2024-08-12

Culture news

Shakespeare’s Globe integrates British Sign Language into classic play

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.

12/08/2024

USA

US President Joe Biden takes bike ride in Delaware

The US President was surrounded by secret service agents as he rode near Gordons Pond.

12/08/2024

Tech News

Musk accused of illegally accessing data in nine EU legal challenges

The complaints come less than a week after the Irish authorities mounted a similar legal challenge against Musk over a data settings change.

12/08/2024

Travel News

Mallorca locals take to the beach to protest against overtourism

They say their quality of life is worse since mass tourism has hit the island.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

Europe News

EU Parliament's Jaume Duch named 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.

12/08/2024

Austria

Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner dies aged 91

Lugner underwent heart surgery in July as he battled with poor health.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

Business

Revolut backer eyes 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.

12/08/2024

Climate

Wildfires near Athens: Why is Greece so badly hit by climate change?

“The Mediterranean is a hot spot of the climate crisis” says Dr Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens.

12/08/2024

Australia

Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' chopper crashes into Australian hotel

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.

12/08/2024

Art

A recap of all seven of Banksy's animal-themed London street works

The anonymous artist Banksy has revealed seven new artworks over the past seven days, each one appearing in a different corner of London.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

Space

Mars and Jupiter get close in conjunction this week

The planets won't get this close to each other again until 2033.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Kurt Cobain controversy: 'un-alived' vs 'death by suicide'

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".

12/08/2024

Tech News

Turkey suddenly lifts Instagram ban 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.

12/08/2024

Partner content

From concrete jungles to sandy shores: the dynamic sporting landscape of Brazil

Partner content presented by Visit Brasil

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.

12/08/2024

Europe News

France, Germany and UK urge restraint in statement on Middle East

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.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: Why is it hard for banks to cut fossil fuel finance?

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.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Borrell blasts 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".

12/08/2024

Culture news

Céline Dion slams Donald Trump for use of her 'Titanic' classic

Trust Trump and his team to lack the self-awareness when it comes to cultural touchstones...

12/08/2024

Art

Explore the queer history of the Eastern Bloc in Edinburgh

Recentring the historical narrative on queer figures, this exhibition delves into the archives of one of the region's first LGBTQ+ magazines.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia blame each other for Zaporizhzhia 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.

12/08/2024

Health news

Antidepressant prescriptions on the rise for young French people

The numbers echo “reports of a deterioration in the mental health of the French population, particularly (among) young people,” according to the report.

12/08/2024

Markets

Markets look ahead: Crucial data may hold key to what happens next

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.

12/08/2024

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.

12/08/2024