20 August 2024 | Euronews
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Gaza At least 12 killed in Israeli airstrike on central Gaza street Two children and a woman were among those who died in the attack on Berka Street in Deir al-Balah, according to Al-Aqsa Hospital. -
No Comment Nepal's pride parade is a celebration of diversity Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and supporters gathered in Kathmandu for Nepal's Pride parade, the first since same-sex marriage registration was legalized following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. -
No Comment Royal support in Southport King Charles III visited Southport to meet survivors of a stabbing attack that killed three young girls and sparked over a week of unrest across the UK. -
No Comment How is music appreciated by the deaf community in Romania? Lavinia and Denis are the first music sign language interpreters in Romania, enabling people with hearing impairments to enjoy concerts and festivals. -
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Travel News Southern European tourists flock to Denmark to escape the heat While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer escape for many. -
Travel News Southern Europeans are flocking to Denmark fleeing heat While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer escape for many. -
Work UK wants to give workers the 'right to switch off'. These countries in Europe already have it The UK could become the latest country to allow workers the right to ignore emails during personal hours, but parts of Europe are already well ahead. -
Destinations Homemade food and stunning views: Swap Italy’s overcrowded cities for its most beautiful villages Visitors can use the official list of Italy's most beautiful villages to create an itinerary away from the crowds - a type of slow travel which also supports struggling rural communities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU remains 'fully committed' to lithium deal despite unrest in Serbia The EU Commission remains committed to strategic partnership on raw materials with Serbia despite recent protests, while Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are rumoured to be set to visit Belgrade. -
Belgium Democrat convention watched closely from Brussels Key pledges made by Harris will be welcomed by many in Europe, but there is still plenty to play for in the US presidential elections. -
Health news Playing video games may have a positive impact on mental health and life satisfaction, study finds A Japanese lottery for Nintendo and PlayStation devices resulted in a natural experiment on how video games affect people's well-being. -
Business Bouygues Telecom gets green light for La Poste Telecom takeover The French Competition Authority rules Bouygues Telecom's acquisition of mobile network operator La Poste Telecom will not be a risk to competition. -
Business Boeing grounds fleet of test aircraft after concerns over engine parts Boeing has grounded a fleet of test aircraft as the group continues to deal with the fallout of a door plug blowing off an Alaska Airlines flight in January this year. -
Business BMW recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump issue BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump's electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire. -
Culture news Exiled Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof to head Busan jury It is unclear whether Rasoulof will make it to South Korea in person, as the celebrated director fled his native Iran earlier this year. -
Lifestyle Daredevils jump from historic Kosovo bridge in 74th annual high diving competition Hundreds of people flocked to an 18th century bridge outside the city of Gjakova, Kosovo over the weekend, to watch an annual high diving competition, traditionally held every August. -
Europe News Maria Branyas Morera, world's oldest person, dies at age 117 Branyas was listed by the Gerontology Research Group as the oldest known person in the world after the death of French nun Lucile Randon last year. -
Earth News Keeping 1.5C global warming target alive hangs on governments not tech, study warns The ability of some governments to roll out climate policies could push the world over the Paris Agreement limit. -
Russia Could the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk become a turning point in the war? While Ukrainian forces extend their control on Russian territory, Kyiv's military is losing ground in the Donbas. The Kursk incursion could either play a significant political role in the war's outcome or become a military nightmare for both sides. -
Economy Sweden's Riksbank cuts interest rate and says policy easing could speed up Growth is weak in Sweden while inflation remains low, pushing policy makers to lower borrowing costs. -
Art British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist Yinka Ilori takes over Piccadilly Circus The new temporary artwork is situated on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features plinths emblazoned with positive affirmations. -
Europe News Fire burns for third day at Russian oil depot hit by Ukrainian drone strike Ukraine’s claimed responsibility for the attack, calling it a measure “to undermine the military and economic potential of the Russian Federation.” -
Europe News Romania names MEP Negrescu for EU Commissioner role, sources say Nominating the socialist Parliament Vice-President worsens the headache for Ursula von der Leyen, who currently has just six confirmed women commissioners to serve from November. -
Culture news 'I’m allowed to say no to creepy behaviour, OK?': Chappell Roan calls out harassment from fans The 'Good Luck, Babe!' singer spoke of 'harassment' and 'stalking' in two videos posted to TikTok. -
France Refugee paralympic team aims to inspire hope at 2024 Games in Paris After paralympic athletes defeated so many obstacles to reach the games, they're hoping to share a message of resilience. -
Tech News Donald Trump would name ‘brilliant’ Elon Musk to a cabinet role and says he may end EV tax credits “I certainly would, if he would do it,” Trump said on naming Musk to a cabinet or advisory role. -
Culture news Late Swedish DJ Avicii’s personal belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation The Avicii Collection, a charity auction of Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal items, will benefit the Tim Bergling Foundation, founded in the wake of DJ and producer’s death in 2018. -
Earth News 'Turning point': China's coal power plant approvals seem to be dropping off after a worrying surge China installed more than 180 gigawatts of solar power in 2023, compared to 58 gigawatts across the whole of Europe. -
Lifestyle Batman-inspired and 3D printed hypercars: Highlights from The Quail luxury motorsports show For more than 20 years, each August, automotive aficionados from around the globe flock to California's Monterey Peninsula, to celebrate cutting-edge design and engineering marvels. -
Markets Oil prices dip near year low on hopes of Israel-Hamas war ceasefire Ceasefire hopes have risen following Israel's recent acceptance of a US bridging proposal. Hamas, however, has yet to do the same. -
Israel Bodies of six hostages recovered in Gaza operation, says Israeli military Hamas is still believed to be holding around 110 hostages captured in the 7 October attack. Israeli authorities estimate that around a third of them are dead. -
Health news DRC hopes to receive mpox vaccines to address health emergency next week Most of the mpox cases and deaths have been in Congo, with a new strain that is likely more transmissible spreading there. -
Economy Eurozone inflation at 2.6% in July as euro hits 9-month high Eurozone inflation was confirmed at 2.6% year-on-year in July, up from 2.5% in June. The inflation rise, coupled with expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, have pushed the euro to a 9-month high against the US dollar. -
Tech News First European high-performance chips to be made in Dresden EU Commission supports German state aid to support 'first of a kind' facility. -
Tech News Euronews Digital Summer: US lagging Europe on AI regulation - IBM privacy chief IBM’s Christina Montgomery discusses ethics and getting more women on board. -
Art Dubbed the lost Leonardo, is ‘Salvator Mundi’ in storage in Geneva and bound for Saudi? The world’s most expensive painting has not been seen publicly since it was sold at Christie’s in 2017. A new BBC report says it might be being held in storage in Geneva – and that it could be on view again soon. -
Europe News Brussels edges closer to slapping definitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles The EU executive says it stands ready to reach an alternative solution, compatible with WTO principles, with the Chinese government. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 20th – 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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Culture news 'Resevoir Dogs' actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge The actor famed for playing violent men has been arrested from his California home. -
Culture news New study reveals more UK schools are removing LGBTQ+ books after complaints from parents A recent survey found that over half of UK school librarians have been asked to remove books, many of which are LGBTQ+ titles, with parents being the main source of these requests. -
USA Joe Biden given hero's welcome by Democrats as he celebrates Kamala Harris' nomination for president The outgoing president's decision not to seek re-election and endorse his vice president instead has been met with both respect and euphoria. -
Culture news TikTok unveils ‘Songs Of The Summer 2024’ - Did your favourite track make the cut? The video sharing app has unveiled its 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - ranked by total creations over Summer 2024 on the platform. Who made the top spots on the global and UK lists? -
Europe News German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary Furchern was convicted after judges said they were convinced she knew and "deliberately supported" the fact that 10,505 prisoners were killed in gassings at the concentration camp near Danzig. -
Culture news Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack. -
Europe News Search resumes in Sicily yacht sinking to find missing people including British magnate The search resumed on Tuesday for the six people missing after a yacht sank in a storm while anchored in front of Porticello, in the Palermo area of Sicily. Of the 22 on board, one person has died and 15 have been rescued. -
Europe News Ireland's housing demand peaks as general election looms Massive growth in the population of Ireland between 2015 and 2023 has seen demand for housing reach a ratio of now just under 4 to 1. This means that for every four persons seeking a house, only one property is available. -
Health news EU rules out mpox border controls and common vaccination plan European health authorities discard any further bloc-wide measure against the new mpox variant situation as risk it poses for wider population is still considered 'low'. -
USA US Vice President Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance at Democratic National Convention Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised US Vice President Kamala Harris whilst noting her potential to break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by becoming the country's first woman president. -
Economy China keeps key loan rates on hold as economic recovery shows progress After unexpected cuts in July, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) left the one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates (LPR) unchanged. Amid recent mixed activity data, China's economy shows signs of a modest recovery. -
Economy Housing expenditures surge in the EU: Which countries saw the largest increase? The proportion of household expenditure dedicated to housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels has significantly increased over the past 20 years. Euronews Business takes a closer look at which countries experienced the largest increase. -
No Comment WATCH: Vienna’s worst floods in 152 years Vienna faced historic flooding after an unprecedented 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in a single evening. -
Europe News Cyclists protest for safer Berlin roads and infrastructure Berlin’s local government is facing lawsuits and criticism that its policies are endangering cyclists amid nationwide protests urging more space for those riding bikes. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein to remain in New York prison while awaiting rape retrial Weinstein's 2020 conviction in Manhattan was thrown out this spring by the state’s top court - the retrial is tentatively scheduled for November. -
Russia Zelenskyy says Ukraine now controls over 1,250 square kilometres in Kursk region Zelenskyy says that Ukrainian forces control 92 settlements in the Kursk region and that troops have captured the largest number of Russian prisoners in a single operation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 20th – 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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No Comment Bosnians embrace the competitive spirit of their own Olympic Games The Nevesinje Olympics in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina are a unique sporting event that blends traditional and unconventional competitions. -
Space In pictures: Rare Super Blue Moon lights up night skies across the world August's supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles this year.