no comment Slackliner Jaan Roose completes 625 m river crossing between highest buildings in Rotterdam
Ukraine Ukraine hints blasts at Russian base in Crimea were an act of sabotage The social networks were abuzz with speculation that it was an attack by Ukrainian-fired long-range missiles, but the Kremlin denies this. 09/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/08/2022
Kenya Kenya votes in close presidential election where turnout could be key The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto. 09/08/2022
Finland Finland and Estonia call for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians In response, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev compared Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas to a "Nazi". 09/08/2022
France Rescuers move to save whale stranded in the River Seine near Paris The whale, first spotted in the River Seine last week, is dangerously thin and on the brink of death. 09/08/2022
no comment Coca growers, police clash in Bolivian capital Clashes broke out in the Bolivian city of La Paz on Monday between protesters and riot police that left several people injured, according to officials. 09/08/2022
France More than 3,000 people evacuated in southern France due to fire The blaze was reportedly started by a metal piece of tractor machinery. 09/08/2022
no comment France drought: Loire river so low it can be crossed on foot With an early heatwave in June and an unusually hot and dry month of May, the bed of the Loire has reached a lower level than usual, so much so that the river can be crossed on foot in certain places. 09/08/2022
no comment Heavy rain causes floods in Seoul region At least eight people were killed and six others were missing in South Korea as heavy rainfall drenched the greater Seoul region, turning the affluent streets of Gangnam into a river of submerged vehicles and overwhelming public transport systems. 09/08/2022
Albania Death of girl on Albanian beach sparks protests against government Jonada Avida, 7, died after an off-duty police officer struck her with a jet ski while she was playing at the beach with her father. 09/08/2022
Belarus Two years after Belarus election, 'torch of freedom' still burning The 9 August 2020 elections -- believed to have been rigged by strongman President Alexander Lukashenko -- sparked unprecedented protests, leading to a crackdown against opponents of the regime and tens of thousands of arrests. 09/08/2022
Japan Nuclear weapons a tangible crisis amid Ukraine war - Nagasaki's mayor The comments came as Nagasaki marked 77 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city. 09/08/2022
South Korea Several people dead amid record floods in South Korea Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped Seoul’s streets, with more bad weather forecast. 09/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/08/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today From Ukrainian troops advancing around Kharkiv to the Pentagon's latest Russian casualties estimate, here is what you need to know about the Ukraine war this Tuesday. 09/08/2022
USA Trump says FBI agents 'raided' his Florida home The former US president did not say if anything was taken in what he called an "unannounced raid" by a "large group" of federal agents. 09/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/08/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: US announces another billion dollar military aid package The US pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive. 08/08/2022
Spain Spain lowers the temperature on strict air conditioning rules Bars, restaurants and hairdressers are among the locations which will be allowed to set their air conditioning a few degrees lower than other Spanish businesses. 08/08/2022
Australia Alcohol-free wine market makes waves in Australia A global mindfulness trend is pushing a growing number of health-conscious Australians towards alcohol-free wine, as consumers ask for booze without the buzz. 08/08/2022
