archives - 26 Aug 2021. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Spain

Two people killed in apartment building collapse in eastern Spain

Two people have died after a three-storey apartment building collapsed in the Spanish coastal town of Peñíscola.

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Kazakhstan

At least 9 killed after explosion at ammunition depot in Kazakhstan

According to the Kazakh Defence Ministry, a fire at the Soviet-era depot spread quickly to the ammunition, causing several detonations.

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France

Michel Barnier to run in French presidential election primary

Michel Barnier, the EU's former Brexit negotiator, said he would run in France's presidential election primary.

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world news

Who is playing who in this year's Champions League?

Holders Chelsea have been drawn in a group with Juventus, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Malmö

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United Kingdom

UK adds six European destinations to quarantine-free travel list

All passengers arriving in the UK from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland, and the Azores will no longer have to quarantine.

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Jellyfish flood Crimean shores at peak of tourism season

Thousands of jellyfish have invaded the northern coasts of Crimea, when Russian tourists usually flock for the last weeks of the summer.

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Travel News

UK travel restrictions: Green and red list updates

The UK government has just announced changes to the UK travel rules. We take a look at changes to the green and red list countries.

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musica

Benjamin Bernheim stuns at the Salzburg Festival with an intimate recital

On stage, the tenor Benjamin Bernheim often incarnates the role of the lover and he remained true to this at his recital at the Salzburg Festival singing songs from Brahms to Britten and praising love to the highest tones.

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United Kingdom

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape

The French left-back has been suspended by Manchester City “pending an investigation”.

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Experiences

The best holiday options for you and your dog

Planning a holiday around your pet can be stressful but there are lots of options out there if you want to take your four-legged friend away.

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Italy

'Taliban would have killed me': Afghan on his ordeal fleeing to Italy

The man, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said within hours of the Taliban taking power he knew he had to get out.

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Cry like a boy

Meet the African musicians using their voices for social change

Know more about the five African artists you heard on the Cry Like a Boy podcast, which brought the gripping tales on challenging toxic masculinities in Africa to life.

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Germany

German election polls: Who is leading the race to replace Merkel?

It's exactly a month until Germany's pivotal election.

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Work

Half of US workers want mandatory COVID vaccines to return to work

The AP-NORC poll of 1,729 employees finds a similarly favourable sentiment among workers towards masks being required to be worn in the workplace.

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Europe News

EU evacuates diplomatic staff and Afghan allies from Kabul

The European Union has finalised the evacuation mission from Afghanistan, brining back its diplomatic service together with over 400 Afghan allies and family members.

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Japan

Japan suspends use of 1.63m Moderna vaccines over contamination fears

Officials have asked Moderna to conduct an emergency investigation and told medical institutions to stop using the vaccine produced in Spain.

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Uzbekistan

Here's what Uzbekistan's cuisine reveals about its history and culture

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Uzbekistan’s territory was a central route on the Silk Road, and the people, ideas and goods that travelled through it have intrinsically become part of Uzbekistan’s culture, including its cuisine.

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USA

Afghanistan: 13 US soldiers, 72 Afghans killed in Kabul airport attack

The so-called Islamic State carried out two suicide bombings outside Kabul's airport, after warnings from the US, UK and Australia that a terror attack in the area could be imminent.

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world news

Scotland drops extradition proceedings against Catalan independentist

A Scottish court has dropped the extradition case of Catalan separatist politician Clara Ponsatí, who is wanted by Spain for "sedition".

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Germany

'Window of opportunity for evacuations is closing': German minister

Berlin's efforts to bring nationals home along with Afghans who supported Germany may soon come to an end.

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Italy

Italy moves closer to a referendum on legalising euthanasia

A petition to legalise euthanasia in Italy has been signed by enough people to hold a referendum on the subject.

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Tech News

Euroviews. Analysis: What’s driving Bitcoin price rallies and does it matter?

The Bitcoin price rally made headlines again this week but what are the trends that actually matter to crypto enthusiasts?

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Afghanistan

Watch: Afghan exile says women left behind are 'so afraid' of Taliban

“When I call them, they speak in a slow whisper, a sense of despair,” said an Afghan exile, referring to women and girls left behind.

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Tear gas used to disperse crowd at Kabul airport

Large crowds remained around Kabul Airport on Thursday, even as tear gas and fire hoses were used to try and disperse them.

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Spain

Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home

Nilofar Bayat fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took over. The Spanish government were instrumental in her migration.

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'French Fire' growing in Northeastern California

On Wednesday in eastern California, concern was growing as the French Fire spread near Lake Isabella, a popular destination for fishing and boating.

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Experiences

European digital nomad destinations that will pay you to move there

Digital nomad on the move in Europe? Here are the places in Europe that will reimburse you to live there.

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Eco-Innovation

One of the world's largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore

After running out of space on land and rooftops, solar energy islands are being constructed around the city-state.

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Afghanistan

Stopping humanitarian aid to Afghanistan 'could spark a catastrophe'

"If funding is frozen to anything which is going on in Afghanistan, including the humanitarian operation, that will precipitate a catastrophe here for the Afghanistan people."

26/08/2021

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Tech News

AI love you: Meet Xiaoice, China's virtual boyfriend

Lonely hearts in China are ditching bad romances and finding comfort in the digital embrace of an AI-powered love bot.

26/08/2021

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

2021-08-26

Two people killed in apartment building collapse in eastern Spain

Michel Barnier to run in French presidential election primary

UK adds six European destinations to quarantine-free travel list

Jellyfish flood Crimean shores at peak of tourism season

Half of US workers want mandatory COVID vaccines to return to work

Here's what Uzbekistan's cuisine reveals about its history and culture

Afghanistan: 13 US soldiers, 72 Afghans killed in Kabul airport attack

Euroviews. Analysis: What’s driving Bitcoin price rallies and does it matter?

Tear gas used to disperse crowd at Kabul airport

Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home

'French Fire' growing in Northeastern California