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Partial Eurostar and LeShuttle services resume after a Channel Tunnel power outage disrupted cross-channel travel for several hours.

The European Union begins implementing its carbon border tax on January 1, 2026, covering steel, aluminium, cement, electricity and fertilisers.

Sculptors from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus display intricate ice works at Kronshled Festival, transforming the Peter and Paul Fortress into art.

UN hails $2B funding from the United States to expand global relief operations and sustain life-saving humanitarian assistance in conflict and disaster zones.

Bulgaria’s 2026 eurozone entry signals stronger EU alignment, fiscal discipline, and economic resilience as Sofia prepares for major monetary change.

Russia continues its ban on petrol and diesel exports through February 2026, applying to producers and traders under a new government decree.

Mount Etna’s renewed volcanic activity sent ash toward Taormina while Sicily’s civil protection raised precautionary alerts during the mild eruption.

Britain’s Boxing Day 2025 sales showed weak footfall and cautious spending as retailers faced slow trade and subdued festive shopping activity.

Cyprus unveils 2026 EU presidency agenda focused on autonomy, defence, migration, competitiveness, and shared European values.

The UK records its sunniest year in 2025 with 1,622 hours of sunshine, surpassing previous highs and marking a historic milestone in national weather data.