16 August 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment Watch: Luz del Mundo followers shed tears for their imprisoned leader Followers of the La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) church gather in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, where the Christian group has its international headquarters. -
No Comment Watch: Robots steal the show as China displays its latest tech breakthroughs AI-powered humanoids and K9-inspired canine companions take the stage in Beijing. -
Travel News 'Out of control' wildfires rage in Tenerife: Map of affected areas, evacuations and how to stay safe The fires are currently in the mountainous area surrounding the volcano Mount Teide. -
Hungary Sziget Festival wraps up in Hungary after six days of partying Billed as one of Europe’s top music events, the Sziget Festival wrapped up in Hungary on Tuesday after six days of partying. -
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Bulgaria Bulgarian businessman killed by gunmen after two previous attempts on his life A prominent Bulgarian businessman was shot dead in broad daylight in Sofia. -
Ukraine Ukraine war in maps: Three-pronged attack as key village is liberated Ukraine's soldiers are driving back Russian occupiers at three points along the front line and hoping the liberation of a key village will give them a strategic advantage. -
Lithuania Landlocked Belarus sees more borders to the west closed as tensions rise Lithuania has closed two of its six border crossings into Belarus, as Latvia and Poland bolster their borders with Russia's ally. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Drunk American tourists caught sleeping on the Eiffel Tower overnight Parisian authorities say they appear to have got stuck “because of how drunk they were”. -
Ecotech Meet the Ukrainian woman solving the ‘five fear factors’ of wave energy Wave energy can produce much more energy than wind power, with much less space, why aren’t we using it more? -
Is the era of Big Tech over? Why more workers are flocking to midsize employers More and more employees are turning away from GAFAM - the tech industry’s Big 5 Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft - in favour of smaller, human-size companies. -
Culture news Berlin Holocaust memorials targeted by vandals as antisemitic incidents on the rise Two memorials to victims of the Holocaust were targeted by unidentified arsonists in Germany's capital on the weekend. -
Ireland Free cash rumours led to queues outside banks in Ireland following technical fault A technical fault with bank machines allowed people with no money to withdraw funds. -
Greece UEFA and Greece to clamp down on football hooligans after fan's death in Athens The fan was stabbed to death as rival supporters from AEK in Athens and the Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb fought pitched battles outside the Greek club's stadium last week. -
World News ‘The world is on fire’ is a terrible environmental message It's not that we don’t need to remind people of the speed or severity of the damage being caused to the planet. But if we want to bring people to our side, it can’t be the dominant ingredient in our messaging, Israel Butler writes. -
The Exchange How are tech companies changing the way we consume and interact? With companies and governments pledging billions of dollars per annum to be the kings of the new tech empire, we explore what this new era of innovation means for consumers, and the way we do business. -
Tech News Elon Musk has put TweetDeck behind a paywall. Is this the last straw for Twitter users? Social media users lamented that TweetDeck - a dashboard service to better display tweets now known as X Pro - was put behind a paywall. -
Culture news Alec Baldwin: New report casts doubt over actor's account of fatal shooting New report casts doubt over actor's account of fatal 'Rust' shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. -
Culture news What is the fuss surrounding Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in 'Maestro'? The first trailer for Bradley Cooper’s new film Maestro has faced criticism for his use of a prosthetic nose to play the Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein. -
Germany German Cabinet approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use While the bill still needs to be passed by parliament, the decision is seen as a first step towards Germany legalising marijuana. -
Destinations Is this the end of the Spanish summer break? Heatwaves are pushing travellers to new destinations Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer. -
Sport England beat Australia 1-3 to reach its first ever Women's World Cup final The Lionesses will now face Spain in Sydney on Sunday for a historic Women's World Cup final after beating Australia on their home turf. -
World News We can't allow our right to water to go down the drain When all is said and done, Europeans are still finding their access to water under threat and measures taken to protect this fundamental human right might not be bold enough, Catarina de Albuquerque writes. -
United Kingdom Scotland's capital faces US-style conspiracy theories over 20-minute neighbourhoods There are fears that misinformation is gaining "enough traction to be dangerous" amid a report that someone was assaulted for promoting the policy. -
Culture news The Killers booed for bringing Russian fan on-stage in Georgia The band has apologised after asking the Russian fan to play drums for a song last night. -
Culture news Neuroscientists recreate Pink Floyd song from recorded brain waves Neuroscientists were able to recreate 'Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1' using AI to decipher the brain’s electrical activity. The reconstructed Pink Floyd song represents a breakthrough that could restore the musicality of natural speech to patients with disabling neurological conditions. -
Earth News Maui wildfires: Animal rescue teams save pets from the ashes of Hawaii’s fires As people fled the fires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but thousands remain lost. -
Culture news Iranian photographer wins International Portrait Photographer of the Year for second time Take a look at Yavari's award-winning imagery which stunningly captures the essence of Black women's beauty. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Is that nightcap worth it? This is how many deaths alcohol contributes to in Europe Experts have warned that there is no safe threshold for drinking alcohol in terms of health risks. -
Poland Why is Poland increasing military presence on its streets? Some experts say it is all part of a political campaign, others say it is a question of national security. -
Economy Modest economic growth in the eurozone but pressures remain on households The 20 countries that use the euro currency and their 346 million people saw modest economic growth of 0.3% growth in the second quarter of the year but the outlook remains relatively weak. -
The hidden factors plaguing teleworking: Why are remote workers feeling the burn? Working from home gives workers flexibility, autonomy and time. So, why are people feeling frustrated? -
Culture news 'Why'd it have to be snakes?' Scientists name new species of serpent after Harrison Ford Indiana Jones: "Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?" -
USA Death toll from Hawaii wildfires surpasses 100, many more casualties expected Authorities in Hawaii are trying to establish how the deadliest US wildfires in over a century started as the number of fatalities rises to over 100 with many more victims expected in the coming days. -
North Korea North Korea said US soldier Travis King defected to escape mistreatment and racism The country's official news agency said the defecting soldier had become disillusioned with American "unequal society." Fews in the US believe this account. -
Poland Poland: Heat warning as temperatures set to exceed 30°C Forecast models indicate that a heatwave will persist across much of Poland through this week, with temperatures reaching 30 °C across much of the country. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Grain depots in Ukraine hit again, rouble stabilises The latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Travel News Europe's most exciting long-distance train routes for 2024, including prices and how to book Go to sleep in one country and wake up in another thanks to Nightjet, European Sleeper, Midnight Trains and other new and modern train companies. -
Culture news Remembering Pierre Seel, the French gay Holocaust survivor and LGBTQ pioneer On what would have been Pierre Seel's 100th birthday, Euronews Culture commemorates the incredible life of the French Holocaust survivor who defied social conventions to reveal an uncomfortable truth: the experience of Nazi Germany's gay victims. -
Climate Iberian ham, Savoy cheese and Camargue rice: Climate change puts European speciality foods at risk From the mountain pastures of Savoy to the Rhone delta and undergrowths of Andalusia, climate change is having a serious impact on agriculture. -
Travel News Belgium strikes: Ryanair pilots announce further walkout in August Ryanair pilots in Belgium are walking out next week over pay and working conditions. -
Climate ‘We need to be prepared’: El Niño and emissions could make the next 5 years warmest on record Heat-trapping greenhouse gases and El Niño could see the world’s climate move ever further from what we are used to. -
Culture news Goodbye wife beaters: Say hello to 'wife pleasers' Gen Z have earned their title as the 'woke' generation once again, this time turning their attention to the garment named after an act of domestic violence. It's the wife beater no more - meet the far less 'triggering' wife pleaser. -
Europe Decoded Dozens of Hungarian women travel to Austria for abortions every week, amid tightening laws Abortions are legal in Hungary but humiliating treatment and waiting lists prompt women to terminate their pregnancies outside of the country, women and experts told Euronews. Their main destination is Austria. -
Russia What difference do oligarchs condemning the war make for Putin’s Russia? Only a handful of Russian oligarchs have spoken out against the invasion of Ukraine since February 2022. Has their public condemnation of the war reached the Russian public, and the Kremlin? -
Culture news Culture Re-View: On the anniversary of his death, here are 5 songs Elvis inspired 16 August 1977: The King of Rock and Roll dies -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
United Kingdom Bulgarians suspected of spying for Russia charged in London The three had reportedly lived in the UK for a number of years, at different locations. -
Italy Wild boar 'invasion': Another Italian city faces a particularly porcine problem Italy's long-standing troubles with wild boars are far from over, despite previous efforts to curb their presence in the country's cities -
Health news Staying fit while young linked with 40% lower risk of cancer, major study finds Analysis of data from more than a million men revealed a strong association between good cardiorespiratory fitness and lower risk of developing cancer.