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Europe News 'Charred' body found in vineyard in southern France identified as influencer Sonia Bellina The Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events." -
Europe News After weeks of rallying behind Fedorov, protesters reject his call for wartime elections in Ukraine A month of nationwide demonstrations demanding Mykhailo Fedorov’s return as defence minister appears to be ending after protest organisers rejected and criticised his call for elections during wartime. -
USA Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang. -
Israel Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics Criminal investigations are not being opened into three other incidents involving aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Central African Republic At least 100 people may have died after gold mine collapsed in Central African Republic According to the Baboua public prosecutor, the incident is believed to have been caused by "the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating." -
Kenya Seven dead, including Ecuador's intelligence chief, after tourist helicopter crashes in northern Kenya The victims are said to include the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre, his wife, and five Americans. -
Business ECB unveils new banknote designs with a defiant message: Don't count cash out yet With cashless payments on the rise, and a growing belief that cash is being replaced by the digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) is introducing new banknotes carrying a clear message to citizens: cash is here to stay. -
Travel News Revealed: Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations, with Greece coming out on top New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident. -
Business Who is automotive giant Stellantis and why did it recall nearly 1 million cars? The world's fourth-largest carmaker is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles — its third major safety campaign this year. -
Health news Unstable hours, unequal health: The hidden health cost of unpredictable work For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women. -
Europe News European socialists head towards showdown over divergences on migration policy The Party of European Socialists faces an internal rift as Italian and Spanish MEPs accuse Denmark's Frederiksen of "selective solidarity" for aligning with Meloni against Spain over Ceuta, while the Danish Social Democrats maintain their line on a strict migration policy. -
Markets SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as a win for the digital asset industry The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms considerably more generous than anticipated. -
United Arab Emirates UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels. -
USA Harvard agrees to pay $53 million after former morgue manager sold donated body parts A Boston state court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday, according to US media, with Harvard saying the distribution of funds is expected to take several months. -
Europe News Swiss government eyeing boosting air defence budget by over $1 billion Parliament, which has yet to approve the additional funding, still also needs to vote on a significant requested VAT increase through 2040 to finance the army's defence spending priorities. -
No Comment Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower. -
Health news Strength training during pregnancy may help reduce diabetes risk When we see a pregnant woman lifting something heavy, our first instinct may be to offer a helping hand. But what if lifting weights could actually be good for her? -
Europe News EU leaders rally behind International Criminal Court after fresh US sanctions EU leaders have thrown their support behind the Hague-based International Criminal Court after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on senior figures investigating alleged Israeli war crimes. -
Europe News Polish stork Krutek sets off again: 5,000 kilometres ahead The famous stork from Krutyń set off south again on 16 August for its autumn migration. As last year, its journey to Africa can be tracked precisely via GPS. -
Culture news Why is this Christian metal band suing Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters'? The complaint focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, which the metal band claims causes “almost complete overlap” and will cause confusion... -
Tech News Unitree's viral dancing, rollerblading robots make a 600% stock market debut Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut. -
Europe News Second Ukrainian arrested in connection with Nord Stream pipeline explosions Prosecutors say the objective of the alleged attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was to "permanently disrupt gas supplies" and to stop Russia from using the revenue to finance its war effort in Ukraine. -
Earth News Climate change forces rethink at Chambord's historic gardens In France, drought and heatwaves are clearly visible at its historic chateuax. The parched vegetation is forcing gardeners to rethink landscapes and consider new plant species. -
Qatar in Motion Qatar in Motion | A taste of Qatar's melting pot of cuisines Qatar in Motion heads to some of Doha’s top culinary spots. We visit the Michelin-starred Alba where creativity and craftsmanship elevate fine dining. At Bib Gourmand-recognised Baron, innovative flavours and a relaxed dining experience reflect the diversity of Qatar’s modern food culture. -
Travel News Revealed: Travellers’ worst travel mistakes – and their best hacks A new survey reveals the travel mistakes causing the most stress, from packing too much to tight connections, while frequent travellers share the hacks they swear by. -
Travel News How to save on your autumn holiday, from the best travel dates to most affordable destinations KAYAK reveals the best-value destinations and travel dates for an autumn escape, plus where to go if you want to avoid border queues as the EES rolls out across Europe. -
Culture news Céline Dion reveals she relied on Valium over 17 years of undiagnosed illness The singer spent years hiding her symptoms before being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. -
Iran Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further rise in death penalties in the Islamic Republic in recent years. -
Switzerland Bodies of two Belgian climbers found in Swiss Alps 34 years after disappearance Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers. -
Cinema Has Disney found a million alpacas for Johnny Depp's return to the Pirates of the Caribbean series? Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, despite having been dropped from the franchise following his legal woes. Depp even said that he would not return to the role again even for "$300m and a million alpacas"... -
Travel News Every suite and villa at this new wellness resort on the Red Sea comes with its own private pool The 110-key property has eight restaurants as well as a spa spanning some 2,100 square metres. -
Europe News The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fears Latvia, on the European Union and NATO’s eastern frontier, is stepping up border security as it faces renewed pressure from irregular migration, drone incursions and the growing threat posed by Russia and Belarus. -
Health news Major album releases linked to 15% rise in traffic deaths, study finds A new US study found that traffic deaths rose 15% on days when major albums by artists including Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were released and music streaming surged. -
Europe News Russian 'safari' drone attack on civilian minibus kills at least four, Ukraine says Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed the attack as part of a "safari" hunt against Ukrainian civilians. Kyiv has repeatedly accused Moscow of purposefully targeting civilians. -
Russia Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine amid a deteriorating economy. -
Culture news Disney fights back: ABC sues Trump administration over threatened broadcast licences The lawsuit escalates a fight that intensified after Jimmy Kimmel angered Trump with jokes about Melania Trump. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate Europe's warmer seas are appealing to swimmers – but what lies beneath is ‘alarming’, study warns Europe’s rapidly warming oceans have ‘severe ecological impacts’ and a clear cause, study finds. -
Spain Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries. -
Culture news 'Many revelations': Charles Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book Earl Spencer has written a book about his sister Princess Diana. He promises to "tell the truth" about his sister, in a memoir that publishers say contains “many revelations” about her life. -
India Fire in building housing several hotels in eastern India kills at least nine, injures six Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party. -
Economy UK inflation hits four-month high of 2.9% as energy bills soar A 13% jump in the energy price cap drove UK inflation to 2.9% in July, the sharpest gas price rise in almost four years. -
Europe News Zelenskyy fires presidential office deputy head Iryna Mudra amid corruption probe Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau said it had launched an operation linked to an alleged criminal organisation involving current and former MPs and senior officials in the presidential administration. -
Culture news Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star “By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire nation to the highest level," said Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni. -
No Comment First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research. -
Tech News OpenAI pledges to slow down its model development amid cybersecurity concerns OpenAI announced it has paused key stages of its most advanced AI training for two weeks and is overhauling security across its research operations, a month after one of its own models broke out of a test environment and infiltrated the systems of AI platform Hugging Face. -
Europe News Spain ignores EU and prepares urgent transfer of 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland Pedro Sánchez's government is planning the urgent transfer to mainland Spain of 500 migrant girls who arrived in Ceuta, while the EU supports sending the unaccompanied minors back to Morocco. -
Europe News French President Emmanuel Macron signs assisted dying legislation into law The Constitutional Council's ruling will see France join the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, which have already legalised the practice. -
Tech News Meta collects three times more user data than Microsoft or Apple New research shows Meta's apps collect an average of 25 out of 35 possible data types, more than any other tech giant. -
Europe News Saxony-Anhalt election: who is behind "tactical voting" Campaign groups are urging voters to back the SPD and the Greens tactically in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election. AfD, CDU, the Left, SPD, FDP and BSW criticise the recommendation; only the Greens support the campaign. -
Indonesia Indonesian authorities seize 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust, narcotics official says Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years. -
No Comment Mud baths and red water: inside Bulgaria's Lake Atanasovsko Tourists slather mud and float in red brine at Lake Atanasovsko, while Pomorie’s salt museum preserves Bulgaria’s fading salt-making heritage. -
Culture news 'One of the most naturally innovative drummers': ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 Beard was the rock band’s drummer for 56 years. He kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like 'Sharp Dressed Man' and 'Gimme All Your Lovin''. -
EU.XL Can the EU stop smoking and vaping? Not quite, but it can raise taxes. Can the EU ban smoking? Not really, but it can make it so expensive smokers think twice before lighting that cigarette. -
USA US criticises Israel over 'unnecessary escalation' after strikes on Syrian airbase Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon “status quo in security matters” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there. -
Business Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35mn From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent. -
Culture news Thinking outside the box about wellbeing: inside UK’s Medicine Festival More than 10,000 people have traveled to Medicine Festival to take part in ancestral ceremonies, dance, practice yoga and explore different approaches to mind-body health. Many have travelled from across Europe to participate. -
Europe News Belgium wildfire 'encircled' overnight but situation still 'complicated,' officials say Firefighters launched the decisive push to encircle the wildfire on Tuesday, despite wind and rain hampering air support operations over the area. -
Australia Australia mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. -
No Comment Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze. -
Europe News Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for presidential elections Fedorov's video address came just hours after Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally nominated Yevhen Khmara as defence minister, closing the door on Fedorov’s return to government. -
Destinations Europe’s quietest island revealed – and it’s just an hour from one of the continent’s busiest As searches for “quiet destinations” soar, a new ranking has revealed the European islands where travellers can still escape the crowds – with a tiny Greek island coming out on top. -
Nature ‘Speckles of hope’: What we learned from cycling the length of the drought-hit Danube This couple cycled 3,000km along the Danube. Here's what drought looks like from the riverbank. -
Health news Hot nights are stealing your sleep and affecting your health. Here’s how The heat-stress season is getting longer. And heatwaves don’t just affect us during the day. Researchers are increasingly warning about the consequences of hotter nights for sleep and health. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News ‘There is no fish’: The Russian vessels raising spy fears in Europe The European Union sanctioned two fishing companies in 2025 for allegedly participating in Russia’s surveillance and sabotage apparatus. Experts warn more of these ships are wading in Europe’s waters. -
Economy War and heatwaves threaten to push bread and pasta prices higher Global food prices are expected to increase by double digits in 2026 as Russia's escalating war in Ukraine worsens the impact of other food price shocks, according to Oxford Economics. Wheat is expected to face the greatest pressure, likely pushing up bread and pasta prices. -
Europe News EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU's electricity system and end Nicosia's energy isolation. However, Turkey's maritime ambitions and financing issues have been stalling the project, which was meant to become operational in 2024. -
Business Trump says last minute deal reached with Canada to delay 50% US tariffs on imports from Ottawa The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours. -
USA North Korea slams joint US-South military drills as 'open threat' to regional security On Sunday, US President Donald Trump stunned regional allies by ordering the Pentagon to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, just a day before they were due to start.