19 August 2024 | Euronews
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Germany Will Germany cutting its military aid to Ukraine have a major impact on Kyiv? Germany has halved its military aid for Ukraine for 2025 compared to this year, according to its proposed budget for the new year. -
Europe News Last key bridge over Seym River in Russia's Kursk region 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. -
Israel Israel has agreed to a 'bridging proposal', US foreign policy chief 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. -
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. -
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Scenes Watch: The team safeguarding endangered marine life in the Aegean Sea 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. -
Business German pharmaceutical industry warns of possible drug shortages from China Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws. -
Top News Stories Today 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. -
Tech News EU to get its first onshore carbon removal and storage facility in France The project could be key to Europe’s climate ambitions. -
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. -
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. -
Earth News Countries' climate obligations could be legally defined at top UN court in December The outcome of these hearings could influence rulings in all future climate legal cases. -
Europe News At least 5,000 German soldiers to be based near Lithuania's border with Belarus A new camp for the German brigade is being built in Rūdninkai, a few kilometres south of the capital Vilnius. -
No Comment Thunderstorms sweep vehicles away in Austrian ski resort village A severe thunderstorm has hit St. Anton am Arlberg in the Tyrolean Alps, damaging buildings and vehicles, without injuring anyone. -
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. -
Earth News Girls in Southern Africa are being married off in exchange for food amid El Niño drought A report by ActionAid has found that families have been forced to marry off daughters in exchange for food. -
Health news 'Sloth fever': What you need to know about the deadly Oropouche virus after cases found in Europe The virus was recently detected in Europe for the first time, with 19 cases reported across Spain, Italy, and Germany. -
Art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts exhibition celebrating a century of beautiful football shirts 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. -
Space Super Blue Moon: What is it and where are the best places to see the supermoon in 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. -
Culture news Fringe scandal: Should US comedian Reginald D Hunter 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. -
Health news Ageing is not gradual with people undergoing 'dramatic changes' in their 40s and 60s, study finds People age quickly in two bursts during middle and later life, according to new research that highlights the "nonlinear" timeline of ageing. -
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. -
Europe News Brussels awaiting explanation for Hungary’s easing of visa scheme for Russians The Hungarian foreign minister has accused European governments of targeting Budapest with a ‘campaign of lies’ over the entry scheme. -
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. -
Business North Sea oil boss warns UK tax system is pushing drilling towards 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. -
Culture news Donald Trump falsely claims Taylor Swift’s endorsement with AI-generated posts Former President Donald Trump has shared AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign. And Swifties are not happy. -
Health news Calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow for polio vaccination campaign as first case detected International groups have expressed their concerned after a first case of polio confirmed and others suspected in Gaza. -
Europe News Spanish 11-year-old stabbed to death by masked man while playing with friends As their town goes into mourning, the deceased boy's family say they have no suspicions as to who may have killed him. -
Art Say Cheese! Our favourite photos on World Photography Day The Euronews Culture team handpicks and shares their favourite photos for World Photography Day. -
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. -
Turkey One Palestinian killed and two wounded in Istanbul street shooting The victims' identities have not been disclosed beyond their initials. -
No Comment Russia's far east shaken by 7.0-magnitude quake A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck early on Sunday in the Pacific, off Russia’s far eastern coast near a major naval base. -
Europe News Powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East triggers volcanic eruption The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early Sunday. -
Business Porsche moves in with deal to help stalling German battery maker Varta Porsche's decision to support Varta will allow the luxury car maker to have access to high-performance batteries for its hybrid and electric cars. -
Culture news Star Wars actor Mark Hamill and historian Timothy Snyder team up for demining robots for Ukraine "Every mine neutralized equals civilian lives saved. Each demining robot ensures the safety of Ukrainian sappers.” Mark Hamill joins forces with historian Timothy Snyder to raise funds for demining robots in Ukraine. -
Europe News German Left Party leaders step down following difficult election results The party is hoping for a breath of fresh air ahead of upcoming state elections in eastern Germany. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Travel News Lisbon locals say tourist tuk-tuks are clogging the streets and making the city unliveable Some residents say tourist traffic is even stopping them from leaving their homes. -
Art 'Banksy woz ere': London Zoo removes elusive street artist's gorilla mural for 'safekeeping' A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season. -
Art International art community signs letter in support of sacked Slovak National Gallery director At least 360 artists, gallerists and curators signed the open letter in support of Alexandra Kusá, who was fired alongside the head of the National Theatre. -
Europe News German parliamentarians warn that any fall in financial aid to Ukraine would send 'fatal signal' A letter from the finance minister has raised concerns about how long and how robustly Germany will continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion. -
Europe News Romanian farmers worried for soil as drought devastates land Romania has been gripped by a drought, leaving farmers concerned in both the short and long term as the quality of their soil diminishes, meaning they can't plant crops in the new season. -
Italy UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among those missing in Sicily yacht disaster - reports One person has died, six have gone missing and 15 have been rescued after the superyacht capsized in a storm off the coast of Sicily. -
Israel Now could be 'last chance' for Gaza ceasefire deal, says Blinken in Israel Mediators are to meet again this week in Egypt to try to cement a ceasefire. -
No Comment Hundreds mobilised as fires spread in Turkey’s tourist hotspot Muğla Two forest fires ignited early Sunday in the Yatağan and Ula districts of Muğla province, a popular summer destination in southwest Turkey. -
Culture news Edinburgh Fringe’s funniest joke: Mark Simmons wins for sailing pun This year's winner has not one but two jokes in this year's funniest jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ranking. -
Culture news Indiana Jones' ‘Temple Of Doom’ hat breaks record at auction Fortune and glory to the highest bidder! Harrison Ford’s brown felt fedora from the second instalment of the Indiana Jones series has broken a record by becoming the most expensive Indiana Jones hat. -
Markets Gold: Why are investors rushing in as the shine comes off copper? Gold prices have reached a new all-time high, driven by expectations of a lower interest rate environment and increasing demand for safe-haven assets. In contrast, base metals such as copper remain weak, largely due to sluggish economic growth in major economies, particularly from China. -
Markets Markets look ahead: Jackson Hole Symposium takes centre stage This week, central bankers will convene in the US state of Wyoming to discuss economic outlooks and monetary policies. Key economic data is expected to drive further volatility in the financial markets. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Zelenskyy says aim of Kursk incursion to create buffer zone to prevent further Russian attacks Ukraine's president also used his nightly video address to appeal to international allies to speed up deliveries of much-needed military hardware to the battlefield. -
Europe News At least 23 injured after two Ferris wheel gondolas catch fire at Leipzig music festival A police spokesperson said an investigation into the cause of the fires is ongoing and that criminal investigators are on the scene. -
Israel Antony Blinken arrives in Israel in bid to seal Gaza ceasefire deal after 10 months of war The US Secretary of States arrival comes after US and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar said they were closing in on a deal after two days of talks in Doha, with American and Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism.