14 August 2023 | Euronews
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Russia Russian Central Bank to hold an extraordinary meeting as rouble tumbles Russians are bracing for higher prices as the rouble falls against both the dollar and the euro. -
World News Extreme weather continues in Europe as Italy hit by mud landslides Central and eastern Bohemia in the Czech Republic also experienced severe thunderstorms with torrential rains and hail. -
World News Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests in Muslim World Sweden warns its citizens abroad and businesses linked to the country that they “should observe increased vigilance" after a string of Quaran burnings sparked anger in the Muslim world. -
Scenes Meet the crew saving the world's most endangered marine life off the coast of Mexico In partnership with Media City, Qatar -
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Sport Spain determined as it heads into World Cup semi-final showdown against Sweden Spain is determined to reach the Women's World Cup final for the first time, as it faces off against Sweden in the semi-finals on Tuesday. -
World News War in Ukraine in maps: Kyiv's forces maintain their position east of Dnipro River Russia now faces a dilemma of whether to strengthen this area or deploy troops to the region of Ukraine’s main counteroffensive operations. -
Health news Smoking in Europe: Which countries are the most and least addicted to tobacco and vaping? The UK has announced further plans to deter smokers with new packaging. But how do European countries compare in terms of smoking and vaping rates? -
Health news Regular use of acid reflux medicines could lead to a higher risk of dementia in later life Taking acid reflux medications for four and a half years or more can lead to a higher risk of dementia, researchers have said. -
Climate ‘Completely out of whack’: Winter storms in August have destroyed half of this French farmer’s crops ‘We've never seen anything like it,’ says a French farmer who has lost half of his harvest due to weather extremes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News 30,000 residents left without reliable water sources as drought ravages southern France As Europe continues to experience recording breaking heatwaves, southern France has been hit by severe drought. -
No Comment Niger: Concert in support of the coup Thousands of people gathered in the Nigerien city of Niamey on Sunday to show their support for the military coup. -
Culture news “Godfather Of Black Music” Clarence Avant dies aged 92 “Everyone in this business has been by Clarence’s desk, if they’re smart.” -
Niger Niger: President Bazoum to be tried for high treason, says coup leaders The announcement was made just hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the crisis. -
World News Housing asylum seekers on ships: Which European countries use floating accommodation for refugees? The Netherlands, France, Estonia and Scotland have temporarily used cruise ships to accommodate Ukrainians who escaped to safe havens after the Russian invasion. -
No Comment Watch: Mud covers Alpine town in Italy after landslide After searching homes and cars overnight, authorities said all residents were accounted for. -
Culture news Muslim women harassed at northern Italian beach for wearing modest clothing A group of Muslim women wearing modest beach wear were harassed by a group of women in northern Italy claiming that they can’t go in the water with their clothing. -
Earth News Hawaii wildfires: What caused the deadly blazes and is climate change to blame? Many are questioning if more could have been done to prevent such death and destruction. -
Norway Norway railway bridge collapses into river after torrential rains All traffic across the bridge was halted a week ago out of fear that it might collapse because of the large volume of water. -
Culture news Watch: New York celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with star-studded concert in the Bronx What started as a niche movement in New York in the early 1970s is now the world’s biggest genre of music and permeates almost every aspect of modern music and pop culture. -
Sport PSG and Al-Hilal agree on €90m transfer fee for Neymar Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal Monday finalised a two-season transfer deal for 31-year-old Brazilian football player Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known commonly as Neymar, according to Saudi sports media Arriyadiyah. -
Culture news ‘That literature haze’: Belgian university to launch Taylor Swift-inspired literature course A European first... Even if the US already has been using Taylor Swift’s songbook as a springboard to delve into classic literature... -
Tech News Companies are collecting your personal data. Here's what you need to know We take an in-depth look at what personal data is and how it is collected in the EU. -
World News Dozens of Russian diplomats leave Moldova after expulsion order Moldova's Foreign Ministry said the decision was taken following "ongoing tensions and unfriendly actions," and that embassy staff and diplomats would have to leave by 15 August. -
No Comment WATCH: Sicily's Mount Etna spews fiery lava and spits ash Nighttime footage shows Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, belching smoke and ashes. -
Culture news United States returns 266 stolen antiquities to Italy including Etruscan vases and Roman mosaics Among the looted items are works from the periods of the Etruscan civilisation, Magna Graecia, and Imperial Rome, with the oldest ones dating back to the ninth century B.C. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment WATCH: House destroyed in Russia-held Donetsk after alleged Ukrainian shelling A house lies in tatters in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, the capital of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine, after shelling on 12 August which the Russian-backed authorities attribute to Ukraine's armed forces. The authorities claim that one man died in the strike. -
World News Having AI present the news might be exactly what journalism needs As opposed to the infamous "deep fake" phenomenon, AI avatar news — known as Deep Real — can represent a commitment to truth, transparency, and the pursuit of journalistic integrity, Miri Michaeli writes. -
Culture news German police investigating arson attack on 'Platform 17', the Berlin memorial to deported Jews The monument, a "reminder of the systematic violence against Jewish people," has been attacked, as part of a rise in antisemitism across Germany. -
Argentina Far-right populist Javier Milei is the biggest vote-getter in Argentina's presidential primary Far-right populist Javier Milei rocked Argentina’s political establishment Sunday by emerging as the biggest vote-getter in primary elections to choose presidential candidates for the October general election in a nation battered by economic woes. -
Culture news The Miss Universe Organisation cuts ties with Indonesian organizer over sexual assault claims Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants allege they were asked to strip to their underwear for “body checks.” -
World News How AI is filtering millions of qualified candidates out of the workforce Some applicants use tricks such as 'white fonting', or copying and pasting job advert into resumes, hiding them from human eyes to try to get past AI bots. But why are people doing it and does it work? -
Germany Israelis return to Germany amid country's rise of the far right After President Netanyahu's re-election, many Israelis have decided to try to obtain Germany citizenship, but not all have received a warm welcome back to the country. -
Culture news Dancing ghouls, dystopian butchers and cancer comedies: The top shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2023 Euronews Culture reporters Jonny Walfisz and Hannah Brown were on the scene to pick out the best shows at the world's biggest cultural festival. -
Culture news How luxury watches are driving the secondhand market A growing number of consumers are buying secondhand luxury goods to save money or make prudent investments. When it comes to luxury watches in particular, time really could be on your side. -
Greece 102 Croats, 3 Greek football fans detained for trail after deadly clashes The men are accused of being involved in extensive clashes in the Greek capital on Monday which ended in the death of a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter. -
World News As Maui rescue continues, families and faith leaders cling to hope but tackle reality of loss For scores of families in Hawaii still hoping to reunite with loved ones, it was not yet time to give up - even as the staggering death toll continued to grow, and even as authorities predicted that more remains would be found within the ashes left behind by a wildfire that gutted Lahaina. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Bakhmut progress reported, value of Russian ruble sinks The latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Italy Migrants from dozens of boats reach tiny Italian isles Migrants who set out in dozens of flimsy boats launched by smugglers on Tunisian shores have disembarked on three tiny Italian islands in a span of two days, officials said. -
Europe News Spain accused of failing to reopen 'genuine and effective access to asylum' at enclaves since COVID Three decades of migration deals between Spain and Morocco have led to fortified and almost impenetrable borders for asylum seekers. -
Earth News What is greenhushing? How to spot the sophisticated greenwashing tactics being used in 2023 Greenhushing, greenshifting, greencrowding: Greenwashing is getting harder to spot. Here are the latest tactics to watch out for. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: The longest-running theatrical release in film history launches On this day in 1975, arguably the king of cult films, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', was released - but it wasn't a runaway hit off the bat. -
Finland Helsinki could become 'sanctuary city' as Finland's right-wing government targets paperless migrants The right-wing government's move against undocumented migrants has sparked resistance from city hall, political opponents and healthcare professionals alike. -
Travel News ‘Women were able to be themselves for the first time’: Inside the world’s first lesbian travel brand “When we first started in the industry, they didn't want to charter to us. And now we're one of the largest charters in the world,” says the founder of Olivia Travel. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Has Texas installed a floating barrier with chainsaws to injure migrants? Some social media users and politicians say such a device has been placed in the Rio Grande River to purposefully injure those who try and enter the US from Mexico.