14 August 2025 | Euronews
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World News Zelenskyy and European leaders will attend talks after Alaska summit with Putin, Trump says US President Donald Trump said he expects his meeting with Vladimir Putin to go well, but added that what will be even more important is the second meeting after the Alaska summit, where the presidents of Ukraine and Russia will be joined by Trump and possibly by some European leaders. -
Brazil Lawyers for Brazil's former president reject coup allegations in final court statement The former president and other defendants were required to present their final arguments by Wednesday. This marks the final procedural step before the trial concludes, which is expected by the end of the year. -
Business EU urges China to drop sanctions on Lithuanian banks amid tensions over Russia and Taiwan The EU has demanded Beijing revoke "unjustified" sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in a dispute also rooted in long-standing tensions over Taiwan. -
Afghanistan Taliban deny claims in US report and say they do not divert aid sent to Afghanistan Aid agencies say more than half of Afghanistan’s population, roughly 23 million people, need humanitarian assistance. -
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Scenes Watch: A Japanese entrepreneur recycles forgotten traditions into a trend Around 500 tonnes of barely used kimonos are discarded annually in Japan. -
Syria Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defence pact, officials say Syria's interim government has faced mounting challenges in restoring order after nearly 14 years of civil war following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebel forces in December. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe in Motion As heatwaves continue, how many tropical nights have occurred across Europe? This year, high nighttime temperatures already broke records in the first two months of summer across many areas in Europe. -
Cinema Back off, Hollywood: Why a prequel to the box office hit of 2025 ‘Weapons’ is a terrible idea It's smashed the box office. It's earned rave reviews. And now, like clockwork, studios have sniffed out the buzz and are looking for a follow up. In the case of Zach Cregger's 'Weapons', a prequel. Here's why this is a terrible idea. -
Business Chinese new car sales on track to return to 2023 growth levels as NEV sales continue to rise In the first seven months of 2025, total vehicle sales in China rose 12%, buoyed by strong growth in sales of new energy vehicles. -
United Kingdom Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool FC fans faces 24 new charges Celebration quickly turned into tragedy when a vehicle drove down a street full of the title-winning club's supporters, injuring dozens of them. -
Healthcare Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170% The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS). -
No Comment Wildfires destroy thousands of hectares in Spain More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes. -
Greece Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024. -
Poland Polish army to mark 1920 military victory with large Warsaw parade Some NATO troops will also attend Friday's commemoration of the defeat of the Red Army at the Battle of Warsaw. -
Culture news London's Imperial War Museum defends Holocaust caption criticised by historians The caption - describing the Nazi Nuremberg Laws as defining Jews by how many “observant” Jewish grandparents they had - has been called misleading by two leading Holocaust historians. -
No Comment Awa Odori festival in Japan continues with nightly so-odori performances Hundreds of dancers are filling the streets of Tokushima this week as the Awa Odori festival’s full-scale outdoor performances take place across multiple venues in western Japan. -
Europe News EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon. -
Economy The UK economy grows despite tariff pressures, outpacing G7 peers While not comparable to the growth at the beginning of the year, July's numbers are bigger than predicted and signal a greater resilience than other top G7 economies. -
No Comment Firefighters struggle to contain blazes in northern and central Portugal Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe. -
Cinema The next James Bond? Relatively unknown British actor reportedly screentests for 007 role A relatively unknown British actor has reportedly screentested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 26th 007 adventure. Scott Rose-Marsh is the latest name rumoured to be taking on the Bond mantle, following Daniel Craig's tenure (2006 - 2021). -
India Death toll from Kashmir flash floods rises to at least 32, Indian disaster officials say More than 100 people were brought to safety, while at least 50 others remain missing. -
Ukraine Trump-Putin Alaska summit: What we know about the upcoming meeting The Kremlin released the detailed agenda for Vladimir Putin’s Friday meeting with Donald Trump as the US president is expected to push the Russian leader to agree to a ceasefire in Moscow’s war against Ukraine. What will Putin bring to the talks? -
Culture Series Meet the entrepreneur who wants to turn Azerbaijan’s coast into a world-class tourism destination Fuelled by his passion for music and business, Emin Agalarov is transforming Azerbaijan’s Caspian coast with Sea Breeze—a bold, multi-use development blending lifestyle, tourism, and culture. -
No Comment Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks. -
Europe News Requests for EU solidarity to battle wildfires at same level already as entire 2024 fire season Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday. -
Travel News Flying to Portugal in August? Airport strikes could derail your summer holiday plans Spain is also preparing for airport staff strikes until the end of the year. -
Culture news An ‘Entitled’ scandal: Here are the key takeaways from the scathing new Prince Andrew biography “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York”, by Andrew Lownie, “traces the life of the late Queen’s second son.” It hits the shelves today. Here are some of the key takeaways from a scathing exposé. -
USA Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over Epstein claim A lawyer representing the US first lady said comments made by the son of the former president had caused her "overwhelming financial and reputational harm". -
Greece Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete. -
Ukraine At least eight killed and 18 injured in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine At least eight people were killed and 18 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, with strikes on Kherson, Donetsk and Kharkiv. -
No Comment Three injured in drone blast in Russia’s Belgorod region A drone strike on the Russian city of Belgorod injured three civilians on Thursday, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a statement. -
Tech News Lithuania joins Baltic neighbours in teaching children to build and fly drones Three training centres will be open in September to teach more than 22,000 Lithuanians, including 7,000 children, how to build and operate drones. -
Culture news TIME Magazine honours 10 young girls in first ever 'Girls of the Year' list The US-based publication honours “10 extraordinary young leaders” between the ages of 12 and 17 from various fields including music, science and sports. -
Cyprus Greek and Turkish Cypriots unite to restore cemeteries along Green Line The €700,000 project involves work at 15 sites in the Green Line, the island's demilitarised zone. -
Tech News How to keep your phone from overheating amid summer heatwaves There are things you can do to protect your device from high heat. -
Italy Italy evacuates more than 100 Palestinians from Gaza, including 31 children The Italian Air Force flew the evacuees to Rome, Milan and Pisa in three C-130 cargo aeroplanes from the southern city of Eilat in Israel. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news South Korea's Supreme Court rules popular children's song 'Baby Shark' is not plagiarised The top court dismissed a copyright claimed filed by a US composer against South Korean company Pinkfong, ending a six-year legal battle. -
World News Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait The country's health ministry said hospitals had registered 63 methanol-related cases since Saturday. -
No Comment Second night of clashes as protests turn violent in Serbia Clashes have erupted for a second night on Wednesday in Serbia between anti-government protesters and supporters of President Aleksandar Vučić, in the most serious escalation of unrest in months. -
North Korea Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea “remains unchanged and can never change”. -
Culture news Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ from 'New Heights' podcast Here’s everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s anticipated 12th album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, following her podcast appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. -
Economy Spain's Ibex-35 conquers 15,000 points and reaches the highest level since 2007 The Spanish stock market index had not reached highs like this since 2007, just before the global market crash. -
No Comment Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat. -
Tech News Russia blocks calls via WhatsApp and Telegram as it tightens control over the internet Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the internet. -
wellbeing Americans are rethinking alcohol amid growing concerns over health risks A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades. -
Earth News Global plastics treaty talks stall as nations divided over limiting production Nations remain divided on how to curb plastic production, threatening progress on a landmark global pollution agreement. -
Destinations Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably? Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and memorable holiday. -
USA Heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee kill at least four At least four people died in Tennessee due to heavy rain and flooding, causing chaos and dramatic rescues. A family was killed by a fallen tree in East Ridge. -
Climate Norway, Sweden and Finland: Climate change made July heatwave 10 times more likely, study says The period of persistent heat across the region brought overcrowded and overheated hospitals, wildfires, toxic algal blooms and a surge in drownings. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein's next retrial could happen this fall Prosecutors and Weinstein's lawyers vowed Wednesday that they were willing to square off at yet another trial. It would be his third in New York and fourth overall. -
Japan Kazakhstan celebrates National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with music and innovation Kazakhstan’s National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan featured music, cultural performances and innovation, drawing thousands of visitors. -
EuroVerify Trump-Putin talks: Is Russia really contesting US sovereignty over Alaska? As the Russian and US presidents prepare to meet in the Alaskan capital, speculation that Vladimir Putin rejects the legitimacy of Russia’s 1867 sale of Alaska to the US has resurfaced online. -
Iran Iran's Pezeshkian criticises Netanyahu's pledge to help in water crisis Pezeshkian's response came as Netanyahu addressed Iranians in a video message on Tuesday, pledging that Israel would help solve the country’s severe water shortages once Iran is “free” from the current government. -
Culture news From Cristiano Ronaldo to a busty mermaid: The controversial statues that have lost their place From Denmark’s busty mermaid statue to toppled slave traders and stolen Paddington Bears, we take a look at the statues around the world that have vanished, been relocated, or quietly removed. -
Destinations Amid blistering heatwaves, Italians are abandoning their beloved beach holidays for the mountains Italians are snubbing the beaches in droves this year, with as much as a 25 per cent drop in visitors along some coastlines. -
Economy Global personal wealth: Which countries have the highest shares in Europe? The US and China are home to over half of global personal wealth (54%), while Europe holds only 22%, with its five largest economies dominating the list. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Study finds ADHD drugs lower risk of suicidal behaviour, car accidents, and crime Researchers identified consequences of ADHD medication that usually are not discussed in the doctor’s office. -
USA Appeals court backs Trump's foreign aid freeze, triggering global concerns A US Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration can suspend billions in foreign aid, despite challenges from grant recipients. This decision follows Trump's executive order to freeze aid spending, which critics argue could result in millions of deaths by 2030. -
Brazil Brazil announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by Trump's tariffs President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the plan, which includes a bill to be sent to Congress, as a first step to help local exporters. -
Tech News ‘Malicious’ AI chatbots want to trick people into revealing private information. But can they? In a test, people were more likely to share personal information with AI chatbots that first used empathy or emotional support to gain their trust.