24 August 2016 | Euronews
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Hungary Budapest hopes Hungary's Rio success can boost 2024 Olympic bid Hungary’s Olympic athletes received a warm welcome upon their return to Budapest from Rio: with eight gold medals and 15 overall the country finished 12th in the medals… -
Italy Amatrice - euronews reports from quake-struck town Much of the once picturesque town of Amatrice, in the Italian province of Rieti, was flattened by the devastating earthquake which has struck central Italy. -
Sport Manchester City down Steaua Bucharest to reach Champions League group stages Manchester City downed Steaua Bucharest 1-0 to reach the Champions League group stages. -
Sport Borg and McEnroe renew rivalry in Laver Cup Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe announced on Wednesday that they had committed to lead the Europe and World teams for the first three years of the Rod Laver Cup, a new competition styled after golf’s Ryde -
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Turkey Biden reassures Erdogan but Turkey-US tensions persist over Gulen President Erdogan has received an apology from US vice president for not visiting Turkey earlier after the failed coup attempt. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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… -
Europe News Italian region prone to earthquakes The earthquake in Italy happened in a region that is prone to such tremors. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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… -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Sport The Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo The Olympic flag arrived at Haneda International airport in Tokyo on Wednesday. -
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. -
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… -
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. -
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. -
Italy Italy's worst earthquakes Italy is one of the most seismically active countries in Europe. -
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. -
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. -
No Comment 360° video: Discover Rio's oldest slum by cable car Cable car is a common form of public transport in Rio de Janeiro. -
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… -
No Comment 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… -
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. -
Cult Belarus: fire festival thrills crowds Death-defying fire performers wowed crowds in Belarus. -
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. -
Cult Hungary: The many voices of Veronika Harcsa Veronika Harcsa is one of the most popular singers in Hungary, especially among jazz aficionados. -
Italy Several people reported dead after powerful quake hits central Italy A strong earthquake has struck central Italy, bringing down buildings and leaving at least 38 people dead, according to reports. -
World News Turks flee border town after ISIL attack from Syria Turkey has told people living in a flashpoint border area with Syria to flee after it was hit by mortars fired by ISIL militants. -
Italy Small village in central Italy is badly damaged in strong earthquake A strong 6. -
Nigeria Nigeria claims air strikes "kill 300 Boko Haram fighters" Nigeria's military claims 300 Boko Haram fighters died in a raid on Friday. The impact of the operation is only now becoming clear. Insurgent leader is also believed fatally wounded. -
Thailand Double bomb blasts in Thailand kill one person and injure 30 others Two bombs have exploded in Thailand killing one person and wounding 30 others. -
Iraq Iraqi forces inch closer to ISIL-held Mosul Iraqi forces meet resistance in an operation to re-take the town of Qayyarah as they move ever closer towards the ISIL stronghold of Mosul -
United Kingdom Virgin Trains disputes Jeremy Corbyn's train was 'rammed' Britain’s Labour Party leader, who last week said he was forced to sit on the floor of a crowded train, is having his version of events questioned by the train…