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USA Unimaginable peace: Azerbaijan and Armenia sign historic 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. -
Kenya At least 21 killed after bus carrying people back from funeral crashes in 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. -
United Kingdom US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, JD Vance says on visit to UK 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. -
Hungary Hungary's PM 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. -
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Syria Syria's minorities demand safeguards for pluralism after clashes between Druze and Bedouins Syria's post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country. -
Belarus Belarus court sentences journalist Danil Palianski to 10 years in prison for treason Danil Palianski, detained since September 2024, is one of 37 journalists currently imprisoned in Belarus. -
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. -
Europe in Motion Which EU country was the worst affected 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. -
No Comment 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. -
Ukraine At least three injured after overnight Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions. -
United Kingdom UK homelessness minister Rushanara Ali 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. -
Culture news Online humour meets AI: 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. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's 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. -
Markets Mega crypto exchange Binance partners with Spain's BBVA in a bid to restore investor confidence 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. -
Culture news 'Extreme exploitation': Spanish archaeologists find signs of war cannibalism from 5,700 years ago Deep within El Mirador Cave in northern Spain, researchers have uncovered bone-chilling evidence of human cannibalism dating back around 5,700 years. -
France France on alert after containing worst wildfire in decades amid soaring heat 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. -
Germany Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Chancellor 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. -
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. -
Europe News Landmark EU media law enters into force, aims to provide protection for journalists According to the EU, media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and therefore needs protection in all member states. -
Ukraine Stolen children 'marketplace': Russia creates 'catalogue' of Ukrainian kids 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. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
Culture news Kazakh vocalist Aigerim Altynbek 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. -
World News Convicted rapist MP quits Australian parliament moments 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. -
Tech News Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year. -
Israel European leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise Israel's decision to seize Gaza City was criticised by European leaders over humanitarian concerns. Germany halted military exports, calling for immediate ceasefire. -
No Comment Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trump’s profile with the slogan “End BB’s War”. -
No Comment Japan issues top-level warnings as floods and landslides hit Kyushu Heavy rain lashed Japan’s southern Kyushu island on Friday, triggering floods, landslides and mass evacuations as authorities issued the highest-level warnings in parts of the region. -
Nature World's black rhino numbers have increased but there's bad news for other species The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the world’s five rhino species. -
USA Donald Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region. -
Food and Drink Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know. -
Travel News Gale-force winds force Greek ports to halt island ferries leaving passengers stranded The port authorities are monitoring the updated weather reports and will give the "green light" for departures once conditions improve. -
Earth News Spain faces intense August heatwave with soaring temperatures until 13 August The State Meteorological Agency warns that the extreme heat episode will continue for more than a week, with temperatures that could exceed 43°C and minimums above 25°C in many areas of the country. -
Health news Portugal tightens rules on weight loss drug prescriptions to prevent misuse Doctors from only four medical specialties will be able to write prescriptions for injectable drugs that are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but are also popular for weight loss. -
Space Photo: Best picture yet of high-speed comet visiting our solar system The orbiting telescope revealed a teardrop-shaped plume of dust around the nucleus as well as traces of a dusty tail. -
No Comment WATCH: Philadelphia’s Franklin Square glows in annual lantern festival Sea of lanterns is lighting up Philadelphia’s Franklin Square this summer as the Chinese Lantern Festival returns for its eighth year. -
Art Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition to close out Paris' Pompidou Center before major five-year renovation A major exhibition by German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans is serving as the institution's final show before its closure. -
Business Intel's stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", but did not elaborate. The president was seemingly accusing Tan of holding problematic ties with the Chinese Communist party. -
Economy Trump picks top economic aide Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve board Miran will take the spot vacated by Adriana Kugler if his appointment is approved by the Senate. -
Culture news 'The Mandalorian' actress Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Lucasfilm and Disney Gina Carano had sued Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination after she was fired in 2021 - following a social media post in which the actress compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. The case had been scheduled to go to trial next year - with the funding of Elon Musk. -
Lifestyle Ready furr their close-up: How cats became Hollywood's hottest stars This International Cat Day, Euronews Culture's resident cat lady Amber Louise Bryce reflects on the rise of feline protagonists in cinema. -
EuroVerify Fact check: No evidence Russia captured NATO officers in Ukraine False claims that Russia captured three British officers in Ukraine and that NATO is actively waging a war against Moscow can be traced back to multiple fringe sources. -
Moments Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’ -
Economy Which nations have the highest and lowest minimum wages across Europe? Euronews Business takes a close look at minimum wages across Europe, comparing both euro value and purchasing power. -
Health news What do we know about the West Nile virus spreading in Europe? Several people have died after being infected with the mosquito-borne virus this summer. -
Europe News What Europeans ask of the EU: The strangest citizens’ initiatives Since 2012, ECIs have ranged from requests for a complete ban on animal farming to a pitch for the European anthem to be sung in Esperanto. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2025 – Morning 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. -
Europe News With fewer than 10% answered: Are European Citizens' Initiatives missing the mark? Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the European Commission. -
Tech News Return of chat control: Something is rotten in the state of Denmark The Scandinavian state has been a stalwart supporter of image scanning and chat control to detect child sex abuse material. Now, they hold the keys to make it a reality, Yaël Ossowski writes. -
World News US federal judge blocks Trump's birthright order nationwide Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office banning birthright citizenship to children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, in what has been slammed by many as a violation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. -
Economy Who got the best trade deal with the US - the EU or UK? The EU and UK both concluded trade agreements with the US almost three months apart setting new tariffs on their imports. According to the Commission, the EU got the better deal. -
Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress As Turkmenistan marks 30 years of neutrality in 2025, it is placing youth empowerment, education and skills at the centre of its regional and international agenda. -
USA Trump raises bounty for President Nicolás Maduro's arrest to $50 million US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Washington has seized more than $700 million in assets directly linked to Venezuela’s leftist President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US accuses of being a narco-trafficker. -
Gaza Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City Israel's security cabinet has approved taking control of Gaza City, located in the north of the enclave, in another escalation to the war. Netanyahu earlier noted that Israel planned to take over the entirety of the enclave and eventually hand it off to "friendly Arab forces" instead of Hamas.