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Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Turkey detains 115 suspects over Islamic State New Year's Eve attack plot
Istanbul police raided 124 locations on Thursday, seizing weapons and documents as authorities warn of planned attacks during the festive period.
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Pope Leo XIV revives tradition with multilingual Christmas message
Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message.
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In 2025, French people's desire to leave the country reached an all-time high
According to a Gallup study published on Monday, confidence in French institutions has plummeted this year, while the desire to leave France has only grown. Euronews spoke with several French expatriates and prospective expats about their experiences.
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Trump warns against 'Bad Santa' and defends coal in Christmas call with kids
US President Donald Trump joked about "bad Santa" infiltrating the country and praised "clean, beautiful coal" while taking calls from children tracking Santa's progress on Christmas Eve.
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Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech
The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate.
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Weapons made in Germany? Why the Bundeswehr does not only buy arms at home
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is investing billions in European and international systems, from Czech pistols to US fighter jets. Why are those weapons not being purchased from German manufacturers?
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Winter storm brings flooding, mudslides and near-whiteout snow to California
A powerful winter storm hit California, causing hazardous travel conditions and flash flooding.
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Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a 'state crime'
French authorities slammed what they said was "a manifestly hostile initiative," in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers.
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Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.