2024-08-19

Germany

How will Germany cutting its military aid to Ukraine impact Kyiv?

Germany has halved its military aid for Ukraine for 2025 compared to this year, according to its proposed budget for the new year.

19/08/2024

Europe News

Last key bridge over Seym River in Kursk destroyed by Ukraine

The destruction of the last standing bridge in the region threatens to obstruct Moscow's ability to get supplies and reinforcements to its troops in about 700 square kilometres of Russian territory.

19/08/2024

Israel

Israel has agreed to a 'bridging proposal', Blinken says

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Israel has agreed to a "bridging proposal" in a peace deal he's proposed.

19/08/2024

Europe News

Bulgaria's parliamentary elections postponed amidst political crisis

Bulgaria's president has rejected the new caretaker government put forward by the interim prime minister, saying it wouldn't guarantee fair elections.

19/08/2024

Scenes

Watch: The team safeguarding endangered marine life in the Aegean Sea

In partnership with Media City

The Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is on a mission to protect and restore the biodiversity of the Aegean Sea through research and community engagement.

19/08/2024

Business

Possible drug shortages in Germany as China tightens espionage laws

Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws.

19/08/2024

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Latest news bulletin | August 19th – Evening

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

19/08/2024

Tech News

EU to get first onshore Carbon Dioxide Removal facility

The project could be key to Europe’s climate ambitions.

19/08/2024

Economy

Power to the people - should Europeans choose where their taxes go?

As France tries to find its way through political gridlock, the outgoing PM Gabriel Attal is looking for policies with cross-party support. One idea is to give more power to taxpayers.

19/08/2024

Business

Mike Lynch: The tech tycoon who fought the US law — and won

The 59-year-old co-founder of business software firm Autonomy sold his company to US tech giant Hewlett-Packard in 2011 for $11.7bn (€10.6bn) and found himself facing conspiracy and fraud charges in the US.

19/08/2024

Green News

Top UN court sets date for landmark climate change hearings

The outcome of these hearings could influence rulings in all future climate legal cases.

19/08/2024

Europe News

German army to base 5,000 soldiers near Lithuania-Belarus border

A new camp for the German brigade is being built in Rūdninkai, a few kilometres south of the capital Vilnius.

19/08/2024

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Thunderstorms sweep vehicles away in Austrian ski resort villagee

A severe thunderstorm has hit St. Anton am Arlberg in the Tyrolean Alps, damaging buildings and vehicles, without injuring anyone.

19/08/2024

Europe News

France's left wing threatens Macron with impeachment over PM deadlock

The leaders of the hard-left party France Unbowed (LFI) have accused President Emmanuel Macron of an "institutional coup against democracy" for refusing to appoint a left-wing prime minister.

19/08/2024

Green News

El Niño drought causing increase in forced marriages in Africa

A report by ActionAid has found that families have been forced to marry off daughters in exchange for food.

19/08/2024

Health news

What we know about the deadly 'sloth virus' detected in Europe

The virus was recently detected in Europe for the first time, with 19 cases reported across Spain, Italy, and Germany.

19/08/2024

Art

Tottenham Hotspur hosts exhibition exploring the art of football kits

A football shirt partly made of gold honouring Lionel Messi is the centrepiece of a new exhibition at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium displaying a century of football shirt art.

19/08/2024

Space

Watch: Rare Super Blue Moon rises in the skies above Europe

Watch the astronomical spectacle on Euronews' live feed on Monday evening or find out where in Europe you’ll have the best chance to see it the clearest.

19/08/2024

Culture news

Fringe scandal: Should US comedian be cancelled over antisemitism?

Reginald D Hunter's show at the Fringe Festival is at the centre of a "hate incident" investigation. Should he be cancelled? Euronews Culture's Jonny Walfisz saw his show and he's not sure.

19/08/2024

Health news

People age quicker in their 40s and 60s, new study finds

People age quickly in two bursts during middle and later life, according to new research that highlights the "nonlinear" timeline of ageing.

19/08/2024

Europe News

Fiala meeting heralds an uneasy few weeks for von der Leyen

The European Commission chief has too many men seeking too few prestigious economic roles.

19/08/2024

Europe News

Brussels awaits explanation for Hungary’s easing of visa for Russians

The Hungarian foreign minister has accused European governments of targeting Budapest with a ‘campaign of lies’ over the entry scheme.

19/08/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk's X sees decline in users in the EU

The number is still well above the threshold to fall within the scope of the Digital Services Act.

19/08/2024

Business

Could Britain's soaring taxes push energy companies to Norway?

UK taxes on oil and gas profits have risen from 40% to about 78% in the past three years, prompting several energy companies to think about pulling out of the country.

19/08/2024

Culture news

Donald Trump falsely claims Taylor Swift’s endorsement with AI images

Former President Donald Trump has shared AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign. And Swifties are not happy.

19/08/2024

Health news

UN calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow polio vaccinations

International groups have expressed their concerned after a first case of polio confirmed and others suspected in Gaza.

19/08/2024

Europe News

Manhunt underway in Spain for masked man who stabbed child to death

As their town goes into mourning, the deceased boy's family say they have no suspicions as to who may have killed him.

19/08/2024

Art

Say Cheese! Our favourite photos on World Photography Day

The Euronews Culture team handpicks and shares their favourite photos for World Photography Day.

19/08/2024

Business

Good news for Paris as hotels see post-Olympics boost in bookings

The French capital saw a slower start to summer, as tourists avoided the city in early summer amid fears of overcrowding and higher hospitality rates while it was playing host to the Olympic Games.

19/08/2024

Turkey

One Palestinian killed and two wounded in Istanbul street shooting

The victims' identities have not been disclosed beyond their initials.

19/08/2024