2022-08-17

Italy

Surfers fined for speeding down Venice's Grand Canal

The city's mayor previously said he would offer dinner to anyone who could locate the duo for making a "mockery" of his city.

17/08/2022

World News

Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic ties in milestone

Turkey and Israel agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Wednesday, as ties gradually improve after more than a decade of friction.

17/08/2022

Japan

Japan rocked by Tokyo 2020 Olympics corruption probe

The alleged bribery, totaling around €370,000, is believed to be linked to sponsorship of the games, and products related to the Olympics

17/08/2022

Spain

Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires

Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic.

17/08/2022

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Monsoon floods hit Myanmar commercial hub Yangon

Vehicles and commuters struggle to make their way through flooded streets in Myanmar's Yangon.

17/08/2022

Travel News

Barcelona thief caught on camera as city cracks down on pickpockets

The Catalonian capital announced a plan to tackle pickpockets back in May. But is it working?

17/08/2022

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Small boy becomes star of pope's weekly audience

A small boy surprised audiences at the Pope's weekly audience.

17/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 17th – Evening

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

17/08/2022

Saudi Arabia

Saudi student sentenced to 34 years in prison over Twitter posts

Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison over her Twitter activity, the longest sentence to be handed down to an activist, according to human rights groups.

17/08/2022

Culture news

Which weird and outdated laws can stop you having fun in Europe?

Across the continent, bizarre and outdated legislation still exists to spoil the party.

17/08/2022

Earth News

Could we replace pesticides with ants? A new study thinks so.

Pesticides contain nasty chemicals that harm bees but scientists have discovered that ants could be a viable alternative.

17/08/2022

Ukraine

The Ukrainian coal miners still working despite Russia's war

Near Pavlohrad in central east Ukraine, 4,000 workers are employed at the so-called "Heroes of the Cosmos" mine, of whom 800 have been mobilised into the Ukrainian army.

17/08/2022

Culture news

Sziget Festival: where’s my citizenship?

Around 450,000 visitors - known as “Szitizens” - headed to the Island of Freedom this year.

17/08/2022

My Europe Series

How the economic impact of war is starting to bite in southern Ukraine

As if being bombed wasn't enough of a hardship, now Ukrainians are struggling with the financial impact of war.

17/08/2022

Women Beyond Borders

Anelise Borges: Inside the life of an Emmy-nominated warzone reporter

Anelise Borges has been nominated for an International Emmy for her coverage of the 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

17/08/2022

Tech News

How are social media companies preparing for the US midterms?

Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course of the 2020 voting season.

17/08/2022

Europe News

Gas crisis: Germans rush to stock up on coal for winter warmth

Gas crisis: Germans rush to stock up on coal for winter warmth

17/08/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Military experts analyse blasts at key Russian sites in annexed Crimea, Kyiv vows to take down Putin's flagship bridge, and life for Ukrainian nuclear plant workers "under the barrels of Russian guns": today's key updates.

17/08/2022

The Exchange

New virtual economy: what does the rise of The Metaverse mean?

In partnership with Media City

Huge amounts of money are being poured into the metaverse, an alternative world where you can work, play and meet people without ever leaving your home. The Exchange looks at whether the rise of this vast virtual space will redefine the way we consume and communicate forever?

17/08/2022

Health news

Drinking 3 cups of milk a day could prevent Alzheimer's, study says

Researchers found that older adults drinking 3 cups of milk a day had higher levels of an antioxidant that helps detox the brain.

17/08/2022

Earth News

Shell, BP, Equinox threaten Paris climate goals, warns study

Fossil Fuel companies ‘decarbonisation pathways’ don’t do enough to prevent climate catastrophe, according to a new study.

17/08/2022

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12-year-old Honduran boy takes on barber job to help family

12-year-old Honduran boy takes on barber job to help family

17/08/2022

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Palestinians hold protest for children slain during Gaza conflict

Palestinians gather during a protest at the northern Gaza Strip's Falluja cemetery in Jabalia.

17/08/2022

Culture news

Is the Edinburgh Fringe pushing out smaller acts?

The Edinburgh Fringe has returned this year, but as accommodation prices sky-rocket, is it still a viable way for new comedians to make their mark?

17/08/2022

Food and Drink

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt withdraws from Russia

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that it has decided to withdraw from the Russian market.

17/08/2022

Poland

New Polish school textbook provokes anger over section on fertility

According to critics, the book says that no one loves children who are conceived via IVF.

17/08/2022

Moments

Forbidden attractions: Why are we drawn to visit places we shouldn’t?

Thousands of people defy laws and expert advice to visit forbidden sites and disappearing destinations every year. But why?

17/08/2022

Europe News

UK starts legal action over exclusion from EU science programmes

"The EU is in clear breach of our agreement, repeatedly seeking to politicise vital scientific cooperation by refusing to finalise access to these important programmes," said UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

17/08/2022

Germany

German police investigate Abbas' '50 Holocausts' remark

Chancellor Olaf Scholz had slammed the remarks, saying that "any relativisation of the singularity of the Holocaust is intolerable and unacceptable."

17/08/2022

France

Floods in Paris as city hit by 'near-monthly rainfall in 90 minutes'

Much of southern France is on "orange" alert for more bad weather after thunderstorms struck overnight, while Paris was lashed by heavy rain on Tuesday.

17/08/2022