2023-08-20

World News

Heavyweights dominate final day of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix

Top international judoka impress fans in Zagreb on the final day of the Judo Grand Prix

20/08/2023

Ukraine

Dutch and Danes pledge to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The US has given the green light for NATO allies to supply the American-manufactured fast jets to Ukraine following a prolonged diplomatic campaign led by President Zelenskyy to better equip his country to fight off Russia's invading forces.

20/08/2023

World News

Wildfires rage in southern Europe as soaring temperatures persist

Wildfires in Greece and the Canary Islands, caused by heatwaves across Europe, have led to the evacuation of villages as experts warn of more high temperatures

20/08/2023

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Latest news bulletin | August 20th – Evening

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20/08/2023

Sport

Paris Olympics swimming test event cancelled over water quality fears

The cancellations this weekend pose a new challenge to the Paris Olympics organisers and the city’s ambitions to reopen the iconic river to public swimming after the Games.

20/08/2023

Germany

Berlin hosts QueerStreet Festival amid uptick in homophobic vandalism

Crowds gather for QueerStreet Festival in Berlin after the German capital saw an uptick in homophobic vandalism.

20/08/2023

Sport

Spain defeat England 1-0 to win Women's World Cup

Early goal kept Spain in the lead despite 14 minutes of extra time.

20/08/2023

Spain

Cool weather overnight helps Tenerife firefighters battle wildfire

Heatwave conditions have raised temperatures to dangerous levels in northern Africa and Europe.

20/08/2023

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Latest news bulletin | August 20th – Midday

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20/08/2023

Mobility

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into Moon, Roscosmos says

Roscosmos said it lost contact with the spacecraft on Saturday after it ran into trouble while preparing for its pre-landing orbit of the Moon.

20/08/2023

Romania

West Nile Virus kills three people in one week in Romania

Three people have died after contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites in Romania.

20/08/2023

World News

Hurricane Hilary weakens but fears of 'catastrophic flooding' remain

Forecasters said the storm was still expected to enter the history books as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds and power outages.

20/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy on tour, Chernihiv cleanup, drones in Moscow

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

20/08/2023

Culture news

Test your knowledge of 50 years of hip-hop history with this quiz

Consider yourself a connoisseur of all things hip-hop? Prove your knowledge with this quiz celebrating the genre's 50th anniversary.

20/08/2023

World News

The week in pictures: fires, football and F-16s

The best pictures from across Europe this week.

20/08/2023

Ukraine

Struggling Ukrainian farmer tells of his battle to stay in business

Russia's decision to exit a grain deal leaves thousands of farmers counting the cost of trying to feed much of the world.

20/08/2023

Niger

Niger junta vows transition to civilian rule within three years

General Abdourahmane Tchiani gave no details on the plan, saying on state television only that the principles for the transition would be decided within 30 days at a dialogue to be hosted by the junta.

20/08/2023

Earth News

Could a new ‘culture war’ threaten climate action in the UK?

As the UK looks at rolling back green commitments, there are concerns that climate issues are feeding into cultural confrontation and identity politics.

20/08/2023

Destinations

Italy, Slovenia, Lithuania: Europe’s best under-the-radar destinations

‘Seriously underrated’: Travellers share the European cities they unexpectedly fell in love with.

20/08/2023

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Latest news bulletin | August 20th – Morning

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20/08/2023