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French farmers protest cattle cull as disease spreads

French farmers are protesting the systematic cull of cattle as herds face the spread of nodular dermatitis, or lumpy skin disease. The disease is classified as a category-A disease by the EU's animal health law, which implies that if one cow gets stick, the entire herd must be killed. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin looks into the contested measures.

MBappé to be awarded over 60 million euros by PSG, French labour court rules

On December 16, the Paris labour court ruled on the long-running dispute between Kylian Mbappé and his former club, PSG. It ordered PSG to pay over 60 million euros to the player in unpaid wages and bonuses. Both sides were claiming astronomical sums from the other following their tumultuous split in the summer of 2024. Mbappe argued that he was sidelined by PSG and made to train with players the club were trying to offload after refusing to agree a new contract.

SMEs demand real ‘Think Small First’ [Advocacy Lab]

Europe’s SMEs say the EU must finally make “Think Small First” a reality, as Brussels promises a sweeping simplification drive to cut administrative burdens and unlock competitiveness.

How small EUobserver actually is

Somehow, people are under the impression EUobserver is a way larger organisation that it actually is.

EU's eastern flank states gather for summit in Finland to discuss security and defence

The northern and eastern EU countries will meet in the Finnish capital to discuss how to boost their security and defence. The future of Russia's frozen assets and Ukraine's peace plan are also on the agenda.

Russian drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three

Russian drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three

Separate strikes targeted Odesa's warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled.

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Russian drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three

Separate strikes targeted Odesa's warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled.

Who buys Netflix will affect the future of what you watch | The Dip Podcast

Netflix and Paramount are battling over Warner Bros Discovery, and lawyers may be next. One analyst warns a lawsuit could follow if politics sways the outcome.

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Minister says review into foreign interference will ensure Nathan Gill case ‘can never happen again’ – UK politics live

Steve Reed announces review in response to conviction of former Reform politician who accepted Russian bribesLisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has published a green paper on BBC charter renewal. It includes a consultation on options for the future.On funding, the document says the government has an “open mind” on how the licence fee system may be reformed to stop fewer households paying every year. It suggests there might be a new type of licence fee for people who say they don’t watch BBC T...

Man who hit Liverpool parade jailed for over 21 years

Paul Doyle, 54, sobbed openly in court as victim impact statements were read out, recounting people's permanent injuries and how they had been left scarred, suffering from nightmares and trauma.

"What should have been a day of communal celebration has been instead left as a lasting legacy of fear, injury and loss across this community," Judge Andrew Menary told him.

"Your actions caused horror and devastation on a scale not previously encountered by this court."

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Is the EU using the digital euro to take control of your wallet?

Numerous rumours about the digital euro have been circulating on social media for months. According to some users, the currency will be used to monitor financial transactions or could even threaten individual freedoms. The Cube has debunked some of these claims.

Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons | BBC News

The Lithuanian government has declared a "nationwide emergency situation" in response to a series of weather balloon incursions carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene condemned the balloons as a "hybrid attack" by Belarus that posed a real risk to national security and civil aviation.

This year alone, officials said about 600 balloons linked to smuggling and almost 200 drones have entered Lithuanian airspace, leading to the repeated closure of Vilnius air...

Hair-pulling brawl in Mexico City’s Congress | DW News

A debate in Mexico City’s Congress turned into a hair-pulling brawl as lawmakers clashed over plans to shut down the city’s transparency institute, which oversees data protection and public access to information.

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Zelensky Expresses Wary Optimism About Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

Two days of talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and allies have brought some progress on security guarantees, but Russia remains opposed to any foreign forces in Ukraine.

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is matter of national security

Court filing was response to lawsuit asking judge to halt project until it goes through independent reviews and wins approval from CongressUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s administration argued Monday in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for reasons of national security.The filing came in response to a lawsuit filed three days earlier by the National Trust for Historic Preservation asking a federal judge to halt the ball...

BUDGET BRIEF: EU leaders to take a first pass

European Council, MEP budget jobs, rebates

Germany's youth opposed to return of military service • FRANCE 24 English

The war in Ukraine has pushed defence issues to the top of the agenda in Germany, where the federal government has confirmed that a military call-up will return as early as next year. All young men born from 2008 onwards will have to register and undergo medical exams, starting in 2027. To begin with, service will be voluntary. But if the ranks of Germany's armed forces are not filled fast enough, authorities reserve the right to bring back compulsory conscription, which was suspended in 2011...

Estonia ferry disaster in 1994 caused by bow failure, report confirms

Investigators say latest studies of wreckage reveal no sign to back up alternative theories of a collision or an explosionEurope live – latest updatesThe sinking of the Estonia ferry more than 30 years ago was caused by the failure of its bow section, not an explosion or collision as claimed by some, authorities have said, in a report aimed at finally closing the case on Europe’s worst civil maritime disaster since the second world war.“The MV Estonia sank as a result of the collapse of its b...

Germany's youth opposed to return of military service

The war in Ukraine has pushed defence issues to the top of the agenda in Germany, where the federal government has confirmed that a military call-up will return as early as next year. All young men born from 2008 onwards will have to register and undergo medical exams, starting in 2027. To begin with, service will be voluntary. But if the ranks of Germany's armed forces are not filled fast enough, authorities reserve the right to bring back compulsory conscription, which was suspended in 201...

Press release - Mercosur: Parliament backs safeguard measures to protect EU agriculture

On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Trump brands fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' | DW News

"We're formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction," says US President Donald Trump.

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A conversation about Europe’s healthcare resilience and innovation with Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Philips [Advocacy Lab]

In this thought leadership interview, Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips, shares his vision for the future of European healthcare

Italy threatens to block budget work over paybacks to rich countries

Italy is opposing the only substantive budget-related point in a draft of European Council conclusions

Investing in cloud infrastructure would unlock more than €1 trillion growth in the EU

Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss

DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

Press release - Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment

Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

PSG ordered to pay Mbappe €60m

Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.

Press release - Parliament backs €8.5 million in EU aid for dismissed workers in Sweden

The financial aid aims to help laid-off workers re-enter the labour market following the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt AB.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Press release - Parliament endorses simpler rules and more support for farmers

MEPs adopted new rules on Tuesday introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP).Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Press release - Simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for businesses

On Tuesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement between MEPs and EU governments on updated sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for companies.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Press release - Parliament to fast-track the reparations loan for Ukraine

Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.Committee on BudgetsCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Five key moments in the assault on the rights of women and girls in 2025

Since Trump’s second term began in January, global healthcare, especially for sexual and reproductive health, has been under constant attackThis time last year, women’s rights organisations were bracing themselves for a second Trump term. Few were prepared for the chaos that would be unleashed in January. The volume and speed of executive orders coming out of the White House were seen as a deliberate tactic to overwhelm and create panic. In many ways it worked – there was confusion, anger and...

Press release - 2025 Sakharov Prize: Parliament honours Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli

President Metsola awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize to the representatives of the two journalists, who are imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Australian authorities defend Bondi Beach response as country mourns

A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on December 16. As they investigate, authorities are also facing mounting questions over whether they could have acted earlier to foil the attack. FRANCE 24's Irris Makler has more details on the matter, from Sydney.

Australian authorities defend Bondi Beach response as country mourns • FRANCE 24 English

A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on December 16. As they investigate, authorities are also facing mounting questions over whether they could have acted earlier to foil the attack. FRANCE 24's Irris Makler has more details on the matter, from Sydney.
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Hollywood and beyond pay tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner following murder • FRANCE 24 English

Following the murder of studio director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner on December 14, tribute has been pouring in from actors, directors and politicians, all expressing their shock and sympathy. In the meantime, US President Donald Trump came under fire from his own party after his suggested without proof that the director had brought on his own murder by criticising Trump.
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Greece sees movement on electricity gridlock as Brussels breaks long-standing ‘taboo’

Austrians won't pay for power lines to help Greeks - does Brussels have the answer?

Trump designates fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

Trump designates fentanyl as 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 death toll to at least 95 since September.

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French court sentences ex-DR Congo rebel and politician to 30 years in jail

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

Ford to take $19.5 billion writedown as it scraps flagship EVs • FRANCE 24 English

Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new internal combustion vehicles, while France tries to support its own EV battery sector.
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Ford to take $19.5 billion writedown as it scraps flagship EVs

Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new internal combustion vehicles, while France tries to support its own EV battery sector.

Sudan – Attack on United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (December 15, 2025)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the December 13th drone attack on the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, which claimed the lives of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and left eight wounded.
France offers its condolences to the deceased soldiers' families and loved ones and to the Bangladeshi authorities. We also wish those who were wounded a speedy recovery. Those responsible for this attack must be identified and held accountable.
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Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Midday

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.

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Syria – Terrorist attack on U.S. personnel (December 15, 2025)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack on American military and civilian personnel near Palmyra, which resulted in several casualties among U.S. personnel and members of the Syrian security forces.

France offers its condolences to the victims' families and wishes those wounded a speedy recovery. We express our solidarity with the American authorities, with whom we serve in the Global Coalition against Daesh, and with the Syrian transitional authorities.
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Accelerating Biocontrol Authorization is Essential for Sustainable Agriculture in Europe

As the European Union approaches a pivotal moment in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, the debate surrounding the European Commission’s simplification package for Regulation 1107/2009 has intensified. The planned simplification package communicated in the European Commissions Vision for Agriculture is a legislative proposal planned for the end of 2025 to accelerate biocontrol authorization, promising […]

This Week Is Pivotal for Ukraine, and for Europe’s Voice in Its Future

Often left out by the United States in peace negotiations, European countries are working to assert their leadership and bolster Ukraine with an ambitious funding plan. But can they agree?

Many Europeans mistakenly think most immigrants are illegal, poll shows

Exclusive: Seven-country survey finds overwhelming opposition to increasing migration and support for deportationsMany Europeans mistakenly think most migrants are in their country illegally, according to a poll that found overwhelming opposition to any increase in migration and strong support for a significant reduction in numbers, including deportation.Pluralities or majorities of between 44% and 60% of respondents polled in a survey by YouGov in Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and...

Australia's Green becomes most expensive overseas buy in IPL history

Green was in the first set of players in the auction in Abu Dhabi and his name triggered a bidding war with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally signing him for next season for 252 million rupees ($2.77 million).

In rupees, Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees paid by Kolkata in the 2024 auction for Mitchell Starc.

The fall of the rupee means Starc's 2024 price was higher in dollars at $2.98 million.

Three-time winners Kolkata also acquired Sri La...

Ukraine says it could drop NATO membership bid | DW News

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says peace talks with US negotiators have been productive - but not easy. He was speaking following talks in Berlin aimed at reaching a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy said he wants clear security guarantees for his country from the US and Europe before he will consider making territorial concessions to Russia. He has been under heavy pressure from the Trump administration to cede territory to Russia in exchange for peace.


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French cement-maker Lafarge risks heavy sentence in trial for financing terrorism in Syria

The prosecution is to present its closing case in the trial of the French cement manufacturer Lafarge, accused of financing terorrism. Eight former executives are suspected of having paid jihadist groups in Syria until 2014 - including the Islamic State Group to keep the company's activity in the country running despite the ongoing civil war. FRANCE 24's James André tells us more from Paris.

"There is reason to be optimistic, but also to be extremely cautious" over US-Ukraine peace talks

The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war, U.S. officials said December 15 following the latest discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin. But although there is reason to be optimist about talks between the two nations, there is also reason to be extremely cautious, says FRANCE 2'4's Philip Turle.
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Donald Trump sues BBC over misleading video editing of speech • FRANCE 24 English

Trump has followed through on his threat to sue the BBC over a misleading video edit of a speech he made on January 6th, 2021 and filed a lawsuit against the media corporation on December 15. He will be seeking 10 billion dollars in damages. The BBC apologised to the US president in November for the edit but has said it would refuse to pay compensation.
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THE HACK: EUCO to talk disinformation

In today's edition: Short term-rental platforms, AI at work, Digital Fairness Act, DSA staffing details

USA: Military carries out strike on three vessels in Pacific

Strikes on three alleged narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed eight people on Monday, according to the US military, as part of an ongoing campaign that has ended more than 90 lives.

USA: Military carries out strike on three vessels in Pacific • FRANCE 24 English

Strikes on three alleged narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed eight people on Monday, according to the US military, as part of an ongoing campaign that has ended more than 90 lives.
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Hold or fold? The Google adtech case will test Europe’s resolve

Donald Trump's new national security strategy casts overseas regulation as an attack on US interests and identifies preserving Big Tech dominance as a national security priority. It leaves no doubt about the administration’s intentions: US tech power is an asset to defend.

British government backs the BBC as Trump sues it for billions

LONDON — The BBC should stand firm against Donald Trump’s multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit, a U.K. minister said Tuesday, after the U.S. president filed his heavily-trailed legal action against the British public broadcaster.



Stephen Kinnock said the BBC is “right to stick by their guns” that there is no legal case to answer over the controversial editing of a speech the U.S. president gave on Jan. 6, 2021, as the U.S. Capitol riot was getting underway.



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Chile's president-elect close to other far-right leaders "culturally and ideologically"

Chile has just elected its first far-right leader, Jose Antonio Kast, since the fall of the dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1990. The arch conservative politician was elected on an anti-crime and anti-immigration platform, which won over 60% of voters. But "Kast has also been leading the fight against progressive values across the world" through his work, Javier Sajuria, Professor of Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, tells FRANCE 24.

Chile's president-elect close to other far-right leaders "culturally and ideologically"

Chile has just elected its first far-right leader, Jose Antonio Kast, since the fall of the dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1990. The arch conservative politician was elected on an anti-crime and anti-immigration platform, which won over 60% of voters. But "Kast has also been leading the fight against progressive values across the world" through his work, Javier Sajuria, Professor of Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, tells FRANCE 24.
#Chile #ChileElections #ChilePolitics

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Farmers must not be sacrified for the profit of a few industries, lawmaker says on Mercosur

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 crucial week in Strasbourg and Brussels.

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New European body to decide on eventual Ukraine reparations

The International Claims Commission for Ukraine will assess and decide on claims for reparations, including any amount to be paid out

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.

Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro

In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.

How a Brazilian meat tycoon accused of bribery and deforestation became a key player in regional diplomacy

Joesley Batista is credited as a major force behind the reconciliation between Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaSix international airlines had suspended flights to Venezuela over the risk of possible US military strikes when an ultra-long-haul executive jet from São Paulo, Brazil, landed calmly in Caracas.On board that flight on 23 November was the Brazilian meat tycoon Joesley Batista – twice jailed for corruption and whose companies have a long record of environmental violations. After a ...

LIVE: Rishi Sunak gives evidence at UK COVID-19 inquiry

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives evidence at the UK COVID-19 inquiry in London, England.  

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Europe awaits Russia response to Ukraine peace proposal as US positive after talks – Europe live

Moscow expecting debrief from US negotiators as minister rules out any territorial concessions by RussiaWe are now getting first lines from the Kremlin, saying that Russia has yet to see the details of proposals on security guarantees, and stressing that Moscow would not want a ceasefire “which will only provide a pause for Ukraine to better prepare for the continuation of the war,” Reuters reported.I will bring you more as soon as we have it. Continue reading...

Forty years of Schengen: but is the spirit still there?

Being forced to navigate physical borders within the Schengen Area threatens the very essence of freedom of movement, weakens the spirit of Schengen, and ultimately undermines the EU’s identity and the shared sense of belonging.

Forty years of Schengen: but is the spirit still there?

Being forced to navigate physical borders within the Schengen Area threatens the very essence of freedom of movement, weakens the spirit of Schengen, and ultimately undermines the EU’s identity and the shared sense of belonging.

LIVE: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses Dutch parliament

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses lawmakers in The Hague as leaders move to launch an International Claims Commission for war damages.

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China locks in five-year tariffs on EU pork, softening initial duties

Duties are lower than those in the provisional decision of last September

Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific

An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.

South Africa in talks with Russia over men ‘tricked’ into fighting in Ukraine

Government says it received distress calls, as daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma accused of luring men to frontlineSouth Africa’s government is in talks with Russia to bring home 17 South African men fighting for Russia in Ukraine, after the men were allegedly tricked on to the frontlines of the war by a daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma.Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been accused in multiple lawsuits of luring the 17 South African and two Botswanan men to Russia in July, by...

Former Apple Daily editor fears for Jimmy Lai's sentencing | REUTERS

Several former colleagues of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai at the Apple Daily newspaper reacted with dismay at his national security conviction, fearing Lai and other former staffers may be given a heavy sentence but saying he remains an inspiration.

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Timeline: How the Bondi Beach mass shooting unfolded

Using witness testimony, amateur footage and official statements, AFP pieced together a timeline of Sunday's attack that killed 15 people and wounded dozens.
Teenage IS supporter
Naveed Akram, 24, first caught the eye of Australia's intelligence agency in 2019, when he was a teenager rubbing shoulders with supporters of the Islamic State group in Sydney.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday two of Naveed's associates were later jailed but he was not considered a serious threat a...

David Sharaz bankrupted by Linda Reynolds in federal court days after his wife Brittany Higgins

Former journalist’s estate be sequestrated after he was ordered in September to pay Reynolds $92,000 for social media posts found to be defamatoryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDavid Sharaz has been declared bankrupt in the federal court just days after his wife, Brittany Higgins, was bankrupted in the same Perth court by her former boss Linda Reynolds.The former Liberal senator launched bankruptcy proceedings i...

Bondi Beach suspect visited Philippines on Indian passport

Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, who killed 15 people and wounded dozens of others at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, entered the country on November 1 with the southern province of Davao listed as their final destination.

The province on the southern island of Mindanao has a long history of Islamist insurgencies against central government rule.

"Sajid Akram, 50, Indian national, and Naveed Akram, 24, Australian national, arrived in the Philippines together last November 1,...

FIREPOWER: Another day, another Franco-German defence tension

Plus Canada's SAFE agreement, military mobility funding, and the EU's ammunition push for Ukraine

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Man bailed for fire protest on track at Hong Kong's richest horse race

The 59-year-old invaded Sha Tin track during the HK$40 million ($5.14 million) Hong Kong Cup on Sunday, but was prevented by racecourse staff from getting into the path of the horses thundering past, which could have caused carnage.

He was holding a banner on which the words "the current committee", "Wang Fuk Court", and "(chief executive) Lee ... (security chief) Chris Tang step down," could be seen.

A blaze engulfed apartment tower blocks at Wang Fuk Court last month, killing at least 16...

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited Capitol riot speech | REUTERS

President Trump sued the BBC for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the US Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair.

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EU set to ease 2035 combustion-engine ban amid auto industry pressure

Europe’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is under fresh scrutiny, as Brussels prepares changes that could reshape the pace and direction of the continent’s shift to electric vehicles – and expose deep divisions between governments, carmakers and climate campaigners.

Europeans vow to assist Ukraine against future Russian attack after Berlin talks

Europeans vow to assist Ukraine against future Russian attack after Berlin talks

Zelenskyy hails progress with the US during Berlin talks about security guarantees. Europeans vow to protect Ukraine, including via military means, against Russia in the future. But disagreements over territories remain.

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‘Easiest scam in the world’: Musicians sound alarm over AI impersonators

"Across the music industry, AI is accelerating existing problems like spam, fraud, and deceptive content"

US kills eight in strikes on alleged narco-trafficking vessels in eastern Pacific • FRANCE 24

US military strikes on three suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific killed eight people on Monday, US Southern Command said. Since early September the US has targeted vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least 95 people. 


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Trump’s Conference on the Future of Europe

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Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Morning

Latest news bulletin | December 16th, 2025 – Morning

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.

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Live: France demands ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine before talks on territory

Ukraine must have "robust security guarantees" before any talks on whether Kyiv will cede territory to Moscow to end the war, President Emmanuel Macron's team said Tuesday. European leaders will meet on Tuesday to launch an International Claims Commission to compensate Kyiv for hundreds of billions of dollars in damage from Russian attacks and alleged war crimes. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.

EHPM 50 Years: Highlights from the European Parliament Celebration

The EHPM 50th Anniversary After-Movie captures the key moments, voices, and energy of the celebration held on 12 November at the European Parliament.

Festive fare: Europeans are having to dig deep to pay for this year's Christmas feast

Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.

Mexico City lawmakers brawl over transparency institute closure | REUTERS

Lawmakers clashed in Mexico City's congress as the opposition National Action Party protested a proposal to dissolve the city's transparency institute.

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Ein Jahr Vertrauensfrage und eine Merz-Bilanz

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If Europe wants to compete, the Biotech Act must deliver

Europe risks losing control of its its biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing. The biggest losers will be European patients

EXCLUSIVE: Franco-German rivalry to reignite over Europe’s next hypersonic interceptors

Two rival projects have been competing for a market barely large enough for one winner

Libya looks to its past to build a new future as national museum reopens

It is hoped the institution can help foster new bonds in a fractured nation, but such optimism will be a stretch for someIt was a night at the museum like no other. As the staccato sound of firecrackers and explosions rang out across Martyr’s Square in the heart of Tripoli, for once it was not Libya’s militias battling it out for a larger stake in the country’s oil economy, but a huge firework display celebrating the reopening of one of the finest museums in the Mediterranean.The National Mus...

New antibiotics hailed as ‘turning point’ in treating drug-resistant gonorrhoea

First new treatments for sexually transmitted disease in decades approved by US Food and Drug Administration as number of cases worldwide surge to 82mThe first new treatments for gonorrhoea in decades could be a “huge turning point” in efforts to combat the rise of superbug strains of the bacteria, researchers have said.Gonorrhoea is on the rise around the world, with more than 82m infections globally each year and particularly high rates in Africa and countries in the World Health Organizati...

Europe’s last remaining solar PV players join forces against China threat

New group unites European producers of equipment at the heart of EU grid vulnerability

German model for Ukraine’s defence industry takes flight

The project calls itself the 'first fully automated, industrial-scale foreign production line for drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

EU's von der Leyen: Ukraine talks making 'real and concrete' progress | REUTERS

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said that talks in Berlin with European leaders and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked 'real and concrete progress' toward ending the war in Ukraine.

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Trump calls Rob Reiner 'deranged' after criticism of Truth Social post | REUTERS

President Trump said that actor-director and political activist Rob Reiner was "deranged," following criticism of a social media post from the U.S. leader.

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EU leaders say only Ukraine can decide on potential territorial concessions to Russia

US and European leaders say an end to Russia's war in Ukraine is now closer than ever.
The latest peace proposal includes security guarantees for Ukraine.
But the question of territorial concessions remains a key sticking point.
European leaders say decisions on any potential territorial concessions can only be made by the people of Ukraine. And only if robust security guarantees are in place.

Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany.

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