2023-08-07

Niger

ECOWAS to meet Thursday after Niger junta defies key deadline

Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbours of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. Both countries have said they would consider any intervention in Niger as a declaration of war against them.

07/08/2023

World News

Extreme weather causing chaos in northern and southern Europe

Soaring temperatures and autumn-like storms are igniting wildfires and flooding the streets of Europe this summer.

07/08/2023

United Kingdom

First group of migrants moved onto housing barge in the UK

The first group of UK asylum-seekers has been moved onto a giant housing barge on the south coast of England as the government aims to cut the cost of sheltering migrants wanting to settle in the country.

07/08/2023

World News

War in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes two key bridges in Russian-occupied areas

Euronews' daily update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

07/08/2023

Health news

Lyme disease: Could a vaccine target tick vectors instead of humans?

There is still no vaccine for Lyme disease in humans although trials are ongoing to develop one, but new research shows a vaccine given to mice could influence the bacterium that causes Lyme in ticks.

07/08/2023

Georgia

Rescuers still looking for survivors of a deadly landslide in Georgia

Rescue operations are continuing and the government is investigating any possible violations of safety regulations in the area.

07/08/2023

Scenes

Meet the father-and-son duo keeping Qatar fragrant

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

07/08/2023

Travel News

Fear of wildfires is leading some holidaymakers to change their plans

Next summer you might be able to claim on your travel insurance if extreme weather affects your holiday.

07/08/2023

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Latest news bulletin | August 7th – Evening

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07/08/2023

Climate

Solar is helping prevent heatwave power cuts in Europe

Record-breaking temperatures have put pressure on Europe's energy systems but increased output from solar is helping to fill the gap.

07/08/2023

Italy

Italian man dies after being crushed by falling wheels of cheese

A total of 25,000 wheels of Grana Padano cheese fell on 75-year-old Giacomo Chiapparini after a shelf broke in his warehouse on Sunday.

07/08/2023

Travel News

Euroviews. Is disaster on the horizon for travel and tourism?

Climate change poses an existential threat to the sector that accounts for close to 8% of global GDP. Governments and businesses should act with urgency to mitigate climate change while also bolstering resilience as extreme weather events rage onward, Gloria Guevara writes.

07/08/2023

Mobility

UK building Europe's first lithium refinery to power 1m electric cars

As well as providing batteries for the rising numbers of EVs, the plant expects to cut lithium’s current carbon footprint by 80 per cent.

07/08/2023

Tech News

Dungeons & Dragons cracks down on AI-generated artwork

The company behind the popular RPG game said an artist it has worked with since 2014 was found to have used AI to generate images for an upcoming book.

07/08/2023

Climate

Broken buildings, bridges and riverbanks: Extreme weather in Slovenia

Intense flooding in Slovenia which saw a month's worth of rain in 24 hours last week has been described as the country’s ‘worst-ever natural disaster’.

07/08/2023

Culture news

Why are bracelets a must for Taylor Swift concerts?

Fandom just got wholesome. Here's why Taylor Swift fans are making bracelets for the Eras Tour...

07/08/2023

No Comment

Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Slovenia

Three people are reported to have died after homes, businesses and campsites were hit by flooding in Slovenia.

07/08/2023

Tech News

Musk offers legal help for Twitter users who got in trouble at work

The billionaire’s offer to fund legal bills has raised eyebrows amongst those who were fired from Twitter following his takeover.

07/08/2023

Culture news

India Couture Week 2023: Social and environmentally conscious designs

Fashion event India Couture Week ended last week. The show, which took place in New Dehli, showcased innovative and creative collections from Indian fashion designers at a time when India is making its mark in the global fashion market.

07/08/2023

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Volunteers help with clean-up after deadly Pakistan train accident

Local volunteers in Pakistan have help to clean-up and support injured people around the site of a train crash in which at least 28 died

07/08/2023

Culture news

New York immersive exhibition traces the evolution of hip-hop

Through state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, a new exhibition in New York is bringing 50 years of hip-hop to life.

07/08/2023

Australia

Women's World Cup: England triumphs, while Denmark heads home

England were made to dig deep when Lauren James was given a red card for stamping - while Denmark could not overcome the strength of an in-form Australian side.

07/08/2023

Destinations

Alaska's famous glacier is melting but the cruise ships keep coming

Crammed with tourists, Alaska's capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes.

07/08/2023

Italy

Migrants rescued after clinging to rocks near Lampedusa for days

Several migrants have been rescued by Italian coast guards after clinging onto rocks near Lampedusa for several days

07/08/2023

World News

Euroviews. Facial recognition technology should be regulated, but not banned

The European Commission has proven itself to be an effective regulator in the past. A blanket ban on FRT in law enforcement will only benefit the criminals, Tony Porter and Dr Nicole Benjamin Fink write.

07/08/2023

Thailand

Son of Spanish actor admits to killing and dismembering friend

Police said the victim and the suspect knew each other before they came to the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Pha Ngan.

07/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 7th – Midday

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

07/08/2023

Italy

Sardinia evacuates over 600 as fires rage in Portugal and Cyprus

"The situation is truly dramatic," said one local official in Sardinia. "It's not a fair fight."

07/08/2023

Philippines

Gun boats and diplomacy in the South China sea

China's territorial claims over a shoal of tiny islands sparks a diplomatic row in Manila

07/08/2023

Culture news

World Sports Photography Awards 2023: The winners in pictures

The only global competition for sport photography has unveiled its 2023 winners.

07/08/2023