14 August 2026 | Euronews
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Libya Migrant charity SOS Méditerranée says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya's coast The EU border agency Frontex said the total number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 26% in 2025 from the previous year to almost 178,000. -
Europe News EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc and accuses Brussels of enabling China to evade tariffs The EU already dialled back the scope of the environmental and human rights supply chain standards laws under pressure from businesses, but the US said that did not go far enough. -
Europe News Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead at home Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis. -
Europe News Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing long-range Ukrainian strikes Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army. -
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USA Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York court Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death. -
Culture news Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes. -
Japan US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia. -
Culture news The rise of 'conscious' festivals, where music, spirituality and nature meet Thousands of people from across Europe and beyond have travelled to the UK to experience the Medicine Festival, where music, spirituality, nature and traditional ceremonies come together. -
Europe News UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for children President Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law. -
No Comment Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town. -
Europe News At least 10 people in intensive care and thousands flee intense wildfire in Croatia During a visit to the area Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stressed the dangers of the fire and praised the efforts of the firefighters. -
Culture news Brussels central square transformed into giant Japan-inspired flower carpet Inspired by Hokusai’s 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' the carpet features more than 700,000 flowers and measures approximately 70 metres long and 24 metres wide. -
Europe News Protests in Greece as Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris' docks in Piraeus "They are common criminals and, yes, we don’t want them in our country. We don’t want them,” one protester said. -
Nature Ash clouds, lava flows and fertile soil: What are the effects of Mount Etna’s eruptions? Human activities produce 100 times the carbon dioxide of the planet’s volcanic eruptions, according to NASA. -
No Comment War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. -
Europe News Kyiv's forces retake 26 settlements and over 600 km2 in southeastern Ukraine The Institute for the Study of War analysts framed the operation as evidence Ukraine can still mount coordinated, mechanised counterattacks after more than four years of largely static fighting. -
Europe News Search for witnesses 'still active' over fire at Romanian embassy, Swiss police say An employee from the embassy managed to put out the fire, before the Bern fire brigade deployed as a precaution and set up a fire watch at the scene. -
Europe News Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations. -
No Comment Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit. -
Business Maersk brings back another shipping service through Suez, but wider return remains distant The latest move is part of a cautious return to the Suez Canal, with four Maersk services switching back since early July, the most recent in mid-August, while nine others continue to sail around Africa. -
Culture Series Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban's takeover. -
Business Fuel prices: study says there is no "profiteering by operators" An ERSE study found that in the first seven months of 2026 domestic prices broadly followed international costs, with no "evidence of profiteering by operators". Fuel prices are set to soar again next week. -
Russia Russia jails man over spying for Poland one day after Warsaw foils assassination plot Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict was announced the day after Poland said it had detained a Russian national suspected of planning a killing in Warsaw on the Kremlin's orders. -
Europe News Drone crashes in Romania after flying undetected at 'very low altitude' The Romanian Ministry of Defence said the drone had crashed in a wooded area and that there were so far no recorded casualties or damage to property or infrastructure. -
Destinations Ranked: These are the world’s best countries for retirees to travel to Europe dominates the list of the best countries for retirees to travel to for offering transport discounts available to visitors, lots of age-rewarding experiences and Michelin-backed spots to dine at. -
Art Lobster dresses and unmade beds: The best exhibitions to see in Europe From riveting retrospectives to perspective-shifting showcases, 2026 has already spoilt us with an incredible selection of exhibitions. Here's a round-up of the best ongoing ones to catch across Europe. -
Health news Smokers know tobacco causes cancer. They’re less clear on the heart risks A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through. -
Culture news Album of the year? Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’: Euronews Culture’s review and verdict It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year. -
Travel News South Korea’s Incheon airport becomes busiest in the world for international traffic The airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data from the Airports Council International (ACI). -
Iran Tehran brings back cleric behind 2009 protest crackdown to head its Basij militia Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC's intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might need to manage unrest in the near future. -
Europe News Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings Mount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano. -
Economy Trump imposes drone tariffs of up to 100% with a lower rate for the EU and UK US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, with EU manufacturers facing a preferential rate of 15% and British firms 10%, in a measure meant to rebuild American production of a technology central to modern warfare. -
No Comment In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble. -
Europe in Motion Amid the Ceuta crisis, how do EU citizens view refugees? Migration is a hot topic in the EU: the issue of refugees in particular has become even more pressing following the surge of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, but how do citizens feel across the bloc? -
Sport New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hike SpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish users and reignited questions over the company's reliability as Ukraine's wartime lifeline. -
Europe News Unprotected minors and alleged illegal returns: NGOs warn of Ceuta humanitarian crisis Thousands of minors remain unprotected in overwhelmed Ceuta as Spain weighs moving them to the mainland or sending them back to Morocco. Five organisations tell Euronews about the limits of humanitarian aid and warn of possible human rights violations. -
No Comment Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed. -
Iran Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spread Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline. -
Europe News Russian strike kills two, injures 17 in Kramatorsk as Ukraine hits Russian oil port The overnight exchange also left a woman and child dead in Sumy Oblast and prompted NATO jets to down a stray drone over Latvia, as neither Moscow nor Kyiv has responded to the claims. -
Europe News Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years Almaraz will remain in operation until 2030 after a decision by Pedro Sánchez's Government, a move warmly welcomed in the Extremadura region, which was hit by a major blackout in April last year and where the plant employs some 4,000 people. -
Residences This 16th-century Renaissance palace in Spain was just converted into a five-star hotel A 16th-century Spanish Renaissance palace has been transformed into a luxury stay, blending historic grandeur, thermal wellness experiences and even a menu for four-legged guests. -
Tech News Uber and China’s Pony AI to launch over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe The expanded partnership with blend a mobility platform, fleet management capacity and autonomous driving technology. -
Culture news Assumption Day: Greece prepares to celebrate its summer 'Easter' this weekend The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece. -
Business BP returns to Venezuela with Gulf partners as post-Maduro energy opening speeds up Venezuela has awarded BP a licence to develop the offshore Loran gas field alongside state-backed partners from the UAE and Qatar, marking the British company's return to a country whose energy sector has been reopening to foreign investors since US forces captured Nicolás Maduro. -
Europe News Ryanair window smashed by engine debris in Thessaloniki incident: report Serbian national Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked head-first through the broken window but was saved as other passengers, including his wife, held onto him. -
Europe News "Increased caution": Why is the US warning against travel to Germany? Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2. -
No Comment Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts affected thousands of residents. -
Tech News 18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025. -
Culture news Pop-Tarts, Tupac and marriage: Marco Rubio opens up in rare podcast appearance Joined by his wife Jeanette, the US Secretary of State spoke about family life, music, marriage and his eating habits in a wide-ranging podcast interview. -
Business Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead? The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries. -
Space Space storms could put airline passengers at radiation risk, scientists warn Extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation levels and trigger the kind of aircraft electronics failures that grounded 6,000 Airbus jets last year, researchers say. -
Travel News Temples to Minoan palaces: Greece is opening 126 ancient sites for free under the August full moon Sites will be open until around midnight, and several will have live concerts, choirs or guided tours built into the programme. -
USA US military pushes back on reports of mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. -
No Comment France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns France evacuated about 500 people from the village of Luglon on Thursday, 13 August, as a fast-moving wildfire swept through drought-hit pine forest in the Landes. -
Culture news From witnesses to separation of assets: new details on Cristiano and Georgina's wedding Documents seen by "Jornal de Notícias" show that one of the world’s most high-profile couples chose separation of property, with their five children and four witnesses attending the ceremony. -
No Comment Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate. -
Europe News 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation in Greece as wildfires continue across Europe As blazes strain fire services from the Mediterranean to the Midlands in the UK, questions are being asked about Europe's ability to deal with continued heatwaves. -
Culture news 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' - Data reveals most popular songs played during this week's solar eclipse As millions turned their eyes to the skies for Wednesday's solar eclipse, fresh data shows they also listened to the much-missed Bonnie Tyler and her 80s power ballad 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'... -
Europe News NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia "As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said. -
Earth News Athens' former airport is transforming into one of Europe's largest urban green spaces Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park. -
Earth News 'In our country, abandonment is normalised': Why Portugal's pet protection laws are failing One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters. -
United Kingdom Farage wins UK by-election as investigation into undeclared €5.8m gift resumes British politician Nigel Farage regains his seat in parliament but an investigation into his finances resumes and could be concluded next month. -
Art Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear. -
Earth News ‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments Northern Lights travel bucket list: Unique trips and experiences to book in 2026-2027 Witnessing the Aurora Borealis is top of the bucket list for many travellers. In this guide, we pick out some of the best Northern Lights trips and experiences to book in 2026 and 2027. -
wellbeing Scientists map how spacecraft design could affect astronauts’ mental health Could the design of a spacecraft affect astronauts’ mental health? Scientists have mapped how everything from lighting and privacy to shared spaces could shape wellbeing on long missions to the Moon and Mars. -
USA Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain. -
Travel News Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026 In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors. -
World White House claims billions lost each year to tariff evasion through third countries The US loses billions in annual revenue to the practice of routing goods through intermediate countries to disguise their origin, a White House report has estimated. Peter Navarro said US Customs was already using AI to identify offenders.