2023-08-14

Russia

Russian Central Bank to hold extraordinary meeting as rouble tumbles

Russians are bracing for higher prices as the rouble falls against both the dollar and the euro.

14/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

World News

Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations

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.

14/08/2023

Scenes

Meet the crew saving the world's most endangered marine life off the coast of Mexico

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

14/08/2023

Sport

Spain determined as it heads into 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.

14/08/2023

World News

Ukraine war: Kyiv's forces maintain 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.

14/08/2023

Health news

Where in Europe do people smoke the most and the least?

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?

14/08/2023

Health news

Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

Taking acid reflux medications for four and a half years or more can lead to a higher risk of dementia, researchers have said.

14/08/2023

Climate

‘Winter storms’ in August destroy crops in northern France

‘We've never seen anything like it,’ says a French farmer who has lost half of his harvest due to weather extremes.

14/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

Earth News

30,000 residents left without reliable water sources as drought hits

As Europe continues to experience recording breaking heatwaves, southern France has been hit by severe drought.

14/08/2023

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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.

14/08/2023

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.”

14/08/2023

Niger

Niger: President Bazoum to be tried for high treason, says junta

The announcement was made just hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the crisis.

14/08/2023

World News

Accommodating asylum seekers: Which European countries use ships?

The Netherlands, France, Estonia and Scotland have temporarily used cruise ships to accommodate Ukrainians who escaped to safe havens after the Russian invasion.

14/08/2023

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Watch: Mud covers Alpine town in Italy after landslide

After searching homes and cars overnight, authorities said all residents were accounted for.

14/08/2023

Culture news

'Non balneabile': What are the face covering bans across Europe?

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.

14/08/2023

Earth News

Hawaii wildfires: What caused the deadliest US blaze in a century?

Many are questioning if more could have been done to prevent such death and destruction.

14/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

Culture news

New York celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with star-studded concert

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.

14/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

Culture news

First European Taylor Swift university course to launch in Belgium

A European first... Even if the US already has been using Taylor Swift’s songbook as a springboard to delve into classic literature...

14/08/2023

Tech News

Explained: How does online data protection work in the EU

We take an in-depth look at what personal data is and how it is collected in the EU.

14/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

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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.

14/08/2023

Culture news

United States return 266 incredibly valuable stolen artefacts to Italy

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.

14/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: House destroyed in Donetsk from 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.

14/08/2023

World News

Euroviews. 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.

14/08/2023

Culture news

'Platform 17': Arson attack on memorial to deported Jews in Berlin

The monument, a "reminder of the systematic violence against Jewish people," has been attacked, as part of a rise in antisemitism across Germany.

14/08/2023