22 August 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment WATCH: Water jousting competition delights fans in southern French The medieval tradition, held annually in the Mediterranean port city of Sète, attracts thousands of spectators. -
World News Meet the frontline firefighters risking their lives to save civilians in Ukraine Civilian rescue crews have turned a disused water tank into a bomb shelter. -
World News Robotyne has been liberated, according to Ukrainian Army's 47th brigade In a video released by the Ukrainian army, civilians are evacuated from a village that has been at the centre of a two-month long battle. -
Tech News EU Digital Services Act: Tech companies face a reckoning in Europe as new rules come into force The EU Digital Services Act, which comes into force this week, is leading to big changes in how Internet giants operate in Europe. -
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Money Almost 9 out of 10 of purchase scams now start on social media, according to a major UK bank New data released by British bank Barclays shows almost nine out of 10 purchase scams start on social media. -
Europe News Frans Timmermans resigns from key EU Commission job in bid to become next Dutch PM Frans Timmermans, the man tasked with spearheading the EU's ambitious climate policies, has resigned from the Commission to return to Dutch politics in the hope of becoming the country's next prime minister. -
Earth News Fukushima: Japan greenlights water release from nuclear plant despite criticism The government says that releasing this water is safe. The International Atomic Energy Agency, UN's watchdog, has also approved the project. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Pakistan Pakistani rescuers try to free 6 kids and 2 men in a cable car dangling hundreds of feet in the air The transport container is often used by kids going to school through the mountainous region but snapped on its way. -
World News We're building a new Paris every week — but can this be sustainable? The decarbonisation of our construction sites is long overdue. Building is fundamental to human life, yet the way we do it is stuck in the previous century, Eric Alström writes. -
No Comment WATCH: Storm in California leaves trail of destruction behind Storm Hilary has dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain in some areas as southern Californians battle flooded roads, mudslides and downed trees. -
No Comment WATCH: Spain women's national football team celebrates World Cup victory with fans in Madrid Thousands of fans cheer for the Spain women's national football team as they celebrate their 2023 World Cup victory at home in Madrid. Spain won the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match after defeating England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. -
Europe News EU sends more firefighting planes to Greece as wildfires rage The EU is today sending a further five firefighting planes and one helicopter to Greece as devastating wildfires burn in the north east of the country. -
Norway Penguin at Edinburgh Zoo promoted to Major General in Norway army Major General Sir Nils Olav III, Baron of the Bouvet Islands, is now the most highly decorated penguin in the world - probably even the universe. -
World News 18 bodies found in Greek forest as wildfires ravage north of the country Firefighters on Tuesday found the burnt bodies of 18 people believed to have been migrants who had crossed the Turkish border into an area of northeastern Greece where wildfires have raged for days. -
Health news First Eris, now BA.2.86. Should we be worried about the latest, 'radically different' COVID variant? Attention of late has been focused on Omicron subvariant "Eris". But the latest COVID variant BA.2.86 is being described as "radically different". -
Health news RSV vaccine authorised in US for pregnant women for first time to prevent infant respiratory illness The vaccine was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. -
Culture news Fool me once... Fyre Festival is back, baby After the disastrous Fyre Festival in 2017 saw punters stranded and the founder in prison, everyone's favourite festival has returned. -
Earth News Laudato Si’: Pope Francis says he is writing a new document on the environment The previous document is thought to have had an impact on commitments at the 2015 Paris climate conference. -
No Comment WATCH: El Salvador mega-prison holds 12,000 alleged gang members Opened six months ago, the penitentiary was built on the orders of President Nayib Bukele and is a symbol of his war against gangs. -
Japan Fukushima nuclear plant will start releasing treated radioactive water to sea as early as Thursday A massive earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi plant’s cooling systems, causing three of its reactors to melt and contaminate their cooling water. -
Moldova To protect Europe, the West should send arms to Moldova The time has come to help Moldova rebuild its army and bring an end to Europe’s frozen conflicts, David Kirichenko writes. -
Culture news Debunking the scandal: Did they really remove ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ from Queen's 'Greatest Hits'? Before you cry foul and start complaining about ‘woke culture’, this mini internet scandal might not be what you think it is... -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Trump announces arrest plans ahead of Georgia visit Former US president, Donald Trump announces plans to turn himself into the authorities in Georgia amid claims of illegal election interference -
United Kingdom Scotland drugs deaths remain highest in Europe despite slight fall in latest figures The number of drug deaths fell from the previous year's figures but are huge in comparison to numbers from 20 years ago, and other European countries. -
Travel News Italy: Tourists told to stay indoors as Nero heatwave brings more extreme weather Red heat alerts are in place across Italy. -
Health news MRI scans for prostate cancer could lead to a major cut in deaths in men over 50, new study shows Researchers have found that a blood test alone to detect prostate cancer can be unreliable, leading to overdiagnosis and missing some cancers. -
Health news Eye scans could detect signs of Parkinson’s disease 7 years before diagnosis Using eye scan data and machine learning, researchers have confirmed artificial intelligence (AI) can spot subtle signs of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis. -
Culture news Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo's Mario character, steps down after 27 years In 2019, Charles Martinet won the Guinness World Record for the most video game voiceover performances as the same character. -
USA Biden says federal government will help Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ to recover from wildfires The president and his wife cut short their week-long holiday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires. -
Poland Tough talk in Poland's election may not be enough to win votes Attempts to appeal to voters' emotions ahead of elections in Poland may not be enough to win support -
Spain 'It's a dream': Colossal party in Madrid to celebrate Women's World Cup victory Despite the heatwave, more than 20,000 people joined players in Madrid for the historic event. -
Earth News Metal roofs and mowed lawns: How to keep your house safe from wildfires Aerial shots of the Maui wildfires have gone viral after showing one unharmed property surrounded by swathes of grey, burnt-out buildings. -
Culture news Edinburgh Fringe’s funniest joke: Lorna Rose Treen wins for zookeeper pun The London-based comedian becomes the second woman to win the award in its 14 years. -
Culture news From An Endless Place: Artist Christina Quarles breaks boundaries in Menorca Race, sexual identity, queerness and gender are just some of the themes explored by Christina Quarles in her specially commissioned exhibition on the Spanish island of Menorca. Elise Morton visited the show to speak with the rising US star artist about her ideas and inspirations. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Russia repels border attack, Black Sea spy ship destroyed, Wagner boss post-coup debut All the latest developments from the Ukraine war. -
Earth News What temperature is too hot to walk a dog? Here's how to keep your pets cool in a heatwave Cats and dogs don’t always know what’s best for them. Here’s some tips from the experts to keep your pets safe in extreme temperatures. -
Culture news Rock en Seine festival turns 20: Here are the unmissable acts this year It’s one of the biggest dates on the French music summer calendar and an unmissable European festival. Here are the acts you shouldn’t miss. -
Conscious Travel Looking to travel more sustainably? Sweden, Finland and Austria are the places to go to A new study has revealed which destinations are most sustainable, as well as where eco-conscious travellers head to. -
Italy South Italy will become richer than Germany and France - Meloni party The Tweet professing the "historical fact" was deleted shortly after being posted online. -
Europe Decoded Bulgaria & Romania's plans for two new Danube hydropower plants raise environmental, nuclear fears Romania and Bulgaria are hoping to soon start building two new hydropower plants on the Danube River despite growing concerns over their impact on the environment and nuclear safety. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Edvard Munch 'The Scream' is stolen in broad daylight On this day 19 years ago, one of the most iconic paintings of all time was stolen in broad daylight from an Oslo museum. -
Italy An Italian general called gay people 'not normal'. His punishment is a sign the country is changing A general at the top of Italy’s armed forces bashed gay people in a recent publication. But LGBTQ+ activists and officers tell Euronews that, despite ongoing challenges, the situation is getting better for queer people in the army and the police. -
Canada Canada wildfires: Why are firefighting helicopters shooting flames at burning forests? Numerous social media users are misleadingly claiming firefighters are actually escalating the more than 400 wildfires raging in British Columbia, after sharing a viral video of a helicopter spraying flammable liquid.