2024-08-21

Bulgaria

Eight arrested in Bulgaria migrant smuggling ring bust

Smugglers were charging up to €6,000 per head to smuggle migrants to Bulgaria, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

21/08/2024

Europe News

China to probe EU dairy products as anti-subsidy spat escalates

The tit-for-tat anti-subsidy probe is seen as a response to the EU's tariffs on imported electric vehicles.

21/08/2024

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.

21/08/2024

Tech News

Telegram still doesn't meet large platform requirements under DSA

Belgian authorities to monitor excessive rise in drug channels on the platform.

21/08/2024

Culture news

'Folie à Trois': Are we getting a ‘Joker 3’?

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.

21/08/2024

Health news

Using food delivery apps linked to obesity risk 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.

21/08/2024

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WATCH: Residents dig through rubble after airstrike kills 10

An Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including displaced civilians.

21/08/2024

Culture news

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.

21/08/2024

Europe News

Moscow comes under largest Ukrainian drone attack

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.

21/08/2024

Culture news

The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024

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.

21/08/2024

Romania

Andrew Tate's Romanian home raided over 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.

21/08/2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid

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.

21/08/2024

Food and Drink

Pronouncing 'scone': 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.

21/08/2024

Hungary

Budapest celebrates Saint Stephen's Day 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.

21/08/2024

Economy

AI at work, housing, subcontracting on the menu for next EP mandate

MEP Li Andersson (Finland/The Left) discussed challenges and priorities for lawmakers on employment and social policy for the next mandate.

21/08/2024

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.

21/08/2024

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.

21/08/2024

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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.

21/08/2024

Europe News

Ukraine discusses supply of new air defence systems 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.

21/08/2024

Business

EU cuts tariff on China-made Tesla vehicles: What impact on 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.

21/08/2024

Health news

Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows

Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy.

21/08/2024