12 August 2025 | Euronews
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South Sudan Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say Egypt is deeply opposed to plans to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza, with which it shares a border, fearing an influx of refugees into its own territory. -
Philippines Philippine military blames China for ships collision in disputed South China Sea The confrontation near the Scarborough Shoal was the latest flare-up of the long-simmering territorial standoff in the contested waters of the South China Sea. -
Europe News How can beaches be made more accessible to people with reduced mobility? In Belgium, the Inter agency launched the "Sun, Sea... Carefree" programme in 2006, to improve access to the coastline. -
Markets World’s most indebted company, China Evergrande, delisted from Hong Kong stock exchange The collapsed property giant central to China’s real estate crisis will be delisted in Hong Kong this month, highlighting the deepening turmoil in the debt-laden sector. -
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Ukraine Fire detected near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, energy ministry says The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest such facility in Europe, has been a focus of concern for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the war in Ukraine amid fears of a potential nuclear catastrophe. -
Belgium Brussels' chief prosecutor slams political inaction over drug gang violence There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Yoga meets Van Gogh in immersive Las Vegas sessions Visitors to Las Vegas can now take part in a yoga class surrounded by the swirling colours of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works, projected floor-to-ceiling. -
Cinema From Freakier Friday's Pink Slip to Spinal Tap: The best fictional movie bands As pop-punkers Pink Slip return for 'Freakier Friday', we reflect on the other fictional bands that rocked, rebelled, and reeled movie magic up to eleven. -
Health news Could your voice reveal cancer before you know it? Scientists say AI might soon make it possible Researchers say AI could be used to analyse short voice recordings to flag abnormalities in the vocal folds, ranging from harmless nodules to the first signs of laryngeal cancer. -
Economy US inflation shows limited tariff impact, but prices still rise The latest US numbers show July inflation came in softer than expected at 2.7%. Core prices hit 3.1%, with a more significant tariff hit expected later in the year. -
Tech News Using AI to write work emails? Your employees may think you’re less trustworthy, study finds People are harsher judges when their bosses use AI to help write emails than when they use it themselves, a study has found. -
Iran Iran says it detained 21,000 'suspects' during the 12-day conflict with Israel Iranian police say 261 suspects of espionage and 172 people accused of unauthorised filming were arrested in the security forces' crackdown. -
Gaza At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, health ministry says The United Kingdom released a statement with 27 of its allies, many of them European, condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling on Israel to take immediate steps to alleviate humanitarian suffering. -
Business Half of trucks produced at Scania’s €2bn production site in China will be exported Scania’s new Chinese production facility will open in October in a bid to reduce costs in the Asian market and stay ‘close to rivals’. -
Silk Road Adventures Uzbekistan’s colourful bazaars are not just centres of commerce: Find out why? Bazaars are living symbols of the country’s historical role as a crossroads of civilizations and its vibrant present-day culture. -
Culture news Moomins turn 80: Fans flock to Finland to celebrate the beloved cartoon clan Eight decades after their debut, the Moomins remain Finland’s most treasured literary export. Fans flocked to the official Moomin Museum to honour the impact of the beloved characters. -
No Comment Peruvian Shamans call for calm in Amazon island dispute with Colombia Shamans in Peru have staged a traditional ritual in Lima to urge peace with Colombia amid a growing row over the ownership of Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon. -
Markets Russian stocks climb ahead of Trump-Putin summit on Friday Russian stocks have reached a more-than-three-month high, driven by geopolitical momentum ahead of the Trump–Putin summit. -
Portugal Portuguese police shift up a gear with Ferrari seized in drug trafficking probe Portuguese police's latest acquisition is a Ferrari 488 GTB, which will join a BMW i8 and Ford Mustang V8 in being used for non-crime related duties. -
No Comment Deadly wildfire contained after raging near Madrid suburb At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday. -
EU Decoded Can the EU be a climate leader and boost its economic competitiveness? A recent proposal by the European Commission to set an emission reduction target of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 level is being criticised by European lawmakers, member states and environmentalists alike. -
Culture news Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza 'before it's too late' The singer wrote that the pontiff was “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into Gaza, adding that “there is no more time.” -
Ukraine Russian forces breach Ukrainian defences in eastern Donetsk region, reports claim Russian forces have intensified their push in eastern Ukraine, pushing towards the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway in Ukraine's Donetsk region, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is redeploying its troops in preparation for a new offensive. -
Moments Alerts and insurance: How to prepare for a summer holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation. -
Culture news The world's biggest Mars rock sold at auction, but Niger wants to know how it got there A 25-kilo rock from Mars sold for over $5 million (€4.3 million) at Sotheby’s in New York last month. But Niger, where the meteorite was found, has launched an investigation into whether it was illegally smuggled out of the country. -
Europe in Motion What is the main use of plastics in Europe amid Global Plastics Treaty negotiations? As the world's nations strive to agree on a treaty to combat plastic pollution, plastic consumption continues to rise, resulting in the European Union producing about 13.4 million tonnes of CO2 annually from plastics. -
Poland Poland charges suspect over parcel bomb plot amid Russia sabotage fears Four foreign nationals have been investigated over a parcel containing explosives that was sent via a courier company in Poland last year. -
Business Trump reverses course on Intel CEO amid US-China chip showdown Just days after demanding that Intel's CEO step down over alleged conflicts tied to China, Trump met with him in the White House — a whiplash reversal that sent the company's stock soaring. -
Earth News Artist’s massive sculpture at UN symbolises burden of plastic waste during treaty negotiations An evolving sculpture built from waste confronts negotiators as talks on a landmark plastic continue. -
Health news Study finds women who experience stalking face increased risk of heart disease and stroke New research reveals that women who have experienced stalking face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. -
EuroVerify Fact-checking Russian claims that Ukraine is stalling a planned prisoner swap A war of narratives has erupted between Moscow and Kyiv over the implementation of a prisoner exchange agreed in late July. -
Culture news Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel confirms Italian citizenship as Trump targets celebrity opponents Is Jimmy Kimmel the next big American celebrity to move to Europe to escape Donald Trump? -
Tech News Greece prepares to launch its largest data centre yet amid boom in demand from AI Greece is investing in the creation of large data centres amid a boom in demand across Europe and worldwide. -
Economy German economic sentiment tumbles as EU–US trade deal underwhelms Germany’s economic sentiment fell sharply in August, with the ZEW index dropping to 34.7 as experts reacted negatively to the EU–US trade deal. Key industries like chemicals and autos were hit, while eurozone sentiment also weakened. -
Climate What are dry storms? The dangerous weather phenomenon sparking wildfires in a warming world Dry storms are a curious meteorological phenomenon. The sky turns dark and thunders, but it doesn't seem to rain. -
No Comment Berlin protesters condemn killing of journalists in Gaza airstrikes Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Berlin on Monday evening, rallying against the killing of journalists in Gaza during Israeli airstrikes a day earlier. -
Travel News Not enough snow anymore: How climate change is pushing Bosnian resorts to pivot to summer tourism Tourism operators in the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo have started expanding their summer offerings in recent years, after several summers with little snow. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Harry and Meghan extend Netflix deal amid plans for new content The royal couple are set to produce more shows under the Archewell banner in a multi-year agreement with Netflix – in spite of criticism and mixed viewership numbers. -
Economy Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli firms The fund held stock in 61 Israeli companies at the end of June this year, although public pressure to terminate the contracts has been mounting. -
Spain Wildfire near Madrid kills one as fires burn across Spain The fire was brought under control overnight, after a blaze in the Tres Cantos area killed one person and prompted evacuations, the authorities said. -
Spain Spain orders town to drop Muslim community religious gathering ban The ban, which affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in the southeastern town of Jumilla, has been challenged by Madrid. -
Europe News Has the 1.5°C goal set out in the Paris Climate Agreement been breached? In the past 25 months, just four did not see the average temperature exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Does this mean the Paris Climate Agreement failed? -
Europe News Lead MEPs warn against rewarding Russian aggression ahead of Alaska talks If Russia succeeds in altering Ukraine’s borders by force, no country will be safe. Borders can not be assured - 7 lead MEPs warn in a joint statement. -
No Comment Injured elephant repeatedly visits Indian village for food and water An elephant with a leg injury has been making daily visits to a village on the outskirts of Assam in northeast India, searching for food and water. -
Culture news Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to partner Georgina Rodríguez The Spanish-Argentine model posted a picture of a large diamond ring announcing the news. -
Destinations Europe’s safest cities ranked: The top destination offers both historic charm and peace of mind Cities like Dubrovnik and Tallinn have succeeded in preserving their medieval heritage while balancing tourist and resident safety and comfort. -
No Comment Public swimming in Seine proves popular in French capital Thousands of people have been swimming in the River Seine since Paris opened three public bathing sites last month, the first in more than a century. -
Economy UK job vacancies fall at a slower pace while wage growth holds steady Payrolled employment decreased by 8,000 in July compared with June, the smallest decline since a modest rise in January. -
Tech News Elon Musk threatens to sue Apple for not ranking X or Grok among its top apps Musk accused Apple of "behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store". -
Culture news Wikipedia loses challenge against UK Online Safety Act rules A High Court ruling in the UK has quashed Wikipedia’s attempt to overturn part of the country’s divisive Online Safety Act. Judges dismissed the Wikimedia Foundation’s challenge to rules that could place the online encyclopaedia under the law’s strictest category of regulation. -
Culture news Taylor Swift announces her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' follows last year’s 'The Tortured Poets Department' and the singer's record-breaking Eras Tour. No release date has been announced for the new album, but her site says that vinyl editions of the album would ship before 13 October. -
Europe News 26 EU countries issue a statement in support of Ukraine ahead of the Alaska talks, without Hungary Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán said the EU attempts to set conditions for a meeting to which leaders of the EU were not invited. He also called for an EU-Russia summit. -
Art Candid Beatles moments captured by Paul McCartney to be exhibited in London From backstage moments to quiet reflections, Paul McCartney’s photographs of the Beatles’ breakthrough years are heading to a London gallery this August. -
World News Trump's election paved way for Israeli attacks on Iran - sources Israel had long planned an attack on Iran but delayed it until several factors aligned: Donald Trump’s election in the US, the conclusion of a 60-day period of nuclear negotiations, and specific Iranian attacks. -
Health news A weekly injection to treat Parkinson’s could end daily pill burden, scientists say Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a long-lasting weekly injection for Parkinson’s disease that could replace daily pills, easing the treatment burden for millions worldwide. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Years at work: Which European countries have the longest average working life? The average number of years Europeans spend working is increasing across continent, but the numbers still vary hugely. Euronews Business compares the data to explain why. -
USA Trump says he’ll know if Putin wants peace deal with Ukraine in their meeting Without elaborating, Trump reiterated that land exchanges might be a part of any significant agreement. -
Europe News Europe frozen out as US and Russia prepare for Alaska talks Until Europe can defend itself, it's not likely to be invited to a great power dialogue, experts have told Euronews. -
Tech News Researchers warn of coordinated network to amplify child sexual abuse content on X At least 150 accounts shared “millions” of posts on X over a four-day period in July that encouraged users to buy child exploitation materials, an investigation has found. -
USA Two people dead, 10 others injured in explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania. -
Spain More than 2,000 people evacuated from Spanish resort of Tarifa over advancing wildfire Despite the efforts of emergency teams to control the fire that has been raging across some areas in southern Spain, authorities have been forced to order the eviction of several houses in the municipality of Tarifa near Cadiz.