Reuters World News Honduras, Bondi Christmas, and tensions over EU visa bans
Dec 25, 2025
Celebrations at Bondi Beach are muted this Christmas, filled with increased security following a recent attack. In Honduras, a new president is declared amidst controversy and allegations of fraud. European leaders are fuming over U.S. visa bans linked to a digital safety law. Meanwhile, an AI chip shortage is causing video game console prices to soar, reflecting rising demand from data centers. Torrential rains in Southern California are triggering flash floods and evacuation warnings in recent wildfire areas.
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Bondi Beach Christmas Returns
- Backpackers in Santa hats and red bikinis returned to Bondi Beach for a muted Christmas gathering after the December 14 attack.
- Jonah Green reports people felt sombre, with more visible police and fewer festive cheers than usual.
Honduras Election Outcome
- Nasri Asfura won Honduras' presidency with 40.3% amid delays, technical problems, and fraud allegations.
- His pro-business stance includes signals he may shift Honduras' diplomatic ties from China to Taiwan.
Visa Bans Strain Transatlantic Ties
- The U.S. imposed visa bans on five politicians behind Europe's Digital Safety Act, prompting sharp rebukes from France, Germany and the UK.
- Reuters suggests the bans reflect a broader fraying of transatlantic ties and escalating diplomatic tensions.