2025-08-08

USA

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace agreement after decades of conflict

After almost four decades of a bloody conflict that until recently had no end in sight, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement in the presence of the US President Donald Trump. Notably absent in this historic moment is Russia, which no longer plays a central role in the South Caucasus.

08/08/2025

Kenya

At least 21 killed after bus overturns in southwest Kenya

Road accidents are common in Kenya and the wider East African region, where roads are often narrow and in poor condition with many potholes.

08/08/2025

United Kingdom

US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, Vance says

The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.

08/08/2025

Hungary

Orbán says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen

Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions.

08/08/2025

Syria

Syrian groups demand pluralism safeguards after minorities clash

Syria's post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country.

08/08/2025

Belarus

Belarus journalist sentenced to 10 years for treason in closes trial

Danil Palianski, detained since September 2024, is one of 37 journalists currently imprisoned in Belarus.

08/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/08/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU country was hit the hardest by wildfires in 2024?

Human behaviour drives the vast majority of wildfires in Europe, but climate change is what is making them more frequent and intense.

08/08/2025

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Cambodian monks honour soldiers killed in border clashes with Thailand

Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Cambodia marched through Phnom Penh on Friday to honour soldiers killed in recent border clashes with Thailand and to pray for peace.

08/08/2025

Ukraine

Russian strikes target Kharkiv and Sumy in overnight attack on Ukraine

The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions.

08/08/2025

United Kingdom

UK homelessness minister resigns in eviction and rent price hike row

Homeless charities and opposition politicians called for Rushanara Ali's resignation over how she handled rent increases on her London property.

08/08/2025

Culture news

AI & memes: How the Trump administration engages in 'memetic warfare'

Euronews Culture explores how the Trump administration has taken inspiration from online far-right communities and is using AI-generated memes to communicate on its achievements. And mock its enemies.

08/08/2025

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Duda defeats world champion Gukesh in Katowice blitz clash

Katowice in southern Poland hosted a high-profile chess encounter on Thursday as reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced Polish grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda in a blitz match.

08/08/2025

Health news

EU agencies seek to combat viral hepatitis in European prisons

EU agencies launch toolkit to combat hepatitis B and C in prisons, tackling drug-related transmission and implementation challenges.

08/08/2025

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Gaza troupe rehearses daily in shadow of bombing and displacement

In war-torn Gaza, musicians from the Edward Said National Conservatory are rebuilding their artistic troupe after a year of rehearsals amid displacement and destruction.

08/08/2025

China

At least 10 killed and 33 missing in northern China flash flooding

Several parts of China are being battered by heavy rains with President Xi Jinping urging all-out rescue and flood prevention efforts.

08/08/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Weapons' - Why did 17 children vanish at 2:17am?

2025 has been a great year for horror so far... And it's only getting better, as Zach Cregger's scary, tense and surprisingly fun fairytale is unmissable.

08/08/2025

Markets

Crypto giant Binance gets BBVA backing to fix reputation, report says

After a history of questionable trading practices, mega crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Spain’s BBVA to let traders park their assets with the bank — a major shift for the digital asset world.

08/08/2025

Culture news

11 bodies found in Spanish cave reveal brutal Neolithic cannibalism

Deep within El Mirador Cave in northern Spain, researchers have uncovered bone-chilling evidence of human cannibalism dating back around 5,700 years.

08/08/2025

France

France on alert after containing worst wildfire in decades

Officials warn the fire could reignite amid a forecasted heatwave, with 1,000 people still unable to return home and over 1,300 homes without power.

08/08/2025

Germany

Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says

Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

08/08/2025

Europe News

Campaigners seek to ground ‘passenger-hostile’ EU proposal

Campaigners have launched a citizens’ initiative to stop an EU draft law they say would weaken air passenger rights by raising delay thresholds and cutting compensation.

08/08/2025

Europe News

Landmark EU media law enters into force to protect journalism

According to the EU, media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and therefore needs protection in all member states.

08/08/2025

Ukraine

Russia creates 'catalogue' of Ukrainian children for adoption

Russia is now offering forcefully deported Ukrainian minors for coerced “adoption” through a newly created “catalogue”, where Ukrainian children are categorised by age, eyes and hair colour.

08/08/2025

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Nagasaki ceremony remembers Koreans killed in atomic bombing

Dozens gathered in Nagasaki on Friday to honour South Koreans killed in the city’s atomic bombing, a day before its 80th anniversary.

08/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/08/2025

Europe News

'Heat island' effect: Will European cities become unliveable?

Temperatures are scorching across much of Europe. City dwellers are particularly affected due to the so-called "heat island" effect. Cities are adapting, but is this enough?

08/08/2025

Markets

Gold futures rise after report Trump has placed tariffs on gold bars

The futures reached a record high on Friday after the US reportedly placed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars.

08/08/2025

Culture news

Kazakh vocalist stuns jury, wins big at Portofino’s Opera Competition

Aigerim Altynbek swept the competition at this year's Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP), bringing Kazahstan's "rich culture to the world" according to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

08/08/2025

World News

Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament right before ouster vote

The disgraced lawmaker quit his seat in state parliament moments before a vote to oust him was set to take place. It also comes after an unsuccessful legal bid to dismiss the ouster motion against him.

08/08/2025