no comment Highlights of the annual World Robot Conference in Beijing. The annual World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Thursday with barista robots and dancing dog robots, among other things 18/08/2022
France Euronews shortlisted for International Emmy Award It was for international correspondent Anelise Borges' on-the-ground coverage of the Afghanistan crisis following the Taliban's takeover of the country. 18/08/2022
United Kingdom British army trains Ukrainian soldiers in urban combat techniques Ukrainian soldiers are receiving urban combat training at military bases in England as part of a programme to train 10,000 recruits, many of whom have little military experience. 18/08/2022
Germany Shipping traffic briefly halted on Rhine as cargo vessel breaks down The blockage occurred at a time when ships are already facing record low water levels on the river amid a drought. 18/08/2022
Finland 'I've danced, sung, done legal things': Marin defends party video The leaked video shows the prime minister at a private party with friends, singing to Finnish pop hits and dancing - but there's also a cocaine reference heard in the background. 18/08/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today Visiting Ukraine, the Turkish and UN leaders say an attack on the Russian-occupied nuclear plant risks "suicide" and a "new Chernobyl", as Moscow rejects an IAEA mission: today's latest updates. 18/08/2022
France At least five killed as hurricane-force winds hit Corsica Winds of up to 224 kilometres per hour were recorded in some areas of the Mediterranean island. 18/08/2022
Russia China to send troops to Russia for military exercises Beijing has said it wants to take relations with Moscow "to a higher level", despite international condemnation over the war in Ukraine. 18/08/2022
Argentina Paddlers get up close and personal with 12 whales in Argentina On 11 August, two paddleboarders had a unique encounter with 12 whales on Argentina's Atlantic coast. 18/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/2022
Slovakia Slovakia's plan to sell fighter jets to Ukraine divides a nation Jaroslav Nad', Slovakia's defence minister, wants to hand over the country's MIG-29 fleet in the autumn for €300 million. 18/08/2022
United Kingdom Britain endures a summer of strikes amid cost of living crisis Tens of thousands of rail workers are staging more strikes from Thursday, in the biggest industrial action for three decades. 18/08/2022
Afghanistan Kabul mosque bomb at prayer time kills 21, including prominent cleric There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack which happened during evening prayers on Thursday. 18/08/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/2022
Serbia Serbia and Kosovo agree to further talks to deescalate Balkan tensions Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti met in Brussels on Thursday, in talks facilitated by the EU. 18/08/2022
Italy Surfers fined for speeding down Venice's Grand Canal The city's mayor previously said he would offer dinner to anyone who could locate the duo for making a "mockery" of his city. 17/08/2022
world news Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic ties in milestone Turkey and Israel agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Wednesday, as ties gradually improve after more than a decade of friction. 17/08/2022
Spain Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic. 17/08/2022
no comment Monsoon floods hit Myanmar commercial hub Yangon Vehicles and commuters struggle to make their way through flooded streets in Myanmar's Yangon. 17/08/2022
no comment Small boy becomes star of pope's weekly audience A small boy surprised audiences at the Pope's weekly audience. 17/08/2022
