2024-08-16

Climate

How global warming is impacting humanitarian work in vulnerable areas

Humanitarian aid charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the impact of climate change is having devastating effects on its workers

16/08/2024

Earth News

Half a billion children exposed to extreme heat, UNICEF reports

United Nations analysis reveals that millions of children across the globe are at risk of heat-related issues, in part thanks to climate change.

16/08/2024

Health news

This nasal spray can treat allergy patients with severe reactions

The nasal spray was approved in the US and has been recommended for approval by EU regulators.

16/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Evening

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

16/08/2024

Earth News

Big Oil: US citizens call for investigation into ‘criminal’ practices

In the US, more than 10,000 survivors and their allies have called on the Department of Justice to hold fossil fuel polluters accountable.

16/08/2024

Gaza

Mediators preparing to implement Gaza ceasefire, reports claim

A US official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the proposal basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas.

16/08/2024

Turkey

Turkish MPs brawl during debate on jailed colleague

Physical tussles are not uncommon in Turkey's parliament — this one erupted after the ruling party was labelled a "terrorist organisation".

16/08/2024

Earth News

These nuns are taking on big companies with activist investing

One of their top concerns is climate change, a frequent target of their shareholder resolutions.

16/08/2024

Europe News

Is Russia pulling its forces out of Ukraine to defend Kursk?

While Ukraine is continuing its advances in the Kursk region and taking steps to consolidate the ongoing operations on Russian soil, questions arose on whether Moscow is pulling its forces out of Ukraine to reinforce its defences.

16/08/2024

Moments

Euroviews. Green innovations are powering the cruise industry toward net zero

Responsible tourism is not only about the physical mode of transport. It’s about being humble and curious. It’s about having respect for people whose homelands we are visiting — all critical to supporting continued progress in innovation in sustainability, Julie Green writes.

16/08/2024

Business

BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators

BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the United States last month, officials said on Friday.

16/08/2024

Europe News

Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones

In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare.

16/08/2024

Culture news

American comedian embroiled in 'hate incident' at Fringe Festival

Police are investigating a report of a "hate incident" at Hunter’s "Fluffy Fluffy Beavers" show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Two Israeli audience members were reportedly booed as they exited the show, following a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner.

16/08/2024

Art

Sculpture Quadrennial Riga 2024 opens in the Latvian capital

Coming around just once every four years, the 2024 Sculpture Quadrennial Riga features exhibitions, talks, and an epic 24-hour soundscape performance.

16/08/2024

Business

Vaccine makers see share prices spike as concerns grow over Mpox

The share prices of a number of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies worldwide rose on Friday as the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a rapidly-spreading African Mpox outbreak a public health emergency.

16/08/2024

Europe News

Why critics want an EU response to Bulgaria's LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' ban

The EU executive has previously taken legal action and withdrawn funds from Hungary for a similar law.

16/08/2024

Health news

Mpox cases 'highly likely' to be imported to Europe, ECDC warns

EU countries should issue travel advice for areas impacted by mpox, European health authorities said, after the virus outbreak was declared a global emergency.

16/08/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: ‘Alien: Romulus’ - Is the Alien franchise back?

While not without its flaws, this latest chapter in the Alien franchise sees director Fede Álvarez bring things back to basics and stage some appropriately disgusting thrills.

16/08/2024

Europe News

German town fears water contamination in army base sabotage case

Initial tests have shown no proof of water contamination, but residents of Mechernich have been told to boil any water before consuming it and stock up on bottled water.

16/08/2024

Sport

Poland eyes up hosting Summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's announcement comes after a poor display by Poland at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where the country won only one gold.

16/08/2024

Economy

Euro area trade surplus rises despite a drop in exports

The value of exports in the region outweighed imports in June 2024, particularly when looking at the trade of chemicals, machinery and vehicles.

16/08/2024

Tech News

Meta urged to answer EU questions on CrowdTangle

The company's transparency tool was taken offline and replaced by others

16/08/2024

West Bank

Borrell threatens EU sanctions after Israeli settler West Bank attack

Israel’s military said it apprehended one person who took part in the violence on Thursday, resulting in the death of one Palestinian.

16/08/2024

Culture news

Taylor Swift returns to the stage to dazzle over 90,000 fans

In London, the night began fast, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets.

16/08/2024

Markets

Bayer stock soars as German pharma company wins Roundup legal battle

Shares in German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer climbed nearly 13% on Friday after the company won a legal battle in the US related to its Roundup weedkiller.

16/08/2024

Tech News

Meta sees limited use of GenAI in Russian disinformation

An EU Commission probe into Facebook and Instagram's handling of Russian fake news is still pending

16/08/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Midday

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

16/08/2024

Culture news

Royal Jewels stolen in Green Vault heist back on display in Dresden

The 18th-century royal jewellery is back on public view for the first time since being stolen by a criminal gang in 2019.

16/08/2024

Hungary

Droughts caused by severe heat in Hungary lead to major crops damage

According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, the areas damaged by drought are growing by several tens of thousands of hectares every week.

16/08/2024

Tech News

TikTok compared to foreign-owned news sites as lawyers fight US ban

TikTok is fighting a new US law that would force its Chinese parent company to divest from the company or face a ban.

16/08/2024