2023-08-18

Sport

Brazil is on top on the day one of #JudoZagreb

William Lima and Jessica Pereira both fought hard to take home gold for their country at day one of the Judo tournament in Croatia.

18/08/2023

World News

Tenerife firefighters hope to have its wildfires under control

Hundreds of firefighters have been responding to the blaze on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife as extreme weather brings a 40-degree heatwave to Switzerland

18/08/2023

World News

Hungary hosts 2,000 sports stars for the World Athletics Championships

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to watch the world's finest track and field stars in nine days of competition.

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WATCH: The search for victims of Hawaii's fire continues

Rescue workers from across the US are using tracker dogs as they search for the remains of the fire's victims. The authorities have warned the death toll is expected to rise.

18/08/2023

Ukraine

How tactical are Ukraine's advances in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia regions?

The Institute for the Study of War said recent Ukrainian advances near small settlements in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia regions border area and in the western Zaporizhzhia region were likely tactically significant because of the structure of Russian defensive lines.

18/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Evening

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

18/08/2023

Climate

Italy reports 11 extreme weather events per day in 2023

One of the hottest years in the history of the country has also brought an average of 11 extreme weather events per day in Italy, from floods and droughts to devastating wildfires.

18/08/2023

Culture news

The freedom to show your breasts: Why does Amaral's gesture matter?

Several Spanish artists are bringing to the stage a "revolution" for women's freedom in the face of constant sexist attacks and censorship.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS

Hundreds of communities across the US were found to have drinking water contaminated with dangerous levels of PFAS.

18/08/2023

Health news

Living the high life: Where in Europe is cannabis use legal?

While medical marijuana is becoming more available in Europe, cannabis remains illegal in most EU countries for personal use.

18/08/2023

Health news

Pig's kidney continues to work in brain-dead man for over a month

The body of a 57-year-old man declared brain dead was donated by his family to scientists pioneering the use of animal organs in transplant surgery.

18/08/2023

Austria

Former Austrian leader Kurz charged with giving false evidence

Sebastian Kurz has been charged with making false statements to a parliamentary inquiry into a scandal that brought down his first government, prosecutors said. The court said Kurz will go on trial on 18 October.

18/08/2023

Culture news

Prague cancels Russian soprano Anna Netrebko concert amid ongoing war

In a statement, Nachtigall Artists Management said, “We agreed that we would give in to political pressure and that Anna would not demand compensation from either Nachtigall Artists Management or the Municipal House.”

18/08/2023

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WATCH: Pakistani Christians demand justice for ransacked churches

Christians in Pakistan have demanded justice after homes and churches were burned and ransacked when a large crowd of Muslims rampaged through the streets of the city of Jaranwala on Wednesday.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Italy, France, Switzerland: Europe braces for another heatwave

Weather forecasters predict temperatures up to 42C in Italy, 40C in France and 37C in Switzerland.

18/08/2023

Belarus

Lithuania shuts two Belarus border crossings over Wagner Group threat

The notoriously violent Russian mercenary organisation has been shored up in Belarus after mounting a rebellion that briefly threatened to descend on Moscow.

18/08/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Strange Way of Life'

The American frontier explores queer longing... And has never looked so stylish.

18/08/2023

Senegal

Fishing town prays for those who died on treacherous journey to Europe

There's sadness and anger after dozens of people who set out in a boat searching for a new life are believed dead.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Entire city evacuated as Canada’s record wildfire season blazes on

What’s behind Canada's fires and is climate change to blame?

18/08/2023

Europe News

EU has same amount of solar panels stockpiled as installed - Report

Europe is stockpiling the same amount of solar panels as it has deployed, a new report has found.

18/08/2023

Culture news

British Museum staff sacked for theft named as senior curator

The British Museum says it's taking legal action and the Metropolitan Police's economic and crime command is investigating.

18/08/2023

Culture news

The Estonian cultural festival showcasing free speech theatre

A theatre festival in the Estonian border city of Narva is showcasing the contemporary issue of free speech with participating countries from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Ukraine.

18/08/2023

Poland

Poland to hold referendum on accepting migrants as part of EU scheme

Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS) wants Poles to vote on four key topics, including migration, border security, the retirement age, and the privatisation of state companies.

18/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Midday

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

18/08/2023

Culture news

Nile Rodgers fights right wing Swiss party's alleged use of his song

The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) released a song that has remarkable similarities with the Sister Sledge tune 'We Are Family'.

18/08/2023

Angola

Angola takes over presidency of SADC

On taking over the rotating presidency of the Southern African Development Community, Angola's President João Lourenço pledges to diversify sources of funding for industry and to rely less on international partners.

18/08/2023

Haiti

Maui emergency management director resigns citing health reasons

Herman Andaya has faced fierce criticism for failing to activate disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response. He says the sirens would have caused further panic and driven residents towards the fire.

18/08/2023

Home

This European city was named the world's most liveable city - again

Vienna has retained its crown as the world's most liveable city, according to Economist's annual index. But other European cities have not fared well.

18/08/2023

Sweden

Sweden has raised its terror threat to four out of five

The decision follows a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists, sparking angry demonstrations across Muslim countries.

18/08/2023

Culture news

Study finds stalling figures for parity on screen

Barbie may be something of a rarity...

18/08/2023