2025-08-20

Health news

Death toll rises to 4 in botulism outbreak in Italy

Public concern is growing in Italy, especially in regions where several people have been hospitalised after consuming contaminated food.

20/08/2025

Travel News

Air Canada resume flights after millions impacted by strikes

Here’s what passengers need to know about their rights to compensation and what their travel insurance can cover.

20/08/2025

Markets

Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces new mini doll

The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm.

20/08/2025

France

France probes death of streamer over concerns of 'horrifying' violence

Raphael Graven — who was known online as Jean Pormanove or JP — died during a live stream after days of violence and abuse, according to reports.

20/08/2025

Tech News

Danish university to screen tech researchers over spying concerns

The tightened vetting process applies to researchers from China, Russia and Iran, which Danish intelligence officials consider high risk for espionage.

20/08/2025

Tech News

Google updates terms for app marketplace following EU pressure

Google said it is making the changes following discussions with the European Commission.

20/08/2025

Euronews Debates

EU Research and Innovation Days return to Brussels in 2025

In partnership with DG Research

The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event returns this September, bringing top scientists, business leaders, and EU policymakers together for two days of live and online discussions.

20/08/2025

Culture news

Former FBI chief sparks MAGA outrage over his Taylor Swift confession

Former FBI Director James Comey has released a video in which he confesses he's a massive Swiftie and that Taylor Swift's music has been a "coping mechanism" in the face of Donald Trump. The backlash was... swift.

20/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

20/08/2025

Europe in Motion

European brews: Alcohol-free sector grows 11%

The alcohol-free beer sector grew by 11% in 2024. While Germany leads in production, the Netherlands is the EU's biggest exporter.

20/08/2025

Art

UK raises £3.8 million to keep rare Barbara Hepworth sculpture

The UK government had issued an export bar on the sculpture after it was sold at an auction in March 2024, citing its cultural significance.

20/08/2025

Ukraine

Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine's Sumy region

The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine's Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia's ongoing all-out war.

20/08/2025

Europe News

Why Brussels doesn’t hate AC — but Europe still struggles with it

No, the EU hasn't banned air conditioning. So why do Europeans still resist it? Here's a policy look at Europe’s love-hate relationship with staying cool through the summer.

20/08/2025

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Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers

The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.

20/08/2025

North Korea

Chinese national in US jailed for sending weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.

20/08/2025

Afghanistan

Bus crash in Afghanistan kills dozens of migrants returning from Iran

A collision between a bus and two other vehicles killed at least 79 people, including 19 children, in northwestern Afghanistan, local media reported.

20/08/2025

EuroVerify

Did Trump make EU leaders wait in line outside his office?

Posts are being widely shared featuring an image that social media users claim shows European leaders waiting in line to meet US President Donald Trump. However, the image is false.

20/08/2025

Culture news

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna

It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...

20/08/2025

Syria

Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting

In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

20/08/2025

Space

Tiny new moon spotted around Uranus by powerful space telescope

The new moon, still nameless, ups the planet's total moon count to 29.

20/08/2025

Healthcare

New malaria drug for newborns offers hope in Uganda

Until recently, a major gap in malaria treatment was how to care for newborns and infants infected with malaria who weren’t strong enough to receive regular medication.

20/08/2025

Health news

Teen vaping linked to smoking, marijuana, and alcohol use, study says

The researchers called for stronger action to prevent teenagers and young adults from getting hooked on e-cigarettes.

20/08/2025

Culture news

Kneecap rapper in UK court over alleged support for terror group

Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."

20/08/2025

Green News

How 70 years of adaptation have cut flood deaths and damage in Europe

Researchers analysed more than 1,700 floods to untangle the effects of climate change, exposure, and adaptation.

20/08/2025

EuroVerify

Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?

Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.

20/08/2025

Egypt

Aid drivers hope for Gaza entry as leaders meet at Rafah crossing

Euronews travelled to the Rafah border crossing with the Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian premier.

20/08/2025

Economy

Digital Euro: What is it and why do we need it?

The digital euro aims to preserve the role of cash in the digital era, ensuring secure, inclusive payments and protecting eurozone monetary sovereignty. While it won’t rival the dollar globally, it could strengthen Europe’s financial autonomy.

20/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

20/08/2025

Health news

Study finds link between sleep problems and self-harm in teen years

There is a direct link between sleep problems at age 14 and self-harm by age 17, a new study says.

20/08/2025

Ukraine

Allies to push for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

The return of the forcefully deported Ukrainian children “is a subject at the top of all lists,” Donald Trump said, adding that the US and Europe will work together with Ukraine and the rest of the world “to hopefully bringing them home to their families".

20/08/2025