28 August 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment WATCH: Rockslide in French Alps halts traffic between France and Italy A landslide in the French valley of Maurienne has brought traffic and train services to and from the Franco-Italian border to a standstill. Authorities say the shutdown could last until Thursday at the earliest. -
Greece Five dead and dozens rescued after two ships sink in Aegean Sea Five people, including four children, died and dozens were rescued Monday in two separate incidents involving migrant boats heading to Greek islands from nearby Turkey. -
Niger French ambassador remains in Niger, defying junta's orders to leave French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his ambassador to Niger would remain at his post, despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta. -
Europe News Poland asks EU Court of Justice to cancel three EU climate policies The Polish government has filed legal challenges against the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, claiming that three EU climate policies threaten energy security and fail to protect the wellbeing of citizens. -
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Economy EU economy returns to trade surplus after almost two years in deficit The trade balance between the European Union and the rest of the world has returned to surplus after six consecutive quarters of deficit. -
Scenes Meet the urban farmer sprouting mushrooms from coffee waste in Portugal In partnership with Media City, Qatar. It wasn't a love for coffee or mushrooms that motivated Natan Jacquemin to become an urban farmer; rather, it was the care and concern for the environment. -
Cult The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival The Gabala International Music Festival in Azerbaijan has celebrated its 13th edition with a special focus on young musicians. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Denmark Denmark’s hippie paradise asks authorities to shut down its Pusher Street after weekend shooting The residents of the neighbourhood of Christiana, traditionally a hippie paradise where the cannabis trade has flourished despite bans, asked authorities for help shutting down its Pusher Street after a slew of recent gang-related murders. -
Chile American man stolen at birth reunites with his birth mother in Chile Thousands of families in Chile are still searching for answers regarding their missing children taken during the Pinochet regime. One son managed to locate his biological mother after forty-two years apart. -
Europe News The big turnaround: how Europe's gas prices fell from €300 to €35 MWh in the span of a year One year ago, European politicians were in a state of panic watching wholesale gas prices break all-time records. -
World News The number of students choosing to learn Arabic keeps growing. Here's why In today's globalised world, proficiency in multiple languages is highly valued in fields such as diplomacy, national security, education, medicine, business and more, Julia Sylla writes. -
Culture news Elton John rushed to hospital after fall at Nice home The legendary singer songwriter is said to be recuperating at home in Nice after a hospital visit in nearby Monaco. -
Europe News EU must be ready to accept new members by 2030 - Charles Michel The European Union must be ready to enlarge by 2030 if it wants to remain "credible", European Council President Charles Michel said Monday at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia. -
Lifestyle Notting Hill Carnival 2023: The best of the sound systems, parades, floats and Caribbean food Europe’s biggest and best carnival is always cause for big celebrations. The Notting Hill Carnival is one of the most exciting weekends of the year for Londoners and many more far and beyond the UK capital. -
Health news Eleven people die from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Polish town of Rzeszow An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has now killed 11 people in the town of Rzeszow, on the Ukrainian border. -
Vatican Pope says 'backward' US conservatives have replaced faith with ideology Pope Francis condemned the "very strong, organised, reactionary attitude" in the US church and said Catholic doctrine allows for change over time. -
No Comment WATCH: Nigeriens in Niamey demand the departure of French troops Pro-junta supporters in Niger took to the streets of Niamey on Sunday to demand the departure of French troops. -
No Comment Watch: Violent storm hits Spanish island of Majorca, causing trees to fall and cafe tables to fly A thunderstorm swept through the Spanish island of Majorca on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and flash flooding to several areas. -
Health news Wolbachia: the wonder bug that could prevent mosquitoes spreading dengue fever Honduras is the latest country to try beating the tropical disease by releasing lab-grown mosquitoes infected with the bacteria. -
Health news Watch these paralysed women speak with the help of AI and brain implants Two “groundbreaking” brain-computer interfaces are being tested on paralysed people who lost the ability to speak. -
Libya Libya’s foreign minister suspended after contact with Israel sparks protests Libya's pro-Palestinian government has launched an inquiry, as both countries dispute the nature of their contact. -
Spain Cruise ship carrying thousands of Britons crashes into oil tanker in Mallorca The ship was carrying thousands of British tourists when it collided with an oil tanker on Sunday due to strong winds. No serious injuries were reported. -
Nature ‘Overwhelmingly white’: Meet the environmentalists who want to diversify conservation White people have typically dominated jobs in conservation. But these groups are fighting to diversify the field. -
Space Japan scrubs launch of lunar landing mission for third time due to weather conditions Japan wants to be the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon, but it will have to wait a little longer. -
Travel News UK flight cancellations: Advice for travellers on how to get a refund or rebook your flight The government has said a cyber attack was not to blame for yesterday's air traffic control systems failure. -
France France bans abayas in schools, sparking outcry from left-wing opposition French Education Minister announced that the traditional clothing known as abaya will be banned in schools in the name of secularism. Certain Muslim students wear this loose dress on top of other clothes. -
Spain Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales's mother on hunger strike over her son's treatment In a desperate move, the mother of Spain's football chief has locked herself in a church in southern Spain and declared a hunger strike, as prosecutors open an investigation into his conduct. -
Culture news Artefacts row: 'Stolen' totem pole set to return from Scotland to Canada The vast artefact is being prepared for return from the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to the Nisga'a Nation, an indigenous group based on the west coast of Canada, after it was 'stolen' nearly a century ago. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Libya Libyans protest at minister's meeting with Israeli counterpart Crowds of demonstrators across Libya have protested after the country's foreign minister held discussions with her Israeli counterpart -
Culture news The George Enescu Festival, one of East Europe’s biggest musical events, opens in Romania Since its creation in 1958, the George Enescu Festival has become an essential part of Eastern Europe’s classical music scene. -
USA US gymnast Simone Biles wins a record eighth all-around national title Simone Biles made a remarkable comeback after a two-year hiatus to capture a record eighth national title. -
Culture news Venice Film Festival to welcome some A-listers to red carpet despite ongoing strikes Despite the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, some A-listers will make the trip to the Lido this year. Here's how. -
Culture news Culture Re-view: History made as Gay Games begin On this day in 1982, the first ever Gay Games kicked off in San Francisco, with the goal to promote the acceptance and inclusion of LGBT+ athletes in the sporting world. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Kyiv 'liberates' village, night time drone attacks on Moscow, Ukrainian elections All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
World News Heavy storms hit southern Europe causing huge disruptions Strong winds and heavy rains have hit Spain and Italy causing widespread flooding and devastation -
Culture news Archaeologists in Serbia examine river ship uncovered at ancient Roman city of Viminacium Archaeologists in Serbia are examining the remains of what they say is a 13-metre-long river ship at the site of the Roman camp known as Viminacium, the capital of the ancient province of Moesia Superior. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Meet the postal workers risking their lives to keep up deliveries on Ukraine's frontline Life in the war-torn region of Donetsk has continued despite Russia's full-scale invasion, professionals and residents here have had to adapt their routines to keep public services operating -
Italy Why are migrants landing in Lampedusa being moved by authorities? Migrants arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa are being relocated to towns and cities across the mainland, often on the back of arduous journies across the Mediterranean Sea