2023-08-22

USA

Biden pledges help to Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ after wildfires

The president and his wife cut short their week-long holiday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires.

22/08/2023

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

22/08/2023

Spain

'It's a dream': Spain celebrates historic Women's World Cup victory

Despite the heatwave, more than 20,000 people joined players in Madrid for the historic event.

22/08/2023

Earth News

What saved this home from the Maui wildfires?

Aerial shots of the Maui wildfires have gone viral after showing one unharmed property surrounded by swathes of grey, burnt-out buildings.

22/08/2023

Culture news

What was the funniest joke at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival?

The London-based comedian becomes the second woman to win the award in its 14 years.

22/08/2023

Culture news

Island life: US 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.

22/08/2023

Ukraine

Russia repels border attack, as Wagner boss makes post-coup debut

All the latest developments from the Ukraine war.

22/08/2023

Earth News

How to keep your pets happy and healthy 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.

22/08/2023

Culture news

Rock en Seine festival at 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.

22/08/2023

Conscious Travel

Revealed: 17 of the top 20 most sustainable destinations are in Europe

A new study has revealed which destinations are most sustainable, as well as where eco-conscious travellers head to.

22/08/2023

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.

22/08/2023

Europe Decoded

Bulgaria & Romania want two new dams on the Danube. NGOs are against

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.

22/08/2023

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.

22/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Munch's '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.

22/08/2023

Italy

Italian general fired for homophobic remarks is sign Italy 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.

22/08/2023

Canada

Why are helicopters shooting flames at burning forests in Canada?

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.

22/08/2023