2023-08-31

Niger

Euroviews. Niger’s future is in danger. World's response is making it worse

We must remember that the impact of prolonged instability extends far beyond geopolitical concerns — it deeply affects the lives of real people, families, and communities, Paolo Cernuschi writes.

31/08/2023

USA

USA: Storm Idalia decends on North Carolina after lashing Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction throughout the Southeast that stretched back to its landfall as a hurricane in Florida.

31/08/2023

Poland

Voters in Poland's October general election will face referendum too

Civic groups and the centre-right opposition have attacked the idea of a referendum, which they say is a ruse to focus the general election campaign on the ruling Law and Justice party's key issues.

31/08/2023

Economy

Inflation in the eurozone shows no change: 5.3% in August

Inflation across the 20 countries that use the single currency remained stable in August at 5.3%, still far away from the 2% target of the European Central Bank.

31/08/2023

United Kingdom

UK defence minister resigns as Sunak begins recalibrating for election

Outgoing Ben Wallace is the only cabinet minister to have served under all three most recent Conservative Party leaders.

31/08/2023

South Africa

At least 74 dead in Johannesburg fire as search for victims continues

At least 12 of those killed were children, the youngest a 1-year-old, according to city and medical officials.

31/08/2023

Ukraine

Counteroffensive critics can 'shut up', Kyiv helicopter crash

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

31/08/2023

USA

US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.

31/08/2023

Green News

Spain is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

Free train tickets, renewables and coal plant closures: Why we're celebrating Spain's environmental achievements this month.

31/08/2023

Nature

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: A sneak peek at 2023’s best entries

These images are some of the highly commended shots from almost 50,000 entries.

31/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Remembering Diana's HIV work

31 August 1997: Diana, Princess of Wales dies

31/08/2023

Europe Decoded

In Brazil, the EU's deforestation law has many skeptics

The new EU law to ban imports of products that drive deforestation has been cheered by people across the continent but on the other side of the Atlantic, fears are growing it will disproportionately impact small farmers and lead to deforestation in less protected areas.

31/08/2023

Culture news

Venice Film Festival opens: Fewer stars, more controversy

All the latest developments from the opening ceremony and world premiere of 'Comandante' at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival.

31/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 31st – Morning

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

31/08/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Drones strike deep in Russian territory, Moscow says

Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in more than four hours of nighttime attacks that struck military assets, Russian officials and media reports said Wednesday.

31/08/2023

Gabon

Gabon crisis is another challenge to France's African strategy

The depth and breadth of France's influence in its former African colonies makes it anything but a neutral player

31/08/2023

Spain

World Cup kiss scandal: Why did Rubiales take so long to resign?

Luis Rubiales held tight to his position as the most powerful man in Spanish football. The internal structure of a "feudal dictatorship" and the pressure exerted on Jenni Hermoso made this possible.

31/08/2023

Poland

Is Russian sabotage behind 20 recent train accidents in Poland?

After more than 20 train accidents occurred across Poland in recent weeks, authorities believe they have figured out who has been disrupting the rail networks.

31/08/2023

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Watch: NYC transport disrupted after 127-year-old water main bursts

Watch: Workers clear up after a 127-year-old water main under New York's Times Square gave way early Tuesday flooding midtown streets and the city's busiest subway station as well as leaving a big hole at the intersection of 40th Street and Seventh Avenue.

31/08/2023

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Watch: Fans of Japanese manga 'One Piece' flock to cinema in Paris

With just two days to go before the eagerly-awaited Netflix release of its adaptation of the famous manga 'One Piece', mega-fans in costume flock to see the first two episodes screened in Paris on Tuesday evening at the Grand Rex cinema

31/08/2023

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Overnight Russian attack on Kyiv kills two and injures three

The aftermath of an overnight night Russian attack on Kyiv involving missiles and drones that killed two people and injured another three.

31/08/2023

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Watch: 'Breaking Bad' stars picket outside of Sony

Bryan Cranston called on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to return to negotiations with screen actors on Tuesday.

31/08/2023