2023-08-23

World News

Ukraine makes further advances in Robotyne area, says war think tank

The Ukrainian advance in the Robotyne area in the Western Zaporizhzhia region brings Ukrainian forces closer to launching operations against second lines of defence that may be relatively weaker than the first Russian defensive line in the area.

23/08/2023

Spain

Borrell happy 'our women are learning to play football as well as men'

Josep Borrell adds fuel to the debate on machismo following the controversy sparked by the Spanish Football Federation president's 'unacceptable' kiss to World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

23/08/2023

Russia

Wagner leader Prigozhin aboard crashed plane, says Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far remained silent about his death.

23/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Aftermath of deadly drone attack in Ukraine's northeast

Bulldozers cleared debris from the site of the destroyed school as emergency workers pulled bodies from the rubble.

23/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Firefighters battle to save Greek monastery from the flames

The blaze also damaged homes in the northwestern Athens district of Menidi, which is also close to a military camp.

23/08/2023

World News

Euroviews. We live in the age of the undecided voter

With voters increasingly less tethered to traditional party loyalty, politicians must become more adaptable, Carla Subirana writes.

23/08/2023

Ecotech

World’s biggest floating wind farm launches off coast of Norway

Oil giant Equinor is behind the project, but renewables still make up only a tiny fraction of its total energy production.

23/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd – Evening

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

23/08/2023

Germany

German government approves law to make legal gender change easier

The proposal, which will get rid of the 1980s requirement for two psychological assessments, will make it easier for trans, intersex, and non-binary people to legally change name and gender in the country.

23/08/2023

Moments

Cats are welcome on this luxury sunset cruise in Singapore

Cats and water don’t usually mix but your feline companion will be perfectly safe and dry on this trip.

23/08/2023

Qatar 365

Made in Qatar: Meet the companies putting Qatar’s exports on the map

In partnership with Media City

From idea to end product: In this episode of Qatar 365, we’ll meet businesses, big and small making waves at home and abroad.

23/08/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

How is space exploration propelling our daily lives | Podcast

In episode 7 of our podcast series, "Space Exploration: Very down to Earth," we embark on a journey across Europe to unveil how the strides taken above are intimately linked to improvements in our daily lives below.

23/08/2023

Health news

High risk of major health issues 2 years after COVID infection - study

After a COVID infection, people can be at an elevated risk of several long-term health problems years after, research shows.

23/08/2023

Spain

Spanish football chiefs accused of faking 'unacceptable' kiss reaction

According to the sports media Relevo.com, the statements released by the Spanish Football Federation after the 'unacceptable' kiss were not made by Jenni Hermoso as they had led people to believe.

23/08/2023

Culture news

Italy mourns “L’italiano” singer Toto Cutugno

Tuto Cutugno, one of Italy's most loved entertainers, died on Tuesday, uniting the nation in mourning. Savin Mattozi believes the wave of nostalgia for his songs has also swept far beyond Italy and leaves a lasting legacy.

23/08/2023

World News

At least two civilians dead after Russian strikes in northwest Syria

Members of the White Helmets rescue group responded Wednesday after Russian shells hit an abandoned water pumping station hosting now displaced people in rebel-held territory

23/08/2023

Finland

Finland starts cull of 120,000 foxes and mink to stem bird flu spread

Europe's largest fox fur producer is taking drastic measures to help curb H5N1 infections.

23/08/2023

South Africa

China, South Africa push 'peace plan' for Ukraine at BRICS summit

The bloc of countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa want to expand their influence on global economic and political affairs. The ongoing invasion of Ukraine is their first target.

23/08/2023

Culture news

Greece renews calls for artefact returns after British Museum thefts

Questions are being raised about the British Museum's security protocols, its handling of thefts, and how long senior management was aware before action was taken. Now, Greece is renewing its calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

23/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Slackliners compete in China at over 1,000 metres altitude

A slackliner competition in China saw participants balancing on thin webs more than 1,000 metres in the air.

23/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH 100,000 people evacuated from Pakistan's flood-ravaged Punjab

Pakistan is still struggling to recover from the devastating floods that inundated nearly one-third of the country in 2022, affecting more than 33 million people.

23/08/2023

Health news

Can womb transplants help transgender women get pregnant?

Uterus transplants are pushing the boundaries of pregnancy and fuelling hopes among transgender women.

23/08/2023

World News

How rescuers are saving animals from Europe's wildfires

This is how European rescue workers are trying to save the animals affected by the continents' devastating wildfires.

23/08/2023

Culture news

WGA rejects first offer made by the Hollywood studios

After nearly four months of strikes from the writers union, the studios have made their first counteroffer.

23/08/2023

Mobility

India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 makes historic landing on the Moon

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has landed on the Moon, making the country the fourth nation ever to accomplish such a feat.

23/08/2023

Health news

Stockholm Syndrome 50 years on: Is the condition a myth?

Swedish psychiatrists are now calling the infamous Stockholm Syndrome a "constructed concept" used to explain away the failures of the State.

23/08/2023

Culture news

Diamonds in the rough: The Rolling Stones to release new album

Rolling back the years, the Rolling Stones to release a new album next month.

23/08/2023

Health news

Surgeons perform UK's first ever successful uterus transplant

The patient received the womb from her sister. Both women are in a fit and stable condition following two overlapping 17-hour operations.

23/08/2023

United Kingdom

Monster hunters flock to Scotland for biggest 'Nessie' hunt in decades

An old tale meets modern advances as the search for the elusive creature uses new underwater drone tech.

23/08/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Bulgarian kite festival highlights need for bird protection

Colourful kites fly above the Bulgarian Black Sea coast to highlight the importance of environmental protection for bird habitats.

23/08/2023