15 August 2023 | Euronews
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Germany German Cabinet set to approve plans to liberalise cannabis rules Approval of the plan would be the first step to legalising possession of limited amounts of the drug and allow 'cannabis club' members to buy it for recreational purposes. -
World News Aid workers warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan after two years of Taliban rule Non-governmental humanitarian organisations say that Afghanistan is facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis and call on the international community not to forget the people on the ground. -
World News George Soros' foundation plans to limit funding to Europe The charity founded by billionaire financier George Soros is shifting its focus away from Europe to other parts of the world. -
Thailand Spaniard facing death penalty in Thailand in gruesome murder and dismemberment case In a crime that has gripped Thailand's media, what is true and what is a lie? -
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Ukraine Ukraine war in maps: Kyiv’s forces conduct operations in at least two sectors of the front As Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia continues, the Institute for the Study of War reports that Kyiv’s forces conducted operations in at least two sectors of the front on Monday. -
Italy Italian worker dies after delivering parcel in the hottest time of day The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, died after delivering a parcel around 13:30 on Monday. -
France French wildfire near border with Spain is under control after evacuations Campers have been allowed to return to their sites after firefighters brought the flames under control -
World News Russian president blames the West for the war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a security conference outside Moscow in a pre-recorded video link. -
World News Holiday homes for house plants give green-fingered holidaymakers peace of mind Fed, watered and protected from bugs, plants thrive while their owners are away on holiday. -
Afghanistan Women in Afghanistan say they face increasing restrictions under Taliban rule Two years after the Taliban came to power, Afghan women say they face an uncertain future as the restrictions they are subject to grow daily. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Amazon taps into generative AI to summarise product reviews The internet shopping giant wants to leverage AI to give customers a broad summary of a product based on the reviews written by buyers. -
Culture news Staro Zhelezare: The small Bulgarian town transformed into a hub for political street art Inhabited by around 400 residents, Staro Zhelezare has undergone an enchanting transformation - where modest homes, once cloaked in silence, now stand adorned with an eclectic array of famous faces. -
Climate 'Way warmer than anything we’ve ever seen': 50% chance 2023 will be hottest year ever, NASA warns The biggest impacts of El Niño will be felt between February and April, NASA warns. -
Niger Ecowas military leaders to discuss Niger coup at Ghana summit The meeting comes a week after ECOWAS said a standby force could be used to resolve the crisis in Niger. -
Culture news Algeria joins Lebanon and Kuwait in banning 'Barbie' Algeria has banned the hit film 'Barbie' three weeks after its release in the mainly Muslim North African nation. -
Kosovo Kosovo suspends Serbian telecom operator MTS d.o.o. is owned by Telekom Serbia and has been licensed to operate in Kosovo. -
Mobility Meet 'Pibot,' the humanoid robot that can safely pilot an airplane better than a human The robot’s memory is so large that it can memorise all Jeppesen navigation charts, a task that is impossible for human pilots. -
Culture news The Assumption: The Virgin Mary as a powerful icon of pop culture? When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me... -
Culture news North Korea enforces an anti-shorts law - but it's only affecting women The Asian nation is well known for their bans, but the forbidding of shorts might be the oddest one yet - especially during a heatwave. -
Earth News In Darwin’s footsteps: Conservationists embark on 2 year round the world voyage The expedition hopes to visit 32 ports including some of the world's most remote islands and the Galapagos archipelago. -
Travel News Holidaymakers warned to stay ‘extremely vigilant’ as wildfires in France force thousands to evacuate Thousands of residents and holidaymakers were forced to leave their homes and campsites as a fast-moving wildfire spread across southwestern France. -
Earth News AI could help planes avoid planet-heating contrails - but there’s a ‘huge flaw’, say activists Contrails were slashed by 54% in this AI experiment - but we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to fly more. -
Culture news Writer and director Charlie Kaufman receives honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival Kaufman, best known for his thought-provoking and surreal films, including 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', received a special accolade in Sarajevo. -
Tech News With Twitter gone and users unsure about X, is Bluesky the future? We try it out Bluesky is the new social network backed by one of the founders of Twitter - but is it a viable alternative to X? -
Culture news NFL star claims 'The Blind Side' film about his adoption is a lie Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in 2009 film 'The Blind Side' as the heartwarming tale of his adoption by a wealthy white family to his future as an American Footballer, has filed a lawsuit claiming that the film was a lie. -
Sport Spain beats Sweden and qualifies for Women FIFA Football Cup final for the first time Spain is the highest-ranked team still left in the tournament, and now has the chance to win the World Cup for the first time ever. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Russia In Africa, Russia seeks to retain its superpower credentials Irrespective of the outcome of the Ukraine war, Russia-West relations will remain adversarial for the foreseeable future, and Moscow will seek any opportunity to seek new partnerships and push back against the West, Vuk Vuksanović writes. -
Culture news Unseen Beatles photo to be auctioned and disproves one of many myths surrounding the Fab Four A press pack containing a never-before-seen Beatles photo from the 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band' shoot is to go up for auction for the first time. It disproves one of the many myths surrounding the Fab Four. -
Latvia Latvia's prime minister to step down as coalition government falls apart Krišjānis Kariņš will leave his post after failing to persuade his coalition government partners in favour of a cabinet reshuffle. -
Earth News Montana court rules children have right to a healthy environment in major blow to fossil fuels Young environmental activists have prevailed in a first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana. -
Russia Massive explosion at petrol station in Russia's Dagestan kills 35, injures more than 100 A massive explosion at a petrol station in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan killed 30 people and injured more than 100, local officials said on Tuesday. -
World News Ukraine war: Three dead in Russian shelling of Ukrainian cities, Russian ruble tanks The latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
USA Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state, with prosecutors using a statute normally associated with mobsters to accuse the former president, lawyers and other aides of a “criminal enterprise” to keep him in power -
Travel News Mount Etna eruption forces closure of Catania airport and dozens of flight cancellations Ahead of Italy's biggest bank holiday, an ash cloud from the eruption caused flight cancellations, delays and diversions. -
Culture news K-pop fans demand climate action from luxury fashion houses Aficionados of the hugely popular South Korean musical genre are asking luxury fashion brands to commit to bigger and better climate action - but will their calls fall on deaf ears? -
Culture news Amsterdam opens trailblazing skatepark: A safe haven for LGBTQ and women skaters Despite its image as an alternative sport for baggy-pantsed rebels, in Amsterdam, a unique skatepark is one of the first in the world to offer a safe space for LGBTQ skateboarders. -
Culture news Rare Kurt Cobain memorabilia to be auctioned off How much would you pay for a piece of Rock History? -
World News Experts urge more testing as new COVID-19 variant emerges With another COVID-19 ‘variant of interest’, the World Health Organization is warning countries around the world not to dismantle their surveillance measures. The health body says the new variant EG5 is a mutation of Omicron and is similar in its effects. -
Lithuania From allies to uncertainty: Lithuania's Belarusian exile dilemma "Putin and Lukashenko want the old Iron Curtain between Belarus and Europe," one politician told Euronews, warning against imposing restrictions on Belarusian citizens. -
Culture news Culture Re-view: Why is Woodstock still so iconic 54 years on? On this day in 1969, arguably the most legendary music festival of all time kicked off, catching the attention of those looking for an escape from a tumultuous world. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Spain Spain's new registry for stillborn babies sparks deeply personal debate Babies who die before birth - but had a gestation period of more than six months - must be registered and can have a name in the Spanish civil registry. Feminists say it's a frontal attack on women's right to abortion. -
Health news Smoking in cars: Which countries have banned it and what are the rules across Europe? Smoking in cars is completely banned in only three EU countries whereas there is no ban in 13 EU countries.