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Researchers develop new bracelet that can detect the date rape drug

Researchers from Spain and Portugal have created a bracelet that detects the date rape drug.

13/08/2025

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Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks

The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic pollution.

13/08/2025

Europe News

Europe says it leads the world in Earth Observation. But what is it?

Europe took another step towards cementing its position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring, with the successful launch of its Ariane 6 rocket carrying a new weather and climate satellite into orbit.

13/08/2025

Health news

France recalls soft cheeses after two die in food poisoning outbreak

Listeriosis is a rare infection that people typically get after eating contaminated food.

13/08/2025

Italy

At least 20 migrants die in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa, UN says

Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency.

13/08/2025

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Extreme heat grips southern Europe with red alerts issued

Tourists in Vienna are continuing to take traditional Fiaker carriage rides through the historic centre, as authorities study the impact of high temperatures on working horses.

13/08/2025

France

French plan for 'State of New Caledonia' rejected by independence bloc

Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) says deal brokered by Paris is "incompatible with the foundations and achievements of our struggle".

13/08/2025

World News

Wildfire across Europe kill at least three and cause widespread damage

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

13/08/2025

Green News

Portugal's heatwave extends to ocean with warm waters in Algarve

According to IPMA data, sea temperatures in the Algarve will range between 23 and 24°C through Saturday.

13/08/2025

Health news

Staying up late on the weekends could make your sleep apnoea worse

Researchers have dubbed the spike in sleep disturbances over the weekend, when people stay up late and sleep in more, “social apnoea”.

13/08/2025

Europeans' Stories

Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution

We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb toxic substances and easily make their way into the food chain. What is the European Union doing about it?

13/08/2025

Nature

Extreme heat is driving a ‘staggering’ decline in tropical birds

Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world.

13/08/2025

Ukraine

Trump warns of 'consequences' if Russia does not stop war in Ukraine

Ukraine’s president and European leaders held virtual talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, just days before his much-anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

13/08/2025

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Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames

Firefighters and residents joined forces on Wednesday to tackle fast-spreading wildfires on the outskirts of Patras, Greece’s third largest city, as conditions worsened.

13/08/2025

Business

EU signs €500 million loan to secure Ukraine's energy security

Under the agreement, Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz would be allowed to finance emergency gas purchases.

13/08/2025

EuroVerify

Fact checking Fox News claims on crime rates and migration in Ireland

Right-wing US news channel Fox News sparked a controversial debate after it aired a TV segment alleging that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, while also implying that crime and migration are linked.

13/08/2025

Health news

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, study finds

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, a finding that could support efforts to develop new treatments for both human and feline dementia, the researchers said.

13/08/2025

Greece

Fresh Gaza war protest erupts in Greece as Israeli cruise ship docks

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.

13/08/2025

Health news

Extreme heat is also a public health emergency, experts warn

Experts warn extreme weather is a growing public health emergency, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen health systems amid rising heat-related deaths and disease outbreaks.

13/08/2025

Nature

Spain mulls octopus farming to meet soaring demand as wild stocks fall

Animal groups, scientists and fishermen are clashing over the ethics and future of this historic industry.

13/08/2025

Czech Republic

China cuts ties with Czech president over meeting with Dalai Lama

Beijing says it has "lodged serious protests with the Czech side" after Petr Pavel travelled to India to congratulate the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.

13/08/2025

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Berlin protesters swim in Spree to push for lifting 1925 ban

Hundreds of people leapt into the Spree River’s calm, green-tinged waters in Berlin’s historic Mitte district on Tuesday, aiming to show it is both clean and enjoyable for swimming.

13/08/2025

Ukraine

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least six

Moscow launches strikes at multiple Ukrainian cities overnight on Wednesday, just days before Vladimir Putin is set to meet Donald Trump in Alaska for peace talks.

13/08/2025

Tech News

AI browsers share sensitive personal data, new study finds

Popular AI browsing assistants can capture sensitive data like banking information, academic records and even tax numbers from private sites, a new study shows.

13/08/2025

Economy

Warning signs in Europe's job market: Workers now brace for tariffs

With tariff rates and their effects on the European economy swinging sharply over the past few months, Euronews Business looks at how this could affect employment across the continent.

13/08/2025

Europe News

European leaders hope to sway Trump on Ukraine during virtual meeting

US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday with Europe once more fearful its interests will be trampled on.

13/08/2025