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A Eurostar spokesperson told POLITICO that services were to resume at 7 p.m. Brussels time (6 p.m. London time) on Tuesday evening, after a “partial reopening of the Channel Tunnel.” Getlink, the company that operates the Channel Tunnel, said work continued through the night to fix the power issue, allowing rail traffic in both directions to restart early Wednesday, BBC reported. Eurostar apologized to passengers for the disruption and warned of possible knock-on delays and last-minute cancellations on Wednesday as services return to normal. Travelers were urged to check their journeys before heading to stations. On Tuesday, Eurostar “strongly” advised passengers to…

Climate change and the opening of Suez Canal have in recent years opened the floodgates to invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea, where they threaten biodiversity. Lionfish, with their red and orange stripes and antennae-like barbs, threaten to decimate indigenous fish stocks, wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of the roughly 150 professional fishermen in Cyprus. “It leaves nothing behind and multiplies because it has no enemies. It is very dangerous for all fish in the areas where it multiplies and stays,” says local fisherman Photis Gaitanos. The prickly fish has even made its way as far north as the Ionian…

This article is also available in: English 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 publié le 26 décembre dernier. Dans son courrier en date du 20 octobre et adressé au ministère de l’Intérieur, Jean-Noël Barrot souligne que le producteur et son épouse,…

Published on 31/12/2025 – 13:12 GMT+1 As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to prepare special messages to share with friends and family as we welcome in the new year. In this comprehensive guide, you will find a selection of the best WhatsApp messages, organised by category so you can find the perfect one for every special person in your life. Pitfalls to avoid when sending your New Year’s messages Personalise the message to the recipient. Avoid forwarding the same message to all your contacts. Schedule or prepare important messages in advance so they don’t get lost at the…

Barrot underlines the Clooney family is “permanently based” in the south of France, where their children attend school, and that the couple “maintains personal and professional ties with [France].” The letter points to the Clooneys’ philanthropic work and notes that “through their life paths and commitments, they embody the values of solidarity, freedom, and creativity that France promotes around the world.” It also states that “Mr. Clooney’s professional activity generates enormous financial benefits from which the French film industry profits.” A spokesperson for France’s foreign affairs minister confirmed that the request to offer the Clooney family citizenship, which was officially…

Updated: 31/12/2025 – 12:00 GMT+1 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. … More

Six people, including three children, were injured after Russian strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, local officials said. The attacks targeted civilian and logistical infrastructure, as well as energy facilities, according to the State Emergency Service. Footage from the scene showed a high-rise building on fire, with smoke rising as first responders evacuated residents. Emergency crews worked through the night to bring the blaze under control. Firefighters rescued eight people, including one child. Officials said four residential towers and at least 14 cars were damaged.

For many people in Germany, the week begins with stocking up on fireworks for New Year’s Eve at their supermarket of choice. In Germany, the sale of fireworks is permitted by law only on the last three working days of the year: this year, 29, 30 and 31 December. By statute, fireworks may only be set off on 31 December and 1 January, and they remain an essential part of New Year’s Eve celebrations in the eyes of Germans. But not everyone sees them as a symbol of cheer: the loud bangs can retraumatise people who have experienced war, military…

With festive decorations and bright adornments, wooden chalets and the smell of mulled wine, Europe’s holiday markets draw millions of visitors each winter. People go to enjoy the atmosphere, meet friends, and spend on food, drinks and gifts. Some visitors are drawn to high-adrenaline attractions such as giant Ferris wheels or the thrilling Starflyer ride. For many cities, Christmas markets are not just about tradition but also about growing visitor spending and tourism, which help boost the local economy. Across 20 European holiday markets, visitor spending has increased by an average of 15% per year since 2022 according to Visa’s…

This year’s extreme weather has hit marginalised groups the hardest, as experts call for an “urgent” transition away from fossil fuels. A new impact report from World Weather Attribution (WWA) analyses 22 climate-fuelled disasters from the last 12 months, warning that heat-trapping emissions are driving global temperatures up and fuelling destructive weather events across every continent. While 2025 will not break the global heat record set by 2024, the report identifies extreme heat as one of the deadliest forms of extreme weather. While floods and storms leave a trail of physical destruction, extreme heat is a “silent killer’ – it…