19 August 2025 | Euronews
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USA Trump says US troops won't defend Ukraine and warns Kyiv NATO membership is 'impossible' Trump said after his meeting in Alaska last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Putin was open to the idea of security guarantees for Ukraine. -
United Kingdom Officials win court case to remove migrants from UK hotel that's been focus of protests Thousands of people have protested near the hotel in Epping after an asylum seeker living there was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. -
Ukraine Kyiv residents react to Zelenskyy-Trump talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine Residents of Kyiv closely monitored meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump, and European leaders, as the US president hopes for talks with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. -
Lebanon Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies. -
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Europe News What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU? The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement. -
Finland Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect. -
New Zealand New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in country's first such conviction The soldier came to law enforcement attention as part of an operation after a 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, when a white supremacist opened fire on Muslim worshipers, killing 51. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead. -
Germany Suspect in car-ramming attack on German Christmas market charged with murder The suspect is charged with six counts of murder, 338 counts of attempted murder and 309 counts of bodily harm. -
Europe News EU and allies must 'accelerate' work on Ukraine's NATO-like security guarantees, Costa says EU leaders want to capitalise on growing diplomatic momentum to end Russia's war in Ukraine and ensure the country has what it needs to deter any future aggression. -
Europe News Hungary threatens Kyiv with electricity cut after Ukrainian attacks shut down Russia oil imports The tensions between the two countries escalated after Ukraine bombed the Drushba pipeline on Russian territory, effectively stopping oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. -
Climate Will Europe feel the effects of Hurricane Erin? Here's what forecasters are saying The storm’s rapid intensification has been linked to unusually warm ocean waters made more likely by climate change. -
No Comment London Zoo animals step onto scales for annual weigh-in From giant tortoises weighing over 200 kilos to tiny snails just a few grams, animals of every size lined up this week for London Zoo’s annual weigh-in. -
Design Rocker Jack White blasts Trump’s ‘vulgar’ Oval Office transformation after Zelenskyy meeting Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House... -
Spain Spain battles record fires despite end of heatwave bringing cooler temperature The Spanish government will declare the areas affected by the deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of its northern Galicia province as disaster zones. -
EuroVerify No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy. -
Bolivia Bolivia's presidential frontrunner has 'phone stolen' while celebrating first-round win Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz is up against conservative ex-President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga in a runoff on 19 October to determine Bolivia's next leader. -
Pakistan Search under way for 150 people missing after devastating flooding in Pakistan A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains. -
Tech News Austrian newspaper’s pay or consent model violates EU privacy rules: court The case will likely be referred to the EU’s highest court. -
No Comment Historic Kiruna Church in Sweden begins five-kilometre relocation One of Sweden’s most recognisable landmarks, the wooden Kiruna Church, is being moved five kilometres this week to a new city centre to escape an encroaching mine. -
Tech News UK drops demand to access global Apple users’ data, US spy chief says A US official said the UK government will no longer ask Apple to provide it with a way to access encrypted user data. -
Culture news Green Man Festival 2025 round-up: An eclectic weekend in the Welsh countryside As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings... -
No Comment Worst wildfire season in decades burns over 340,000 hectares in Spain Wildfires raging across Spain have scorched more than 340,000 hectares this year, with officials warning 2025 is already the country’s worst fire season in 30 years. -
Travel News British tourist faces €1,500 fine after being caught stealing stones from Pompeii The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft. -
Business Line New Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s Urban Transformation Uzbekistan breaks ground on “New Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure. -
EU Decoded Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI? Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Code of Conduct, but some companies say that signing up to this code would hinder innovation. -
No Comment Jongo festival in Rio calls for cultural preservation Dancers from 18 communities rooted in Brazil’s history of slavery gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to perform Jongo, a traditional dance with African origins. -
Russia Russians opposing the regime face uncertainty as Germany halts humanitarian visas Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain. -
Health news Tiny pond worms could be used to help find new treatments for schizophrenia, study says UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research. -
Gaza Ship with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus Cyprus was the staging area last year for 22,000 tonnes of aid deliveries by ship directly to Gaza through a pier operated by the international charity World Central Kitchen and a US military-run docking facility known as the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore System. -
Art World Photography Day: The story behind ‘Napalm Girl’ - and its link to 2025's horror film ‘Weapons’ Euronews Culture explores the story of a photograph that is sadly as relevant today as it was the day it was taken, as well as the legacy of the shot - seen this year in one of 2025’s biggest critical and box office cinematic success stories. -
Ukraine Dressed for diplomacy: Zelenskyy's new style wins praise in meeting with Trump Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was complimented by US President Donald Trump for his outfit in their Oval Office meeting on Monday. -
Europe in Motion Watch the video: Which EU countries are leading on access to contraceptives? From supplies to counselling: Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives? -
Culture news Downton Abbey fans can own a piece of the drama in major charity auction From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Israel set to approve 'largest' gas supply deal in its history to Egypt After two years of delays, the Israeli government is expected to finalise the deal with Egypt in the next two weeks, involving exports from Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field. -
North Korea South Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to pledge nuclear force expansion Pyongyang has long denounced the allies’ joint drills as invasion rehearsals and Kim has often used them to justify his own military displays and testing activities aimed at expanding his nuclear weapons programme. -
Culture news No.10 warns author Sally Rooney her support for banned group could breach UK terror law Downing Street has warned Irish author Sally Rooney that supporting Palestine Action – a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK – could amount to a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act. -
Sweden Historic Swedish church transported on trailers to avoid being swallowed by mine A convoy of trailers is transporting the 113-year-old Kiruna Church to a new home to make way for the expansion of a large underground iron ore mine. -
Culture news UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize cancelled after controversy over ‘gender critical’ author John Boyne This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know. -
Business Japan's SoftBank continues US investment as it moves to gain 2% stake in chip maker Intel The Japanese tech giant has been increasing its investments in the US since the beginning of US President Donald Trump's second term. -
Earth News Italy's Ventina glacier has melted so much geologists now can only monitor it remotely After 130 years of direct measurement, the retreat of Italy’s Ventina glacier will now be tracked by drones due to rapid melting and unstable terrain. -
No Comment Kyiv ceremony honours artist killed on the frontline Mourners gathered in Kyiv on Monday to bid farewell to Ukrainian artist and soldier Davyd Chychkan, who died after being wounded on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia. -
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' accused of selling fatal dose to Friends star Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty. -
Norway Norwegian prosecutors indict son of crown princess Mette-Marit on 32 counts including rape The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess was charged with 32 counts, including at least four counts of rape, following a lengthy investigation which could see him behind bars for up to a decade. -
Culture news The Bayeux Tapestry is coming to London – but how do you transport a 900-year-old embroidery? The Bayeux Tapestry will travel to London in 2026 for a blockbuster show at the British Museum. Behind the scenes, experts are navigating the logistics. -
EuroVerify Romania, NATO and sham accounts: Fake Euronews content persists online False videos in the style of Euronews reports claim that a Romanian politician has called for the country to leave NATO and join forces with Russia. -
Europe News European leaders show cautious optimism following White House talks with Zelenskyy and Trump European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine. -
Healthcare How is Uzbekistan trying to improve its social protection system? Reforms are ongoing, but new tools are helping Uzbekistan reach people in need of health and social support faster and with fewer barriers. -
Economy Property tax across Europe: Which countries collect the most, and what’s their share of total tax? Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Bored of your beach read? Dive into these politicians’ steamy novels From Brussels to Westminster, top European politicians have turned their experiences into steamy novels, mixing romance, scandal, and risqué fantasies. Diplomats, ministers, and MPs reveal a surprising, erotic side behind the political curtain. -
Tech News Finland’s war on fake news starts in schools. AI could make that a lot harder While Finnish students learn how to discern fact from fiction online, media literacy experts say AI-specific training should be guaranteed going forward.