2025-08-12

Health news

Stalking linked to increased heart disease risk in women, study finds

New research reveals that women who have experienced stalking face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

12/08/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-checking Russian claims that Ukraine is stalling prisoner swap

A war of narratives has erupted between Moscow and Kyiv over the implementation of a prisoner exchange agreed in late July.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Jimmy Kimmel confirms Italian citizenship as Trump targets opponents

Is Jimmy Kimmel the next big American celebrity to move to Europe to escape Donald Trump?

12/08/2025

Tech News

Greece prepares to launch its largest data centre yet

Greece is investing in the creation of large data centres amid a boom in demand across Europe and worldwide.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

Climate

What are dry storms? A deadly mix of lightning, wind, and heat

Dry storms are a curious meteorological phenomenon. The sky turns dark and thunders, but it doesn't seem to rain.

12/08/2025

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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.

12/08/2025

Travel News

Why Bosnian mountain resorts want to become year-round tourist spots

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

Europe News

Has the 1.5°C target set out in the Paris 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?

12/08/2025

Europe News

Agression must never be rewarded - lead MEPs weight in ahead of Alaska

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.

12/08/2025

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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.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Spanish-Argentine model posted a picture of a large diamond ring announcing the news.

12/08/2025

Destinations

Medieval towns, low crime rates: Why these are Europe’s safest cities

Cities like Dubrovnik and Tallinn have succeeded in preserving their medieval heritage while balancing tourist and resident safety and comfort.

12/08/2025

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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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

Tech News

Elon Musk threatens to sue Apple over X and Grok's App Store rankings

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".

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

Europe News

EU countries issued a statement in support of Ukraine 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.

12/08/2025

Art

McCartney’s 1960s Beatles photos offer rare behind-the-scenes glimpse

From backstage moments to quiet reflections, Paul McCartney’s photographs of the Beatles’ breakthrough years are heading to a London gallery this August.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

Health news

Could a weekly injection replace daily drugs for Parkinson's patients?

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.

12/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

Economy

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.

12/08/2025

USA

Trump says he’ll know if Putin wants Ukraine peace deal in meeting

Without elaborating, Trump reiterated that land exchanges might be a part of any significant agreement.

12/08/2025