2024-08-12

Europe News

EU’s Breton reminds Musk of legal obligations ahead of Trump interview

Elon Musk hosted US presidential hopeful Donald Trump in a live-streamed conversation on his X platform on Monday.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Putin vows to 'drive enemy' from Kursk as Zelenskyy backs incursion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

12/08/2024

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Lawnmowers speed through the night in 12-hour race

This year’s lawnmower race was won by the team “Northerns Kick Grass,” who have multiple past victories.

12/08/2024

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Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage.

12/08/2024

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Zaporizhzhia police officers undergo basic military training

Ukrainian police officers in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia undergo military training.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Greece calls on EU to help in its battle with wildfires

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire has spread through the suburbs of Athens.

12/08/2024

Israel

US sends submarine to Middle East as Europe calls for ceasefire

As the US deployed its guided-missile submarine USS Georgia to the Middle East, international leaders have joined forces to demand de-escalation and stability in the region that is on the precipice of all-out war.

12/08/2024

Scenes

Watch: The young Singaporeans giving Spanish football their best shot

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Brothers Kyen and Tylan Sasikumar are boys from a tiny island with big dreams and the world at their feet.

12/08/2024

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Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Evening

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

12/08/2024

North Korea

North Korea flies more trash balloons across the border, Seoul says

Pyongyang last flew balloons toward the South on 24 July, when trash carried by at least one of them fell on the South Korean presidential compound, raising worries about key security vulnerabilities.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Pompeii archaeologists uncover tragic final moments of two victims

The two skeletons were discovered in a cubicle, likely a bedroom, which had been sealed off by volcanic ash and lava, trapping them and leading to their death.

12/08/2024

Experiences

How to protect yourself when hiking in Europe’s deadly heatwaves

Extreme heat kills more than 175,000 people a year in Europe - here's how to stay safe when travelling in a heatwave.

12/08/2024

Green News

2023 summer heatwaves killed 47,000 people in Europe, research finds

Heat-related deaths last year would have been 80 per cent higher without adaptation work, scientists estimate.

12/08/2024

Health news

Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study

Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study.

12/08/2024

Europe News

'Betting strongly on security': Poland buys 48 new Patriot launchers

Poland's Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a deal with US defence giant Raytheon to produce dozens of Patriot missile launchers, which he described as a step toward "strengthening Polish security".

12/08/2024

Culture news

Why is the novelty popcorn bucket 2024's biggest cinema trend?

The internet is obsessing over movie-themed popcorn buckets, with each new design becoming an online sensation and elevated to coveted collectable. What in the seventh art is going on with the "War of the Popcorn Buckets"?

12/08/2024

Europe News

'I wish Paris stays that way': Residents experience post-Olympic blues

After more than fifteen days of Olympic festivities in Paris, some hope the heritage of the games, like the heightened sense of security and good mood, will remain in the French capital.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Bulgarian beach bar sarcophagus turns out to be genuine Roman artefact

The genuine Roman sarcophagus was being used as decoration at a resort near Varna in the Black Sea.

12/08/2024

Tech News

Eleven EU countries took 5G security measures to ban Huawei, ZTE

Follow-up action by Commission is expected in case of non-compliance.

12/08/2024

Business

French-born boss of AstraZeneca named highest-paid CEO in Britain

Pascal Soriot headed a list of top earners compiled by the High Pay Centre, with bosses of Rolls Royce and HSBC also included in the top 10.

12/08/2024

Health news

West Nile virus season in ‘full swing’, says EU health agency

At least 69 people have been infected and eight people have died due to the West Nile virus, which spreads more frequently during the summer in Europe.

12/08/2024

Green News

‘Lacking ambition’: US, Russia and India fall behind on wind power

Seven out of 10 countries set to exceed their wind power targets are in Europe, according to a new report.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Eurovision probe: Swedish prosecutor drops case against Joost Klein

Dutch singer Joost Klein allegedly made a threatening movement towards a camerawoman, causing him to be disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the day of the Grand Final. The Swedish prosecutor has dropped the investigation due to lack of evidence.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Serbian president to meet citizens after protests against lithium mine

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Serbian capital on Saturday to oppose an EU-backed lithium mining project in the Jadar Valley.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Isaac Hayes’ family sues Trump campaign for unauthorized song use

Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign... The family of soul legend Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit, demanding $3 million in damages. Hayes' family join Céline Dion's team, who also recently protested against the use of her 'Titanic' song in Trump's rallies.

12/08/2024

Economy

Good news for Europe's top economies as disposable income rises

Disposable household income per capita in Europe's top economies crept up by 0.2% to 3.4% in the first three months of 2024. During the same period, real GDP per capita also saw growth across most European countries.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Man in custody after woman and girl stabbed in Leicester Square

The girl's injuries were not life-threatening, but she required hospital treatment, while the woman sustained "more minor" injuries, according to domestic outlets.

12/08/2024

Art

Banksy unveils horny rhino as latest work in animal artwork series

His eighth work shows a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its hood to mimic another rhinoceros.

12/08/2024

France

Which continent is the most successful in the history of the Olympics?

Europe and the Americas have been dominating the tables for over a century, but Asia has started narrowing the gap.

12/08/2024

Europe News

'Exceptionally dangerous' wildfire continues to rage near Athens

Greek firefighting authorities have tripled the number of firefighters sent to contain a massive wildfire that is raging just 44 kilometres north of the country's capital.

12/08/2024