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Space Another eclipse over Spain on 28 August: where and how to see the Moon almost completely covered Spain will turn its eyes to the sky just 16 days after the historic total solar eclipse. On 28 August a partial lunar eclipse of magnitude 0.93 will be visible across the country and will not require special eye protection. -
Europe News Metsola pays tribute to ex-EU Commissioner Kallas, after daughter Kaja Kallas announces father's death “It is with sadness that I must announce that my dear father, Siim Kallas, passed away last night,” posted EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Instagram. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News COP17 in Mongolia: Finding solutions to land degradation Delegates of 179 members of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification engage with local communities and business partners to find solutions for land degradation which affects half of world's population and creates poverty and mass migration. -
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Europe News German Chancellor Merz visits Hürtgen Forest fire site amid boos and whistles Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Hürtgenwald today, as firefighting in Belgium's High Fens continues. The blaze on the German border is out, but ahead of his visit he faced opposition criticism for 'doing nothing'. -
Europe News Poland: Man who ordered 300 pizzas in food-delivery pranks faces up to eight years in prison The 23 year old suspect placed one single order for some 300 pizzas worth €8, 583, used politicians' names and issued threats in delivery notes. -
Europe News France to give new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, Macron says "It is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to defend its airspace and thwart this aggression," Macron wrote in a post on X. -
Health news Health ministry mobilises vaccines to Ceuta after tuberculosis and scabies cases detected Health authorities are seeking to ensure vaccine supplies in Ceuta after cases of tuberculosis, gastroenteritis, scabies and impetigo were detected. -
Europe News Europe's devastating wildfires unveil deadly new threat - buried bombs from WWI and WWII Droughts across Europe have also been churning up military vehicles and weapons from the era, with shrinking rivers revealing German warships, a Wehrmacht motorbike, and a bomb. -
Business EDF to prepare site for two new nuclear reactors at Gravelines plant in France A sudden influx of jellyfish forced EDF to shut down three reactors at a plant in northern France. In early August, heatwave and jellyfish left a fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline. -
Europe News Local authorities deny reports Gavi is set to fund 150 homes for vulnerable people in his hometown The Los Palacios y Villafranca town council has confirmed that the information is false and that no such project exists. -
Europe News Leo XIV in San Marino and Rimini: peace message and CL reunion A pope returns to San Marino and the Rimini Meeting over 40 years after John Paul II, calling for peace, justice, diplomacy, dialogue and friendship between peoples in a world wounded by war. -
USA White House ballroom will cost nearly $400m as Supreme Court allows work to continue US President Donald Trump says the project is being funded by private donors and companies. -
Culture news What is 'aura farming'? The story behind the viral street battles born on TikTok "Aura farming" battles turn TikTok memes, poses and viral gestures into contests where young people put their charisma, style and confidence to the test. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Storms and gales hit Poland: homes flooded, trees down and thousands of emergency callouts Night storms hit residents in many parts of Poland. Firefighters responded over 4,000 times; 12 scout camps were evacuated as a precaution amid floods and power cuts. -
Europe News Ceuta buries first 18 migrants who died in border crisis with Morocco Three weeks after the mass arrival from Morocco, 18 migrants have been buried in numbered graves in Ceuta, as a Moroccan NGO urges a halt to burials to identify and repatriate the bodies. -
USA TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle US children's privacy lawsuit “This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents,” associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. said. -
Culture news What is an ‘Aura Battle’? Young Mexicans turn confidence into a competition Young Mexicans are taking part in “Aura Battles”, a social media trend where participants compete through creative moves, poses and playful gestures. Organisers say the contests are ultimately about confidence and self-expression, with cash prizes adding an extra incentive. -
Europe News Spain rejects Morocco's call for talks on Ceuta and Melilla sovereignty Morocco proposes creating a dialogue mechanism to address the future of Ceuta and Melilla, but Spain's Foreign Ministry rejects its demands and reaffirms Spanish sovereignty over both cities. -
Lifestyle Social media reacts: US brothers allege racism at Lisbon nightclub A US content creator and his brother say they were victims of racism at Lisbon's K Urban Beach nightclub, reporting it on social media. The venue has faced similar accusations before. -
Europe News At least two killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine The strikes come a day after Russia launched a major daytime drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. -
Culture news Wehrmacht motorbike from the Danube brings siege of Budapest to life Which unit did the Wehrmacht motorbike found near Budapest belong to, and how did it end up in the Danube? Euronews asked Lt Col Norbert Számvéber, a military historian at the Institute and Museum of Military History, about this rare find. -
Health news Scientists find possible new route to more powerful mRNA drugs The next generation of mRNA medicines – including vaccines fighting against infectious disease, cancer and autoimmune conditions – may depend on a surprisingly small change: swapping one chemical modification for another. -
Canada Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar,' Carney says "In recent weeks, we made important progress toward improving Canada’s position as having the best deal in the world with the U.S. However, that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians," Mark Carney said. -
Earth News More squid and octopus in the North Sea: What's behind the boom? In the North Sea, cephalopods are appearing in growing numbers. Fishermen are catching more squid and octopus, a trend likely tied to rising sea temperatures. -
Destinations Sofia travel guide: How to spend 48 hours in Bulgaria’s capital Once known as Serdica, Bulgaria’s capital was once among the most important cities in the Byzantine Empire. -
Nature 'It's a nightmare': What life is like under Mount Etna's cloud of ash Locals living in Etna’s shadow face volcanic ash clean-up and hidden health costs. Is Sicily finally seeking solutions? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Economy Five charts explaining America’s $40 trillion debt The US debt crossed the $40 trillion threshold after adding $1 trillion in just five months. The total amount is equivalent to what an average US worker would earn in a whopping 615 million years. -
Europe News Will Witkoff and Kushner make their first visit to Ukraine on its Independence Day? As Ukraine marks 35 years of independence on 24 August, international allies are expected in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Whether the US envoys will join them remains uncertain.