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USA US appeals court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction without congressional approval The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court that such a massive White House overhaul required the explicit consent of Congress. -
USA US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy income The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil. -
Sport The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief? The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss. -
Culture news Paris: nearly 100,000 signatures against new National Assembly pavilion Plans for a new reception pavilion at the National Assembly face strong opposition, with a petition nearing 100,000 signatures after Paris Council backed relaxed planning rules around the Palais-Bourbon. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Household incomes plunge in Greece, Austria despite overall OECD growth New OECD data shows a widening gap between economic growth and household prosperity, with Greece and Austria bearing the sharpest falls in real income. -
Destinations Forget Venice and Amsterdam: Beat the crowds in Europe’s best alternative canal cities As Venice and Amsterdam suffer mass tourism, here’s our guide to the lesser-visited cities in Europe which pride themselves on their waterways. -
Europe News Exclusive: Euronews ‘extremist’ label is Lukashenka’s revenge, Tsikhanouskaya said Exclusive: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said Belarus’ “extremist” label for Euronews shows the Lukashenka regime is afraid of independent information, and warned that it could put journalists, sources and audiences at risk for seeking or sharing the channel's news. -
Economy US employers slash 23,000 jobs amid ongoing Iran war pressure July's unemployment rate eased slightly to 4.1% from 4.2% in June, as more Americans leave the labour market. -
Earth News From the Hundred Horse Chestnut to the ancient olive tree: where to see Italy's oldest trees The ministry has updated the list of monumental trees, adding 82 new specimens: a journey among Italy's oldest green giants, where nature, history and legend meet. -
No Comment Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France Canadairs and helicopters battle a wildfire that has burned around 100 hectares in France's Corbières massif near Narbonne after a road accident. -
Europe News Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average. -
Sport Deal beyond football: Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor boosts tourism and Türkiye's economy With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport. -
Tech News Could Spain's eclipse fry your phone? Here's how to shoot it safely Filming Spain's rare eclipse on 12 August? Pointing an unprotected phone camera at the Sun could fry its sensor within minutes. -
Culture news William Orbit, Grammy-winning British producer for Madonna and Blur, dies aged 69 The British producer was best known for his work on Madonna's 'Ray Of Light' and Blur's '13', as well as several charting hits like All Saints' hit song 'Pure Shores'. -
Health news Italy and France announce international meeting on addiction prevention and recovery Italy and France, co-founders of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD), on Thursday announced an international meeting on prevention and addiction recovery. The summit will be held on 23 October 2026 in Italy. -
Space Once-abandoned Spanish village becomes NASA's eclipse hotspot Villalibado, a village brought back to life after decades of abandonment, will host a NASA team broadcasting the 12 August total solar eclipse to a global audience. -
Business Volkswagen’s top stakeholders call for immediate steps to boost competitiveness As Volkswagen continues to deal with tariff impact and rising competition from Chinese carmakers, taking drastic cost-cutting and strategy steps have become all the more crucial to maintain its market position. -
No Comment Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill Taiwan holds an air raid drill in Kaohsiung, stopping traffic and guiding residents as authorities test civilian emergency responses. -
Tech News Denmark tightens rules on secondary school students to prevent AI cheating The new Danish measures include oral defences for written take-home exams, and monitoring tools for screen-use during in-school written tests. -
Travel News Copenhagen, Normandy, Exmoor: European destinations where tourists are rewarded for good behaviour Destinations in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Exmoor the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme. -
Europe News Six arrested as fresh anti-immigration protests break out in UK It comes amid pushback over a government proposal to turn the former military air base RAF Barnham - which sits just outside of Thetford - into accommodation for people seeking asylum in the UK. -
Made in Europe From playing games to building rockets: Portugal's Ubbu brings coding to primary school Just a day before the summer holidays, excitement fills the air at Lisbon's PaRK International School. -
Europe News Belarus ban of Euronews sparks debate and support for press freedom across Europe Earlier this week, the Belarusian information ministry placed Euronews’ website on its "Republican List of Extremist Materials," according to Belarus-based media. -
Europe News Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control." -
Health news Scientists create first AI-designed viruses to fight drug-resistant superbugs Researchers in the United States have used artificial intelligence to create viruses, opening pathways for new drug development and raising biosecurity fears. -
Culture news 'Disney need to sue': White House blasted over Spider-Man ICE campaign post "Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents." Marvel fans have criticised The White House for using Spider-Man in their latest campaign to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). -
Travel News Forget the ferry: Hop aboard a high-speed sailing boat from England to France this September A week of trial crossings in the English Channel will link Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy. -
Europe News Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant and drugs smuggling network Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million. -
Europe News EU sanctions five people linked to Russia’s military industry after Ukraine strikes The EU sanctioned five individuals tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex after recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, accusing Moscow of escalating attacks on civilians as its forces stalled. -
Tech News Trojan horse alert: Pirated online versions of 'The Odyssey' could contain hidden viruses Desperate to watch The Odyssey for free? Pirated copies are already spreading malware capable of raiding your passwords, payment details and more. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Her Private Hell' - Nicolas Winding Refn's horny bore Ten years since his last feature ('The Neon Demon'), the director of 'Drive' and 'Only God Forgives' signs his most vacuous and boring film yet. -
Culture news "A shame for Portugal": Israeli ambassador urges cancellation of Kanye West concert in Algarve Israel's embassy in Portugal accuses Kanye West of spreading hate speech and urges Friday's concert be cancelled, to reject antisemitism and glorifying Nazism. -
Europe News Cyprus energy minister: Meridiam's entry into Great Sea Interconnector is 'vote of confidence' Nicosia's final decisions will be based on the findings of the European Investment Bank, which will also determine the final cost of the Greece–Cyprus power interconnection project, Michalis Damianos said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Military shake-up poses little threat to Ukraine's ongoing drone revolution Ukraine has built a sprawling drone industry from scratch, hailed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the best in the world. -
Business Portugal: Next week starts with a sharp drop in fuel prices Next week brings good news for drivers: a sharp drop in prices is expected, affecting both diesel and petrol at the pumps. -
Space Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth observation satellite The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring. -
Culture news Surprise discovery as ancient domus uncovered beneath restoration site in Rome A routine restoration project on Rome's Caelian Hill has led to the discovery of an ancient Roman building decorated with mosaics, frescoes and painted ceilings. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms dating back to the second century AD. -
Europe News Danube: Wehrmacht soldiers and WWII motorbike recovered after 80 years The Danube is at such a low level that Second World War relics are resurfacing in Budapest: alongside a motorbike, the bodies of two soldiers have been recovered. -
Earth News Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings. -
Tech News New EU AI transparency rules apply to everyday users too, not just Big Tech The EU's AI Act has largely been associated with strict obligations for high-risk systems and big tech companies. From this month, that changes, as sweeping new transparency rules widen the net far beyond corporations to catch individual creators, freelancers and everyday users, too. -
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain growing prison unrest, minister says Officials have attributed the growing unrest to acute overcrowding. Sri Lanka's prisons hold about four times their intended capacity. -
Travel News YOLO, JOMO but not FOMO: The trends inspiring traveller choices The latest Global Rescue Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey showed that more than two thirds of experienced travellers are seeking out once-in-a-lifetime experiences. -
Culture news TikTok star Sydney Towle, who documented her health journey online, dies at 26 after rare cancer battle Sydney Towle’s family revealed the 26-year-old influencer has died after entering hospice care. Her death comes after a three-year-long battle with a rare bile duct cancer. -
Europe News Russia might use fake Ukrainian drones to target Baltic infrastructure, Lithuania warns Moscow could use recovered Ukrainian drone parts to stage an attack on Baltic infrastructure in a bid to undermine NATO support for Kyiv, Lithuania’s defence minister said. -
Europe News Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland's vote on the EU While Arctic security and US claims over Greenland dominate international headlines, Icelanders are set to decide their European future on far more familiar grounds such as fish and farming. The 29 August referendum is less about geopolitics than sovereignty and identity. -
Europe News Metsola's re-election drive puts Socialists under pressure The European People’s Party is set to bank on a third mandate for the Maltese leader, who is popular among MEPs. This is a concern for the S&D group, which claims to be entitled to the presidency according to an informal agreement among centrist political forces. -
Cinema 'Michael 2': Sequel to Michael Jackson biopic teased with production beginning soon This year's blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, which hit $1 billion at the box office, is officially getting a sequel, with production starting later in 2026 or early 2027. -
No Comment Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims Berlin officials and LGBTQ community members unveil a rainbow bench and plant a maple tree in Tiergarten to honour victims of the CSD attack. -
New Zealand American flown to New Zealand hospital in rare midwinter Antarctic rescue mission The sun last set at the geographic South Pole on 23 March and will not rise until 21 September. -
Europe News Tsikhanouskaya: Euronews ban in Belarus turns viewers into targets of repression Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has condemned Minsk’s designation of Euronews as “extremist” media, calling it an attack on both press freedom and the broadcaster’s audience in Belarus. -
Business Drinks giant Diageo unveils $1bn in cost cuts to tackle slowing growth The world's largest spirits maker has scrapped its medium-term growth target as new CEO Dave Lewis moves to reset performance after years of stagnant sales. -
Ecotech A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste. -
Europe in Motion As many Europeans jet off for the summer, how many citizens can't afford a holiday away? The number of EU citizens who can afford a week off varies across the bloc, with the rising costs of accommodation, transport, and food cited as reasons for holiday poverty. -
Travel News Former South African hunting reserve reopens as luxury safari retreat All of the tented suites at Sandringham Private Game Reserve in South Africa have private pools from which you can enjoy views of the wildlife by the Timbavati River. -
No Comment 90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity Rubber ducks race down Chicago River in the annual Ducky Derby, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois and its athletes. -
South Korea South Korea recovers landmines believed to have washed from North by monsoon floods The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), splitting the Koreas since their 1950-53 war ended with an armistice, is one of the most heavily mined places on Earth. -
Australia Australia grants citizenship to two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship. -
Food and Drink Thirsting for more: Old and New World beers enjoy sales spike as global demand soars On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking. -
Earth News The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable to science The black pine jewel beetle is drawn to forest fires. This seeming paradox actually aids woodland recovery and inspires new early wildfire detection tech. -
Earth News How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Residences Stunning new hotels set to open on Europe’s islands in 2026 and beyond From Estonia and Malta to Greece and Italy, a host of new island hotels are opening across Europe. -
Thailand Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting, police say Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants. -
Earth News How heatwaves are reshaping Switzerland's glaciers Switzerland's Rhône Glacier has lost more than four metres of ice in just one month after two periods of extreme heat in June and July. According to GLAMOS, the glacier has been melting at an average rate of around 10 centimetres a day, with low winter snowfall leaving the ice especially vulnerable. -
Health news Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds Sleep quality matters more to teenagers' grades and social lives than diet or exercise, new research shows. -
USA Meta ordered to pay $567 Mn to US for 'public nuisance' and 'child harm' A New Mexico judge has penalised the tech giant for creating a public nuisance and endangering children online. Meta confirmed it plans to appeal, insisting it works hard to protect young users across its platforms. -
Nature Why are vets fleeing rural Spain and what does it mean for animal rights? Poor pay, a lack of work‑life balance and pollution are driving veterinarians out of rural Spain, despite a desperate need for oversight in the livestock industry. -
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign new defence pact amid US-Iran tensions Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.