Ireland's 1994 Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has said he plans to return his trophy in protest of Israelâs continued participation in the competition. He joins last year's winner Nemo, who announced they were returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation. McGettigan, who won the contest with fellow Irish singer Paul Harrington with the song 'Rock 'n' Roll … [Read more...]
People vaccinated against COVID-19 have lower risk of death â regardless of the cause, study
People who received at least one dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine had a lower risk of death from all causes compared with unvaccinated individuals, a new French study has shown. The findings indicate that, far from increasing long-term risks, these vaccines are associated with reduced mortality over a four-year period âsince the peak of vaccination in 2021. In the European Union, more than 976 … [Read more...]
UK housing market cools as sellers cut prices for second month
By Una Hajdari Published on 15/12/2025 - 12:16 GMT+1 Prices for UK homes dropped for the second month in a row as market saturation, a new taxation scheme, and uncertainty linked to November's state budget put downward pressure on costs. Average asking prices for newly listed homes across the UK fell by 1.8% in the … [Read more...]
Fact check: Is Sweden as unsafe as Trump says?
Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh barrage of criticism against various European countries, particularly regarding the way they are handling immigration. The US president took aim at the cities of Paris and London, as well as Germany and Sweden, in a 9 December interview with Politico. He accused Europe of being "weak" and in "decay" because countries are too focused on being "politically … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | December 15th, 2025 â Midday
Updated: 15/12/2025 - 12:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ⦠More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Right-wing Kast defeats leftist rival to become Chile's president
Chile elected conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast as president on Sunday, defeating the ruling centre-left coalition candidate in a decisive victory that will usher in the country's most right-wing government since the end of military rule 35 years ago. Kast won 58.2% of the vote, securing a majority on pledges to crack down on crime and illegal immigration and to revive Chile's … [Read more...]
Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts
The European Union's proposal to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine is facing "different pressures from different sides", EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned as more countries add their voices to the chorus of scepticism. "The most credible option is the reparations loan, and this is what we are working on. We are not there yet, and it is increasingly difficult, but we are doing the … [Read more...]
Premier Inn Opens Its Doors in Hastings Town Centre
Premier Inn has celebrated its latest hotel opening on the south coast of England in Hastings Town Centre. The 84-bedroom hotel on Cornwallis Street brings the brand's very latest bedrooms and welcoming restaurant space to the heart of the historic seaside town. Whitbread plc, which owns Premier Inn, has transformed an under-utilised car park into the new 3,000 sq m hotel, constructing the … [Read more...]
Aloft brings new hotel to Hongqiao
Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoyâs portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, has opened Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao, marking the brandâs second property in Shanghai. The hotel is located in the West Hongqiao Business District, close to the National Exhibition and Convention Center and the Hongqiao transportation hub.Minnie Xu, Regional Vice President, Central, Greater China, Marriott International, … [Read more...]
Merriam-Websterâs 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop'
The Word of the Year reflects the preoccupations of the time... And in an age of post-truth, deepfakes and creepy online content courtesy of generative AI, Merriam-Webster has crowned the word âslopâ as its 2025 Word of the Year. The dictionary defines âslopâ as âdigital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.â âThe flood of slop in 2025 … [Read more...]
Europe 'needs to stand up to Trump and stop buying US energy', Tubiana tells Euronews
The European Union should stand up to President Donald Trump and reject further purchases of US energy products, as foreseen in the $750bn trade deal between the transatlantic partners, climate czar Laurence Tubiana told Euronewsâ flagship morning programme Europe Today on Monday. Tubiana, who played a key role in the negotiations around the Paris Agreement, said that pressure from the Trump … [Read more...]
Watch the video: Russian frozen assets â the EU is finally playing hardball
By Jakub Janas Published on 15/12/2025 - 10:24 GMT+1 They called Europe "weak". Well, Brussels just locked down â¬210 billion of Russian Central Bank cash. Most of it sits right here in Belgium, in Euroclear. Think of it as the worldâs most nervous piggy bank. Until now, keeping it frozen required a unanimous vote … [Read more...]
From Lift Station to Spotlight: Val dâIsèreâs Newest Culinary Stage
At 2,400 metres, most "infrastructure" on the mountain is built to move people through, not invite them to linger. A ski lift station is the purest example: functional, noisy, transitional. Once it stops running, it becomes an awkward relic, the kind of industrial afterthought that quietly fades into the landscape. Unless you are the Reversade family. With the opening of La Petite Cuisine - Gare … [Read more...]
Sonesta Opens Dry Creek Inn, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Healdsburg, CA
Dry Creek Inn MOD Collection by Sonesta â Photo by Sonesta Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Dry Creek Inn, MOD Collection by Sonesta. The 103-room upscale hotel is located at 198 Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg, California. MOD Collection by Sonesta⢠(MOD) is a brand that brings creativity and attention to detail to guests seeking a hotel embracing the … [Read more...]
Luxuria Hotel Management to Open Ramada Plaza by Wyndham in Dubaiâs Al Barsha District, Strengthening the Cityâs Hospitality Landscape
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Al Barsha â Photo by Wyndham Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Al Barsha â Photo by Wyndham Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Al Barsha â Photo by Wyndham Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Al Barsha â Photo by Wyndham Luxuria Hotel Management LLC, a leading hospitality management company, has announced plans to open a new Ramada Plaza by Wyndham hotel in Dubai's Al Barsha district, one of the … [Read more...]
Hollywood and politicians mourn the death of celebrated director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
The news of the sudden death of director and actor Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, has shaken Hollywood and beyond. A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed their deaths on Sunday evening, saying: âWe are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.â Few details have been revealed about the deaths, but a … [Read more...]
IS and other extremist groups use AI to produce fake content and recruit new members
As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI), militant groups are also experimenting with the technology, even if they are unsure exactly what to do with it. For extremist organisations, AI could be a powerful tool for recruiting new members, churning out realistic deepfake images and refining their cyberattacks, national security experts and spy agencies … [Read more...]
Volkswagen's â¬3bn gamble: Can it win back market share in China?
Volkswagen is making a major bet in China, the largest and one of the most cutthroat auto markets in the world. The question is whether it will work. The German carmaker, which once dominated the market with a more than 50% share, has invested â¬3 billion in a sprawling research and development center â its largest outside its home country â in Hefei, a central China city of 10 million people. Itâs … [Read more...]
RIU Hotels & Resorts opens the Riu Ventura, its sixth hotel in Cancun
RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the doors of the Riu Ventura, its new hotel in Mexico located right next to the iconic Playa Delfines beach in Cancunâs hotel zone. This establishment represents a new commitment to quality and product diversification, designed to offer a comprehensive holiday experience with RIUâs renowned 24-hour all-inclusive concept. It features an exclusive adults-only … [Read more...]
Rotana Launches Rotana DISCOVERY, Connecting Members to a World of Rewards and Recognition
We are pleased to announce the launch of Rotana DISCOVERY December 2025, its new global loyalty programme developed under the framework of its membership in the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and integrated into the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY platform. This launch marks the transition of Rotana Rewards Select into Rotana DISCOVERY, connecting members to a world of benefits. Through this … [Read more...]
Kick Off 2026 with Winter Warmth, Wellness, and Romance at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, recent recipient of two Michelin keys, encourages guests to start the new year by celebrating wellness and romance in the warm tropical paradise of French Polynesia. âThe beginning of a new year brings so many reasons to celebrate,â says Romain Chanet, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. âFor some, this may be a complete wellness reset in January, and … [Read more...]
Pan Pacific Whistler debuts the âPurpose Treesâ program this holiday season
Pan Pacific Whistler is elevating holiday giving this season by debuting its sparkling âPurpose Treesâ, inspiring guests and visitors to give the gift of kindness and make a donation to the hotelâs three partner charities: Canuck Place Childrenâs Hospice, Whistler Animals Galore Society and Whistler Food Bank. New for the 2025 holiday season, the hotelâs âPurpose Treesâ will be displayed in the … [Read more...]
Europe Today: Ukraine peace talks, terror in Australia, and climate change
By Adnan Leal Published on 15/12/2025 - 7:46 GMT+1 After spending his Friday on the frontline of the war, Ukraineâs President Zelenksyy moved on to Berlin for face to face talks with American officials: US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son in law, Jared Kushner. The Ukrainian president has hinted … [Read more...]
Europe has both a competitiveness and a fantasy-thinking problem
By Egle Markeviciute, EU Tech Loop and Euronews Published on 15/12/2025 - 7:45 GMT+1 As European member statesâ representatives debate the proposed Digital Omnibus, the Europeans are divided. Traditionally, some are ringing alarm bells, seeing the Digital Omnibus as a threat to Europeansâ privacy and digital … [Read more...]
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial on Monday, which could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Three government-vetted judges found Lai, 78, guilty of conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious articles. He … [Read more...]
A Christmas miracle: two more homeless will have their home
This year, the municipality of KÅbánya offered two dilapidated, vacant apartments for renovation from floor to ceiling by volunteers of the Street to Apartment Association, with support from the capital. The Metropolitan Solidarity Fund supported the project with HUF 23.6 million in the last cycle, two of which can be used to renew two district council flats, according to Bálint Misetics, the … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | December 15th, 2025 â Morning
Updated: 15/12/2025 - 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ⦠More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]
This AI tool could spare cancer patients from chemotherapy they don't need
Cancer patients may soon be able to avoid or receive chemotherapy more precisely thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). For decades, doctors have examined cancer biopsies under a microscope, but this approach can miss subtle patterns that reveal how dangerous a tumour might be. A Norwegian start-up is using AI to change the way colorectal cancer is examined to provide better assessments while … [Read more...]
Food prices in Europe: Which countries are the most and least expensive?
Food is one of the largest household expenses in Europe, accounting for an average of about 11.9% of spending across the EU and rising to as much as 20% in countries such as Romania. Food prices also vary widely across Europe. Eurostatâs food price level index provides a useful basis for comparison. If the average EU food basket is set at â¬100, the index can be used to indicate how much the same … [Read more...]
Hundreds of skaters gather for marathon along Havana's Malecon
Hundreds of skaters rolled along Havana's Malecon on Saturday, closing the city's annual skaters' gathering with a marathon by the sea. Most participants were teenagers and young adults, drawn to the broad boulevard and its open views of the Caribbean. Some skaters arrived with years of training, others with little instruction beyond time spent in the streets. For many, the event offered a rare … [Read more...]
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