrying a small bag of vegetable peelings. She taps her resident card on the reader, the lid swings open, she empties the contents and scans again and a digital screen flashes: 0.5kg.“You have no choice but to pay attention because you can see exactly what you’re wasting,” says Min, who ...
This archived item refers to ‘You learn tricks to reduce it’: the smart bins measuring food waste in South Korea. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/12/2025
Built in the 1960s, the Ariana was pillaged and destroyed in Afghanistan's civil war of 1992-1996, before a French-led restoration effort that saw it reopen in 2004.
But with the return in 2021 of Taliban authorities and their ban of films, music and other entertainment under their strict interpretation of Islamic law, the cinema was given over to the occasional propaganda film before being shut for good.
On Thursday, a bulldozer smashed walls amid piles of rubble at the site.
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This archived item refers to historic Afghan cinema torn down for a mall. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in December 2025.
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DW News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Eyewitnesses recorded ICE agents detaining a woman in Minneapolis near a largely Somali business district. Protests followed, and the woman was later released.
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This archived item refers to iCE agents drag woman through snow in Minneapolis, confronted by prostesters | DW News. The source originates from DW News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Washington Post – World
• 18/12/2025
The European Union is set to decide whether to move on Russia’s frozen assets, infuriating Moscow, possibly antagonizing the United States, to fund Ukraine.
This archived item refers to a divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine. The source originates from Washington Post – World and was published in December 2025.
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal
Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.
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This archived item refers to farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euronews – World (MRSS)
• 18/12/2025
Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November.
This archived item refers to greece takes delivery of Kimon frigate from France as €25bn military upgrade continues. The source originates from Euronews – World (MRSS) and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Exclusive: Queensland corruption body investigation into Troy Thompson found ‘no direct evidence’ to support claims he was diagnosed with the conditionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe controversial former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson, who was found last week to have made unsubstantiated claims he had been diagnosed with epilepsy, referenced the condition when endorsing an electromagnetic pulse bracelet sold online by a business linked to his partner.The Queensl...
This archived item refers to former Townsville mayor claimed to have epilepsy in endorsement of wellness bracelet sold by business linked to his partner. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Potatoes flew as protesters clashed with police while EU leaders met nearby
This archived item refers to tractors roll into Brussels as farmers press EU leaders on budget and Mercosur. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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DW News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, acts of sabotage have surged here in Europe. Western intelligence officials assert the acts amount to hybrid warfare and are tied to Russia. They have investigated more than 140 incidents, from the UK to Spain to Poland. The attacks don't just spread fear and uncertainty in Europe -- they're draining valuable security resources. The Associated Press has spoken to dozens of officials about the scope and cost of Russia's hybrid war.
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This archived item refers to tracking the scope and cost of Russia's hybrid war in Europe | DW News. The source originates from DW News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
The Commission has rebooted the board of its European Innovation Council, with business and startup people replacing researchers
This archived item refers to eU startup financiers get corporate makeover. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, and has drawn an angry response from ChinaThe maps that show how China’s military is squeezing TaiwanThe Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10bn that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China.The state department announced the sales late on Wednesday during a nationally televised address by president Donald Trump, who mad...
This archived item refers to uS announces more than $10bn of arms sales to Taiwan. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
On International Migrants Day, hundreds of groups across France are mobilizing to highlight migrants’ contributions and struggles as immigration rules tighten and expulsions rise. Migrant workers remain vital to sectors like restaurants and construction, even as many face years of insecurity, with expulsions up sharply in 2024.
This archived item refers to france marks International Migrants Day amid growing pressure on migrant workers. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
Britain and the European Union agreed on December 17, 2025 to allow UK students to rejoin the bloc's popular student exchange programme Erasmus+ from 2027, a small but symbolic sign of improved relations after Brexit.
This archived item refers to uK to rejoins EU's Erasmus exchange program. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
Brazil’s Senate passed a bill that could drastically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup, potentially cutting his time behind bars to just over two years. The bill, already approved by the lower chamber, now goes to President Lula, who may veto it, though Congress could override.
This archived item refers to brazil Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro prison term. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Brazil’s Senate passed a bill that could drastically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup, potentially cutting his time behind bars to just over two years. The bill, already approved by the lower chamber, now goes to President Lula, who may veto it, though Congress could override.
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This archived item refers to brazil Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro prison term • FRANCE 24 English. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
President Trump delivered a prime-time address blaming Democrats and Joe Biden for economic struggles while promising an eventual economic boom. He announced a one-time bonus check for U.S. troops tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, in a speech that leaned heavily partisan as he faces declining approval and looming midterm elections, as FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson analyses.
This archived item refers to donald Trump delivers year-end address, deflects blame for economic difficulties. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
President Lula has indicated he will veto legislation but conservative lawmakers likely to overturn his decision Brazil’s congress has approved a bill to reduce the prison term of Jair Bolsonaro, the former president who was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for masterminding an attempted coup to overturn the 2022 elections.Approved last week by the lower house and late on Wednesday by the senate, the bill now goes to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has 15 working days to sig...
This archived item refers to brazilian congress passes bill to cut Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison term. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
A trial opened December 18 in Aleppo for suspects accused of post-Assad violence, including attacks on transitional government forces. About 500 people are under investigation, in what is seen as a landmark case as it is the first time government-linked security forces are being held accountable, with Syrians closely watching for a fair trial. FRANCE 24's Dana Alboz has more from Damascus.
This archived item refers to syria trial over post-Assad violence. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Germany backs the move, while Zelensky urges action. The EU proposes a €90 billion loan, but Belgium opposes, fearing Russian retaliation. Moscow calls it theft.
This archived item refers to eU leaders split over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
Euronews – My Europe (MRSS)
• 18/12/2025
As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.
This archived item refers to danish presidency has bolstered Europe's defence and competitiveness, minister says. The source originates from Euronews – My Europe (MRSS) and was published in December 2025.
France 24 – English
• 18/12/2025
After a three-and-a-half-month trial, anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier was sentenced Thursday in Besançon to life in prison for all the charges against him, a verdict he plans to appeal. Péchier is accused of poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, between 2008 and 2017.
This archived item refers to french court jails anaesthetist for life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12. The source originates from France 24 – English and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
President Metsola said that should a decision on the reparations loan for Ukraine be taken, Parliament will use the urgent procedure and vote on it in January. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Time for Europe to take responsibility for its security - Metsola at EUCO. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Europe has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its competitiveness, safeguarding cultural heritage and reinforcing the integrity of its Single Market. As of 1 December 2025, European producers of craft and industrial products can register their product names under the European Union’s new geographical indication (GI) protection system. This long-anticipated development extends GI protection—previously reserved […]
This archived item refers to protecting Europe’s Traditional Craftsmanship Through a New Era of Geographical Indications [Promoted Content]. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/12/2025
The first US pope replaced Dolan, who stepped down after reaching the Church's retirement age of 75, with a little-known 58-year-old bishop from Illinois, Ronald Hicks.
The appointment ends months of speculation about who Leo would pick to follow Dolan, widely regarded as being close to US President Donald Trump.
This is the most important bishop appointment Leo has made since his election to head up the world's Catholics in May and signals a desire to take a firmer stance on the US admini...
This archived item refers to pope replaces New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan with little-known bishop. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in December 2025.
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal
Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.
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This archived item refers to farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
BBC News – Europe
• 18/12/2025
Former British soldier Hayden Davies, labelled a mercenary by Russia, will be sent to a maximum-security prison.
This archived item refers to briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia. The source originates from BBC News – Europe and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
Commission experts were caught off guard by last-minute health plan
This archived item refers to eU global health initiative still a mystery months after von der Leyen’s announcement. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Hundreds of farmers in tractors protested in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, disrupting the EU summit. Some countries pushed for stronger agricultural safeguards, while others backed the deal to boost exports. Brazil’s President Lula warned the EU that the deal must be signed now or risk losing Brazil’s participation, as FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian explains from Brussels.
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This archived item refers to farmers protest Mercosur deal in Brussels • FRANCE 24 English. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
RFI – English
• 18/12/2025
A French court jailed a former anaesthetist for life on Thursday after convicting him of poisoning 30 patients in operating theatres, causing 12 deaths, in a case that has shocked the medical community.
This archived item refers to french anaesthetist jailed for life after decade of poisoning patients. The source originates from RFI – English and was published in December 2025.
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Associated Press – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Watch live as farmers in tractors protest in Brussels outside a European Union leaders’ summit, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators rally against a major free-trade deal with South American nations. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qdTEfM
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This archived item refers to lIVE: Farmers protest in Brussels against South American free-trade deal. The source originates from Associated Press – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Justice department must release most documents by Friday, and failure to do so would provoke a firestormIn less than 48 hours, Donald Trump’s justice department must release most of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein in its possession. Last month, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the release of those materials by 19 December, except in narrow cases where they would jeopardize current investigations, harm national security or foreign policy goals, or reveal ...
This archived item refers to deadline nears for release of Epstein files – what we know so far. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Campaigners celebrate defeat of proposal to extend Bilbao institution into areas including nature reserveEnvironmental groups and local campaigners in the Basque Country have welcomed the scrapping of a project to build an outpost of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum on a Unesco biosphere reserve that is a vital habitat for local wildlife and migrating birds.The scheme’s backers, which include the Guggenheim Foundation, the Basque government and local and regional authorities, had claimed the museum...
This archived item refers to guggenheim scraps Basque Country expansion plan after local protests. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
UN condemns strikes as extrajudicial executions. Plus, Trump’s end-of-year ‘Bah! Humbug!’ addressDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US military has carried out another lethal strike on a vessel it claimed was engaged in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, according to the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.How do human rights groups view the airstrikes? The UN, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have described them as extrajudicial executions...
This archived item refers to first Thing: US military announces strike on Pacific boat that kills four, taking death toll to 99. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
Brazilian President Lula has warned the EU to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal now or risk losing Brazil’s participation altogether. France and Italy are blocking progress over concerns about protecting their agricultural sectors, while supporters such as Germany and Spain argue the deal would boost EU exports and strengthen Europe’s global trade position.
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This archived item refers to eU-Mercosur deal hangs in balance amid farmer concerns • FRANCE 24 English. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
On International Migrants Day, hundreds of groups across France are mobilizing to highlight migrants’ contributions and struggles as immigration rules tighten and expulsions rise. Migrant workers remain vital to sectors like restaurants and construction, even as many face years of insecurity, with expulsions up sharply in 2024.
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This archived item refers to france marks International Migrants Day amid growing pressure on migrant workers • FRANCE 24. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
On Thursday, Parliament condemned Belarus for conducting an escalating campaign of coordinated hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the EU.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Parliament denounces continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
President Trump delivered a prime-time address blaming Democrats and Joe Biden for economic struggles while promising an eventual economic boom. He announced a one-time bonus check for US troops tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, in a speech that leaned heavily partisan as he faces declining approval and looming midterm elections, as FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson analyses.
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This archived item refers to donald Trump delivers year-end address, deflects blame for economic difficulties • FRANCE 24. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
RFI – Live News EN
• 18/12/2025
Ties between the two countries have been frosty since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India following a student-led uprising last year.
Dhaka has repeatedly asked for her extradition so that she could stand trial for her alleged crimes, with Delhi responding that it was examining the requests.
On Thursday, dozens of demonstrators began marching towards the assistant Indian high commissioner office in Rajshahi district which borders India.
Miftahul Jannat, one of the protester...
This archived item refers to protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in December 2025.
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FRANCE 24 English – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
EU leaders kicked off a make-or break summit Thursday on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition. The 27 nation bloc is scrambling to bolster its ally Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal with President Vladimir Putin to end the fighting. Officials have insisted the talks will last as long as it takes to hammer out an agreement, saying both Ukraine's survival -- nearly four years into the war -- and Europe's...
This archived item refers to eU kicks off crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English. The source originates from FRANCE 24 English – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
On Thursday, Parliament adopted resolutions on the human rights situations in Azerbaijan, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Human rights violations in Azerbaijan, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
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BBC News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
European Union leaders are gathering for a Brussels summit where a momentous decision will be taken on whether to loan Ukraine tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund its military and economic needs.
Most of Russia's €210bn (£185bn; $245bn) worth of assets in the EU are held by Belgium-based organisation Euroclear, and so far Belgium and some other members of the bloc have said they are opposed to using the cash.
Without a boost in funding, Ukraine's finances are set to...
This archived item refers to eU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Russian assets | BBC News. The source originates from BBC News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euronews – My Europe (MRSS)
• 18/12/2025
One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence.
This archived item refers to who are the Westerners sanctioned by the EU for spreading Russian propaganda?. The source originates from Euronews – My Europe (MRSS) and was published in December 2025.
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
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.
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This archived item refers to latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Midday. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
To meet its 2030 renewable targets, Europe must quadruple offshore wind capacity. However, supply chain bottlenecks and a 62 GW installation gap loom. The EU must balance domestic strength with strategic foreign sourcing to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness.
This archived item refers to minding the Gap in Europe’s Renewables Future. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
MEPs' workload split, which Euractiv has learned, reflects the administration's referral suggestions from the end of November
This archived item refers to parliament’s civil liberties committee gets lion’s share of tech simplification negotiations. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
EUobserver
• 18/12/2025
The size and composition of Vladimir Putin's delegation, including Roman Abramovich and the head of the Central Bank, and their red-carpet reception in Bishkek shows accelerating rapprochement between Bishkek and Moscow — and casts ominous doubt over future respect for human rights in what was once Central Asia’s most promising democracy.
This archived item refers to why the EU should pay attention to Putin’s Kyrgyzstan visit. The source originates from EUobserver and was published in December 2025.
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DW News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
This week, US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on tankers entering and leaving the oil-rich country. Venezuela has reacted defiantly, saying its crude exports remain unaffected. Trump says the US military build-up will continue until Venezuela returns what he claims to be "US oil assets".
#Venezuela #Maduro #Blockade
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This archived item refers to can Venezuela sneak vessels through the US oil tanker blockade? | DW News. The source originates from DW News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
EUobserver
• 18/12/2025
Belgium is threatening to block an EU plan to fund Ukraine with frozen Russian assets, as prime minister Bart de Wever draws a red line over risks to Euroclear and national financial security ahead of a decisive European summit. "I'm not giving up,” he told Belgian MPs on Thursday morning.
This archived item refers to 'I'm not giving up': Belgian PM sticks to conditions on Russian assets ahead of EU summit. The source originates from EUobserver and was published in December 2025.
Euractiv
• 18/12/2025
"I would prefer that we find a solution in kindness and agreement. But the clock is ticking," Mette Frederiksen said
This archived item refers to eU should be ready to move without Belgium on Ukraine loan, says Denmark. The source originates from Euractiv and was published in December 2025.
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DW News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
This man in the white t-shirt wrestled down one of the gunmen during the attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. On Sunday, two gunmen opened fire on people celebrating the start of Hanukkah. Sixteen lives were lost. Police have declared it a terror attack. Since then, the man who stopped one of the shooters has been hailed as a hero. He’s even received visits from high-ranking officials, including Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.
But in the hours after the attack, rumors spread onl...
This archived item refers to fact check: Misidentification of Bondi Beach shooting hero | DW News. The source originates from DW News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
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euronews – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
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.
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This archived item refers to watch the video: European Council summit — what is behind the curtain?. The source originates from euronews – YouTube and was published in December 2025.
Euronews – My Europe (MRSS)
• 18/12/2025
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.
This archived item refers to watch the video: European Council summit — what is behind the curtain?. The source originates from Euronews – My Europe (MRSS) and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Timing seen as reset moment after potential loss of hundreds of council seats in England and defeat in Wales and ScotlandKeir Starmer is planning for a new king’s speech after the crunch May elections as a reset moment for the government amid speculation over the prime minister’s future.Senior sources in parliament said planning was under way to end the parliamentary session the week after local elections in England and parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland in May, making it a signifi...
This archived item refers to keir Starmer planning new king’s speech after May elections. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Former top medic described as ‘Dr Death’ by prosecutors poisoned 30 people ranging in age from four to 89A French anaesthetist described by prosecutors as “Dr Death” has been found guilty of intentionally poisoning 30 patients and killing 12 over almost a decade as a top medic in France.Frédéric Péchier, 53, once seen by colleagues as a “star anaesthetist”, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday after state prosecutors said he was “one of the biggest criminals in the history of the Frenc...
This archived item refers to french court finds ‘twisted’ anaesthetist guilty of killing 12 patients. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
The Guardian – World
• 18/12/2025
Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’Jessica Elgot is the Guardian’s deputy political editor.Keir Starmer is planning for a new king’s speech after the crunch May elections as a reset moment for the government amid speculation over the prime minister’s future. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in December 2025.
BBC News – World
• 18/12/2025
A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
This archived item refers to french 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life. The source originates from BBC News – World and was published in December 2025.
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DW News – YouTube
• 18/12/2025
President Donald Trump has made a speech boasting of his progress to make US "hottest country anywhere" amid a national affordability crisis.
What you need to know:
Trump held a rapid-fire, roughly 20-minute televised speech. The speech mainly praised his first year in office while attacking the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden. The Trump administration requested airtime from all US broadcasters to televise his speech live. The speech comes amid Trump's steadily eroding approval rates...
This archived item refers to 'The President was trying to distract the American people' — Analyzing Trump's Holiday Address. The source originates from DW News – YouTube and was published in December 2025.