21 August 2024 | Euronews
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Gaza Iran-backed Hezbollah fire over 50 rockets, hitting Israeli-annexed Golan Heights The attack comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with key mediators from Egypt and Qatar to press ahead with a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. -
Europe News Cattle in France hit by bluetongue epidemic A new strain of bluetongue, a potentially fatal disease for sheep and cattle, has been detected across Europe after first exploding in Dutch farms. -
Europe News Ukrainian refugees face homelessness after Hungarian asylum rule change Thousands of Ukrainian refugees face eviction from Hungarian state-funded accommodation in a move by Budapest that human rights activists say could contravene EU law. -
Business BT market value takes a slide as Sky signs deal with rival The emergence of alternative networks such as CityFibre is increasingly giving Sky and other companies the opportunity to renegotiate better contracts and lower fees. -
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Nutrition 'Too much of a good thing': Intermittent fasting may help heal cells but increases cancer risk Intermittent fasting can boost the regenerative abilities of intestinal stem cells, a new study on mice showed, but it also had some downsides. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Dortmund fans protest club sponsorship deal with weapons manufacturer Borussia Dortmund fans are expected to protest against the club's sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. -
Earth News ‘They have no place’: Bordeaux pushes for ban on cruise ships in the city centre The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage. -
Europe News Farmers in Romania forced to sell livestock as drought kills animal feed Temperatures in Romania hit over 40C in August, with the country experiencing several heat waves this summer. -
Culture news 'You've Got Mail' star Meg Ryan receives honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival Actress Meg Ryan, recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, made a stunning entrance on the red carpet ahead of a special screening of 'You've Got Mail'. -
Economy Poland's corporate employees see wages jump - more rises forecast Nominal pay increases are set to continue although at a slower rate, forecasters predict. Poland's employment growth, meanwhile, is contracting. -
Climate Was the Sicily yacht hit by a waterspout? Meteorologists explain how climate change fuels storms One expert says the storm could be seen hours before and the risk should have been communicated, even in the middle of the night. -
Iran Bus carrying Pakistani Shiite pilgrims crashes in Iran, killing at least 28 A bus carrying 51 Pakistani Shiite pilgrims to Iraq crashed in Yazd province on Tuesday night, killing at least 28 people and injuring 23, 14 of whom are in serious condition. -
Europe News Bayesian sinking: What we know and don't know about the ship and its missing passengers While the search continues for one missing person from the shipwreck of the sailing vessel, questions are mounting about the accident’s causes and the still-unclear details of how it happened. -
Lifestyle A trend debunked: Is Charli XCX's 'brat' logo an homage to a 2007 Marvel comic? Does this year's hottest trend actually come from a 2007 Marvel comic? -
Europe News Hungary shrugs off EU’s concerns over easing of visa scheme for Russians and Belarusians Budapest says its National Card scheme takes EU rules and potential security risks into account. -
Europe News Putin praises Chechen fighters set for Ukraine in surprise visit to Chechnya The trip by Russian President Vladimir Putin is his first to the predominantly Muslim republic within the Russian Federation in nearly 13 years. -
Culture news Michael Keaton revives beloved 1988 character in new sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Michael Keaton brings back his iconic, spooky, disheveled – but hilarious – ghoul from the afterlife in the upcoming “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" - which premieres in Venice this month. -
Business Dublin pubs suggest time's up for staff due to minimum wage rises Many pubs in Dublin are struggling with inflationary price rises as well as reduced footfall as pub goers cut back on their spending. -
Travel News New Brussels to Venice night train: The 9 cities en route, what it will cost and how to book The new European Sleeper route will run about twice a week during the winter and take around 15 hours. -
Qatar 365 From dragon boats to ice baths: Water activities play a big role for many expats in Qatar Water activities play a big role for many expats living in Qatar. For some, joining a dragon boat club is as much about being a part of a community as it is improving their overall health. Others look to water as a healing tool. -
No Comment WATCH: Fires rage in Sumy region after most intense Russian airstrikes A devastating Russian airstrike struck Hlukhiv in the Sumy region on August 20, setting off fires at energy facilities. -
Culture news Take a sneak peak inside Nintendo's highly-anticipated Kyoto museum Video game maker Nintendo has announced it will open its much-awaited museum on 2 October in the Japanese city of Kyoto. -
Europe News Back to reality? Residents of disadvantaged Paris neighbourhood worried Olympic charm won't last The northern Parisian neighbourhood of Porte de la Chapelle was given a makeover and increased police security for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Yet residents are worried these changes won't last once the tourists are gone. -
Business German energy firms gridlocked after state U-turn on buy-in plans The state has abandoned plans to buy part of TenneT, which operates Germany's biggest power grid network. The U-turn has spooked energy firms EnBW and RWE. -
Does your boss want you back in the office? They may actually be trying to get rid of you Huge swathes of companies have issued return to office mandates. But could there be something more sinister at play? -
Culture news Hidden doorway to Shakespeare’s past uncovered in 600-year-old UK theatre The archway was uncovered during archaeological investigations and is believed to date back to the time when Shakespeare and his company performed there. -
Tech News Europe's leading solar power grid is 'vulnerable' to hackers. This is what a cyberattack could mean A recent study by a cybersecurity firm confirmed that the Dutch solar energy grid is vulnerable to multiple types of attacks on its system. -
Culture news Don't worry, puppy: Alain Delon's family will not fulfill actor's request to kill his dog The family of actor Alain Delon will not have his dog Loubo put down and buried with him as the French star had wished. The news that Loubo would not be having a ruff day was welcomed by animal rights activists. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Shooter kills three school employees in northwestern Bosnia The alleged perpetrator is believed to be a former employee of the school. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria cracks down on prominent smuggling ring with eight arrests Smugglers were charging up to €6,000 per head to smuggle migrants to Bulgaria, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. -
Europe News China launches anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy products as trade spat escalates The tit-for-tat anti-subsidy probe is seen as a response to the EU's tariffs on imported electric vehicles. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 21st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Telegram still doesn't meet large platform requirements under DSA Belgian authorities to monitor excessive rise in drug channels on the platform. -
Culture news Are we getting a ‘Joker 3’? Director Todd Phillips gives update prior to Venice premiere of sequel Prior to the Venice premiere of the 'Joker' sequel, director Todd Phillips has shared whether or not a third chapter is on the cards for the series - the first of which became the first R-rated film to gross over $1 billion worldwide. -
Health news Food delivery app use linked to higher likelihood of obesity and lower-level jobs Could how you purchase food online be linked to your social position and likelihood of obesity? New research from the UK suggests it might be. -
No Comment WATCH: Residents dig through rubble after Gaza school airstrike kills 10 An Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including displaced civilians. -
Culture news The end of Bennifer 2.0: Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck It was Jennifer Lopez’s fourth marriage and Ben Affleck’s second but it seemed that the power couple couldn’t make it work on their second attempt. -
Europe News Moscow comes under largest barrage of Ukrainian drones, Russian authorities say According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, 45 Ukrainian drones were destroyed overnight, including 11 that targeted the Moscow region, 23 over the Bryansk region, and six over Belgorod. -
Culture news The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the Democratic National Convention From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected. -
Romania Romanian police raid Andrew Tate's home over new allegations involving minors Romanian authorities are investigating allegations of human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, influencing statements and money laundering. -
USA 'Hope is making a comeback': Obamas rouse Harris supporters in Chicago The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous. -
Food and Drink A scone by any other name would taste as sweet: A look at Europe's culinary linguistic debates Does scone rhyme with "gone" or "bone"? Should you order a "pain au chocolat" or a "chocolatine" in France? Here's a look at some of the most furious yet delicious debates across Europe. -
Hungary Budapest celebrates establishment of Hungarian state with famous fireworks Rains delayed the start of Hungary's Saint Stephen's Day fireworks celebrations, which glittered over the Danube River and were watched by hundreds of thousands of onlookers. -
Economy EU Parliament's new employment committee eyes AI at work, housing, subcontracting MEP Li Andersson (Finland/The Left) discussed challenges and priorities for lawmakers on employment and social policy for the next mandate. -
Culture news Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the comedy on offer this year. -
Europe News How the war in Ukraine has driven a split through the Orthodox Church Russia's war is forcing Orthodox Christians in Ukraine to choose between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 21st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine being discussed with allies Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine is being "discussed" with allies, as further evacuations are underway in Russia's Kursk region. On 6 August, Ukrainian forces made a push into the region, seizing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners. -
Business EU cuts planned tariff on China-made Tesla vehicles: What does it mean for prices? The European Commission has significantly reduced the import duty on Tesla vehicles manufactured in China, potentially paving the way for a surge in sales across the region. Chinese EV exports to the EU experienced a sharp decline in response to the proposed tariffs. -
Health news No amount of smoking is safe during any stage of pregnancy, study finds Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy.