2023-08-11

Culture news

'FIFA 23' adds player wearing a hijab for the first time

FIFA 23 has updated the player model for Morocco defender Nouhaïla Benzina to include a hijab, after she wore the Islamic headscarf in the Women’s World Cup. But why does the hijab remain such a contentious topic in football?

11/08/2023

Sweden

Fact-check: Does a viral video prove Sweden is overrun with migrants?

A video allegedly showing a crowded market in Sweden claims the country is accepting too many immigrants. But the original clip was filmed in Syria.

11/08/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Gran Turismo'

The true story of Jann Mardenborough, the British gamer who managed to transfer his skills into a real-life racing career, is given the big-screen treatment, courtesy of the once great 'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp.

11/08/2023

Culture news

Emmy Awards pushed back to next year as Hollywood strikes rage on

The high profile ceremony has been postponed until January, a move not taken since 9/11.

11/08/2023

Tunisia

Tunisia and Libya agree to share responsibility for stranded migrants

A spokesperson for Tunisia's interior ministry said migrants were transferred to reception centres and provided with health and psychological care, with the help of the Tunisian Red Crescent.

11/08/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy advisor says Ukraine "optimistic" about counteroffensive

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's advisor, Mykhailo Podolyak, says its unrealistic to expect Russia's army to be destroyed in a matter of days.

11/08/2023

USA

Hawaii wildfires: 1,000 people reportedly missing in Maui

The number of people killed in devastating fires on the US island state has risen to 55.

11/08/2023

Russia

Russia launches its first mission to the Moon in nearly 50 years

Russian space agency, Roscosmos, says it expects the lunar landing to take place around the 21 August.

11/08/2023

Europe Decoded

The Italian government's climate stance differs at home or abroad

When it comes to dealing with the issue of climate change, the government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appears to have two very separate audiences: the domestic one and the international one.

11/08/2023

Culture news

The 1975 ordered to pay €2.3 million or face legal action

The organizers of the Good Vibes Festival are giving the British band until 14 August to pay damages for alleged breach of contract.

11/08/2023

World News

Extreme weather: Norway considers more evacuations, Portugal fires

From torrential rain and subsequent flooding in Norway and Croatia, to scorching temperatures in Spain and Portugal, we take a look at this week's weather across Europe.

11/08/2023

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade aerial attacks

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

11/08/2023

Destinations

Introverts recommend the best places for solo travel

Not a people person? These are the best travel destinations for space, silence and solitude.

11/08/2023

Spain

Sunbed wars: Costa chaos as tourists fight for a place by the pool

Hotels say without sunbed controls 'it would be a jungle' as tourists compete for prime locations at hotels all along the Spanish coast.

11/08/2023

Culture news

How a parody Eurodance song became the viral TikTok hit of the summer

The satirical Eurodance song has gone viral on TikTok song and has captured the imagination of the internet. Why - and are you team blonde or brunette?

11/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Happy 50th Birthday to Hip-Hop!

It’s been 50 years since hip-hop was born.

11/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 11th – Morning

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

11/08/2023

Poland

Does the EU want to ban mushroom picking in Poland?

A member of Poland’s ruling party is claiming the EU is trying to ban the “basic freedom” of mushroom picking in the country. Is this another election stunt or are the claims legitimate?

11/08/2023