2022-08-25

Earth News

US tax credits for electric vehicles spark talk of possible trade war

The credits encourage manufacturing in the US but foreign car companies say they are discouraging international trade.

25/08/2022

Europe News

Watch: European teen is youngest person to fly around the world solo

Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old pilot, spent five months travelling through 52 countries and crossing the equator twice.

25/08/2022

Bulgaria

Russian who burned passport wins appeal against extradition back home

"Today, the Varna Court of Appeal showed the whole world that Bulgaria adheres to European principles - principles of freedom, human rights and the right to human life," said Alchin outside the court

25/08/2022

Ethiopia

Return of fighting in northern Ethiopia tears up five-month truce

"We had hoped they were ready for peace, but now our hope is gone,” said Thaimanot Mezgebu, an Addis Ababa local.

25/08/2022

No Comment

Heavy rains trigger flash floods in Sindh province

After soaking much of Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan and eastern Punjab province, flash floods have now started to affect the southern Sindh province.

25/08/2022

Culture news

Rapper's Delight - the birth of female MCs in Indian Kashmir

“I promise each and every abuser that one day they will shower praises in my favour and will be proud of me.” Talking loud and saying something. There are few female rappers in Kashmir but their voices are increasingly making an impact on and off the streets.

25/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 25th – Midday

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

25/08/2022

World News

Twitter failed to tackle LGBTQ monkeypox hate speech, says study

False claims about the LGBTQ community have skyrocketed online after the virus outbreak in May.

25/08/2022

Europe News

French MEPs kick up a stink over UK's discharge of raw sewage into sea

The three MEPs accuse the UK of not adhering to its obligations under multiple treaties including the main Brexit agreement and a UN charter.

25/08/2022

Europe News

European nations scramble to help households with soaring energy bills

Europe is facing a sharp rise in power bills driven by skyrocketing gas prices.

25/08/2022

Bulgaria

Police officers dead after migrant bus ploughs through roadblock

It happened when a police car tried to block the path of the bus after it had refused to stop.

25/08/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about today

It includes criticism of Russia over a strike in Chaplyne that left 25 people dead.

25/08/2022

Algeria

Macron seeks to repair damaged French-Algerian ties in three-day visit

The French president hopes his visit which begins on Thursday will repair diplomatic tensions and allow him to develop his relationship with young Algerians.

25/08/2022

Culture news

From oil to art - former rig set to become major UK art installation

The “See Monster” will feature a 12-metre waterfall and a 6,000-piece art installation.

25/08/2022

Climate

How can we protect French wine from climate change?

Late frosts, extreme heat and historic droughts are pushing French winemakers to the limits. We spoke to Christian Huyghe, the Scientific Director of Agriculture at INRAE to find out more about the future of wine in the climate crisis.

25/08/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 25th – Morning

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

25/08/2022

Art

Meet Laurent Piron: The World Magic Champion who can make paper dance

A small ball of paper that comes to life, twirls and can be tamed: this is the poetic trick that earned Belgian Laurent Piron the title of World Magic Champion. But where did Piron learn his craft?

25/08/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Kind hearts and cor! What a chest! Meet the new wave male influencers

After social media companies banned 'misogynistic' content creator Andrew Tate, we looked to find healthier male role models online. Give it up for for Noel Deyzel, king of kind-hearted fitness influencers.

25/08/2022

Culture news

Ukrainians now based in Britain celebrate new ties with hosts

A culture summit in Scotland will look at ways to keep Ukraine's culture thriving throughout the war as families in the UK reflect on their time out of the country.

25/08/2022

Culture news

Some foreign films betray sense and sensibilities for China censors

Minions 2, joins the likes of Fight Club and Star Wars which have completely different endings in China.

25/08/2022

Cult

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is (almost) travelling the world

Now you can wonder in awe at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel without having to visit Rome thanks to an innovative global tour featuring Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece

25/08/2022

Culture news

Are enough of the Benin Bronzes being returned?

The artefacts were looted from the kingdom of Benin by British soldiers in the 1800s, now they're returning home.

25/08/2022