2023-08-09

Brazil

Amazon summit agrees roadmap - but without concrete pledges

Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s meeting, Brazil's President Lula da Silva said developed nations must make good on their pledges to provide monetary support for forest protection.

09/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine conducts raid along Dnipro River and makes ground, says ISW

Euronews' daily update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

09/08/2023

Mobility

NASA could change Artemis 3 mission if SpaceX lunar lander isn't ready

If the SpaceX lunar lander isn’t ready on time, NASA may consider changing Artemis 3 into a different type of mission, according to a senior official.

09/08/2023

World News

Euroviews. Only criminalising ecocide can protect us from short-sighted politics

We simply cannot live well, or affordably, when the living systems that sustain us break down, Jojo Mehta writes.

09/08/2023

Norway

Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain

Authorities initially considered blowing up part of the dam at the Braskereidfoss hydroelectric power plant to prevent communities from being inundated. But the idea was scrapped after water later broke through the structure, police said.

09/08/2023

Qatar 365

Qatar's 'Years of Culture' celebrates the beauty of places and people

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar 365, we look at how Qatar is welcoming diverse cultures and subcultures - from exploring the cultural ties between Qatar and Indonesia to taking a glimpse into the world of geekdom.

09/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Evening

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

09/08/2023

Culture news

Sixto Rodriguez: 'Searching for Sugar Man' singer dies aged 81

RIP Sixto Rodriguez, who made an unlikely late-career resurgence through bootlegs, reissues, and an Oscar-winning documentary.

09/08/2023

Greece

Dozens of Croatian football fans appear in court after deadly violence

Youths face murder charge as police set up roadblocks and border checks to stop other suspects from leaving the country.

09/08/2023

Italy

Four shipwrecks in five days: Why migrants keep dying in the Med

Forty-one migrants died off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the only four survivors, in the latest shipwrecks reported in the Mediterranean Sea.

09/08/2023

Culture news

Sex Pistols artist and punk legend Jamie Reid dies aged 76

He was the creative genius behind the artwork of the Sex Pistols' seminal hits in the 1970s, including 'God Save The Queen'.

09/08/2023

Health news

Weight-loss drug Wegovy could reduce risk of heart attack or stroke

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk says the medicine could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But they’re also facing a lawsuit about severe side effects of its main ingredient.

09/08/2023

No Comment

Spain sweltering in third heatwave of the summer

Meteorologists in Spain say they expect the extreme heat to last until Friday at the earliest, in the country's third heatwave this summer.

09/08/2023

Culture news

"Eco-vandalism" law expected to pass in Italian Parliament

In response to the most recent act of vandalism, Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano said the government is one step closer to passing the so-called “eco-vandalism” law.

09/08/2023

No Comment

Storm Hans washes away roads and floods homes in Norway and Sweden

Norway and Sweden warn people to stay indoors as Storm Hans batters the Nordic region.

09/08/2023

Culture news

Someone has won the third-largest jackpot in US history

The Mega Millions jackpot has a winner.

09/08/2023

World News

Coup d'état in Niger: Is Russia involved?

By fighting jihadists and curbing illegal migration in recent years, Niger has been a security watchdog not only for the Sahel but also for the European Union

09/08/2023

Italy

Shares in Italian banks recover after windfall tax is capped

The surprise announcement of a new tax had sent share prices plunging.

09/08/2023

World News

Pyrotechnic explosion north of Moscow hospitalises at least 19

The warehouse is privately rented from a factory that makes medical equipment and optical equipment for Russia's security forces.

09/08/2023

Health news

Walking just 4,000 steps per day can lower your risk of dying

The more steps you take, the greater the impact on your overall health, researchers behind a new study have found.

09/08/2023

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The EU should join Britain's push to illuminate its Holocaust past

By uniting memory and cooperation, we can build a better world — a world where diversity is celebrated, where prejudice is condemned, and where the lessons of history guide us towards a future of compassion, understanding, and peace, Scott Saunders writes.

09/08/2023

Art

Which are the most artistic cities in Europe?

Wondering which European cities are the best when it comes to art? Check out the rankings...

09/08/2023

Culture news

Check out these stunning award-winning nature and wildlife photographs

Winners are chosen in the categories of Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Conservation Focus, Creative Nature Photography and Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat.

09/08/2023

Green News

Spain introduces water restrictions as reservoirs run dry

A drought emergency has been declared in some parts of Catalonia where people are being urged to reduce their water consumption.

09/08/2023

Europe News

Brussels vows 'maximum flexibility' to help Slovenia after floods

The Eastern European country will be able to repurpose EU funds to cover its immediate and long-term needs after deadly floods unleashed considerable damage.

09/08/2023

Health news

‘No evidence’ linking Facebook use to psychological harm, says study

In a study conducted across 72 countries, Oxford scientists found no evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being.

09/08/2023

Culture news

Travis Scott concert in Rome leaves dozens injured

The US hip-hop sensation’s show at the Italian capital’s ancient Circus Maximus caused a ruckus, with approximately 60 people needing medical treatment.

09/08/2023

United Kingdom

Fear as names of police in Northern Ireland are published by accident

Police Federation chairman said he had been 'inundated' with messages from officers after the 'monumental' data breach.

09/08/2023

Culture news

Pompeii unearthed: Take a look inside this recently excavated home

The world-famous ruins of Pompeii still have many secrets for us to discover. Recently, the remains of a domus has offered extraordinary new evidence of life in the city before the catastrophe.

09/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Midday

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

09/08/2023