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Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck

Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low.

20/08/2026

Europe News

How will the UK royals react to Harry and Meghan’s return?

Last month, Prince Harry visited the UK with Meghan and their children, who saw King Charles for the first time since 2022.

20/08/2026

Travel News

Boutique hotel with spectacular views opens on Crete’s western coast

Guests can choose between safari-inspired tented pavilions along the shore and cliffside suites with private pools.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Fix market fragmentation or miss the AI train, Lagarde warns the EU

An overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the AI race, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warns.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Romania destroys explosive drone near major Black Sea gas project

A separate drone crashed in eastern Romania as the country and neighbouring Poland stepped up air defences during a major Russian attack on Ukraine.

20/08/2026

Destinations

Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe

Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.

20/08/2026

Travel News

Bookings soar for flights to 2027 ‘eclipse of the century’ destination

The 2027 solar eclipse is already sending travellers scrambling for flights. Here’s where to go to catch the totality in Europe and how to plan the ultimate eclipse-chasing trip.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Full-face veils: How rules vary across Europe

European countries take widely different approaches to full-face veils, from nationwide bans to restrictions in specific public spaces. Euronews looks at how the rules vary across the continent.

20/08/2026

Russia

Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens

Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.

20/08/2026

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Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city

Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.

20/08/2026

EU.XL

Hundreds of meetings, €8 million yearly: How Big Tobacco lobbies EU

A massive surge in tobacco industry lobbying is undercutting the European Union’s public health agenda, derailing legislative proposals, and triggering a political battles over new nicotine products.

20/08/2026

Europe News

NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador

The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept of NATO 3.0 epitomises the transformation. But what does it actually mean?

20/08/2026

Europe News

Russian strikes kill 16, injure 33 in Kyiv and surrounding region

US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, but later reversed the decision.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Will Andy Burnham move the UK closer to the EU?

From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms.

20/08/2026

Economy

European gas prices hit highest point since March, worse may follow

European gas prices have surged 130% in 2026, and low storage and supply risks leave Europe vulnerable to a costly winter.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Ukraine anti-corruption probes close in on Zelenskyy's inner circle

Zelenskyy himself has not been a suspect in any of the probes launched so far, but the growing list of people close to him under investigation is quickly becoming a political liability.

20/08/2026

Nature

Can this ‘formidable predator’ stop Italy’s blue crab invasion?

The Italian government has previously been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Frontline regions seek EU tourism funding as war fears deter visitors

Seven frontline European Union nations want the bloc’s next long-term budget to help their hotels, businesses and operators weather the fallout from Europe’s security crisis — and their proximity to it.

20/08/2026

Health news

In London, children’s lungs grow faster as traffic pollution falls

A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.

20/08/2026

Europe News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to the UK later this month

Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with his father and spend more time with the UK monarch who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer.

20/08/2026

Travel News

Ranked: The most and least expensive airlines in Europe

AirAdvisor ranked 23 European carriers by cost, revealing the best value airlines for your next trip away.

20/08/2026

Business

The ECB's new banknotes send a clear message: Cash isn't going away

With cashless payments on the rise, and a growing belief that cash is being replaced by the digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) is introducing new banknotes carrying a clear message to citizens: cash is here to stay.

19/08/2026

Travel News

Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations revealed

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

19/08/2026

Business

Who is Stellantis and why did it recall nearly 1 million cars?

The world's fourth-largest carmaker is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles — its third major safety campaign this year.

19/08/2026

Europe News

European socialists head towards showdown over migration

The Party of European Socialists faces an internal rift as Italian and Spanish MEPs accuse Denmark's Frederiksen of "selective solidarity" for aligning with Meloni against Spain over Ceuta, while the Danish Social Democrats maintain their line on a strict migration policy.

19/08/2026

Europe News

Switzerland eyes boosting air defence budget by over $1 billion

Parliament, which has yet to approve the additional funding, still also needs to vote on a significant requested VAT increase through 2040 to finance the army's defence spending priorities.

19/08/2026