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And he said of the BBC: “I think the broader argument that they were making — they are right to stick by their guns on that. And I hope that they will continue to do so as an independent organization, of course, funded by the license fee — a hugely important institution.” The lawsuit, filed in Miami on Monday, complains that the BBC “maliciously” spliced together two comments Trump made more than 54 minutes apart in order to convey the impression that he’d urged his supporters to engage in violence as electoral votes were set to be tabulated by the…
Donations and tributes have poured in for a man dubbed the “Bondi hero” after he tackled and disarmed one of the alleged attackers during the deadly mass shooting at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Muslim father of two, was captured on video sneaking up behind one of the gunmen, grabbing him and wrestling away his firearm. The 43-year-old was then seen pointing the man’s weapon at him before setting it on the ground and raising his hands, apparently to indicate that he did not pose a threat. During the incident, al-Ahmed was shot…
Germany’s manufacturing sector ended the year on a weaker footing, reinforcing concerns that the eurozone’s economic recovery is losing momentum. Flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for December from S&P Global points to a deeper-than-expected contraction in German industry, while services growth slowed across the bloc. The latest flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surveys from S&P Global reveal a sharper-than-expected contraction in German manufacturing, dragging overall eurozone industry activity lower for the second consecutive month. Germany’s manufacturing PMI fell to 47.7 in December, down from 48.2 in November and below the 48.5 consensus forecast. It marked the second consecutive decline…
In a since-deleted clip published by gossip outlet Public, Macron is seen asking comedian Abittan, before his performance, how he is doing, to which he responds that he is “afraid,” likely referring to the possibility of protesters interrupting his show. The French first lady then responds: “If there are stupid bitches, we’ll toss them out.” A small group of activists wearing cardboard masks with Abittan’s face attempted to interrupt a show in Paris, yelling “Abittan rapist” while being pushed back by security, video published by French outlet Le Média showed. Macron’s comments drew outrage from French politicians, feminist organizations and…
Published on 16/12/2025 – 11:09 GMT+1 Austrian MEP Thomas Waitz (The Greens) told Euronews that the European Commission should rethink its budget plans in order to shield EU farmers from the impact of the Mercosur agreement, which could be adopted this week. Under the Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 budget, funding for the Common Agricultural Policy would fall by 20%. Critics of the Mercosur deal argue it would expose EU farmers to unfair competition, as imports from South American countries could be more competitive on the European market. “You cannot cut the funds by 20% literally and by 40% if…
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday designating illicit fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction”. “We’re formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, which is what it is,” Trump said. “No bomb does what this is doing.” The decision came as US military confirmed a new strike on three vessels accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing eight people. US Southern Command said the strikes targeted “designated terrorist organisations”, killing three people on the first boat, two on the second and three on the third. The military released a video…
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News As Donald Trump files a $5bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC and there are reports of friction over the recent US-UK technology deal – what state is the “special relationship” in? Sam and Anne pore over the details and discuss if things can get back on track or whether the US president is meddling too much in British political affairs. Also, we have some exclusive polling from Labour voters on who they would prefer as leader of the party if it wasn’t Sir Keir Starmer. Plus, Anne has an update on…
Published on 16/12/2025 – 9:23 GMT+1 It sounds like a bad joke: “lumpy skin disease.” But in France, nobody is laughing. Farmers are clashing with police as their herds get slaughtered to stop a viral outbreak. And strangely enough, this virus might be what kills one of the biggest trade deals in EU history. Here is what links the two: French farming unions are fighting the systematic culling of entire herds when just a single case is detected. At the same time, Brussels is pushing the Mercosur deal, a trade pact that would open the door to South American beef.…
Published on 16/12/2025 – 8:14 GMT+1 This year saw the world’s luxury watchmakers gather to celebrate the 25th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) at a ceremony filled with pomp and a fair amount of pageantry. The annual awards are the pinnacle show piece event for the industry’s great and good to gather and bestow honours on the individuals and teams behind some of the world’s exceptional designs in the high-end watch and clock business. Euronews Culture caught up with some of the contenders vying for top awards to ask them one question – which watch, from…
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is a time synonymous with gifts, family reuinions and, very often, excessive eating. Families across Europe often start getting the festive delicacies for their Christmas feast together weeks in advance and this year, once again, will have to dig deep to cover the extra expense. Ingredients like meat, eggs and chocolate have once again risen in price, putting a strain on the wallets of European consumers. Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet. Greece: Prices up more than…