2018-08-14

World News

Over 300 'predator priests' in Pennsylvania accused of abuse in grand jury report

More than 1,000 child victims were identifiable from the church's own records, according to the report.

14/08/2018

Turkey

Turkish court releases two Greek soldiers pending espionage trial

A Turkish court Tuesday released two Greek soldiers pending their trial on espionage charges, according to state-run news agency Anadolu.

14/08/2018

Italy

Moment of Italian bridge collapse caught on camera

Davide Di Giorgio caught the moment a motorway bridge in Genoa collapsed, killing dozens, as he was shooting a video to send to his parents. "It was like a film," he told Euronews.

14/08/2018

Slovenia

Watch: Slovenians gather to set Guinness World Record in scything

Some 570 people gathered to participate in the event, with Slovenian President Borut Pahor also in attendance.

14/08/2018

Italy

Engineer warned in 2016 that Genoa bridge would need rebuilding

In 2016 after decades of repairs, an engineering professor told an industry magazine that the Morandi bridge was nearing the end of its useful life. Two years later, it collapsed.

14/08/2018

World News

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso to retire from Formula 1

Spanish McLaren driver Fernando Alonso announces he is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season.

14/08/2018

Italy

Italy bridge: Pictures, videos from Genoa motorway collapse

Pictures and videos from the scene of the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy show the gravity of the accident.

14/08/2018

World News

Bus crash in Ecuador kills 24 people, injures 19

At least 24 people were killed and another 19 injured when a bus careened into another vehicle at high speed and overturned on a highway near Ecuador's capital Tuesday, officials reported.

14/08/2018

World News

Malta agrees to let rescue ship dock before sending migrants elsewhere

Aquarius can dock in Malta but its passengers won't stay there.

14/08/2018

Turkey

Turkish President announces plan to boycott US electronics

This follows a worsening of relations between the two countries, with the US imposing tariffs on Turkish metal exports last week.

14/08/2018

Sweden

Cars set alight by youths during rampage across Sweden

Groups of youths in Sweden set fire to cars as they went on the rampage across the country.

14/08/2018

World News

Trump calls Omarosa a 'dog'

"Good work by General Kelly for quickly firing that dog!" Trump tweeted Tuesday about Omarosa Manigualt Newman.

14/08/2018

World News

Aquarius: What options are left for the stranded migrant ship?

The rescue boat Aquarius, which was denied entry to Italy and Malta in June, is once again looking for a safe place to dock and France may be its only option.

14/08/2018

Spain

Spanish driver tests positive for every drug in test

Police stopped a car in northeastern Spain after its driver proved positive for all drugs in the test.

14/08/2018

Turkey

Could Turkey's row with the US push it towards Russia? | Euronews answers

As the lira plunges, President Erdogan says Turkey needs to look for 'new friends' because of long-standing differences with the US.

14/08/2018

World News

Vienna is the world's most liveable city

Vienna ranks as the world’s most livable city according to an annual survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit. This is the first time a European city has topped these rankings. The Austrian capital knocked Melbourne, Australia from the top spot after seven years of holding the top rank.

14/08/2018

World News

'Apocalyptic scene' as highway bridge collapses in Italian city

An official warned "what seems like an immense tragedy" was unfolding.

14/08/2018

World News

Isolated nations and 'lopsided' alliances 'add to frustration with EU'

The failure by EU countries to build coalitions with like-minded nations reduces their influence and adds to a sense of frustration with the bloc, a study says.

14/08/2018

France

Watch: Swiss Mountaineer breaks speed record at Mont Blanc

Arnold climbed the rock face, which is known to be particularly dangerous, without any safety equipment.

14/08/2018

Italy

Italy PM declares state of emergency over deadly bridge collapse

Italy has declared a 12-month state of emergency in the Liguria region in response to the motorway bridge collapse in Genoa.

14/08/2018

Business

Eurozone growth better than expected

Euro zone growth was better than expected in the second quarter, flash estimates showed on Tuesday, in a sign that the negative effects of global trade tensions might be seen only later in the year.

14/08/2018

Indonesia

Lombok tourism reeling after deadly earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have left nearly 450 dead and devastated Lombok, an Indonesian island popular for its beaches.

14/08/2018

World News

When is a German not a German? Identity re-emerges as a thorny issue

"I am a German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose," said Mesut Özil, who recently quit the national soccer team, citing racism.

14/08/2018

World News

Parisians express their disgust for public urinals

Parisians are disgusted by new public urinals. The bright red, eco-friendly, public toilet boxes contain an opening in the front and a floral display on top with straw, which in turn fertilisers the flowers. The project's designer has called them an “eco solution to public peeing.”

14/08/2018

World News

When a dad needed a new kidney, his children's teachers donated theirs

Because teachers really are superheroes.

14/08/2018

World News

Car crashes into barrier outside Britain's Parliament; pedestrians hurt

The incident happened at the same location as the March 2017 terror attack that killed five people.

14/08/2018

World News

How many humans would it take to keep our species alive?

Given the threats posed by asteroid strikes, pandemics and the like, it's not an idle question.

14/08/2018

United Kingdom

Man held after incident at UK parliament arrested for attempted murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament.

14/08/2018

World News

Europe briefing: 7 stories to know about today

All you need to know from Tuesday morning.

14/08/2018

Norway

Norwegian minister resigns over Iranian holiday with girlfriend

Minister accused of security breach by taking his government phone to Iran.

14/08/2018