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Lifestyle

Wedding at Funchal cathedral, but not Cristiano and Georgina's

As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Major wildfire in hills above Lake Garda: at least 200 residents and tourists evacuated

A fire broke out on Friday evening in the mountains above Tignale. Rescuers evacuated about 200 people and are checking holiday homes used by tourists.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Vučić hosts Zelenskyy as Serbia seeks closer ties with Ukraine

The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Man, 26, arrested in Rotterdam after two injured in stabbing spree

"A single suspect, who is believed to have been travelling by car, is involved in the stabbings," Dutch police said in a post on social media.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information

Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Tisza Party group nominates András Baka for president

On Saturday, the Tisza Party, which has a constitutional majority in Parliament, picked András Baka who was removed by Fidesz from the Supreme Court, to be elected president on Tuesday.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Ukrainian drone explodes in Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry

Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.

08/08/2026

Europe News

Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill three, including a child

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine shared images on social media showing blazes ravaging what appeared to be warehouses and garages.

08/08/2026

Destinations

Porto Santo: Escape to one of Europe’s most underrated islands

Just a short ferry ride from Madeira, Porto Santo has long lived in its bigger neighbour’s shadow. But, with nine kilometres of golden sand, otherworldly dunes and a laidback pace of life, this tiny Portuguese island might just be Europe’s next big holiday hotspot.

08/08/2026

Earth News

Blackout risk? Inside the pushback against Europe’s battery boom

A new report claims that the battery boom could trigger power outages, but experts say the risk is ‘tiny’.

08/08/2026

Culture news

Amanda Knox takes her story to the Edinburgh Fringe reigniting old wounds

Nearly two decades after the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy, Amanda Knox is taking to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe with a one-woman comedy show inspired by her own experience.

08/08/2026

Sport

The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

07/08/2026

Destinations

Forget Venice and Amsterdam: Europe’s best alternative canal cities

As Venice and Amsterdam suffer mass tourism, here’s our guide to the lesser-visited cities in Europe which pride themselves on their waterways.

07/08/2026

Economy

US employers slash 23,000 jobs amid ongoing Iran war pressure

July's unemployment rate eased slightly to 4.1% from 4.2% in June, as more Americans leave the labour market.

07/08/2026

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Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France

Canadairs and helicopters battle a wildfire that has burned around 100 hectares in France's Corbières massif near Narbonne after a road accident.

07/08/2026

Europe News

Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat

Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average.

07/08/2026

Sport

Mo Salah effect: Trabzonspor move boosts tourism and Türkiye's economy

With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport.

07/08/2026

Business

Volkswagen investors back rapid overhaul to improve competitiveness

As Volkswagen continues to deal with tariff impact and rising competition from Chinese carmakers, taking drastic cost-cutting and strategy steps have become all the more crucial to maintain its market position.

07/08/2026

Tech News

Denmark tightens rules to curb AI cheating in secondary schools

The new Danish measures include oral defences for written take-home exams, and monitoring tools for screen-use during in-school written tests.

07/08/2026

Travel News

European destinations where tourists are rewarded for good behaviour

Destinations in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Exmoor the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme.

07/08/2026

Europe News

Six arrested as fresh anti-immigration protests break out in UK

It comes amid pushback over a government proposal to turn the former military air base RAF Barnham - which sits just outside of Thetford - into accommodation for people seeking asylum in the UK.

07/08/2026

Made in Europe

From playing games to building rockets: Portugal's Ubbu brings coding to primary school

Just a day before the summer holidays, excitement fills the air at Lisbon's PaRK International School.

07/08/2026

Europe News

Belarus ban of Euronews sparks debate and support across Europe

Earlier this week, the Belarusian information ministry placed Euronews’ website on its "Republican List of Extremist Materials," according to Belarus-based media.

07/08/2026

Europe News

Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy

Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control."

07/08/2026

Health news

Scientists create first AI-designed viruses to fight drug resistance

Researchers in the United States have used artificial intelligence to create viruses, opening pathways for new drug development and raising biosecurity fears.

07/08/2026

Travel News

How to book your spot on a cross-Channel sailboat this September

A week of trial crossings in the English Channel will link Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy.

07/08/2026