2022-08-24

Culture news

Film Independent Spirit Awards drops genders acting categories

The awards which celebrates indie films has also upped its budget cap for eligible films.

24/08/2022

Ukraine

More than 20 dead in Russian rocket strike on Chaplyne train station

The attack on the central Ukrainian town wounded dozens more and came on Ukraine's independence day, exactly six months since the full-scale Russian invasion.

24/08/2022

Culture news

A new book reveals many unseen images of Doris Day's private life

Paul McCartney is among the high-profiled fans celebrating Doris Day in a new coffee-table book, published to commemorate the late star's centennial.

24/08/2022

Germany

German publisher pulls Winnetou books after accusations of racism

Ravensburger has pulled books depicting Winnetou, a fictional Apache character, over accusations that the story reinforces racist and colonial stereotypes of Native Americans.

24/08/2022

No Comment

Images of Kyiv's streets as Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day.

Images of Kyiv's streets as Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day on the six-month mark of the Ukraine war.

24/08/2022

Tech News

How short YouTube clips can ‘vaccinate’ users against disinformation

The study used short cartoons in YouTube’s advert slots to familiarise people with common manipulation techniques.

24/08/2022

No Comment

Europe supports Ukrainian independence day

Europe supports Ukrainian independence day

24/08/2022

Germany

Oder river fish die-off remains a mystery as new details emerge

Germany and Poland are still attempting to answer what caused the deaths of thousands of fish in the Oder river that began in late July.

24/08/2022

France

Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart prison event

A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

24/08/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar at the forefront of research

In partnership with Media City

We look at three programmes making huge advances in scientific research in Qatar: Biobank’s DNA sampling which is transforming patient care, the Qatar Genome Programme which is changing precision medicine, and a facility revolutionising the treatment of sports injuries

24/08/2022

Earth News

All the EU countries stalling on climate since the Ukraine invasion

To keep the lights on this winter and wean themselves off of Russian gas, some countries have walked back decisions meant to curb carbon emissions.

24/08/2022

Earth News

These are the A-list celebrities accused of violating drought rules 

As California struggles to conserve water during a devastating drought, some celebrities have been bending the rules.

24/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 24th – Evening

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

24/08/2022

Ukraine

Six months of resilience amid devastation: The Ukraine war in pictures

During six months of war in Ukraine, photographers have captured images that show the full impact of Russia's invasion. These are some of the most profound.

24/08/2022

No Comment

South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills.

South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills on Wednesday as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise.

24/08/2022

No Comment

Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi

Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi. And Baby rhino calf frolics with mom at San Diego Zoo.

24/08/2022

Ukraine

Six months of war in Ukraine: 20 important stories in pictures

After six months of war in Ukraine here are some of the most significant stories of this war in pictures.

24/08/2022

No Comment

Eight more grain silos collapse at Beirut's port.

Eight more grain silos collapse at Beirut's port after succumbing to damage from the devastating 2020 explosion.Relatives of the victims protest, calling on the remaining block to be preserved as a "memory" of those killed in the blast.

24/08/2022

No Comment

Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice.

Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice, in Samolva, Russia.

24/08/2022

Europe News

Spanish NGO pushes for Europe's first tobacco-free generation

Spanish public health NGO NoFumadores wants the European Commission to legislate to "save new generations from falling into tobacco addiction".

24/08/2022

Health news

Doppelgängers may share the same behaviours, as well as the same faces

Scientists studying lookalikes have found evidence they may share similar behaviours.

24/08/2022

Greece

Hundreds of children from Bucha enjoy break at Greek holiday camps

The camp officials know that they cannot erase the painful memories of the war. Yet, they hope they are able to offer a few days of freedom and peace.

24/08/2022

Travel News

‘Pump tourism’: The new travel trend making France unhappy

French and Swiss politicians are caught up in a forecourt drama, while the world’s biggest petrol station in Luxembourg is busier than ever.

24/08/2022

Europe News

Explained: Why Europe is particularly impacted by heatwaves

Explained: Why Europe is particularly impacted by heatwaves

24/08/2022

Travel News

Amsterdam to Austria: Overnight train will take skiiers to the slopes

The new ski train will open up parts of the slopes - but can only be booked as part of a package holiday offered by TUI.

24/08/2022

Finland

Russian cars at Helsinki airport as Finland used as a door into the EU

The EU has shut its airspace to Russian planes, so, as a workaround, Russian tourists are entering Finland by car and travelling internally within the Schengen zone.

24/08/2022

Money

Crypto scam: Binance exec claims hackers used ‘deepfake’ of him

The head of communications for the cryptocurrency platform said scammers tricked crypto project founders into meetings using a deepfake of him.

24/08/2022

Tech News

Why Ukraine's agriculture sector could be set to attract cyberattacks

The technology company Cisco Talos says it is on high alert to cyber threats during Ukraine's Independence Day.

24/08/2022

Spain

Paralysed gunman dies after court allows his request for euthanasia

The man had begged for the right to die but victims of the shooting had argued that he should face justice.

24/08/2022

No Comment

Six months of war in Ukraine

It's been six months since Russia launched its full scale invasion on Ukraine

24/08/2022