15 August 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals. -
Europe News Deceased Cambridge academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Israel Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response." -
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Europe News Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations. -
Health news Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation. -
Europe News Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Russia's Samara Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in Ust-Luga, per Zelenskyy. -
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Indonesia Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere. -
Indonesia Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 40 A second 6.9-magnitude quake later hit Pematangsiantar on the western island of Sumatra, at a depth of around 183 km. The first quake hit at a depth of around 10 km. -
Sport Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway. -
Nature Gibraltar orca Toñi found with 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an investigation after finding Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, with pellet gunshot marks on her dorsal fin. -
Iran After Trump comment on declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory, Tehran says it 'will remain Iranian' Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." -
Health news Gut viruses are evolving new tricks to beat bacteria — and could help fight superbugs Scientists have found that some viruses can deliberately generate genetic diversity to evade bacterial defences, offering a potential new clue for developing treatments when antibiotics fail. -
Culture news From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments Karoline Leavitt announced this week she was stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary. From her combative relationship with the press to viral moments which have made her infamous, here is a lookback at her most divisive moments behind the podium. -
United Kingdom UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'the Islamic republic of Britain' Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons." -
Travel News Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations? The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating mounting problems. -
Climate Dried up creeks and missing waterfalls: What I found on a trip to Austria’s most famous gorge Heatwaves and lack of winter snow and summer rain have dried up the waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm. -
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Residences From storied St. Moritz stays to boutique Courchevel properties, these are Europe's best ski hotels If you consider the hotel to be just as important as the slopes, these are the stays you should be booking this winter season. -
Europe News Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village The village of Konotopie is home to tallest Virgin Mary statue in the whole of Europe. -
World News Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides, but wildlife experts say the evidence does not fit all the symptoms they have observed. -
Tech News Central Asia and Caucasus companies adopt AI at twice the global rate Companies in the region are rapidly scaling AI across business operations, driven by rapid experimentation and digital readiness, but lag in formal AI strategy and governance.