2023-08-12

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Evening

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

12/08/2023

Russia

Russian Orthodox priests face persecution for wanting peace in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 30 Orthodox priests have faced pressure by religious or state authorities over the war in Ukraine.

12/08/2023

France

Eiffel Tower evacuated by police for several hours

Paris's most recognisable structure was previously the subject of a bomb threat in 2020.

12/08/2023

Australia

Australia will face England in the Women's World Cup semifinals

Mackenzie Arnold's impact on Australia's biggest Women's World Cup moment was so immense that it's hardly surprising it took vanquished France coach Herve Renard to describe it best.

12/08/2023

Vatican

Pope condemns assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

Several Colombians have been arrested in connection with the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.

12/08/2023

World News

English channel rescue operation underway after migrant boat capsizes

At least six are thought to have died in the incident, which comes as the estimated number of channel crossings in the last five years passes 100,000.

12/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Drone strikes, Belarus border tensions, Kaliningrad crash

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine

12/08/2023

United Kingdom

Can sports stars who play in Saudi Arabia still be LGBTQ+ allies?

Whether or not Liverpool player Jordan Henderson can still be considered a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights will hinge on whether his transfer to Saudi Arabia silences him.

12/08/2023

Culture news

The best books of 2023... So far

How many have you read?

12/08/2023

Health news

Feeling tired? Here's how much sleep people are getting in Europe

Slovakia ranks as the most-rested country in Europe, while Greece is the worst. So how does your country stack up when it comes to sleep and being rested?

12/08/2023

Romania

Romanian care homes scandal highlights 'inhumane' abuse

Vulnerable people were found malnourished, tied to beds and showing signs of physical abuse in series of disturbing revelations.

12/08/2023

Travel News

Skiplagging: What are the risks of using this cheap flight hack?

Skiplagging could save you money but there are some significant risks and downsides to this cheap travel trick.

12/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Morning

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

12/08/2023