13 August 2024 | Euronews
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World News One dead and homes burnt to ground as fires die down in Greece Experts warn of desertification of Attica as nearly half of surrounding forest lost in recent years. -
World News Palestinian leader Abbas 'stands with' Russia as he meets Putin on Moscow visit In response, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for the creation of a Palestinian state and stressed that their position on a peaceful settlement with Israel remains unchanged. -
Europe News Ukraine receives €4.2 billion from EU as part of recovery plan Meanwhile, Russia says it has thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion in the Kursk region. -
World News Explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Hamas targets the city with two rockets The Israeli military said that two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, with one landing in the sea off central Israel and the other failing to enter Israeli territory. -
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Europe News Kursk incursion marks pivotal moment in Russia-Ukraine war, says ISW Ukraine’s incursion into Russia's Kursk region has now entered its sixth day. -
Health news Europe's rising temperatures contributed to 47,000 deaths in 2023, new study finds Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic health conditions, allow infectious diseases to spread, and cause medical emergencies. -
Europe News France: Paris Olympics are over and Macron now has to name a new prime minister The Paris Summer Games truce ended the moment the Olympic flag was handed over at the Stade de France on Sunday. Now, Macron and his party are in a rush to establish a majority to nominate the country’s new PM. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Jewellery maker Pandora raises full-year growth guidance The company recently opened its first flagship store in Copenhagen, and also launched its first lab-grown diamonds in Denmark. -
Europe News Why discontent is spilling over onto Slovak streets amid Fico government reforms The Slovak opposition is calling on Brussels to continue to hold the government in Bratislava to account. -
No Comment Two people injured after mudslide in Switzerland In Brienz, around 70 people were evacuated after a storm caused severe damage, including a mudslide that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and public infrastructure. -
Climate Germany sees hottest day this year as scorching heat brings record warnings in Italy Both countries have issued widespread heat alerts for potential health risks. -
Moments See inside the new Orient Express train, reimagined by an Agatha Christie-loving architect Another legend of the golden age of rail travel is awakening. -
No Comment Olympic flag returns to LA for first time in 40 years The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times. -
Culture news Wembley Stadium bans Taylor Swift fans from gathering outside amid heightened safety concerns Due to the recent terror plot in Vienna, Swifties will no longer be allowed to gather outside and sing along as they have in the past. -
Earth News Hot headed villagers battle over illegal air-conditioner units in Italy’s iconic Portofino There are reports of drones being used to find hidden air conditioners in Italy’s richest municipality. -
Europe News Danube River recedes in Romania, affecting river traffic The mighty 650-kilometre Danube River that snakes throughout Europe from the Black Forest to the Black Sea is receding at some of its banks. -
Economy German wages set to rise at the fastest pace in more than a decade Pay increases may compensate for falling purchasing power. However, wages will still remain below their 2020 value. -
Europe News 'Bold and brilliant': Bipartisan US delegation supports Kyiv's Kursk incursion "I think there's a case to be made that is in our national security interest, whether you're a Republican or Democrat, for Ukraine to survive and thrive," one of the senators said. -
Lifestyle Hungary revives ancient art of horseback archery and eyes potential Olympic future In Hungary, the sport of horseback archery is experiencing a resurgence. Organisers dream it may one day become an Olympic event. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Wildfires across Tjentište endanger Bosnia's oldest national park as blaze in Albania persists Three armed forces helicopters were working to control the blaze in Bosnia, while choppers from Serbia were said to be on their way on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the flames in Albania's Mali i Thatë or Dry Mountains, located along the eastern border with North Macedonia, have been burning for a week. -
Business Thyssenkrupp warns of slowing growth in green hydrogen sector The group also revealed the tax credits it is relying upon to subsidise the clean hydrogen market in the US could potentially be delayed until after November election. -
Culture news Nick Cave on the ‘unbelievably disturbing’ impact of AI in music Nick Cave on AI: “Its intent is to completely sidestep the sort of inconvenience of the artistic struggle, going straight to the commodity, which reflects on us, what we are, as human beings, which is just things that consume stuff.” -
Water Matters In Sicily's karstic caves drought is re-writing the island's history As Sicily faces one of the worst droughts of the past decades, the University of Catania is organising a series of events as part of EU Green Week 2024. Scientists are taking us on a journey back in time to better understand the impact of climate change on the island. -
Europe News EU to provide emergency support to help Greece and Albania tackle wildfires The support for Greece will consist of both aerial and ground firefighting resources, Albania will receive a multipurpose military plane from Romania, which can carry up to 6 tonnes of water. -
Moments Ferragosto: The origins of Italy's biggest holiday, how to celebrate and the rookie error to avoid 15 August is traditionally celebrated with pasta bake on the beach. -
Europe News EU Commission not drawn on Musk insults against Breton Breton argued in the letter that, despite the interview taking place outside the EU, whatever was said during the live event could impact the EU public order and therefore fall under the DSA. -
Culture news Olympic mascot for French PM? The Phryge emerges as France’s favourite candidate While initially met with scepticism, the Phryge mascot won everyone over during the Olympic Games - so much so that social media users are now banking on Emmanuel Macron appointing the mascot as the new French Prime Minister. Jokes aside, they may be onto something... -
Bulgaria Heroin seized in Bulgaria's Black Sea port of Burgas worth €35 million The trailer where the drug shipment was found was supposedly transporting cable-laying machines, raising suspicion for its unusually long stay at the port. -
Economy Germany's economic sentiment crashes in August, dragging eurozone down Germany and the eurozone's economic sentiment plunged in August, driven by global trade slowdown, stock market turmoil, and Middle East tensions. -
Europe News Iran dismisses European leaders' call to refrain from retaliating for Hamas leader's killing Retaliation for Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran would be "a solution for stopping crimes and aggression," the Iranian president told the UK prime minister. -
Art Banksy's final animal mural? Street artist unveils ninth work of London zoo series An artwork painted on the shutters of London Zoo has been confirmed as the latest in Banksy's surprise animal-themed street art project across London. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Sterling gains against the euro as UK wage growth hits two-year low The pound sterling gained against the euro on Tuesday morning as latest data from the UK showed wage growth at a two-year low. -
Israel Freedom of speech and dissent must remain cornerstones of the US-Israel relationship Western governments have taken extreme and unprecedented measures that step outside the normal parameters of statecraft, with little or no thought to the larger ramifications, Oded Forer writes. -
Business Life in the slow lane? Porsche buys stake in FlixBus and Greyhound The world-famous car manufacturer says its share is worth a "low double-digit million" euro figure. -
Climate When will Europe’s heatwave end? A weather expert on what’s in store for the rest of the summer High heat combined with humidity is making this weather especially uncomfortable. -
Culture news British Museum admits to breaking UK law after 2,000 artefacts went missing The museum admitted that many of the approximately 2000 missing items may be “unrecoverable” after being defaced and “sold for scrap”. -
Europe News Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend in Germany Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine. -
Economy Why Trump and Harris' proposals to end taxes on tips could be tricky Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. -
Slovakia Thousands protest in Bratislava over sacking of national theatre and gallery heads Slovakia's hard-right Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová dismissed the directors of the Slovak National Theatre and Slovak National Gallery last week. -
Culture news Joost Klein and EBU respond to Eurovision investigation being dropped The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and disqualified Dutch contestant Joost Klein have had their say after the police investigation into a backstage incident at the Eurovision final was dropped. -
Markets Oil and gold prices surge as tensions rise in the Middle East Crude oil and gold prices surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. While increasing demand for safe-haven assets is likely to sustain gold prices, the bullish momentum in oil markets may also persist due to concerns over undersupply. -
Russia Situation in Russia's Kursk region under Ukrainian control, army chief claims Russia has seen previous incursions into its territory, but the foray into the region bordering Ukraine's Sumy marks the largest attack on its soil since World War II. -
Tech News Euronews Digital Summer: Ex-Pirate MEP Patrick Breyer continues battle for privacy Last June, German MEP Patrick Breyer stepped down from his role in the European Parliament, leaving behind a legacy of digital rights advocacy. Euronews sat down with Breyer to discuss his ongoing battle for online privacy, and his perspective on the transformative impact of emerging technologies. -
Culture news Barack Obama unveils summer 2024 playlist - including Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and more Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favorite music and movies twice a year continues. Here’s what the former POTUS is currently listening to... -
Markets AI stocks lose appeal amid heavy spending and slowing earnings growth The one-month selloff in technology stocks might indicate sector rotations by major funds as the investment cycle shifts. Quarterly earnings reports also suggest a slowdown in growth due to capacity constraints, driven by the surge in AI demand. -
USA Musk interview on X: Trump blames US President Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine The Republican candidate has claimed during his campaign that he could end the war within a day if he's re-elected president. -
Culture news Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis dies aged 46 Lillis's first Pokémon part was in 1999 in 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. She would go on to appear in 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015. Her fellow Pokémon performer Veronica Taylor remembers "extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing." -
Art Take a look at Bulgaria's stunningly preserved UNESCO World Heritage church frescoes The magnificent frescoes of Boyana Church in Sofia in Bulgaria are deemed by UNESCO to be one of the most important collections of medieval paintings in the world. -
Tech News This hard-of-hearing K-pop boy band uses AI to help them sing In a world designed for the hearing, the first hard-of-hearing K-pop boy band’s debut has been made possible thanks to advanced technologies. -
Health news 'Sunburning,' the dangerous new TikTok trend experts say may increase your risk of cancer Some social media influencers are encouraging beachgoers not to use sunscreen to "heal" acne. Doctors say the consequences could be devastating. -
Europe Decoded Von der Leyen promised an EU commissioner to tackle the housing crisis - what would be their remit? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised MEPs an EU commissioner with a mandate on housing, an area of limited competence for the bloc - how might these new powers be unveiled in practice? -
Travel News Italy’s digital nomad visa: Advice and tips from one of the first ever recipients There is still not much information out there to help digital nomads apply for the new Italian visa. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sport Which European countries are the best at which sport? France leads the way in swimming, with Germany coming out on top in equestrian after 16 eventful days.