Eurostar passengers wait for train services to be resumed at St. Pancras International station in London Tuesday. Eurostar cancelled all services Tuesday following a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel. Most trains are running as usual Wednesday. Photo by Akmen Tolga/EPA De»»»

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro, completing a process of European integration that began with EU membership in 2007. With this step, the Bulgarian lev will exit circulation after nearly a century and a half, closing a chapter that began shortly after the country’s libera»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday EU membership was Serbia's clear path and goal and that, in the past several months, the Serbian government had made a clear commitment to support the EU path, but that it would be good to also reach a national consensus on the matter. "If we want»»»

Russia's defence ministry released a video Wednesday of a downed drone that it says Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin's residence in north-west Russia this week. Kyiv has denounced Moscow’s claims as a “lie”. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP an»»»

The British online publication The Independent has released its ranking of the ten most attractive and affordable destinations in Europe for short city breaks in 2026. The list highlights cities that offer a variety of experiences, from history and architecture to nature and gastronomy, while remai»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar prepares to welcome 2026, the country offers a rich mix of celebrations, heritage festivals, sporting events, and cultural experiences. From a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown at Lusail Boulevard to desert traditions, equestrian competitions, and seasonal exhibitions, resi»»»

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BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday tensions in the society were very high and that perseverance in dialogue was the only solution for overcoming political divisions. Dialogue is a means of recovery and refreshing the society, Macut said on K1 TV. "I think tensions are very high and»»»

Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint on Bulgaria's boder with Turkiye prevented the illegal transport of a total of EUR 5,879,856 over the course of 2025, the National Customs Agency's press centre reported. The most recent case occurred on December 28, when officers discovered EUR 6»»»

Dubai: Eurostar trains between London and Paris have largely resumed, offering relief to travellers after major disruption in the Channel Tunnel earlier this week, according to a BBC report. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The rail operator said it plans to run a full »»»

Elsewedy Electric, Egypt’s leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate (SWDY), has announced plans to invest in at least two new renewable energy projects in Europe during 2026, as part of a broader strategy to expand its diversified clean-energy portfolio across the continent. The company revea»»»

Dubai: Emirates, Dubai’s flagship airline, wrapped up 2025 with milestones that reshaped global travel. The airline carried 55.6 million passengers in 2025, operating nearly 180,600 flights and circling the Earth more than 29,000 times. It took 29, 290 laps around the earth to be precise. The airli»»»

New Year's Eve revelers celebrated the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in Africa and deadly rains acr»»»

Europe is no longer sleepwalking into disaster. It is marching toward it with wide-open eyes, clenched fists, and a disturbing sense of moral self-satisfaction. At the very moment when the United States, under Donald Trump’s leadership, is returning to diplomacy, restraint, and strategic realism, t»»»

Eurostar will resume full service Wednesday after a power glitch left crowds of travellers stranded on either end of the Channel Tunnel, the service said in a statement. Eurostar has held a monopoly on passenger services through the tunnel that connects France and the UK since it first launched in »»»

Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, a renewed search has begun in the remote southern Indian Ocean, as investigators deploy advanced deep-sea technology in a fresh bid to solve one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries. Nearly 12 years after Malay»»»

Dubai: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (pictured) yesterday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks. Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino stressed that all »»»

Rabat, Morocco: Tanzania reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with fellow qualifiers Tunisia in Rabat. Ismael Gharbi converted a penalty just before half-time for Tunisia and Feisal Salu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari athletes endured mixed fortunes in the passing year, marked by historic achievements, extraordinary individual performances and moments of heartbreak. Al Annabi experienced a roller-coaster 2025, but their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup on merit saved the blushe»»»

Once Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry, among other countries, denounced the “deplorable attack” on the Russian President's residence, Ukraine has been scrambling to contain the “diplomatic fallout,” writes t»»»

Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus program. Globally, the last 12 months are expected to be the third hottest ever recorded after 2024 and 2023, according to the pr»»»

NEW YORK — Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.The two groups are expected soon to publish their final figures for 2025, and based on sales data so far this year, there is almost no chance the Ameri»»»

Hollywood superstar George Clooney has become French, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, an official decree seen by AFP on Monday showed.  Hollywood star George Clooney has become a French citizen along with his wife, Amal Alamuddin Clooney, and their two childr»»»

A French ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals – known as 'forever chemicals' as it takes them so long to break down – comes into effect on Thursday. The ban targets a wide range of cosmetics and clothes and will also require French authorities to regularly test drinking water »»»

Moscow's claims that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences are "not backed by any solid proof", a French Presidential source said on Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky added that Ukraine's allies could use technology to verify that Mosc»»»