2023-08-17

Spain

Out-of-control wildfire scorches Spain's Tenerife island

An out-of-control wildfire on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife has burned thousands of acres and affected nearly 8,000 people who are either evacuated or confined, authorities said Thursday.

17/08/2023

Football Now

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who are the finalists?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. Just two matches remain and the two finalists are about to go head-to-head in a bid to lift the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

17/08/2023

Health news

Eris: Here’s what to know about new COVID subvariant EG.5

What’s the latest COVID "variant of interest" and how serious a threat is it?

17/08/2023

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WATCH: Fire engulfs bus on Argentinian highway

A large bus caught fire on Wednesday on a busy highway in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires.

17/08/2023

Eco-Innovation

Electric planes could take flight with this new battery technology

Battery performance and safety have long stood in the way of electrifying aviation but that could soon change.

17/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 17th – Evening

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

17/08/2023

Russia

Euroviews. Russia's multiculturalism claims are a front for colonialist policies

In today's Russia, Putin’s policies — obscured by quotes of one nation "united by a common destiny" — are feudal and assimilationist, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

17/08/2023

France

No Seine, no gain: Triathletes compete in 1500m river swim in Paris

The countdown to the Olympics and Paralympics in 2024 has begun.

17/08/2023

Culture news

Chess federation bars transgender women from women's events

Organisation said gender transition is 'a change that has a significant impact on a player’s status'.

17/08/2023

Culture news

Dolly Parton to release 'Let It Be' featuring two Beatles members

The upcoming 49th album for the country star has a tracklist to die for.

17/08/2023

Europe News

EU to reach winter gas storage target months ahead of new deadline

Gas storage across Europe is now filled at just under 90% capacity, reaching a mandatory target to ensure the continent can power itself through winter with months to spare.

17/08/2023

Climate

Fears grow that climate change could put an end to fishing in Ireland

Rising temperatures appear to be pushing some fish north to colder waters, out of reach of some boats.

17/08/2023

Germany

Germany signs €3.5 billion deal to buy weapons from Israel

Israel's Defence Ministry confirmed the deal with Germany on Thursday, after receiving US approval.

17/08/2023

Culture news

Iranian filmmakers Saeed Roustayi and Javad Norouzbeigi jailed

The director and his producer have also been barred from making films by the court in Iran after showcasing a movie at Cannes last year without government permission.

17/08/2023

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WATCH: Heavy rains cause destruction and death in India's Himalayas

At least 72 people have died in India after days of relentless rain in the Himalayan region triggered landslides and flash floods, government officials said on Thursday.

17/08/2023

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WATCH: Divers hoist underwater flag for Indonesia's Independence Day

Divers in Indonesia held an underwater flag-raising ceremony on Thursday as one of the events in celebration of the country’s 78th Independence Day.

17/08/2023

Culture news

Study reveals how Europe's oldest mummy actually looked while alive

New DNA analysis of Ötzi the Iceman, the oldest human mummy ever discovered in Europe, reveals fascinating new details on how he actually looked. Warning: Video above contains graphic images.

17/08/2023

Green News

Where in the world is running out of water?

More than two dozen countries are using a majority of their renewable water supply every year making them vulnerable to drought.

17/08/2023

Green News

Firefighting forces cut in 10 EU countries despite climate crisis

The threat of wildfires and flooding has never been greater in Europe - so why are countries cutting firefighters?

17/08/2023

Culture news

British broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88

Parkinson’s TV career spanned seven decades, during which he interviewed some of the greats in cinema, music and politics.

17/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 17th – Midday

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

17/08/2023

Spain

Spain: Pedro Sánchez's socialist candidate wins key parliament vote

In an eleventh-hour deal, socialist candidate Francina Armengol secured the backing of the hard-line wing of Catalan independence and was elected parliament Speaker.

17/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: New German anti-aircraft systems, Google fined

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

17/08/2023

France

France sends elite police unit to Marseille to tackle drugs crimewave

CRS 8 special police unit is being deployed to fight against the bloody war for the control of drug trafficking in Marseille. The gang war has killed 12 people since mid-July.

17/08/2023

Italy

Italy: Meloni under pressure as migrant arrivals surpass 100,000

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to power in October last year promising a firmer grasp on immigration. But her efforts have not slowed the arrivals.

17/08/2023

Travel News

Flights delayed and cancelled after storm hits Frankfurt Airport

The airport has urged passengers to arrive “no later” than 2.5 hours before their flight time today.

17/08/2023

Culture news

European Film Awards: First wave of line-up announced

Favourites from Berlin and Cannes have been added to the list of this year's European Film Awards (EFA).

17/08/2023

Canada

20,000 Canadians ordered to evacuate Far North city due to wildfires

More than 200 wildfires have already burned a widespread area of the Northwest Territories. There were 1,067 active wildfires burning across Canada as of Wednesday.

17/08/2023

Culture news

British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items

The museum says the pieces include "gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century BC to the 19th Century AD".

17/08/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro at 80: His most memorable film roles

Yes, we are talking to you.

17/08/2023