12 August 2024 | Euronews
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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. -
Europe News Putin vows to 'drive enemy' from Kursk as Zelenskyy acknowledges incursion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. -
No Comment 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. -
No Comment Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17 Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage. -
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No Comment Zaporizhzhia police officers undergo basic military training Ukrainian police officers in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia undergo military training. -
Europe News EU activates Civil Protection Mechanism to help Greece battle wildfires Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire has spread through the suburbs of Athens. -
Israel Europe calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire while US sends submarine to Middle East 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. -
Scenes Watch: The young Singaporeans giving Spanish football their best shot Brothers Kyen and Tylan Sasikumar are boys from a tiny island with big dreams and the world at their feet. -
Top News Stories Today 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. -
North Korea North Korea is flying trash-filled balloons across the border again, 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. -
Culture news Pompeii archaeologists uncover tragic final moments of two victims of Mount Vesuvius eruption 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. -
Moments Hiking experts’ tips for staying safe in warm weather as Italy faces hottest weekend of summer Extreme heat kills more than 175,000 people a year in Europe - here's how to stay safe when travelling in a heatwave. -
Earth News Italy, Spain, Germany: The European countries where the most people died from heat last summer Heat-related deaths last year would have been 80 per cent higher without adaptation work, scientists estimate. -
Health news Older adults who regularly drink alcohol are at higher risk of dying from cancer, study finds 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. -
Europe News Poland beefs up military defences with purchase of 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". -
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"? -
Europe News 'I wish Paris could stay 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Health news West Nile virus season is in ‘full swing’, European public health agency says 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. -
Earth News ‘Europe is doing great’ on wind power, while US, Russia and Japan fall behind Seven out of 10 countries set to exceed their wind power targets are in Europe, according to a new report. -
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. -
Europe News Serbian president to meet with 'ordinary people' after thousands protest 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. -
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. -
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. -
Europe News Man in custody after woman and girl stabbed in London's 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. -
Art Horny rhino gets frisky with a Nissan: Banksy reveals eighth artwork in London animal series His eighth work shows a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its hood to mimic another rhinoceros. -
France 128 years of games: 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. -
Europe News Hundreds of firefighters deployed against 'exceptionally dangerous' wildfire edging toward 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. -
Culture news Shakespeare's Globe retells Antony and Cleopatra with British Sign Language In a step towards better inclusivity, Shakespeare's Globe in London is presenting a retelling of Antony and Cleopatra with some actors using British Sign Language on stage. -
USA US President Joe Biden takes bike ride near beach house in Delaware The US President was surrounded by secret service agents as he rode near Gordons Pond. -
Tech News Elon Musk hit with nine complaints of breaching EU privacy rules to train AI model The complaints come less than a week after the Irish authorities mounted a similar legal challenge against Musk over a data settings change. -
Travel News Overtourism protesters take over popular Mallorca beach demanding controls on visitor numbers They say their quality of life is worse since mass tourism has hit the island. -
Sport Paris Olympics: Men edge out women for prime time attention once again Male Olympic events continue to be scheduled during peak viewing times — but the gender gap is nearly closed. -
Europe News European Parliament spokesperson Jaume Duch appointed minister in new Catalan government Duch will leave the European Parliament's spokesperson service to serve as regional minister for the European Union and external policy. -
Austria Austrian construction industry titan Richard Lugner dies aged 91 Lugner underwent heart surgery in July as he battled with poor health. -
Hungary Sziget Festival aims to break down disability taboos A venue at Budapest's Sziget Festival aims to raise awareness of disabilities through various activities that simulate what it's like to live with them. -
Business Revolut backer sets eyes on European tech start-ups for fresh investment London-based Balderton Capital is injecting funds into European start-ups as venture capital remains robust in the region. -
Climate Forest fires in Greece: Experts explain why extreme weather is battering the Mediterranean country “The Mediterranean is a hot spot of the climate crisis” says Dr Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens. -
Australia Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' helicopter crashes into hotel roof in Australia Authorities in the northeastern coastal city of Cairns said they had not confirmed the pilot's identity, the reason for the flight, or how the tourist helicopter could take off from the local airport. -
Art Banksy's London zoo recap: Seven artworks by the elusive street artist in seven days The anonymous artist Banksy has revealed seven new artworks over the past seven days, each one appearing in a different corner of London. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Space Mars and Jupiter get close in conjunction this week The planets won't get this close to each other again until 2033. -
USA Preparations for Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics already under way The 2028 Olympic Games will be held from 14 to 30 July, marking the third time the US West Coast city hosts the games. -
Economy Zero-hour contracts across Europe: How do countries compare? So-called 'casual' workers are vulnerable because of the lack of social and legal protection. While the informal employment rate in Europe is lower than the global average, it is still high in a number of countries. -
Economy Refusal to pay higher prices may deal final blow to US inflation spike The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. -
Culture news Museum criticized for Nirvana exhibition saying Kurt Cobain 'un-alived himself' A museum in Seattle is facing criticism for its wording in a Nirvana exhibition. According to the Guest Curator, Kurt Cobain did not lose his life to suicide but "un-alived himself". -
Tech News Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week Turkey's transportation and infrastructure minister said Instagram had assured the government that its requests regarding criminal activity and censoring users would be met. -
From concrete jungles to sandy shores: the dynamic sporting landscape of Brazil Brazil’s vibrant sporting culture extends far beyond its world-famous football pitches. From the skate parks of São Paulo to the bike trails of Bahia, this South American giant caters to every kind of thrill-seeker and adventurer. -
Europe News France, Germany and the UK urge Iran and its allies to 'refrain from attacks' The joint statement comes as Israeli intelligence reports that Iran could attack Israeli within days, following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. -
Europe Decoded Who will be the next EU farming boss? There are still many unknowns surrounding President Ursula von der Leyen's slate of candidates for the next European Commission, but there are already clues about who might lead the EU’s agriculture policy in her team. -
The Big Question Cutting oil investments too fast will lead to social unrest, bank federation boss warns In this episode of The Big Question, the European Banking Federation CEO shares his thoughts on ending fossil fuel investments and the problem with doing it too quickly. -
Europe News EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemns Israeli statements on cutting aid to Gaza Borrell called the comments from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir an "incitement to war crimes". -
Culture news Céline Dion slams Donald Trump for 'in no way authorised' use of 'Titanic' classic Trust Trump and his team to lack the self-awareness when it comes to cultural touchstones... -
Art Edinburgh show explores Central and Eastern Europe’s queer underground Recentring the historical narrative on queer figures, this exhibition delves into the archives of one of the region's first LGBTQ+ magazines. -
Europe News Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant fire The fire, causing thick black smoke to billow out of one of the power plant's cooling towers, has since been put out, according to Ukrainian authorities. -
Health news Antidepressant prescriptions have increased among young French people since 2019, report finds The numbers echo “reports of a deterioration in the mental health of the French population, particularly (among) young people,” according to the report. -
Markets Markets look ahead: Crucial data may hold key to this week's performance Market sentiment may remain fragile following the recent rout, as investors turn their attention to key indicators from major economies this week. In particular, US inflation data will be crucial in shaping global market trends. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Olympics set to give French economy a much-needed boost France's economy may have received a boost from the Paris Olympics in the third quarter, according to the Bank of France. However, political uncertainty continues to weigh on its stock markets. -
Europe News Drought devastates corn and sunflower fields in Romania Still struggling after an intense heatwave, some farmers fear losses of up to 90% of all of their crops. -
Gaza Israeli military orders more evacuations in southern Gaza city of Khan Younis A cloud of black smoke billowed into the sky over the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as Israel orders more evacuations in the city of Khan Younis. -
Europe News Au revoir! Paris passes the torch to Los Angeles in spectacular Olympics closing ceremony The best pictures from the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The star-studded event featured international stars like Angèle, Phoenix, Air, Alain Roche and a Mission Impossible stunt by Tom Cruise. -
Greece Wildfires near Athens force residents of two neighbourhoods to evacuate Residents in two areas near Athens were ordered to evacuate on Sunday as firefighters were brought in to contain fires fuelled by strong winds and high temperatures.