13 August 2025 | Euronews
Showing 63 results
-
Europe News Citizens’ petition 'Stop Destroying Games' reaches 1.4mln signatures, likely triggering EU review The "Stop Destroying Games" petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued. -
Afghanistan Taliban registers 1,800 unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar, official says Rights groups and the UN have repeatedly warned that some Afghans returning are at risk of persecution because of their gender, profession or links to the former Western-backed administration. -
World News 'Putin is bluffing,' Zelenskyy tells Trump as European leaders push for Ukraine ceasefire Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s European partners are pushing Donald Trump to prioritise a ceasefire at his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Since they won't be there, Kyiv and its allies are trying to make their voices heard. -
Health news Slovenia is the first Eastern European country to allow assisted dying. Its new law may not last Slovenian lawmakers passed an assisted dying bill last month, but opponents are already rallying to repeal it. -
ADVERTISEMENT
-
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Estonia Estonia expels Russian diplomat over interference and 'crimes against the state' The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said. -
No Comment WATCH: Berlin hosts Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with European and US leaders ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska later this week. -
Europe in Motion Which EU countries record the most drowning fatalities? In 2022, more than 4,800 people died after drowning. Men make up most of the victims, with most deaths happening at sea. -
Culture news A bracelet that saves lives: The new weapon in the fight against the date rape drug Researchers from Spain and Portugal have created a bracelet that detects the date rape drug. -
No Comment Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic pollution. -
Gaza Israeli military approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza, spokesperson says No further details about the plan that has been agreed to or a timeline have been released but the announcement comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for the take over of Gaza City following an all-night session. -
Europe News Europe says it leads the world in Earth Observation. But what is it? Europe took another step towards cementing its position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring, with the successful launch of its Ariane 6 rocket carrying a new weather and climate satellite into orbit. -
Health news France recalls soft cheeses after two people die in food poisoning outbreak Listeriosis is a rare infection that people typically get after eating contaminated food. -
Italy At least 20 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Italy's Lampedusa, UN says Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency. -
No Comment Extreme heat grips southern Europe with red alerts issued Tourists in Vienna are continuing to take traditional Fiaker carriage rides through the historic centre, as authorities study the impact of high temperatures on working horses. -
France French bid to create 'State of New Caledonia' rejected by pro-independence bloc Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) says deal brokered by Paris is "incompatible with the foundations and achievements of our struggle". -
Economy Tariff revenue fails to curb US deficit as July spending hits record highs Even with customs revenue quadrupling under new tariffs, record-high spending on benefits, healthcare and debt interest drove the largest monthly deficit in US history. -
World News At least three killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation. -
Earth News Portugal's heatwave extends to the ocean with unusually warm waters in Algarve According to IPMA data, sea temperatures in the Algarve will range between 23 and 24°C through Saturday. -
No Comment Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions. -
Moments What is personalised pricing and could it be making your holiday more expensive? Experts say travel providers are using consumers’ personal data to tailor prices to individual customers. -
Health news Staying up late on the weekends could make this common sleep disorder worse Researchers have dubbed the spike in sleep disturbances over the weekend, when people stay up late and sleep in more, “social apnoea”. -
Europeans' Stories Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb toxic substances and easily make their way into the food chain. What is the European Union doing about it? -
Culture news Eddie Van Halen's 1982 iconic Kramer guitar to be auctioned The instrument is based on Van Halen’s original “Frankenstrat” guitar from 1975. Five years after Van Halen's death, this is the first of his guitars with this trademark design to ever be auctioned. It is expected to fetch more than $2million during an October auction led by Sotheby's. -
Syria Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war. -
Nature Climate change-driven heat extremes are driving ‘staggering’ decline in tropical birds, study warns Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world. -
Ukraine Trump warns of 'very severe consequences' for Russia if Putin does not stop war in Ukraine Ukraine’s president and European leaders held virtual talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, just days before his much-anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. -
Food and Drink Pamela Anderson is now selling pickles – and it's for a good cause Pamela Anderson has launched her very own, limited-edition line of spicy pickles. And the reason behind this career pivot is a big dill. -
No Comment Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames Firefighters and residents joined forces on Wednesday to tackle fast-spreading wildfires on the outskirts of Patras, Greece’s third largest city, as conditions worsened. -
Business EU signs €500 million loan to safeguard Ukraine's energy security ahead of winter Under the agreement, Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz would be allowed to finance emergency gas purchases. -
Business Conservative-leaning AI platform Perplexity makes shock bid to buy 'rival' Google Chrome The Truth Social integrated AI firm made an unexpected €29 billion offer for the world’s most popular web browser as Google faces possible antitrust action in the US. -
EuroVerify Fact checking Fox News claims about crime rates and migration in Ireland Right-wing US news channel Fox News sparked a controversial debate after it aired a TV segment alleging that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, while also implying that crime and migration are linked. -
Health news Could cats one day help scientists find new treatments for dementia? Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, a finding that could support efforts to develop new treatments for both human and feline dementia, the researchers said. -
Kenya British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban The British Army has vowed to crack down on sexual abuse after an inquiry found some of its soldiers using sex workers at a training site in Kenya. -
Greece Fresh protest against Gaza war erupts in Greece over arrival of Israeli cruise ship Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel. -
Culture news Tennis icon Venus Williams to be honoured with new 'Inspiring Women' Barbie doll Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay. -
Markets European shares forge ahead after record highs on Wall Street Increased hopes for a US rate cut propel markets to fresh highs -
Health news Extreme heat is a growing public health emergency, experts warn Experts warn extreme weather is a growing public health emergency, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen health systems amid rising heat-related deaths and disease outbreaks. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Estate of late rapper MF DOOM sues Temu over alleged counterfeit merchandise The estate of the beloved late rapper calls Temu “one of the most unethical companies operating in today’s global marketplace.” -
Taiwan Thousands of people evacuated in Taiwan as Typhoon Podul makes landfall More than 5,500 people had been evacuated in advance of the typhoon’s arrival on Wednesday, according to authorities. -
Space Ariane 6 carrying climate monitoring satellite succesfully launched on commercial mission The rocket is crucial for giving Europe independent access to space, and reducing its reliance on Elon Musk's SpaceX, and will help the continent build resilience against the climate crisis. -
Economy Get rich quick: Vietnam wants to become Asia's next 'tiger economy' - here's how Vietnam wants to follow in the footsteps of Taiwan and South Korea, but focusing on one single industry is no longer viable to build a strong and resilient economy. -
Nature Spain’s octopus industry faces collapse amid overfishing, climate shifts and global demand Animal groups, scientists and fishermen are clashing over the ethics and future of this historic industry. -
Czech Republic China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over meeting with Dalai Lama Beijing says it has "lodged serious protests with the Czech side" after Petr Pavel travelled to India to congratulate the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. -
No Comment Berlin protesters swim in Spree to push for lifting 1925 ban Hundreds of people leapt into the Spree River’s calm, green-tinged waters in Berlin’s historic Mitte district on Tuesday, aiming to show it is both clean and enjoyable for swimming. -
Culture news White House orders review of Smithsonian museums to ensure they meet Trump’s agenda A letter sent by the White House is ordering several US museums to align their content with Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. The president has accused the Smithsonian of coming under the influence of a “divisive, race-centered ideology.” -
Ukraine Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least six Moscow launches strikes at multiple Ukrainian cities overnight on Wednesday, just days before Vladimir Putin is set to meet Donald Trump in Alaska for peace talks. -
No Comment Mexico City rally over Israeli strike that killed journalists in Gaza Journalists and activists gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday evening to demand justice for Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and other reporters killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza late on Sunday. -
Culture news Irish rappers Kneecap condemn Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during Sziget 2025 broadcast The Irish rappers were banned from attending Sziget festival, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán prohibiting them from entering Hungary for three years. Still, that didn't stop Kneecap from getting their message across to disappointed fans... -
South Korea Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over corruption allegations Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April. -
Mexico Mexico extradites 26 cartel members to US in deal with Trump administration The move marks the second time Mexico extradites cartel members to the US, in an effort to curb the threat of US tariffs on its imports. -
Tech News AI browsers share sensitive personal data, new study finds Popular AI browsing assistants can capture sensitive data like banking information, academic records and even tax numbers from private sites, a new study shows. -
Culture news Beyoncé wins her first Emmy ahead of Primetime ceremony next month Beyoncé now has an Emmy Award to go along with her 35 Grammys – and only needs an Oscar and a Tony Award to enter the prestigious EGOT club... -
Culture news International Left-Handers Day: Facts you may not know about lefties “If the left half of the brain controls the right half of the body then only left-handed people are in the right mind.” - W.C. Fields -
Economy Warning signs in Europe's job market: Workers now brace for tariff effects With tariff rates and their effects on the European economy swinging sharply over the past few months, Euronews Business looks at how this could affect employment across the continent. -
Europe News European leaders hope to sway Trump on Ukraine during virtual meeting US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday with Europe once more fearful its interests will be trampled on. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Israel Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on release of all hostages at once The long-running indirect talks appeared to break down last month; however, a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks on Tuesday, according to Egyptian state media. -
Europe News Why Alaska? Trump and Putin to meet in strategic US site once part of Russia Alaska’s complex history and strategic location add weight to the first face-to-face talks between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine. -
Health news Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia. -
World News Kim Jong-un and Putin discuss alliance and war efforts against Ukraine During the call on Tuesday, Putin praised the “bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit” displayed by Pyongyang’s troops as they fought together with Russian forces, North Korea’s state-run media said. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy warns Putin wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of ceasefire The Ukrainian president reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from its own land, saying that would be unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for another Russian invasion.