2016-08-24

World News

Earth-like planet on our cosmic doorstep

Just 40 trillion kilometres away – not so far in astronomical terms – a potentially habitable planet has been found by scientists.

24/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Meersman claims Stage 5 as Atapuma retains lead

Belgium’s Gianni Meersman produced a superb display to clinch the fifth stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Lugo on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Italy

Desperate search for survivors as Italy quake death toll reaches 120

At least 120 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that devastated a cluster of mountain communities in central Italy on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Italy

Italy earthquake death toll rises to 120

At least 120 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that devastated a cluster of mountain communities in central Italy on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Afghanistan

At least one student confirmed dead in gun attack on American University in Kabul

Mohammad Saleem Rasouly, the head of Kabul’s hospitals, has confirmed one student has died and at least 14 have been wounded in an ongoing attack on the American University of…

24/08/2016

Europe News

Italian region prone to earthquakes

The earthquake in Italy happened in a region that is prone to such tremors.

24/08/2016

Italy

Witness tells of devastation and distress in quake-hit Amatrice

Houses in one of the worst-hit towns in Italy’s earthquake ‘crumbled together like sandcastles’, an eyewitness to the tremor’s aftermath has claimed.

24/08/2016

Syria

Turkish-backed rebels enter ISIL-held Jarablus in Syria

Turkish tanks have been in action inside Syria, taking part in an offensive to try to drive the self-proclaimed Islamic State from the border area.

24/08/2016

Afghanistan

Gunmen attack Kabul's American University of Afghanistan

Explosions and gunfire have been heard on the campus of the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul with a government official saying several gunmen have launched an attack.

24/08/2016

Business Series

French submarine builder DCNS scuppered by leaks

Secret details of DCNS's Scorpene submarines have been leaked in an apparent case of industrial espionage which could have major financial consequences for the French military contractor.

24/08/2016

Italy

'Half of the hamlet was destroyed': euronews speaks to Italy earthquake survivor

Thousands of people are believed to have been displaced as a result of the earthquake in Italy.

24/08/2016

Syria

Erdogan wants to contain Syria's Kurdish rebels at all costs

In a joint operation with the US military Turkey has launched its largest incursion into Syria yet, with the aim of taking control of the border town of Jarablus away from…

24/08/2016

Sport

Abu Ghaush treated to a hero's welcome

Jordan’s first ever Olympic medalist Abu Ghaush was treated to a hero’s welcome as he arrived back home on Tuesday night.

24/08/2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Quake rocks Italy

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round up of the top stories from across Europe.

24/08/2016

Turkey

Biden seeks to reassure Turkey of US support after criticism over coup

The US Vice President Joe Biden has voiced support for Turkey during the highest-level visit by a Western diplomat since the failed coup in mid-July.

24/08/2016

Italy

More than 70 dead and many missing after strong earthquake hits central Italy

More than 70 people are reported to have been killed in a powerful earthquake that devastated a string of mountainous towns in central Italy on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Sport

The Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo

The Olympic flag arrived at Haneda International airport in Tokyo on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Italy

'They are left under the rubble': survivors in Italy describe earthquake terror

The area worst hit by the Italian earthquake sees its population swell in the summer, with tourists flocking to the mountains to attend annual festivals.

24/08/2016

Europe News

Germany unveils civil defence plan

The German government on Wednesday unveiled its first civil defence plan since the end of the Cold War, which include advice to stockpile key supplies in the event of a terror…

24/08/2016

World News

Airlander 10, world’s largest aircraft, damaged during test flight

The world’s largest aircraft, the Airlander 10, has sustained damage during its second test flight in central England.

24/08/2016

Business Series

Burkini sales boosted by ban, as controversy rages on

The controversy over the body-covering swimwear for Muslim women - the burkini - is creating a business opportunity for its inventor who says orders have jumped.

24/08/2016

Italy

Italy's worst earthquakes

Italy is one of the most seismically active countries in Europe.

24/08/2016

Italy

Italy quake: 'A lot of people are still under the rubble'

Euronews reporter Gardenia Trezzini, who is in Rome, outlined the emergency response to the devastating earthquake in central Italy.

24/08/2016

Economy

Exports keep Germany economic growth strong

Trade was the biggest factor in Germany's economy growing by 0.4 percent between April and June. as exports rose 1.2 percent. State spending and private consumption also contributed.

24/08/2016

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360° video: Discover Rio's oldest slum by cable car

Cable car is a common form of public transport in Rio de Janeiro.

24/08/2016

Sci-Tech

NASA's latest launch - to bring back 'scientific treasure'

NASA is counting down to their OSIRIS-REx mission (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer), aimed at bringing samples back from a near-Earth…

24/08/2016

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Quake brings down buildings in central Italy

A strong earthquake brought down buildings in mountainous central Italy early on Wednesday (August 24), trapping residents and sending others fleeing into the…

24/08/2016

Syria

Turkey sends tanks into Syria

A Turkish-backed operation has begun to rid Syria’s northern border of ISIL militants and the Kurdish PYD, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed.

24/08/2016

Cult

Belarus: fire festival thrills crowds

Death-defying fire performers wowed crowds in Belarus.

24/08/2016

Cinema

The Obamas fall in love in 'Southside With You'

The film 'Southside With You' follows Barack Obama as he tries to woo his future first lady over the course of a summer's day in 1989.

24/08/2016