27 August 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News EU leaders visit Moldova on Independence Day with message of solidarity for Chișinău Ahead of the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland visited Chișinău on the 34th anniversary of Moldova's independence. -
Europe News Hungary sues EU over frozen Russian assets being used to provide Ukraine aid Hungary's government, which maintains warm relations with Russia, has a history of regularly blocking EU support for Ukraine, which has strained relations between Budapest and several other EU countries. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Two children killed and 17 others injured in shooting at Minneapolis school The Minneapolis city government said the shooter had been "contained" after the gunfire at Annunciation Catholic School and there was no longer any "active threat" to residents. -
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Turkey Istanbul police seize jewels and antiques worth €26mn in raid at Grand Bazaar On orders from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, police raided 23 businesses in the 15th-century covered marketplace, arresting 40 people. -
Europe News EU's and Spanish migration policies ‘exacerbate’ rights abuses in Mauritania - HRW report Human Rights Watch says EU's and Spain’s outsourcing of migration control to Mauritania has worsened abuses against asylum seekers, including torture, rape and mass expulsions. The report links these violations to a €210 million 2024 migration deal aimed at curbing departures to the Canary Islands. -
Gaza Israeli military calls Gaza City evacuation 'inevitable' Aid groups have warned that an expanded military offensive could worsen the humanitarian crisis in the territory, where most of its over 2 million residents are displaced. -
No Comment Water jousters battle on Sète’s Royal Canal in 300-year-old festival For more than 300 years, the town of Sète in southern France has hosted its legendary Saint-Louis tournament, where jousters battle on the waters of the Royal Canal. -
Europe News EU Commission chief von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission. -
Business Taylor Swift is miles richer than her new fiancé. Here’s by how much With a net worth almost twenty times greater than Travis Kelce’s, Taylor Swift will enter her marriage as the clear financial powerhouse. Her $1.6 billion (€1.4bn) fortune makes her one of the world’s wealthiest entertainers, dwarfing NFL star Kelce’s estimated $70 million (€60.4mn). -
Health news Denmark apologises for painful legacy of forced birth control in Greenland Thousands of women and girls in Greenland received IUDs in the 1960s and 1970s, many of them without consent. -
Culture news Venice Film Festival 2025: Paolo Sorrentino opens star-studded proceedings with 'La Grazia'. A galaxy of Hollywood stars are turning out for the start of the 82nd Venice Film Festival opens, with industry expectations extremely high over entries for the much coveted awards. The proceedings begin with Paolo Sorrentino's new film, La Grazia. -
Sport EU Commissioner slams plans to take European football games abroad Playing regular-season European football games outside Europe would be a ‘betrayal’ of the sport’s identity and community roots, according to the EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef. -
Culture news Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift: A Bad Blood timeline Everyone’s talking about pop culture’s most famous couple getting engaged. Even Donald Trump, who wished described Taylor Swift as a “terrific person” and labelled three-time Super Bowl-winning star Travis Kelce “a great player.” Considering Trump's seemingly never-ending Swift bashing, what gives? -
Austria IAEA chief gets Austrian Cobra police protection over 'unspecified threat' Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency, without providing evidence, of aiding Israel and the US in air strikes targeting its nuclear sites. -
Germany Syrian teenager in Germany convicted over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert The 16-year-old defendant was given an 18-month suspended sentence for helping to organise a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. -
Europe in Motion Which EU countries are fresh produce powerhouses? A handful of countries account for the majority of fruit and vegetables harvested in the EU. Which states are the top producers? -
Business Swiftonomics: How brands may cash in on Taylor and Travis’ engagement Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday afternoon. -
No Comment India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers The annual Ganesha festival began across India on Wednesday, as millions of Hindu devotees prepared to celebrate the elephant-headed deity’s birthday with prayers, processions and rituals lasting 10 days. -
No Comment Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkey’s Antalya A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalya’s Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged. -
The Exchange Farming the future to enhance food supply and create solutions As urbanisation accelerates, innovative farming methods become crucial for food security. This episode highlights urban farming solutions and tech-driven platforms to reduce food waste. -
China China rejects joining Trump-proposed denuclearisation talks with US and Russia A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was "neither reasonable nor realistic" to expect China to participate in the discussions. -
World News German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030. -
No Comment Tomatina Festival soaks Buñol in red for 80th anniversary The streets of Buñol in eastern Spain were drenched in red on Wednesday as thousands joined the world-famous Tomatina, an hour-long battle fought with tomatoes. -
Travel News Italy’s new ‘beer train’ sleeper service will take passengers from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest Travellers can get into the Oktoberfest mood right from the start of the journey with Bavarian-themed entertainment on Italy’s new night train. -
EuroVerify Verifying Russian propagandists' claim that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers Russian hackers claim to have uncovered evidence that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers since the start of the invasion. But their claims aren't supported by available evidence. -
Earth News Trump reports distort science to justify rollback of key climate protections, experts warn From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers. -
World News Israel's Netanyahu recognises Armenian genocide in a historic first Israeli PM Netanyahu acknowledged the Armenian genocide during a podcast, marking a first for Israel, although no official Knesset resolution supports this recognition. -
Lifestyle Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s engagement ring The pop superstar has set the internet ablaze with news of her engagement to Travis Kelce. And all eyes are on the ring... -
Turkey Turkish transport minister fined after posting video of himself speeding Video posted on X by Abdulkadir Uraloğlu with the hashtag #TurkeyAccelerates shows him reaching speeds of 225km/h. -
United Kingdom Musk brands Reform UK leader Farage 'weak sauce' after illegal immigration crackdown pledge On Tuesday, Farage vowed to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights and start mass deportations of anyone who arrived in the country illegally. -
Syria Israeli drone strikes kill six Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb, reports claim Syrian state media and the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest drone strikes on Tuesday in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah killed six soldiers. -
Economy UK energy bills set to rise by 2% in October, fuelling inflation fears Average UK households can expect a rise of around £2.93 (€3.40) a month in their energy bills, according to the UK energy regulator Ofgem, which sets the energy price cap for households and businesses. -
EuroVerify Video shows church being relocated in Sweden, not Norway The transportation of the church was highly publicised in Sweden and beyond. -
No Comment SpaceX Starship completes first orbital test before ocean fireball SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully completed its first orbital test flight on Tuesday after three previous failed attempts, before ending in a fiery splashdown in the Indian Ocean. -
Economy German consumer confidence slumps again as job fears rise German consumer confidence fell for a third month in August, with income and economic expectations dropping sharply amid rising job fears. Willingness to buy declined slightly, signalling a fragile outlook. -
Culture news Guinness World Records turns 70 and reveals unclaimed record titles As Guinness World Records celebrates its 70th anniversary, keep in mind that there are quite a few record titles to be claimed... -
Russia Russia plans to withdraw from Europe's anti-torture treaty Moscow's decision will likely be seen as inconsequential given growing condemnation of widespread human rights abuses committed in Ukraine. -
Europe News Donald Trump's latest tariff threat suggests the EU-US trade war is far from over Brussels hoped the EU-US deal would finally put an end to the trade war. But Donald Trump's new tariff threat suggests the story is far from over. -
Tech News Microsoft fires employees after protest in president's office Police arrested 7 people after they occupied the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, as protests continue over the company's ties to the Israel Defence Forces during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Denmark Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert operations in Greenland Denmark summoned the top US diplomat in the country after reports surfaced that Trump-linked individuals were conducting covert influence operations aimed at weakening its relations with Greenland. -
Business Banco de España: How to reclaim money destroyed by wildfires in Spain Thousands of people in Spain have lost their homes and belongings to the wildfires that have ravaged much of the Iberian Peninsula. PM Pedro Sánchez has declared the burnt areas to be catastrophic. The Bank of Spain has drawn up a protocol on how to recover burnt money. -
No Comment Flash floods and landslide kill dozens in Indian-controlled Kashmir At least 32 people were killed and many others reported missing after flash floods and a landslide struck a Hindu pilgrimage route in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s Jammu region, officials said. -
Health news Using cannabis to cope with anxiety or depression? You may be at higher risk of paranoia, study says People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found. -
Tech News Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over sale of illegal vapes The Netherlands has banned the sale of flavoured vapes, and sales to minors is also prohibited. -
Tech News Anthropic settles AI copyright lawsuit with book authors A settlement is coming next week in a class action copyright lawsuit of book authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic. -
Australia Manhunt for gunman in fatal shooting of two Australian police officers continues Authorities said the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, is heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival as a massive search entered its second day. -
Cinema 'KPop Demon Hunters' breaks viewership records to become Netflix's most-watched film ever Animated action musical 'KPop Demon Hunters' has become Netflix’s most-watched film with 236 million views – breaking the record set by the 2021 action film 'Red Notice'. -
Business Trump family business joins forces with Crypto.com President Donald Trump's personal crypto ventures are expanding again, this time with plans for a digital asset treasury company that holds an alternative cryptocurrency. -
France France to sue video platform Kick for 'negligence' after streamer's death Paris is suing the Australian platform for alleged negligence following the death of streamer Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, while on air. -
No Comment Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to press for Gaza hostage release Israeli protesters blocked major roads and gathered in city squares on Tuesday, calling for a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held in Gaza, while government leaders pushed ahead with plans for an assault on Gaza City. -
Vietnam At least eight dead after heavy rain causes flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia The heavy rain follows Tropical Storm Kajiki, which made landfall in central Vietnam Monday afternoon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Tuesday. -
No Comment Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast hosts annual kite festival Kites in different shapes and colours float over Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as the International Kite Festival Via Pontica returned to Varvara and Sinemorets. -
Culture news Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement: Reactions – including Donald Trump’s strange comment It's all everyone is talking about: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement. Celebrities, Swifties, royals, businesses and even Donald Trump have reacted to the news. Here's everything you need to know. -
Economy India braces for export shock as 50% US tariff takes effect The duty rate US President Donald Trump has placed on Indian goods is among the highest in the world. -
Europe News Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train. -
Climate Car colours and climate change: How your car’s paint job worsens the urban heat island effect The study found that black cars increased heat by almost 4°C on hot summer days. -
Travel News Uber plans new trains to offer direct connections to Paris, Brussels and Lille from London Uber Trains is likely to offer more convenient and affordable rail connections to Europe than the Eurostar. -
Health news ‘I started to put my self-worth in numbers on a scale’: How eating disorder cases in men are rising Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death. -
Economy Tax the rich: Where in Europe are people most in favour of taxing the super wealthy and why? Nine out of ten people globally want to tax the super-rich to pay for climate action and public services, according to a recent survey. But where in Europe are people the most supportive of taxing the wealthy? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Exclusive: EU Council faces landmark defamation claim in Germany over sanctions ‘reasons’ A German lawyer has brought a case before the country's highest court seeking clearance to sue the EU Council for defamation related to its sanctions reasoning. -
Space SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch, deploying dummy satellites into space The rocket deployed eight dummy satellites into space, before splashing down as planned into the Indian Ocean. -
Europe News A year on from Draghi’s call for radical change: Has the EU delivered? One year after Mario Draghi’s landmark competitiveness report, which called for “radical change” not to lag behind the US and China, has the EU acted — or just reacted? -
USA Trump demands death penalty for all murder cases in Washington It comes part of the US president's wider crackdown on crime. Earlier this week, Trump deployed hundreds of troops to the US capital, drawing widespread criticism.