2022-08-15

Ukraine

Five Europeans put on trial as 'mercenaries' in separatist-run Ukraine

Three Britons, a Swede and a Croat are accused of fighting with the Ukrainian army as mercenaries, and some could face the death penalty.

15/08/2022

Kenya

Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos

Deputy President William Ruto received 50.5% of the vote to nearly 49% for his rival Raila Odinga in last Tuesday's ballot, the election commission said, but a chaotic announcement could herald a legal challenge.

15/08/2022

Korea

South Korea offers aid in return for North's denuclearisation

South Korea has offered a large-scale aid package in return for North Korea's denuclearisation, a proposal thought unlikely to be welcomed by Pyongyang.

15/08/2022

United Kingdom

French World Cup winner Benjamin Mendy stands trial for sex offences

A prosecutor said the case had "very little to do with football", and was more about men who "think they are powerful", a British court hears.

15/08/2022

United Kingdom

Rivals to succeed Boris Johnson blasted for 'fantasy' economic plans

Prime ministerial contenders Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, as well as the main opposition leader, have been criticised by a prominent economist over their ideas for tackling the cost-of-living crisis.

15/08/2022

Travel News

Fairbnb and other alternatives to Airbnb

Airbnb and TUI have ranked poorly in a new league table by a UK consumer organisation. Here are some more ethical alternatives for your next holiday.

15/08/2022

Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to six more years in prison for corruption

Analysts say the charges are an attempt to legitimise the military’s seizure of power.

15/08/2022

Scenes

Meet the 13-year-old restoring old Soviet tech in Georgia

In partnership with Media City

“The markets for old tech in Tbilisi are glorious. There's nothing digital around and there are moments that feel a little bit like Bladerunner."

15/08/2022

Money

Terra CEO Do Kwon: 'I alone am responsible for any weaknesses'

Terra CEO Do Kwan says the stablecoin was not a Ponzi scheme because the earliest investors were among the hardest hit by the crash

15/08/2022

United Kingdom

EU migration to UK plummets post-Brexit as labour shortages bite

Just 43,000 people from EU member states received visas — accounting for just five per cent of all visas granted that year.

15/08/2022

Travel News

Crowds of tourists blamed for death of famous walrus in Norway

Local authorities say visitors were asked to stay away from Freya the walrus.

15/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/08/2022

Travel News

Foul-smelling seaweed is washing up on Caribbean beaches again

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is now so big it can be seen from space. How is it impacting tourism in the region?

15/08/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Germany NATO spending, Wagner group, Griner appeal

Germany to fall short of NATO spending targets, US basketball star Brittney Griner appeal, and Wagner group HQ bombed: The latest developments in the Ukraine war.

15/08/2022

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Ultimate battle of minds and lungs at Diving Chess World Championships

As the UK basks in the latest heatwave, many have flocked to local swimming pools to cool off and, if one of your favourite past times happens to be playing chess, what better way to combine the two than to enter The World Dive Chess Championships.

15/08/2022

Health news

Access to free period products becomes legal right in Scotland

Local authorities and education providers in Scotland now have a legal duty to provide free period products to anyone who needs them.

15/08/2022

Moldova

Moldova investigates new string of bomb threats targeting airport

The nine bomb threats also hit hospitals, shopping centres and the country's supreme court.

15/08/2022

Work

This European country is the most expensive to live and work abroad in

Looking for a cheaper city to live and work in as an expat? Head east - but forget about Hong Kong and this European country in particular.

15/08/2022

Partner content

Meet the first Jordanian woman to climb Mount Everest

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dolores Al Shelleh, a Jordanian adventurer and an impact influencer living in Dubai. Dolores became the first Jordanian woman to summit Mount Everest, and the first Arab woman to accomplish this feat from the northeast ridge.

15/08/2022

Health news

Britain approves Moderna's Omicron-adapted COVID booster

Each dose of the booster shot will target both the original COVID virus that was first detected in 2020 and the omicron BA.1 variant.

15/08/2022

India

Modi: 'I'll turn India into developed nation within 25 years'

Celebrating India's 75th anniversary of independence from British rule, Modi said he would encourage private investment in the country.

15/08/2022

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Rally in Kabul as Taliban mark first year in power

A crowd consisting of mostly Taliban militants attend a spontaneous rally at Kabul's Shah Massoud square as the hardline Islamists marked the first anniversary of their return to power in the country with a national holiday.

15/08/2022

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Argentine chefs compete to grill the best asado

Cooks from across Argentina fired up their grills on Sunday to compete to produce the best asado, the country's traditional barbeque.

15/08/2022

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Guards at India-Pakistan border perform ceremony on independence anniversary

Pakistani and Indian border guards take part in a daily ceremony at the Wagah border post as Pakistan celebrates the 75th anniversary of its independence.

15/08/2022

Health news

Scientists change kidney blood type in potential boost for transplants

The research could have major implications for kidney transplant patients, especially those from ethnic minorities.

15/08/2022

Culture news

R. Kelly faces new trial over 2008 child pornography accusations

New evidence suggests that R. Kelly threatened a witness into not appearing at the original court case.

15/08/2022

Russia

US basketball star Brittney Griner appeals nine-year Russian jail term

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on 4 August after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage

15/08/2022

Health news

Lyme disease: New vaccine for the tick-borne illness in final trials

The final clinical trial of a new vaccine against Lyme disease created by Pfizer is calling for 6,000 volunteers in Europe and the US.

15/08/2022

Moldova

Moldova imports a million iodine pills amid nuclear disaster fears

The country insisted people should not panic as it upped its stockpile of iodine tablets to be taken in case of a radioactive disaster.

15/08/2022

Culture news

Eurovision legend Svika Pick dies at 72

Svika Pick, a pillar of Israel's music industry who penned several tunes for the Eurovision Song Contest and was known as "the Maestro" in Israeli pop circles, has died.

15/08/2022