2023-08-05

Sport

Europe dominates on day 2 of Judo Masters in Budapest

At the second day of the Judo Master's competition in Hungary, Kosovo, Netherlands, and Belgium all took home a well-deserved gold medal.

05/08/2023

World News

Extreme weather conditions continues across Europe

Extreme weather continues across Europe, with countries battling heavy rainfall, flooding and wildfires.

05/08/2023

Niger

Niger's coup leaders ask Russian mercenary group, Wagner, for help

Niger's military leaders have reportedly asked Russian mercenary group for help against a potential ECOWAS intervention.

05/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 5th – Evening

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

05/08/2023

Portugal

Pope Francis visits the world-renowned Catholic Shrine of Fatima

Pope Francis prayed with a crowd of around 200,000 people on Saturday on what was his second visit to Portugal's Shrine of Fatima since he became leader of the Catholic Church.

05/08/2023

Health news

Scientists close to developing a drug that makes teeth regrow

While we are used to the idea of teeth only growing twice, a new drug could make it possible to grow a third set.

05/08/2023

Work

The world’s top 10 universities in 2024 revealed - and 5 are in Europe

European and North American universities dominate QS World Rankings 2024 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing the top position for the 12th year in a row.

05/08/2023

Culture news

Don't fancy Edinburgh? Try the Camden Fringe

We speak to the co-founder of the Camden Fringe, a more affordable alternative to the Edinburgh Fringe also on this month.

05/08/2023

World News

Ukraine sea drone attack damages Russian tanker

Ukraine launches second sea drone attack in 24 hours as Russia confirms one of its tankers was damaged in the Black Sea near occupied Crimea.

05/08/2023

World News

Spain crush Switzerland 5-1 to advance to quarter-finals

Switzerland was one of only three teams that didn't concede a goal in the group stages, but was 4-1 down by halftime against Spain

05/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 5th – Midday

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

05/08/2023

World News

Three dead as torrential rain and heavy flooding strike Slovenia

At least three people have died as a result of heavy rain and flooding in Slovenia as continuing extreme weather prompts the EU to issue warnings for several countries over the weekend.

05/08/2023

No Comment

No comment videos of the week

Let the pictures tell the story.

05/08/2023

Culture news

The best movies of 2023... So far

How many have you seen - and where do blockbuster behemoths 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' feature in our ranking?

05/08/2023

World News

Plan agreed for military intervention in Niger as deadline approaches

Leaders of the bloc of West African states known as ECOWAS have agreed on a plan for military intervention in Niger unless coup leaders restore civilian rule by Sunday.

05/08/2023

Experiences

Flight-free travel: How Europe’s night trains and ferries compare

I travelled by overnight ferry and sleeper train in Europe to see how they compare on comfort, cost and sustainability.

05/08/2023

Affiliate content

This is why you should get a tech job in Amsterdam

Partner content presented by Jobbio

One of the world's most liveable cities and one of Europe's biggest tech hubs: Amsterdam should be high on your list of places to work.

05/08/2023

Ukraine

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie visits Ukraine

A US presidential candidate visiting Ukraine says the inhumanity of war is palpable and believes America needs to continue to support the country in its war with Russia

05/08/2023

Climate

Hawaii is in the path of El Nino hurricanes but homes aren't ready

Two-thirds of the single family homes on Hawaii's most populous island have no hurricane protections.

05/08/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Relive the best bits of the season with our special

Brussels, my love? Watch or rewatch the best bits of the season including the fights over the nature restoration law and the French baguette making global news.

05/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 5th – Morning

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

05/08/2023

Sport

World Judo Masters Hungary 2023: Buchard take home gold for France

Japan's judoka managed to take home three gold medals, while the Canadian Jessica Klimkait secured her first ever Masters gold.

05/08/2023