12 August 2026 | Euronews
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USA White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, Trump says Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections. -
Space 12 August solar eclipse brings thousands of tourists to Gormaz fortress in Soria The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town. -
Culture news Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely. -
Health news How to tell if the eclipse damaged your eyes: key warning symptoms Dry eyes or a gritty sensation after the eclipse may be short‑lived, but a central blind spot can signal retinal damage. A specialist explains how to tell the difference and when to seek medical help. -
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Space Sophie Adenot to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space: 'Fantastic news' "I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space. -
Earth News Who will miss the 12 August eclipse: geography, clouds or work As the country prepares for its first total eclipse since 1912, many people will miss the experience: because of where they live, the weather, work shifts or simply to protect their eyesight. -
USA Trump hails 'wall of steel' blockade, says US will keep control of Strait of Hormuz Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February. -
Europe News Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century The eclipse, a first in mainland Europe since 2006, also cast its shadow through parts of Greenland, racing south to smother part of Iceland before arcing across the Atlantic Ocean towards northern Spain. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations. -
Libya Libyan Marshal Haftar's intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated outside a mosque in an LNA stronghold, in what analysts said was a major blow to the Haftar family's security credentials and could delay a US-brokered plan to reunify Libya's rival governments. No group has claimed responsibility. -
Europe News NATO stands with Poland and Romania amid Russian airspace violations Members of NATO met on Wednesday to discuss recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace and concluded that Russia bears "full responsibility" for the incidents. -
Europe News Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C The most intense heat is expected across Western and Southern Europe, with France, Italy and Spain among the hardest-hit countries. But the Balkans and the United Kingdom are also sweltering under the heat. -
Culture news ‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer. -
Europe News Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises German officials accuse Moscow of waging a "hybrid" campaign of sabotage, espionage and disinformation against the country, which is among Ukraine's biggest military supporters in the war with Russia. -
Business Rent in Spain tops €1,100 for 80 m²: these are the priciest and cheapest cities Renting an 80-square-metre home in Spain costs an average of 1,131 euros a month, but regional disparities are stark: from 600 euros in Jaen to 1,610 in San Sebastian. -
Culture news Queen’s Brian May outraged by AI version of album cover and tells UK PM Andy Burnham: ‘You must stop it now’ "Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late". -
Markets IEA and OPEC split on global oil demand estimates as Strait of Hormuz closure drags The world's two most watched oil forecasters published sharply conflicting views of 2026 on Wednesday, with the IEA deepening its call for the first annual demand decline since the pandemic while OPEC still sees consumption growing, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drags on. -
Europe News Three Moroccan migrants arrested over alleged sexual assaults in Ceuta Two men have been remanded in custody over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge has ordered the deportation of a third. -
Europe News FIFA’s plans: What the Infantino case tells us about football governance Former FIFA and UEFA adviser, finance and football expert Ebru Koksal shines a light on lack of governance, transparency and representation in football governance. Against the backdrop of the Infantino case, she identifies in an OpEd insights that can be applied to the corporate sector as a whole. -
Europe News Two Portuguese tourists found and two still missing at sea off Croatia, rescuers say The four had set off from a local campsite in a small 1.5-metre inflatable boat, intending to paddle along the coast, but contact was later lost, rescuers said. -
Travel News Queenstown, Tromsø, and Bariloche: These are the best cities for a coolcation this summer This new index looks at climate relief, accessibility, value and visitor experience to highlight the best overall coolcation destinations. -
Travel News China’s C919 makes first international flight as it takes aim at Boeing and Airbus China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia. -
Europe News Extreme weather and jellyfish knock one-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline France uses nuclear power to generate around 70% of its electricity. The country has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts this year. -
Europe News Portugal boosts maritime surveillance with home-made long-range drones The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to Ukraine. Delivery is due in early September. -
Earth News What time will the solar eclipse be visible in my city in Spain on 12 August? The total solar eclipse will cross Spain this Wednesday at sunset, peaking around 8.30 pm. See when it will be visible in each city, where it is total, and its peak in Madrid and Barcelona. -
Colombia Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims as EU pledges assistance The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years. -
Culture news The most expensive engagement ring ever? Everything we know about Ronaldo’s jaw-dropping diamond Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez are officially married - but the real mystery remains on her finger. -
Economy US inflation eases to 3.4% in July as the Fed's September call stays on a knife edge US inflation eased for a second month in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June, exactly as economists had forecast, a reading that hands neither side of a divided Federal Reserve fresh ammunition before next month's rate decision. -
Lifestyle Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe. -
Cinema Jack Lowden for James Bond: Did British TV presenter and author Richard Osman leak identity of the new 007? Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond... -
Europe News Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya. -
Tech News Which countries have the best cyber security? Albania tops the global list Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US. -
Travel News Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays. -
Europe News Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, putting Russia's last Black Sea sanctuary within reach Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe. -
Tech News British driver sets speed record in hydrogen-powered car Retired RAF pilot Andy Green has set a world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406.320 mph (653.908 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. -
Space Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person. -
Europe News EU's centrist coalition might fall short of a majority for the first time A new Europe Elects projection suggests Europe’s mainstream parties could lose their EU-level majority, reflecting the growing strength of right-wing and populist forces. -
Health news E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK 477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom. -
Travel News Feeling overwhelmed? These are the quietest countries in the world where you can truly switch off According to the Noise-Free Nations Index, Estonia is the quietest country on the continent – but it’s all the way down in 34th place. -
Economy Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billion Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states. -
Travel News Are you the travel planner of the group? You could win a free trip to Switzerland – itinerary included New research from travel booking platform Klook reveals just how thankless the role of travel planning can be and has launched a global search for five planners keen on a chance to swap the spreadsheets for a Swiss getaway. -
No Comment Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Europe has officially delayed the roll out of the ETIAS travel permit indefinitely Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay. -
Europe News Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base Zelenskyy said the overnight operation hit air defence positions, piers and port infrastructure at a key Black Sea facility of the Russian Navy, as Russian missiles and drones killed two people in Kherson and disrupted port operations in Odesa. -
No Comment Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her. -
Culture news Spotify to label AI-generated artist personas with new ‘AI Persona’ badges Spotify's move comes as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, with Deezer recently reporting that AI tracks accounted for more than half of all new daily uploads in June. -
Europe News Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a-generation stellar spectacle? Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean. -
Destinations Germany’s best viewpoints from above: Scenic walks, mountain peaks and sky-high bridges Some of Germany’s best places to take in the views are from above, including at the country’s highest mountain standing next to a statue of mythological hero Hercules. -
Europe News Fewer rules: Europe was built on coal and steel, not paperwork The EU keeps churning out new rules, writes Gitta Connemann, head of Germany's CDU's influential business association, MIT. Small and medium-sized businesses bear the brunt of EU bureaucracy, she argues, calling for a halt to new regulation and for rules that add no value to be scrapped. -
Europe News Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European ships in response to the interception and seizure of Russian vessels presumed to be part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'. -
Europe News EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquake European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake. -
The Cube Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race. -
North Korea Pyongyang tests another missile within one week and ahead of US-South Korean military drills A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US. -
Europe News Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta and claims sovereignty over enclave Morocco's National Human Rights Council condemns mistreatment "out of sight of the cameras", while Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi says Rabat still claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla. -
Europe News Italy: Po River runs low amid prolonged heat and drought Italy's Po River is running unusually low in Turin after weeks of heat and little rain. The exposed riverbed is revealing rocks normally underwater, while algae and vegetation spread along the banks. -
Climate France swelters in new heatwave as water restrictions tighten Seventy-eight departments, including Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Calvados and Finistère, are on orange heatwave alert. Weeks of drought have led the authorities to impose successive restrictions on water use. -
No Comment Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped. -
Sport Golden homecoming for Alexandri sisters to Greece: life after Austria, medals in Paris From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future. -
No Comment Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges. -
EU.XL Water-smart by 2030: the EU's plan to boost water efficiency by 10% Europe is losing 38 percent of its soil to droughts. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy wants to restore water ecosystems, cut waste, and digitalise water management to increase water resilience across the bloc. Watch the video. -
Markets World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading. -
Health news Children's safety at sea and in pools: 10 rules that can save a life Doctors and the Red Cross issue practical advice to help swimmers stay safe in the water this summer. -
Culture news Just married! Cristiano Ronaldo finally weds Georgina Rodriguez in quiet civil ceremony in Cascais Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday in a discreet ceremony in Cascais, a small picturesque coastal resort west of the capital Lisbon. -
Markets European stocks often crash in August: Is this time different? European stocks have historically struggled in August, but the average hides an important detail. A handful of major crises account for most of the losses. -
Colombia Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres. -
Europe News From empty benches to real debate? Metsola's bid to revive the European Parliament Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges. -
Culture news 'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls... -
Earth News A solar eclipse followed by a meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial events In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene. -
Nature Anxious dogs and silent birds: What happens to animals during a total solar eclipse? Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day. -
wellbeing Worried your child is a loner? A new study says playing alone may be just fine What matters may not be how much time a child spends alone, but whether they still feel they belong. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments Winding trails and coastal treks: Three of Europe’s best autumn hikes, according to Lonely Planet In its new guide book, Lonely Planet has picked out some of the best hikes around the world. Here we take a look at three of the top European options for hiking this autumn. -
Russia Over 16,000 Ukrainian civilians remain detained and tortured by Russia, UN says The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly. -
USA Secret Service and military wanted me off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat, Trump says “They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,” Trump told reporters after returning from an event in Ohio. “I guess there was a threat out there. I didn’t really ask too much about it,” he said. “I get a lot of threats.” -
Culture news Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers found in Danube: one served in Waffen-SS A Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube; underneath are the remains of two German soldiers with ID tags, one likely Waffen-SS. Experts now study the bones: how old were they and did they drive over a mine? -
Culture news How Christopher Columbus used an eclipse to save his life in Jamaica Stranded on Jamaica and close to starvation, the navigator studied astronomical tables and accurately predicted a lunar eclipse that he used to carry favour with the indigenous Taínos.