Germany Germany refuses to back calls for Russia tourist visa ban Chancellor Scholz says the EU should not be making it more difficult for Russians who want to flee Putin's regime, to leave the country. 16/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/08/2022
USA Trump: Prosecutors oppose release of 'sensitive' search evidence Investigators say unsealing the evidence presented to obtain a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago could reveal names of sources or witnesses they've interviewed in their case against the former US president. 16/08/2022
Ukraine Five Europeans put on trial as 'mercenaries' in separatist-run Ukraine Three Britons, a Swede and a Croat are accused of fighting with the Ukrainian army as mercenaries, and some could face the death penalty. 15/08/2022
Kenya Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos Deputy President William Ruto received 50.5% of the vote to nearly 49% for his rival Raila Odinga in last Tuesday's ballot, the election commission said, but a chaotic announcement could herald a legal challenge. 15/08/2022
Korea South Korea offers aid in return for North's denuclearisation South Korea has offered a large-scale aid package in return for North Korea's denuclearisation, a proposal thought unlikely to be welcomed by Pyongyang. 15/08/2022
United Kingdom Rivals to succeed Boris Johnson blasted for 'fantasy' economic plans Prime ministerial contenders Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, as well as the main opposition leader, have been criticised by a prominent economist over their ideas for tackling the cost-of-living crisis. 15/08/2022
Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to six more years in prison for corruption Analysts say the charges are an attempt to legitimise the military’s seizure of power. 15/08/2022
United Kingdom EU migration to UK plummets post-Brexit as labour shortages bite Just 43,000 people from EU member states received visas — accounting for just five per cent of all visas granted that year. 15/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Evening 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
Ukraine Ukraine war: Germany NATO spending, Wagner group, Griner appeal Germany to fall short of NATO spending targets, US basketball star Brittney Griner appeal, and Wagner group HQ bombed: The latest developments in the Ukraine war. 15/08/2022
no comment Ultimate battle of minds and lungs at Diving Chess World Championships As the UK basks in the latest heatwave, many have flocked to local swimming pools to cool off and, if one of your favourite past times happens to be playing chess, what better way to combine the two than to enter The World Dive Chess Championships. 15/08/2022
Moldova Moldova investigates new string of bomb threats targeting airport The nine bomb threats also hit hospitals, shopping centres and the country's supreme court. 15/08/2022
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 imports a million iodine pills amid nuclear disaster fears 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
