India Modi: 'I'll turn India into developed nation within 25 years' Celebrating India's 75th anniversary of independence from British rule, Modi said he would encourage private investment in the country. 15/08/2022
no comment Rally in Kabul as Taliban mark first year in power A crowd consisting of mostly Taliban militants attend a spontaneous rally at Kabul's Shah Massoud square as the hardline Islamists marked the first anniversary of their return to power in the country with a national holiday. 15/08/2022
no comment Argentine chefs compete to grill the best asado Cooks from across Argentina fired up their grills on Sunday to compete to produce the best asado, the country's traditional barbeque. 15/08/2022
no comment Guards at India-Pakistan border perform ceremony on independence anniversary Pakistani and Indian border guards take part in a daily ceremony at the Wagah border post as Pakistan celebrates the 75th anniversary of its independence. 15/08/2022
Russia US basketball star Brittney Griner appeals nine-year Russian jail term Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on 4 August after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage 15/08/2022
Moldova Moldova ships in radiation pills amid battle at Ukraine nuclear plant The country insisted people should not panic as it upped its stockpile of iodine tablets to be taken in case of a radioactive disaster. 15/08/2022
Norway 'Completely destroyed': Wooden road bridge collapses in Norway The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued and doing well, police said. 15/08/2022
Iran Iran denies any involvement in Salman Rushdie knife attack Rushdie, 75, is said to be 'on the road to recovery' after the stabbing. The writer still has a bounty on his head, after a fatwa issued by Iranian clerics 30 years ago. 15/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/08/2022
Afghanistan Five infographics to show impact of Taliban takeover on Europe The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan a year ago sparked an exodus - but how many Afghans ended up seeking asylum in the EU? And where did they go? 15/08/2022
Armenia Fireworks explosion in Armenia kills at least 6 and injures 60 "I have never seen anything like this in my life," said local resident Arsen, following the blast at a fireworks storage area in Yerevan, Armenia's capital. 15/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/08/2022
Afghanistan Taliban one year on: The disappearing daughters of Afghanistan For most teenage girls in Afghanistan, it’s been a year since they set foot in a classroom. 15/08/2022
no comment Drought ravages Iraq's southern marshes Iraq's swamplands have been battered by three years of drought and low rainfall 14/08/2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Film Festival honours Ukrainian stars of the screen Born during the siege of Sarajevo in the early 90s, festival organisers are using this year to highlight Ukraine’s own war plight 14/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/08/2022
Egypt Egypt church inferno kills 41, including 18 children At least 41 people have died - including 18 children - and 14 others were injured after a fire ripped through a Coptic Church in Cairo during the Sunday morning service. 14/08/2022
no comment Firefighters douse the flames after an explosion in Yerevan A strong explosion at a fireworks storage area tore through a popular market in Armenia's capital on Sunday, killing at least one person, injuring 36 others and setting off a large fire. 14/08/2022
Norway Freya the walrus: Mischievous boat-sinker euthanised in Norway A walrus called Freya that has been getting up to mischief in Oslo was euthanised by Norweigian authorities on Sunday. 14/08/2022
no comment Groups of volunteers help to rebuild houses damaged in Salvaged material is reused to help rebuild homes destroyed in the Chernihiv region. 14/08/2022
