22 August 2025 | Euronews
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Netherlands Death of a 17-year old teenager in the Netherlands sparks outrage over violence against women 'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media. -
Business AI robot dogs deliver fast food in Zurich, as Just Eat pilots new technology The Dutch food delivery company has teamed up with Swiss firm RIVR to deploy autonomous robot dogs for food delivery, piloting the tech first in Zurich and later in other European cities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine More than a million people in Ukraine require evacuation from frontline areas, officials say Over one million people in Ukraine need evacuation amid heavy Russian shelling and military assaults in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions in Eastern Ukraine. -
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Ukraine We need to make sure Putin never tries to attack Ukraine again, NATO chief says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday that the security guarantees agreement for Ukraine will consist of two layers: strengthening Ukraine’s army and commitments from the US and Europe aimed at deterring Russia in the event of future aggression. -
Health news Serena Williams reveals GLP-1 treatment helped her lose 31 pounds after giving birth After years of struggling with postpartum weight gain despite strict training and healthy eating, the 23-time Grand Slam champion turned to a GLP-1 medication. -
Markets Fed Chair Powell signals Federal Reserve may soon cut rates, markets rally 'Shifting risk balance may warrant policy adjustment,' said Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole, at the central bankers' annual meeting, hinting that the Fed may soon cut rates, even as inflation risks remain. -
Europe News Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 deaths in Portugal in 20 consecutive days Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit. -
Europe in Motion Watch the video - Which countries are littering Europe with electronic waste instead of reclying? EU candidate countries show particularly concerning rates of improper e-waste recycling. -
No Comment Berlin Zoo panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrate first birthday Berlin Zoo’s panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrated their first birthday on Friday with bamboo, colourful ice cream treats and a large red wooden number one. -
Travel News German, British and American tourists are choosing Greece this and they are spending more Bank of Greece data on travel spending shows a significant increase compared to 2024 -
Money Will overregulation mean Poland and Europe miss out on crypto? The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers? -
No Comment Kim Jong Un leads Pyongyang ceremony for troops who fought in Ukraine North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un led a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday to honour troops who fought in Ukraine and to commemorate those killed, according to state media. -
Travel News How tourists visiting Dubrovnik’s City Walls are helping Croatia preserve its cultural heritage As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use tourism revenue to protect fragile monuments. -
Europe News Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine hits key oil pipeline again Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry. -
USA FBI searching home of Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, source says The search of Bolton's home comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to examine the activities of other perceived adversaries of the Republican president, including by authorising a grand jury investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. -
No Comment Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships Passionate performers from around the world are gathering in Finland this week, competing not with instruments in hand but with invisible guitars. -
World News Libya announces probe after Russian-made rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour Security forces found a vehicle carrying two other rockets of the same type, as well as the rockets’ launcher, the government said. -
Europe News Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees. -
Travel News Thailand is planning to give away thousands of free domestic flights to tourists Thailand cut its forecast to 33 million international visitors, down from 39 million at the start of 2025. -
World News EU's position taken into account by Ukraine and US, Kyiv's representative to the EU says Europe rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting with Donald Trump on Monday in an "exceptional format," Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, told Euronews. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Alpha' - Julia Ducournau tears into the soul rather than flesh Julia Ducournau returns with her third film, destined to be her most divisive yet. But for those who choose to let go, the French writer-director shows that 'Titane' needn’t be a tough act to follow. -
World News Pressure on Russia's economy intensifies as full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues Russians are likely to face higher taxes as the burden on the budget grows and the Central Bank of Russia says that "the economy needs a breather." -
Markets European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy. -
Climate Billions at 'real' risk of extreme heat in the workplace, World Health Organisation says The organisation's first report specifically dedicated to the dangers of extreme heat on-site warns that employers need to adapt to a new normal of heatwaves. -
Earth News China races to build the world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news 'A true heritage crime': Nearly 50,000 sign petition against loan of Bayeux Tapestry to London The petition warns that transporting the fragile, thousand-year-old embroidery could cause irreparable damage. -
Culture news Lil Nas X detained after walking LA streets in underwear following suspected overdose The Grammy award winning 'Old Town Road' rapper has been arrested by LA police after being found wandering LA streets in his underwear and treated for a suspected drug overdose. -
Economy Will Powell hint at a rate cut? All eyes on Jackson Hole speech Markets await Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on rates. With inflation high and jobs weakening, the Fed faces pressure. Powell may leave a September rate cut on the table, but the trajectory isn't guaranteed. -
Gaza Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time and expected to spread, IPC says The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale. -
Tech News How UN’s women-only AI school wants to tackle gender inequality in AI UN Women is trying to ensure women aren’t left behind in the artificial intelligence revolution by educating ‘feminist leaders’ on how to build and use AI for social change. -
Australia Doctor accused of recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital toilets released on bail Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission. -
USA Trump administration to review all 55 million people with US visas for violations The State Department’s new language suggests that the continual vetting process, which officials acknowledge is time-consuming, is far more widespread and could mean even those approved to be in the US could abruptly see those permissions revoked. -
Cinema Fact check: Is Kevin Spacey really heading to the Venice Film Festival for directorial comeback bid? After showing up at an event during the Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Spacey will debut a trailer in Venice for a sci-fi thriller he directed. This is part of his continued efforts to stage a comeback, following sexual misconduct allegations and legal issues which have derailed his Hollywood career. -
Tech News Selection process for EU privacy chief triggers complaints to ombudsman The mandate of the current privacy watchdog of the EU institutions expired in December last year. -
No Comment Princess Kay of the Milky Way sculpted in butter for state fair tradition Malorie Thorson braved a chilled booth as sculptor Gerry Kulzer carved her likeness from a 41-kilogram block of butter, a 60-year tradition at the Minnesota State Fair. -
Iran Iran to hold call with Europeans over nuclear programme as sanctions deadline looms The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback". -
EuroVerify Was Ursula von der Leyen kicked out of the European leaders' meeting with Trump? Some viral social media posts claim that Donald Trump said to the European Commission president that he wanted ‘a grown-up talk with important people’ before asking her to wait outside. -
Tech News Nvidia reportedly orders suppliers to stop work on China AI chip but says new chip in the works China reportedly told local tech companies to stop buying Nvidia's chips due to alleged security concerns, as the global AI race intensifies. -
Economy Germany’s GDP contraction worse than expected after tariff boost The economy had seen a slight uptick at the start of this year as businesses sought to get ahead of tariffs, but the country has now slipped back into contraction territory. -
Gaza Israel's defence minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas doesn't accept ceasefire terms Israel’s defense minister says Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms. Earlier this week, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal by Arab mediators, almost identical to the one Israel accepted before talks stalled last month. -
Culture news Kneecap head to France’s Rock en Seine festival amid increased scrutiny The French Minister of the Interior has reiterated his zero-tolerance stance towards any disorder. The owner of France’s most popular music festival said to those who oppose the presence of Kneecap on stage: “To claim that supporting the Palestinian cause is a threat to public order is deplorable." -
Climate ‘Temporary reprieve’: Why is Arctic Sea ice melting more slowly despite global warming? Experts say this pause shouldn’t be mistaken for recovery, as Arctic sea ice coverage is still much lower than it was in the 1980s. -
North Korea Kim Jong-un holds ceremony to welcome North Korean soldiers home from fighting for Russia State-controlled Korean Central News Agency said Kim awarded state "hero" titles to commanders and soldiers who returned after fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk border region. -
USA European diplomacy in Washington must be followed by strength in defence preparedness at home In Washington, the European message was clear: Europeans were united in their demands for ceasefire, for security guarantees, and support for Ukraine, says Kristine Berzina, a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. -
USA Europe kneels before Trump in Washington Europe did not come to Washington to negotiate with America as a partner; it came to plead with Trump not to make a unilateral deal on Ukraine with Putin, writes Ashok Swain. -
USA California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehaviour in prison A panel of two California commissioners denied Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again. A parole hearing for his brother Lyle Menendez, who is being held at the same prison in San Diego, is scheduled for Friday morning. -
Business Rising vet costs and abandonment are putting Europe’s pets at risk The cost of veterinary services in Europe has surged more than 30% since 2015, outpacing overall inflation and hitting households hard. -
Europe News Europe leads in military aid to Ukraine — but can it cover for a wavering US? Europe is leading the US in aid for the first time since June 2022, with a total allocation of €138 billion until June 2025. Could this financial increase be sustained in time if Washington shrinks its support, or is it only a temporary spike? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Why scientists think diamonds could help identify cancer that has spread Small, diamond-based sensors could help determine whether breast cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes, the researchers said. -
Colombia At least 17 people killed in car bomb and separate helicopter attack in Colombia Colombian President Gustavo Petro attributed both attacks to dissidents of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, commonly known as FARC, adding that an alleged member of the group was arrested in the area of the helicopter explosion.