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Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason breaks down one metaphor for President Trump in the first year of his second term that has drawn controversy.

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Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland

Decision comes after DoJ stopped contesting California court’s ruling to return control of guard to state’s governorDonald Trump has staged a sudden climbdown from his attempts to impose federal troops in law enforcement roles on Democratic-run cities, announcing on Wednesday that he was ending attempted deployments from Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland.The unexpected shift came after justice department lawyers said they were no longer contesting a California court’s ruling that returned the...

Trump says pulling National Guard from three cities -- for now

The Republican had sent troops into several cities run by Democrats during his first year back in power, in what he called a crackdown on illegal immigration and crime.

Local leaders slammed the moves as authoritarian overreach and launched a string of successful legal challenges, with the US Supreme Court last week blocking the Chicago deployment.

"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having the...

Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency

The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.

‘Unity, strength, hope’: Macron calls for a fruitful 2026 in New Year’s address • FRANCE 24 English

French President Emmanuel Macron said in his New Year's address that 2026 "can be and must be a fruitful year" as he attempts to regain some momentum and launch the final projects of his second five-year term.

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Russia says video shows evidence of attack on Putin's private residence | DW News

Ukraine has dismissed video footage presented by Russia as evidence of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. Ukraine's foreign ministry described it as "laughable".
Russia's defense ministry said Ukraine launched 91 drones at the residence in the Novgorod region - and that Russian air defenses thwarted the attack. No damage or injuries were reported. Kyiv accuses Moscow of inventing the attack to block progress at talks on ending the war in Ukrain...

Germany to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds from January

Germany is set to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds from January under a new law.
The move is part of a wider push across Europe to increase conscription and defence readiness.
It comes as countries respond to growing security concerns linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
German officials say the scheme aims to strengthen the armed forces without full compulsory service.
The plan has sparked debate over youth participation, security needs and civil liberties.
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Finland detains Russian-crewed ship after another subsea cable damaged

A cargo ship that sailed from Russia was detained in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday following damage to an underwater data cable linking Finland and Estonia.



“A ship that was in the area at the time of the cable damage between Helsinki and Tallinn has been diverted to Finnish waters,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo posted on X. “The government is closely monitoring the situation.”



The Fitburg, which was under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, had dep...

Mexico loses thousands of jobs as US tariff uncertainty hits factories

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in Mexico in 2025 amid uncertainty over potential US tariffs.
President Donald Trump has extended a pause on 30 percent levies on Mexican goods, but businesses remain unable to plan.
Factories, especially along the US border, have cut jobs or consolidated operations as investors hesitate.
In cities like Ciudad Juárez, long-time factory workers have been laid off and are taking any work they can find.
More than 60,000 factory jobs have disappeared since...

Israeli Knesset votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill

Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Betair Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US.

China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports

The price of beef in China has trended downwards in recent years, with analysts blaming oversupply and a lack of demand as the world's second-largest economy has slowed.

At the same time imports have surged, with China representing a hugely important market for countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Australia.

Investigators found that beef imports had damaged China's domestic industry, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement. The probe covered fresh, frozen, bone-in and boneless b...

Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

After the clocks strike midnight (0500 GMT Thursday), bringing in 2026, Mamdani will take his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop, taking the helm of the United States' largest city. He will be New York's first Muslim mayor.

His office says the understated venue for the swearing-in reflects his commitment to working people, after the 34-year-old Democrat campaigned on promises to address the soaring cost of living.

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Can the Iranian government remedy the country's skyrocketing cost of living? | DW News

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country is in a "full-scale war" with its foreign enemies, Israel and the United States, as protests over the currency devaluation persist. State media say people tried to break into a local government building in southwest Fars province. President Pezeshkian blames external forces for the economic crisis and is calling for Iranians to stay united. Authorities in the Islamic Republic have cracked down on past protests - but this time the government ...

Leaps and bounds - how the power of AI expanded further in 2025

It's only been three years since ChatGPT leaped onto the world stage, but artificial intelligence is now becoming an integral part of daily life. The technology has been integrated into search engines, social media apps and online shopping sites, but also shaken financial markets. Here's a look back at how AI moved the world in 2025.  But first, as Bulgaria remains divided on the eve of joining the euro, we take a look at possible implications of switching to the single currency. 

Macron vows to work until 'last second' of mandate

France's President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would stay until the "last second" of his second term after a year of domestic political turmoil that included calls for him to resign.

Most of Iran Shuts Down as Government Grapples With Protests and Economy

Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including the Tehran.

Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues

Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa.

Merz's New Year’s speech tackles thorny issues of war in Ukraine and industrial stagnation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers his first New Year's speech, addressing the war in Ukraine, economic instability, and ties with the US.


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Emmanuel Macron Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children

French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access.

Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank camp

The buildings, home to some 100 families, are in the Nur Shams camp, a frequent site of clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces.

Israeli military bulldozers and cranes tore through the structures early Wednesday, sending thick plumes of dust into the air, an AFP journalist reported. Many residents watched from a distance.

"Being torn away from our homes, our neighbourhoods and our memories is deeply painful," said Mutaz Mahr, whose building was being demolished.

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‘We want the mullahs gone’: economic crisis sparks biggest protests in Iran since 2022

Demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of how Iran is governedAlborz, a textile merchant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, decided he could no longer sit on the sidelines. He closed his shop and took to the streets, joining merchants across Iran who shuttered their stores and students who took over their campuses to protest against declining economic conditions.The sudden loss of purchasing power pushed Alborz and tens of thousands of ot...

US grants temporary licence to Russian-controlled Serbian oil firm NIS: Serbian minister

Venezuela Detains Americans Amid Growing U.S. Pressure

The number of American citizens held in Venezuela has grown since the start of the U.S. military and economic campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.

Will 2026 be the year the Ukraine war ends? | DW News

It has been a year of whirlwind diplomacy for Ukraine, with efforts to negotiate a peace with Russia set to continue into 2026. The US is expected to host a meeting with Ukraine and EU leaders early in the year, while a coalition of Kyiv's allies will gather in Paris. But with no sign of the fighting slowing down, is peace anywhere near?

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Channel Tunnel power issue resolved but some train delays continue, Eurostar says

The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to “full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on Tuesday.

Minister criticises Clooney's fast-tracked French passport as 'double standard'

A junior minister on Wednesday said the French citizenship granted to Hollywood star George Clooney despite his poor level of French suggested a "double standard". The Clooney family became citizens just days before language requirements were toughened under new rules from January 1.

Protests spread across Iran, as the country faces unrest over economic struggles

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. Story by Emily Boyle.

Protests spread across Iran, as the country faces unrest over economic struggles • FRANCE 24

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. Story by Emily Boyle.
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Israel bans 37 aid groups from Gaza, where the humanitarian situation remains dire

Israel plans to ban 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they hand over detailed information on their Palestinian staff, despite mounting criticism from the United Nations and the European Union. Several NGOs have told AFP the new rules will have a major impact on food and medical shipments to Gaza, and humanitarian groups warn there is already not enough aid to cover the devastated territory's needs. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopols...

‘Unity, strength, hope’: Macron calls for a fruitful 2026 in New Year’s address

French President Emmanuel Macron said in his New Year's address that 2026 "can be and must be a fruitful year" as he attempts to regain some momentum and launch the final projects of his second five-year term.

Documents suggest Kilmar Ábrego García was retaliated against after wrongful deportation

Judge said newly unsealed government documents show ‘some evidence’ of vindictive prosecution by DoJA newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego García reveals that high-level justice department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a “top priority”, only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned to the U.S.Ábrego García, originally from El Salvador, has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Tennessee to charges of human smuggling. He is seekin...

Iran appoints new central bank governor after protests as currency hits record low

The US dollar traded at 1.38 million rials on Wednesday, compared with 430,000 rials when the previous governor took office in 2022.

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Latest news bulletin | December 31st, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes' well-being

Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes' well-being

Dubai Sports Council organised the event under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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Illustrated year in review: eight moments that shaped 2025

Wars that refused to end, a return to hardline power politics, booming tech and simmering societal anger... RFI cartoonist Mouche captured the legacy of 2025, from Donald Trump’s aggressive second term and fragile ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine, to youth-led revolts across continents and a climate summit that delivered minimal results.

Ukraine: War medics confront their trauma in mountain retreat • FRANCE 24 English

Deep in the Carpathian mountains in west Ukraine, a government programme offers Ukrainian military medics a ten-day respite from the war while helping them confront their traumas. #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainearmy
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Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes' well-being

Dubai Sports Council organised the event under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Xi says China's reunification cannot be stopped

The "historical trend" of China’s reunification is "unstoppable," President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on December 31, two days after China staged a live-fire drill around Taiwan.

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‘Heartbreaking’: Florida wildlife groups decry state-sanctioned bear hunt

Fifty-two black bears were killed in three-week hunt state officials said was necessary to reduce ursine populationWildlife officials in Florida say the slaughter of dozens of black bears during a controversial three-week hunt this month was a success, despite the opposition of protesters who condemned the “heartbreaking, bloody spectacle”.The Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) on Tuesday announced that 52 bears were killed between 6 and 28 December, and promised to relea...

Thousands mourn Khaleda Zia at funeral prayer in Dhaka | REUTERS

Thousands gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to attend the funeral prayer for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, with mourners and political leaders honoring her legacy after her passing at age 80.
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Ukraine: War medics confront their trauma in mountain retreat

Deep in the Carpathian mountains in west Ukraine, a government programme offers Ukrainian military medics a ten-day respite from the war while helping them confront their traumas.

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French lawmakers to debate social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers are set to debate a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 – as well as a prohibition on the use of mobile phones in high schools – that could begin with the next school year in September 2026. 

‘A state of crisis’: record number of Americans are pessimistic about US healthcare system

Costs, insurance delays and difficult-to-obtain mental health treatment plague the US health system A record 23 % of Americans believe the United States healthcare system is “in a state of crisis” and 47% think it has “major problems,” according to a recent poll from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.The poll also revealed that a record 29% of Americans see “cost” as the most urgent health problem facing the US. Experts note that these two perceptions – that the healthcar...

Xi says China's push for Taiwan reunification is unstoppable | REUTERS

In a New Year’s address, Chinese President Xi Jinping said reunification with Taiwan is unstoppable.
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'Shivering from cold and fear': Winter rains flood Gaza camps

Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza, saying the situation was "catastrophic". Story by Solange Mougin.

'Shivering from cold and fear': Winter rains flood Gaza camps • FRANCE 24 English

Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza, saying the situation was "catastrophic". Story by Solange Mougin.
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Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial integrity and stability in the Horn of Africa.

Political split over Bardot funeral with Le Pen to attend but not Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend Brigitte Bardot’s funeral next week in Saint-Tropez, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen will be present, after the late actress’s family declined the idea of an official state tribute.

Turkey arrests scores of suspects in another country-wide raid on Islamic State extremists

Turkey arrests scores of suspects in another country-wide raid on Islamic State extremists

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group.

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France plans social media ban for children under 15

The initiative is backed by President Emmanuel Macron, who said earlier this month that parliament should start debating such a proposal in January. Australia this month imposed a social media ban on under 16s, in a world first.

"Many studies and reports now confirm the various risks caused by excessive use of digital screens by adolescents," the French draft says.

Chidren with unfettered online access were exposed to "inappropriate content" and could suffer from cyber-harassment or exper...

In pictures: Sydney helps kick off celebrations as world ushers in 2026

Australia, New Zealand and several eastern Asian nations were the first countries to ring in 2026 with spectacular fireworks displays. The rest of Asia, Africa and Europe will be the next regions to watch as the countdown clock ticks down to midnight.  

Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites 'unfounded', EU's top diplomat says

It comes after Russia claimed Ukraine had attempted to launch a drone strike on one of Putin's residences.

Iranian protesters attempt to break in to government building as demonstrations escalate

Iranian protesters attempted to storm a local government building on Wednesday, state media reported, as demonstrations over the cost of living reached their fourth day.

Israel says it will bar dozens of aid groups from operating in Gaza

Israel, citing security needs, has imposed strict new conditions on international NGOs that the U.N. and aid groups say could cripple the relief effort in Gaza.

Merz Says Relationship Between U.S. and Germany Is ‘Changing’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, making his New Year’s Eve address, said the change would force Europe to do more to defend itself.

How can int'l aid agencies maintain their operations in Gaza despite Israel's hefty restrictions?

Israel says it will bar aid organizations from working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in less than 24 hours. The 37 groups' permission to operate is being suspended in the new year for allegedly failing to comply with new registration rules. Reputable NGOs - including Doctors Without Borders - are among the groups whose licenses will be suspended from Thursday. They are warning that the decision will harm Gaza's civilian population. But Israel insists the rules are needed to prevent Hamas...

Europeans voice concern over Chinese Taiwan blockade drill, US dismissive

Whilst Paris and Berlin voiced criticism about the military exercises, Donald Trump was dismissive, saying that China "has been doing naval exercises for 20 years in that area"

Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in New Year’s Eve speech

Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drillsChina’s president Xi Jinping has vowed to reunify China and Taiwan in his annual New Year’s Eve speech in Beijing.Speaking the day after the conclusion of intense Chinese military drills around Taiwan, Xi said: “The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable”. Continue reading...

He Is Being Sued in the U.S. for Human Rights Abuses. He Could be Deported First.

Rafael Quero Silva faces a lawsuit brought by five people who say he oversaw their abuse and mistreatment as a military officer in Venezuela. But he could be deported before the case is heard.

Tens of thousands of Somalians protest against Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Tens of thousands of Somalis gathered across the country Tuesday to protest Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countries as an attack on the East African nation's sovereignty. At a UN Security Council emergency meeting Monday, Somalia protested the recognition saying it poses regional security issues. The Israeli representative decried those comments as a double standard because other nations have recognized Palestine as a state. Deta...

Tens of thousands of Somalians protest against Israel's recognition of Somaliland • FRANCE 24

Tens of thousands of Somalis gathered across the country Tuesday to protest Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countries as an attack on the East African nation's sovereignty. At a UN Security Council emergency meeting Monday, Somalia protested the recognition saying it poses regional security issues. The Israeli representative decried those comments as a double standard because other nations have recognized Palestine as a state. Detai...

Sydney New Year’s Eve strikes more sombre tone as fireworks follow minute’s silence for Bondi

Terror attack victims remembered with menorah projected on to Harbour Bridge ahead of traditional dazzling displayAustralia paused to show solidarity with the Jewish community as New Year’s Eve festivities rolled across the nation.Weeks on from the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, hundreds of thousands of people around the Sydney Harbour observed a minute’s silence and shone a collective, defiant light following the recent atrocity. Continue reading...

Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro on January 1st

On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union. But the historic milestone arrives amid political instability and skepticism among ordinary people fueled by fears of price rises. Story by Luke Shrago.

Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro on January 1st • FRANCE 24 English

On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union. But the historic milestone arrives amid political instability and skepticism among ordinary people fueled by fears of price rises. Story by Luke Shrago.
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France plans social media ban for under-15s from September 2026

Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia’s world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and YouTubeFrance intends to follow Australia and ban social media platforms for children from the start of the 2026 academic year.A draft bill preventing under-15s from using social media will be submitted for legal checks and is expected to be debated in parliament early in the new year. Continue reading...

Russia sticks to Putin residence attack claims as allies question Moscow's motives

Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks.

France to propose banning under-15s from social media as of September

The government will present a law for parliament discussion in early 2026

Grandchild of JFK Tatiana Schlossberg dies at 35

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with leukemia. Her family disclosed her death in a statement released Tuesday by the John. F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

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Poland asks Commission to investigate TikTok over AI disinformation

The country has seen a surge in AI-generated videos calling on Poland to leave the EU, the digital minister says

Heavy police presence in Sydney for New Year's celebrations after Bondi attack

Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.

Russia strikes Odesa ahead of New Year | REUTERS

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring four people, including three children, and damaging homes and infrastructure.
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Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US | REUTERS

Mali and Burkina Faso announced a travel ban on US citizens in response to a similar restriction imposed by the Trump administration citing national security concerns.
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Five years after the UK left EU market, the impact on French fishermen

Five years ago, the United Kingdom left the single European market after a post-Brexit transition. One of the side effects of the exit was limiting British waters for EU fishermen, who were forced to reduce their quotas by 25%. In France, 90 boats, which lost their licenses to fish in British waters, were scrapped. This dismantling of the fishing fleet has had knock-on effects for the whole sector, particularly in Brittany. A report from the port of Guilvinec by Alice Brogat and Valentine Er...

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring six

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring six

Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones.

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Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year’s address amid political deadlock

Facing low approval ratings and a fractured parliament, President Emmanuel Macron will use his New Year’s address on Wednesday night to try to revive momentum in the final stretch of his second term, setting out a last round of reforms.

Welcoming in New Year 2026: Our guide to the perfect WhatsApp and SMS messages

If you are looking for the perfect message for your loved ones, friends or colleagues to welcome in 2026, Euronews has prepared a complete list of options, organised by category, including text, emojis, and animated GIFs.

Guinea junta leader Doumbouya wins controversial election by landslide

Guinea’s junta chief Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the country’s election commission. Doumbouya had vowed not to seek office after seizing power four years ago.

US executions surged in 2025 to highest level in 16 years

Forty-seven men killed by states operating death penalty – almost double last year’s numberUS executions have surged in 2025 to the highest level in 16 years, as Donald Trump’s campaign to reinvigorate judicial killings, combined with the US supreme court’s increasing refusal to engage in last-minute pleas for reprieve, have taken a heavy toll.A total of 47 men – they were all male – have been killed by states operating the death penalty in the course of the year. That was almost double the n...

United Arab Emirates to withdraw forces from Yemen after Saudi strike | DW News

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it would withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen following an ultimatum.

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Germany: Thieves break in to thousands of safes, stealing 30 million euros

Robbers used a large drill to break into a German savings bank's vault room and steal cash, gold and jewelry worth some €30 million ($35 million), police said Tuesday. While the criminals remained at large, hundreds of distressed bank customers massed outside the branch on Tuesday demanding information, but were kept at bay by police. Story by Eliza Herbert and Florent Rodo.

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Guinea celebrates Doumbouya’s election win in Conakry | REUTERS

Mamady Doumbouya's supporters cheered his election win in Conakry, Guinea, with car parades and portraits after provisional results confirmed his outright win and the country's return to civilian rule. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #guinea #politics

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Bucharest pledges €50 million US-made arms for Ukraine

The Romanian announcement comes at a time when Ukraine is in intense negotiations with the US and the Europeans to deliver a peace plan proposal to Russia

George Clooney et sa famille ont obtenu la nationalité française grâce à une demande du gouvernement 

PARIS — Pour obtenir la citoyenneté française, l’acteur américain George Clooney et sa famille ont pu compter sur l’appui de l’exécutif.



Selon une lettre du ministre des Affaires étrangères, Jean-Noël Barrot, consultée par POLITICO, le gouvernement français lui a en effet accordé la nationalité française par le biais d’une procédure d’exception, dite de “l’étranger émérite”.  



Cette procédure a permis à George Clooney et sa famille d’être naturalisés français, par un décret publ...

Guinea junta chief wins presidential election by landslide

The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.

Hoping for better year ahead, Gazans bid farewell to 'nightmare' of 2025

For residents of the battered territory, daily life is a struggle for survival.

Much of Gaza's infrastructure lies in ruins, electricity remains scarce and hundreds of thousands of people live in makeshift tents after being repeatedly displaced by the two years of fighting that began with Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023.

"We in the Gaza Strip are living in an endless nightmare," said Hanaa Abu Amra, a displaced woman in her thirties living in Gaza City.

"We hope that this nightma...

Cyprus pledges ‘different mindset’ as it assumes EU presidency

Country’s six-month stint at helm begins with defence, migration and Ukraine still at top of agendaCyprus says it will bring “a new approach to the table” when it assumes the EU presidency on Thursday, as defence, migration and Ukraine continue to top the agenda at a time of acute geopolitical uncertainty.As one of the 27-member bloc’s smaller member states, Cyprus will tackle its six-month stint at the EU’s helm with discipline and dedication but also “a different mindset”, the Cypriot fore...

'Iran's Tainanmen': Video of protester defying police in Iran goes viral

A video of a protester sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes during demonstrations that erupted in Tehran in recent days has gone viral on social media, with some observers calling it Iran's "Tiananmen moment". Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Sunday. Story by Andrew Hilliar.

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A video of a protester sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes during demonstrations that erupted in Tehran in recent days has gone viral on social media, with some observers calling it Iran's "Tiananmen moment". Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Sunday. Story by Andrew Hilliar.
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Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring six

Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones.

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

Spontaneous protests, driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation, began on Sunday in Tehran's largest mobile phone market, where shopkeepers shuttered their businesses, and have since drawn in students across the country.

"A portion of the provincial governors' office door and its glass were destroyed in an attack by a number of people," said Hamed Ostovar, the head of the judiciary in the city of Fasa, as quoted by the justice ministry's Mizan agency, without specifying how th...

Israel says will bar several NGOs from Gaza, FRANCE 24 speaks to MSF

Israel warns it will suspend from January several aid organisations operating in Gaza if they fail to provide details about their Palestinian staff, accusing two Doctors Without Borders employees of links to militant groups.

The organisation, which provided care to nearly half a million people ​since october 2023, says deregistration would cut off life-saving medical assistance for hundreds of thousands.

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How Thousands of Secret Russian Documents Were Exposed

Russian journalists learned that a government office inadvertently made thousands of sensitive complaints viewable online, including accounts of abuse and coercion in the military.

Iranian protests sparked by economic woes quickly spread across country

The demonstrations, triggered by a collapse in Iran’s currency, started with shopkeepers and phone vendors before drawing in students, workers and others.

A tiny U.S. territory in the Pacific doubles down on a giant Chinese casino

Supporters of a casino project say it’s an economic lifeline for Saipan; detractors raise questions about money laundering and ties to Chinese criminals.

China forecast to have sold one in every 10 new cars in UK in 2025

Carmakers such as MG, BYD and Chery are set to pass 200,000 mark in sales, analysis suggests, double 2024’s totalChinese brands are on course to account for one in every 10 new cars sold in Britain during 2025, a marked increase on last year as sales increase across Europe.Manufacturers led by MG, BYD, and Chery are on track to break the 200,000 mark in UK new car sales in 2025, meaning they are very likely to account for 10% of the market, according to Matthias Schmidt, an analyst tracking e...

Iran to unleash 'decisive' response if economic protests destabilise country, prosecutor says

Iran will meet any attempt to use ongoing protests driven by economic hardship to foment insecurity with a "decisive response", prosecutor-general Mohammad Movahedi-Azad said Wednesday. Shopkeeper-led demonstrations broke out Sunday to protest the sanction-hit country's rising cost of living.

LIVE: Funeral for Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM

Bangladesh holds a funeral prayer for Khaleda Zia, the nation's first female prime minister, who passed away on December 30 at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness https://reut.rs/44KKqQc
 
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Six injured in Russian drone strikes on Odesa

Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.

Iran: Protests expand beyond the economy | DW News

Protests over the rising cost of living in Iran are spreading amid an economic crisis. Videos published online have shown students demonstrating at several universities - including in the capital Tehran - with security forces deployed at major intersections in the city. Protests by shopkeepers have been ongoing since Sunday after the country's currency hit a record low.

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