8 August 2022 | Euronews
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Health news Toxic levels of 'forever chemicals' are being found in breast milk. How harmful are they? There are calls for a crackdown on chemical pollution after potentially toxic levels of PFAS were found in breastfeeding mothers in France. -
Sport Ryan Giggs: Former Wales boss and Manchester United star on trial for domestic violence Prosecutors say there was "a much uglier and more sinister side" to Ryan Giggs behind closed doors that allegedly involved physical and psychological abuse. -
Culture news Olivia Newton-John, superstar singer and actress, dies at 73 The singer, a long-time resident of Australia, died on Monday at her southern California ranch, according to her husband. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: US announces another billion dollar military aid package The US pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive. -
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Spain Europe's energy crisis: Spain lowers the temperature on strict air conditioning rules Bars, restaurants and hairdressers are among the locations which will be allowed to set their air conditioning a few degrees lower than other Spanish businesses. -
Australia Alcohol-free wine market makes waves in Australia A global mindfulness trend is pushing a growing number of health-conscious Australians towards alcohol-free wine, as consumers ask for booze without the buzz. -
The Cube Fact check: Misleading beer festival video claims to show Italian farmers' protest The footage actually shows an organised tractor beer festival that celebrates the local agriculture industry. -
Culture news Cat game Stray is raising money for real-life strays The newest viral indie game, Stray, has taken the internet by storm. Here's how it's helping strays in the real world. -
Mobility Russia forced to strip grounded aircraft for parts as Western sanctions over Ukraine bite hard Western sanctions mean tech on passenger aircraft cannot be updated, forcing Russia to strip grounded planes for parts to keep others flying. -
Scenes Meet the girl turning trash into treasure in Malaysia "As we saw the plastic pollution problem, my family and I realised that we needed to do something about it because this was our home and it is everyone's home." -
My Europe Series Abortion clinic buffer zones: Good idea or is Scotland living in the 'Stone Age of free speech'? Supporters of the buffer zones would defuse an often intimidating atmosphere for patients; while opponents say it clamps down on their freedom of speech and freedom to protest. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Russia Marina Ovsyannikova: Russian journalist who held TV protest over Ukraine war given new fine Marina Ovsyannikova was convicted of "discrediting" the Russian military on Facebook, her lawyer said. -
Tech News Viewing Niagara Falls from the top of the Eiffel Tower? Only as a tourist in the metaverse Will tourists flock to VR City, a new virtual destination with famous world landmarks - or will they save up to visit the real thing in person? -
No Comment Surviving on berries: Kenya's Purapul people face starvation In the dust bowl of Kenya's drought-stricken north, the people of Purapul are edging closer to starvation, surviving on nothing but wild berries as their children waste away from hunger. -
Travel News Qantas executives asked to fill in for missing ground crew amid staff shortages Qantas Airways executives will volunteer as ground staff over the next three months to combat labour shortages. -
Culture news Sziget Festival returns: here are the artists you shouldn't miss After two years away, one of Hungary’s biggest cultural events, Sziget festival, is back in Budapest. Catch our picks of the top artists to check out in this year's impressive line-up... -
No Comment Water crisis looms for Ukrainian city of Sloviansk Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the key city in the Donetsk region has damaged vital infrastructure that has cut residents off from gas and water for months. -
Earth News Inflation Reduction Act: 5 key takeaways from the most significant climate bill in US history Is the newly passed bill really good news for the climate? The answer is complicated. -
Tech News Elon Musk says his Twitter deal should proceed if it gives proof over its fake accounts claims Elon Musk has said that if Twitter can provide its method of sampling 100 accounts and how it confirmed that the accounts are real, his deal to buy the company should proceed on its original terms. -
Series Wine and windsurfing: Croatia's Pelješac peninsula From fine wine to windsurfing, Postcards takes to the road to explore Croatia's Pelješac peninsula. -
Germany Gerhard Schröder: SPD officials reject bid to expel former German chancellor The SPD committee did note that Schröder's actions had damaged the party but did not break their rules. -
Lesotho As Europe melts, southern Africa enjoys some rare snow Afriski in Lesotho's Maluti Mountains is Africa's only operating ski resort south of the equator. -
Travel News Europe’s airport staff continue to strike over low pay and working conditions Contract issues and low pay are pushing airport staff to walk out. -
Food and Drink Ice Cream boom: Italy's traditional gelato vs. UK's mayonnaise and baked beans flavours In Italy, gelato is surfing a wave of popularity again thanks to the heat and returning tourists. Meanwhile in the UK, a pop-up store is selling "cupboard classics" ice cream flavours. -
Climate Three killed in Washington DC lightning strike - was climate change to blame? Above average temperatures may have contributed to Washington DC's deadly lightning strike on 4 August. -
World News Drought and heatwaves: How is Europe tackling unprecedented water shortages? Countries across Europe are taking emergency measures as water levels hit new lows and temperatures continue to soar. -
Europe News Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal Negotiators from Iran, the US and the EU resumed indirect talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal on Thursday after a months-long standstill in negotiations. -
Travel News Americans and Brits hit with new €7 EU entry fee, but won't have to pay until autumn 2023 These are the European countries you’ll have to pay to enter, as the ETIAS scheme seeks to “increase security" across the bloc. -
Norway Polar bear injures French woman on Norway’s remote Svalbard Islands The animal was scared away from the area by gunfire and was later killed by authorities. -
Tech News 'He’s too creepy': Meta’s new AI chatbot shares its all too honest opinion of Mark Zuckerberg Meta has released its latest AI chatbot to the world. And of course, people immediately started asking what it thinks about Mark Zuckerberg. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Six key developments you need to know today From the first of the ships carrying grain from Ukraine arriving in Istanbul to the Kremlin rejecting the idea of a Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, here are some of the top developments in the war this Monday. -
No Comment Sunrise in Gaza as truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad holds Sunrise over Gaza City after an Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants appeared to be holding early Monday August 8th. -
Culture news How to grieve for friends we only knew online More and more of our relationships with people are entirely online. But how do we cope when an online friend dies? -
Spain Spanish bullet train service halted after fibre optic cable stolen A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing hundreds of metres of the cable. -
Europe News Brussels defends its online child sexual abuse law as 'legally solid' following privacy criticism The Commission's proposal would require social media platforms and online communications providers to scan all content, even encrypted content, for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). -
Money Inflation explained: What is it, what causes it and how do we deal with it now? What is inflation, where does it come from and how to handle its fluctuation? Here’s everything you need to know about it. -
No Comment Mourning ritual in Karbala ahead of Ashura Shiite Muslim pilgrims flaggelate themselves in a mourning ritual during Ashura, a 10-day period commemorating the seventh century killing of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein. -
Ukraine Amnesty 'regrets pain' caused by Ukraine report as criticism continues The report, published on Thursday, claimed that the presence of Ukrainian forces in residential areas heightened risks to civilians during Russia's invasion. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Meet the woman risking her life to save animals in Ukraine Natalia Popova has been travelling to the frontlines in Ukraine to rescue wild animals and pets from the dangers of war. -
Italy Italy drought: WWII bomb revealed by record-low water levels in River Po is safely detonated The bomb was found by fishermen on the banks of the River Po, which has all but dried up in the valley's worst drought for 70 years. -
United Kingdom Shock as London police admit strip-searching hundreds of children Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner for England, said she was "deeply shocked" that so many youngsters had been searched this way. -
Europe News Tonnes of South African citrus fruit stranded in EU ports over dispute South Africa has referred the matter to the World Trade Organisation. -
Portugal Britons' lives in Portugal 'paralysed' by failure of post-Brexit ID cards rollout Thousands of UK citizens living in Portugal are unable to access healthcare, take up new jobs, or travel because the authorities have yet to issue post-Brexit residency cards. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Venice is best in autumn and winter. Here's how to make the most of the floating city The Grand Canal boats to avoid, the best aperitivo and the perfect private island hotel for a long weekend in Venice. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Stop suicidal attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says UN chief It comes after Ukraine's state energy company said a worker at the Zaporizhzhia plant was wounded in Russian shelling on Saturday evening. -
Ecotech The world’s fastest electric ship is taking flight on Stockholm’s waterways next year Sweden plans to launch a flying electric ferry in 2023 that will cut some Stockholm journey times in half.