12 August 2022 | Euronews
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World News World Elephant Day: Rising human populations hindering elephants' role as 'ecosystem caretakers' These days, climate change is an even bigger threat to the conservation of these gentle giants than poaching. -
My Europe Series Forgotten in Albania: Afghans dream of America one year after the Taliban takeover One year after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the haphazard western withdrawal, some Afghans are still waiting for their visas to the US in the unlikeliest of places. -
USA FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home, says US Justice Department Court papers reveal the FBI seized records include some marked as classified and "top secret", while the Justice Department says it has reason to believe Trump violated the Espionage Act. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Wheat export ships leave ports, Kyiv in POWs appeal, EU mulls Russia visa ban Two ships carring the first Ukrainian wheat to be exported under a UN-brokered deal have left Black Sea ports; Kyiv appeals to the UN and Red Cross over prisoners held by Russia, and the EU is due to discuss a potential visa ban on all Russians — the latest developments in the war. -
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World News Europe wildfires: EU chief praises solidarity of 'heroic' firefighters as flames spread Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised firefighters across the continent, as emergency services struggle to contain fires in France's south-west and in several other countries. -
Montenegro Montenegro: 11 killed in mass shooting after family dispute, police say Witnesses were quoted as saying the attacker shot randomly at people in the street in the town of in Cetinje before being shot dead by police. -
Bulgaria Alexey Alchin: Bulgaria risks violating EU principles over Russia extradition request The Russian dissident who burned his passport is appealing against a Bulgarian court's decision to extradite him, amid concern for the safety of others who fled to the EU after the invasion of Ukraine. -
World News Good news: Women in Algeria conquering mixed martial arts and a music festival powered by bikes Humanity is not doomed. Here are five good news stories to give you hope. -
Travel News Australian tourist rides moped through Pompeii, leading to arrest The tourist from Down Under sped through the site for 1.5km before he was stopped by police. -
World News Pictures of the week: Supermoon, European drought crisis, fires in Portugal and Spain Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that hit the headlines this week. -
USA Salman Rushdie: author 'on the road to recovery' after stabbing The British author, who had a $3.3 million bounty on his head over accusations of blasphemy, is recovering, according to his agent. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Portugal and Spain welcome Scholz's call for gas pipeline from Iberia to central Europe The German chancellor said a pipeline linking the Iberian peninsula to central Europe was "sorely" lacking, as the continent seeks to wean itself off Russian gas supplies. -
Italy Poop in the pool: Italy closes 10 water parks in hygiene crackdown Tests by authorities uncovered a 'huge presence' of fecal bacteria in water parks, exposing thousands of visitors across the country to infection risks. -
Greece Greece tennis resort hopes to develop the next generation of champions The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center offers players the same training methods that helped the 22-time Grand Slam winner reach the top of his game. -
United Kingdom UK drought: Which areas have warnings after latest alert? The UK's Environment Agency issued a rare drought alert after a long period of little or no rainfall, and scorching hot summer temperatures. -
USA 'Camping': Codewords on TikTok offer help to US citizens seeking abortions Activists say the videos might do more harm than good and are encouraging users to channel their support through established networks. -
Culture news Upcoming documentary will expose Armie Hammer's 'Succession-style' family and his alleged crimes The actor has been accused of rape and cannibalism; a new documentary explores the allegations and his dark family past. -
Cost of living crisis and rising inflation: Could a career move help? With prices soaring, is now the time to switch jobs or even careers? -
Germany Ukraine war: Refugees find solace at a Berlin art collective A group of Ukrainian artists have moved in together in an art collective, with the support of German cultural organisations. -
Travel News Viral video shows tourists duck as jet makes ‘lowest ever’ landing at Skiathos Airport Footage of an incredibly low landing at Skiathos Airport in Greece has gone viral. -
Health news Talk like you: Scientists discover why humans evolved to talk while other primates can’t A new study suggests that humans are able to speak while monkeys and apes can’t because our vocal anatomy is actually simpler than other primates. -
United Kingdom UK drought: Millions face hosepipe ban as swathes of England are officially in drought Millions of people face water usage restrictions in the UK after a drought was officially declared across large parts of the country. -
Culture news French illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé remembered in quotes Here is a selection of our favourite quotes from beloved French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé. -
Health news New saliva home test can detect early signs of oral and throat cancer 'with 90% accuracy' Most oral and oesophageal cancers aren’t detected early – but a new diagnostic tool that can be used at home could be game-changing for US patients. -
No Comment 11 unidentified civilians buried in Bucha after Russian occupation Eleven bodies are buried in a cemetery in Bucha, where more than 400 other unidentified people are buried. "Most of them were shot dead. So it was neither an accident nor an explosion. -
Travel News EasyJet strikes: Spanish pilots begin 9 days of walkouts in August over working conditions Three 72-hour walkouts are expected to take place this month at EasyJet's Spanish bases. -
Travel News Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport compensates passengers for missed flights and apologises for chaos Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport said they are 'extremely sorry' for recent queues. -
Italy Suspected bank robber rescued in Rome after tunnel collapse Police say the man was buried under the rubble for several hours. -
Ecotech Community energy is a solution to the eye-watering rise in energy bills - here’s how Sardinia did it With energy bills set to double in the next year, people are looking for new ways to reclaim power. -
Culture news TikTok Classics: why has TikTok re-recorded its iconic songs with an orchestra? We listen to a new album that has got some of the biggest stars of TikTok music to re-record their hits with the help of a German orchestra. -
France France: Wildfires near Bordeaux show no sign of slowing France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has thanked European nations for help in tackling the the spread of the fires. -
No Comment Heavy rains damage homes in several regions of Venezuela Eight Venezuelan states have been affected by heavy rains for two consecutive days, resulting in hundreds of damaged homes. -
Germany Gerhard Schröder: Former chancellor sues Bundestag over lost state privileges Schröder has been widely criticised for his ties with Russia after the country invaded Ukraine. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA FBI looked for 'classified nuclear weapons documents' at Trump home, says newspaper The former US president says the search of his Mar-a-Lago home was "American, unwarranted and unnecessary". -
Health news Being vegetarian as a woman might be bad for your health later in life, a new study suggests Scientists think women following a plant-based diet aren’t getting enough nutrients linked to bone and muscle health. -
Culture news Jean-Jacques Sempé: ‘Little Nicholas’ creator and illustrator dies aged 89 Beloved French illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé, famous for the ‘Little Nicholas’ series and his New Yorker magazine covers, has passed away. -
Europe News Latvia and Estonia leave China-backed East Europe forum in new setback for Beijing The move follows China’s boosting of its relations with Russia, whose invasion of Ukraine is seen as a possible first step in a series of moves against countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. -
Ukraine 'Grave hour' at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi urged Russia and Ukraine -- who blame each other for the attacks on the plant -- to immediately allow nuclear experts to assess the damage and evaluate safety and security at Europe's largest nuclear powerplant. -
Destinations Istanbul is ‘the only place in the world’ where you can swim between continents Istanbul has more than 85 swimming spots close to the city centre. -
Mobility 'Sturgeon Moon' in pictures: Stargazers enjoy a stunning glimpse of this year's last supermoon Supermoons occur when the Moon is full and at its "perigee," the point when it is closest to the Earth on its orbit around the planet. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.