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Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers

The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.

20/08/2025

EuroVerify

Did Trump make EU leaders wait in line outside his office?

Posts are being widely shared featuring an image that social media users claim shows European leaders waiting in line to meet US President Donald Trump. However, the image is false.

20/08/2025

Health news

Teen vaping linked to smoking, marijuana, and alcohol use, study says

The researchers called for stronger action to prevent teenagers and young adults from getting hooked on e-cigarettes.

20/08/2025

Earth News

How 70 years of adaptation have cut flood deaths and damage in Europe

Researchers analysed more than 1,700 floods to untangle the effects of climate change, exposure, and adaptation.

20/08/2025

EuroVerify

Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?

Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.

20/08/2025

Economy

Digital Euro: What is it and why do we need it?

The digital euro aims to preserve the role of cash in the digital era, ensuring secure, inclusive payments and protecting eurozone monetary sovereignty. While it won’t rival the dollar globally, it could strengthen Europe’s financial autonomy.

20/08/2025

Health news

Study finds link between sleep problems and self-harm in teen years

There is a direct link between sleep problems at age 14 and self-harm by age 17, a new study says.

20/08/2025

Ukraine

Allies to push for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

The return of the forcefully deported Ukrainian children “is a subject at the top of all lists,” Donald Trump said, adding that the US and Europe will work together with Ukraine and the rest of the world “to hopefully bringing them home to their families".

20/08/2025

United Kingdom

Officials win court case to remove asylum seekers from UK hotel

Thousands of people have protested near the hotel in Epping after an asylum seeker living there was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

19/08/2025

Ukraine

Kyiv residents react to Zelenskyy-Trump talks on ending war in Ukraine

Residents of Kyiv closely monitored meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump, and European leaders, as the US president hopes for talks with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

19/08/2025

Europe News

What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU?

The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement.

19/08/2025

Finland

Finnish MP found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide

Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect.

19/08/2025

Germany

Suspect in car attack on German Christmas market charged with murder

The suspect is charged with six counts of murder, 338 counts of attempted murder and 309 counts of bodily harm.

19/08/2025

Europe News

Costa: Allies must 'accelerate' work on Ukraine security guarantees

EU leaders want to capitalise on growing diplomatic momentum to end Russia's war in Ukraine and ensure the country has what it needs to deter any future aggression.

19/08/2025

Europe News

Budapest threatens Kyiv with electricity cut after strikes on pipeline

The tensions between the two countries escalated after Ukraine bombed the Drushba pipeline on Russian territory, effectively stopping oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary.

19/08/2025

Climate

Will Europe feel the effects of Hurricane Erin?

The storm’s rapid intensification has been linked to unusually warm ocean waters made more likely by climate change.

19/08/2025

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London Zoo animals step onto scales for annual weigh-in

From giant tortoises weighing over 200 kilos to tiny snails just a few grams, animals of every size lined up this week for London Zoo’s annual weigh-in.

19/08/2025

Spain

Fires continue in norhwestern Spain despite end of heatwave

The Spanish government will declare the areas affected by the deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of its northern Galicia province as disaster zones.

19/08/2025

EuroVerify

No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration

The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy.

19/08/2025

Tech News

Austrian newspaper’s consent model violates EU privacy rules: court

The case will likely be referred to the EU’s highest court.

19/08/2025

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Historic Kiruna Church in Sweden begins five-kilometre relocation

One of Sweden’s most recognisable landmarks, the wooden Kiruna Church, is being moved five kilometres this week to a new city centre to escape an encroaching mine.

19/08/2025

Tech News

UK drops demand to access global Apple users’ data, US spy chief says

A US official said the UK government will no longer ask Apple to provide it with a way to access encrypted user data.

19/08/2025

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Worst wildfire season in decades burns over 340,000 hectares in Spain

Wildfires raging across Spain have scorched more than 340,000 hectares this year, with officials warning 2025 is already the country’s worst fire season in 30 years.

19/08/2025

Travel News

British man faces €1,500 fine for stolen Pompeii stones

The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft.

19/08/2025

EU Decoded

Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI?

Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Code of Conduct, but some companies say that signing up to this code would hinder innovation.

19/08/2025

Russia

Russian dissidents face limbo as Germany halts humanitarian visas

Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain.

19/08/2025