18 August 2021 | Euronews
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Haiti Haiti earthquake: Large-scale aid yet to reach remote areas where people 'don't have anything' The quake followed by a tropical storm wiped out many of the sources of food and income that many depend on for survival in Haiti, already struggling with COVID-19, gang violence and assassination of its president. -
Europe News EU states should 'take in people in immediate danger' in Afghanistan, says Brussels EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson says Europe should prevent unsafe smuggling routes but 'we cannot abandon people in immediate danger'. -
Afghanistan Inside Kabul: What is life like so far under Taliban rule? Euronews spoke to Afghan journalist Fazel Qazizai, who has years of experience covering the Taliban’s moves in the country -
Spain Man decapitated by ferry after boat accident in Ibiza port One man was killed and another injured when a ferry smashed into a small boat entering the port of the Spanish island of Ibiza. -
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World News Gibraltar seizes €15m worth of cannabis resin after high-speed pursuit at sea Authorities in Gibraltar seized 2.6 metric tons of cannabis resin with a street value of €15 million after a high-speed chase at sea. -
Afghanistan One dead after Taliban militants attack protesters in Afghanistan The drama has sparked fears about whether the insurgents will govern Afghanistan in the manner they claim. -
United Kingdom Boris Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat in UK parliamentary debate Many ruling Conservative Party MPs castigated the government over the chaotic events in Afghanistan, but the prime minister insisted the UK had no choice but to withdraw its troops. -
Netherlands Dutch evacuations from Afghanistan begin after failed attempts The Netherlands had scheduled two charter flights to land in Kabul earlier this week, but both were cancelled due to unsafe landing conditions following the Taliban's takeover of the country.. -
No Comment Demonstrations outside UK parliament urge more support for Afghans Former Afghan interpreters for the British army protest in Parliament Square following the resumption of power by the Taliban in Kabul. The anti-war group 'Stop the War' also held a demonstration. -
My Europe Series Is Lithuania's 550-km border fence going to be money well spent? MPs approved the border fence earlier this month after a surge in the number of migrants arriving at Lithuania's frontier from Belarus. -
Afghanistan Taliban may kill us for working with 'infidels', says Afghan employed by EU mission A former Afghan employee of the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) told Euronews she is hiding in her basement over fears the Taliban may kill her for being a "traitor". -
The Exchange Luxury brands find their place in the retail revolution despite the pandemic Online shopping has increased dramatically in recent years – helped by COVID-19. Many high street shops have been forced to close, but there are signs of a resurgence in demand for physical shopping, particularly amongst luxury brands. The Exchange looks at the direction retail is taking. -
Belarus Belarus carries out fresh raids at private news agency belaPAN Belarus police searched and detained employees of the independent news agency belaPAN in an escalating crackdown on the media. -
World News Pakistan 'does not finance the Taliban' says ambassador to EU Pakistan's Ambassador to the European Union, Zaheer A Janjua, spoke to Euronews on the regional impact of a Taliban administration, and the accusation, increasingly made by the former Afghan government, that Pakistan has funded the militant group. -
Tech News Scientists hail ‘historic’ nuclear fusion breakthrough in hope for clean energy source Nuclear fusion is the process that is at work in the stars and sun. American scientists say they could be on the verge of harnessing it for clean energy. -
Mobility Luxury car brands showcase their new electric and hybrid models As the push to reduce emissions gains ground, brands like Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and McLaren unveiled new EVs at California’s annual Quail motorsports event. -
Germany ‘Some priests bless guinea pigs’: Germany's health minister slams Vatican's same-sex unions stance "This bothers and annoys me," said Germany's health minister Jens Spahn. "But it does not lead to me turning away from my belief or the church." -
France France wildfire: Two dead as the fight to control a blaze near Saint-Tropez goes on Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze which has now burnt through 5,000 hectares. -
Earth News Hanging rhinos upside down is ‘vital’ for their conservation, say scientists Black rhinos are critically endangered, so conservationists are thinking up innovative ways to protect them. -
Conscious Travel Accessible tourism: Why this braille railing in Naples has gone viral Images of the engraved railing have prompted further calls for historical destinations to improve the experiences of visitors with disabilities. -
No Comment Thousands gather in Berlin to call on EU to take in Afghan refugees Thousands of people gather in front of the German parliament in Berlin to demand an airlift and the welcome of Afghan refugees by the EU. -
Malta Daphne Caruana Galizia: Businessman Yorgen Fenech charged with ordering journalist's murder Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech will stand trial after being formally indicted for the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. -
Serbia Serbian President Vučić slams Twitter over 'state-affiliated media' labels Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has challenged Twitter to delete his own account after the platform labeled several national media outlets as "state-affiliated". -
Travel News US travel restrictions: Air passengers will have to wear masks until January 2022 The announcement on travel guidance came late on Tuesday evening and is linked to the Delta variant. -
No Comment As evacuations continue in Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans are still trying to flee the country As the evacuations continue in Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans are still trying to flee the country. Tension remains high at Kabul airport, while many are queueing up near foreign embassies. -
World News Millionaire bankers in UK migrated to EU just before Brexit, says new report Countries across the EU "registered a slight increase in the number of high earners, particularly Germany, France, and Italy.” -
Nature Spinach, rice and tobacco: These are the plants we could grow in outer space The soil on Mars is thought to be rich in iron, meaning leafy green vegetables could thrive. -
Lithuania Belarus guards crossing border to push migrants into Lithuania, claims Vilnius "We cannot tolerate this bold provocation," said Interior Minister Agnė Bilotaitė -
Work Revealed: The 10 worst excuses for not paying UK workers the minimum wage "The rules don't apply to my business," and other excuses you won't believe some employers told the UK taxman. -
Tech News Backflipping Boston Dynamics robots show off impressive gymnast abilities in parkour routine Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot shows off its parkour skills in a near faultless routine. -
World News Extreme weather in Europe: a continent battling flames and heavy rain Euronews rounds up the latest weather dangers across the continent. -
Greece Wildfire continues to rage near Greek capital Greece’s fire department said 370 firefighters, including 143 from Poland, were deployed at the Vilia fire Wednesday, along with 130 vehicles, eight helicopters and three planes. -
Tech News Taliban WhatsApp accounts highlight the struggle to ban the Afghan group from social media Social media companies are struggling to shut down accounts linked to the sanctioned group which took the Afghan capital Kabul last weekend. -
Travel News Post lockdown travel: What is it like to go on holiday in Europe right now? We speak to European travellers who have taken a summer break this year. -
Vatican Pope Francis backs COVID-19 vaccination as an 'act of love' in new video “Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the most vulnerable," Pope Francis said in a new video promoting COVID-19 vaccines. -
Afghanistan Afghanistan updates: I was 'forced to leave' country, says exiled President Ashraf Ghani An anti-Taliban protest was violently broken up in the east on Wednesday, while Western evacuations continued from Kabul. Afghanistan's ousted President Ghani has addressed his people from the United Arab Emirates. -
United Kingdom UK unveils scheme to take in 20,000 Afghan refugees over coming years Prime Minister Boris Johnson will introduce the scheme to MPs on Wednesday but it has already been criticised for not going fr enough by multiple lawmakers.