http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:28:42 +0200 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:28:42 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/marmolada-shrinking-ice-and-weaker-permafrost-dolomites-under-strain http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/marmolada-shrinking-ice-and-weaker-permafrost-dolomites-under-strain Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:24:47 +0200 Marmolada glacier in retreat, permafrost deteriorating and high-altitude water dwindling: Legambiente warns of a crisis in the Venetian Dolomites http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/at-least-six-killed-and-91-injured-in-russian-daytime-attack-on-shopping-mall-in-zelenskyy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/at-least-six-killed-and-91-injured-in-russian-daytime-attack-on-shopping-mall-in-zelenskyy Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:02:40 +0200 "The number of casualties from the enemy attack on Kryvyi Rig is growing", according to Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/ukraine-sanctions-masha-and-the-bear-cartoon-over-alleged-russian-propaganda http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/ukraine-sanctions-masha-and-the-bear-cartoon-over-alleged-russian-propaganda Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:11:47 +0200 Ukraine sanctioned the creators of the Masha and the Bear cartoon — one of Russia’s most successful cultural exports — accusing the globally popular children’s cartoon of spreading pro-Russian narratives to young audiences. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/muslim-world-league-launches-plan-to-counter-extremism-and-promote-peace-in-west-africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/muslim-world-league-launches-plan-to-counter-extremism-and-promote-peace-in-west-africa Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:02:12 +0200 Muslim and Christian leaders from across West Africa signed four cooperation agreements at a conference in Abuja, adopted the Abuja Declaration and established a new coordinating body to counter extremist narratives. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/latest-news-bulletin-august-21st-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/latest-news-bulletin-august-21st-2026-evening Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/fifa-hands-argentinas-paredes-a-10-match-ban-over-world-cup-final-brawl http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/fifa-hands-argentinas-paredes-a-10-match-ban-over-world-cup-final-brawl Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:44:23 +0200 FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/pompeii-life-went-on-after-vesuvius-new-discovery-points-to-the-renaissance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/pompeii-life-went-on-after-vesuvius-new-discovery-points-to-the-renaissance Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:06:20 +0200 New fifteenth- and sixteenth-century finds rekindle the mystery of Pompeii: the city was not forgotten after the eruption, but lived on in local memory. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/portugals-pension-surplus-is-an-illusion-new-report-warns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/portugals-pension-surplus-is-an-illusion-new-report-warns Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:33:57 +0200 Two personal finance experts urge Portuguese taxpayers to overcome inertia and secure complements to their pensions beyond state social security, after a report on the system's sustainability revealed weaknesses. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/extreme-weather-torrential-rain-and-flooding-in-liguria-lombardy-and-tuscany http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/extreme-weather-torrential-rain-and-flooding-in-liguria-lombardy-and-tuscany Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:25 +0200 Italy has been battered by a severe weather front, with violent storms, gale-force winds and intense lightning, hitting Liguria, Lombardy and northern Tuscany, causing floods and damage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/coalition-of-the-willing-talks-set-for-monday-in-kyiv http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/coalition-of-the-willing-talks-set-for-monday-in-kyiv Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:04 +0200 Members of the so-called Coalition of the Willing will meet on Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to discuss continued support for the war-torn country amid another year of Russian aggression. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/21/chatgpt-to-start-showing-ads-across-europe-next-week http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/21/chatgpt-to-start-showing-ads-across-europe-next-week Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:26:46 +0200 Millions of ChatGPT users across Europe will start seeing adverts from Monday, as it remains unclear how regulators will approach ads in AI chatbots. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/nearly-40000-non-compliant-condoms-sold-in-france-authorities-urge-testing http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/nearly-40000-non-compliant-condoms-sold-in-france-authorities-urge-testing Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:21:57 +0200 Around 30 products sold online and in chemists have been flagged by the consumer watchdog as posing a risk of STIs or unwanted pregnancies. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/i-saw-it-on-tiktok-48-of-gen-z-travellers-turn-to-the-platform-for-travel-inspiration http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/i-saw-it-on-tiktok-48-of-gen-z-travellers-turn-to-the-platform-for-travel-inspiration Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:10:35 +0200 Gen Z is leading the shift in how travellers discover, book and share their holidays, with almost half citing TikTok as their source of travel inspiration. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/new-videos-show-deadly-landslide-burying-gold-miners-in-central-african-republic http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/new-videos-show-deadly-landslide-burying-gold-miners-in-central-african-republic Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:48:21 +0200 New videos filmed at the Zamboye mining site on 18 August appears to show the moment a landslide swept through an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, burying miners beneath earth and sand. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/greeces-tourist-numbers-have-risen-in-2026-but-visitors-are-spending-less http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/greeces-tourist-numbers-have-risen-in-2026-but-visitors-are-spending-less Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:44:53 +0200 The picture for the first half of 2026 is positive, with Greece drawing more tourists and higher travel income. But average spending per trip fell 0.6% in the half-year and 6.2% in June. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/sword-wielding-attacker-wounds-several-at-swedish-high-school http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/sword-wielding-attacker-wounds-several-at-swedish-high-school Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:42:35 +0200 Fagersta municipality said an attacker armed with a sword entered Brinellskolan and wounded several people before being detained by police. Local media reported that the attacker was armed with a machete and was shot by police. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/dubais-competitive-advantage-for-digital-business http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/dubais-competitive-advantage-for-digital-business Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:40:59 +0200 Inside Dubai's blueprint to become a global launchpad for startups http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/french-driver-discovers-15-metre-boa-constrictor-under-car-bonnet http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/french-driver-discovers-15-metre-boa-constrictor-under-car-bonnet Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:33:25 +0200 A motorist near Toulouse in southern France found what appeared to be a royal boa or boa constrictor under the bonnet of his car as he was changing the battery. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/syrians-who-came-home-after-al-assads-fall-find-a-complicated-reality http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/syrians-who-came-home-after-al-assads-fall-find-a-complicated-reality Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:32:51 +0200 Nearly 3.6 million Syrians have returned since al-Assad's fall to destroyed homes, dysfunctional bureaucracy, power cuts and wages a fraction of what they earned abroad. Euronews spoke with those who returned: some are rebuilding, while others are already planning to leave again. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/sweden-plans-to-send-migrants-to-italy-france-and-spain-reject-dublin-transfers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/sweden-plans-to-send-migrants-to-italy-france-and-spain-reject-dublin-transfers Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:23:59 +0200 After Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/21/could-magnesium-become-the-new-lithium-for-electric-vehicles http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/21/could-magnesium-become-the-new-lithium-for-electric-vehicles Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:07:31 +0200 While magnesium is cheaper, more abundant and potentially safer than lithium, significant practical considerations remain before magnesium batteries can become more common in electric vehicles. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/europes-mosquito-problem-is-getting-harder-to-control http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/europes-mosquito-problem-is-getting-harder-to-control Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:02:51 +0200 Europe is facing a growing mosquito-borne disease threat — and the continent’s ability to fight it remains uneven, according to the EU’s disease prevention agency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/ceuta-plans-second-eviction-after-hundreds-of-migrants-return-to-trampolin-beach http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/ceuta-plans-second-eviction-after-hundreds-of-migrants-return-to-trampolin-beach Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:45 +0200 The government of Ceuta warns it will suspend beach-cleaning operations if migrants return following a second eviction attempt in just two days. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-fjord-a-worthy-2026-palme-dor-winner http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-fjord-a-worthy-2026-palme-dor-winner Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:42:22 +0200 A deeply religious Romanian family clashes with Norway's liberal principles when the couple is suspected of child abuse. This year’s Palme d’Or winner will polarise. And that’s the point. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/west-nile-virus-spread-rises-again-in-greece-as-authorities-stay-on-alert http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/west-nile-virus-spread-rises-again-in-greece-as-authorities-stay-on-alert Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:39:25 +0200 Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/irans-president-calls-for-end-to-war-from-position-of-power-as-us-ups-pressure http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/irans-president-calls-for-end-to-war-from-position-of-power-as-us-ups-pressure Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:33 +0200 President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/we-are-guarding-germans-belgians-latvia-stops-28-migrants-from-belarus-after-tunnel-discov http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/we-are-guarding-germans-belgians-latvia-stops-28-migrants-from-belarus-after-tunnel-discov Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:21:16 +0200 Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/reggaeton-star-wisin-launches-university-of-perreo-to-preserve-the-history-of-the-genre http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/reggaeton-star-wisin-launches-university-of-perreo-to-preserve-the-history-of-the-genre Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:04:15 +0200 The Puerto Rican artist has announced a new institution dedicated to studying and preserving the history of reggaeton, a project that already has a website and a 15-day countdown. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-growing-exponentially-un-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/ebola-outbreak-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-growing-exponentially-un-warns Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200 The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country's history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/more-than-300-migrants-including-40-children-rescued-off-mauritania-coastguard-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/more-than-300-migrants-including-40-children-rescued-off-mauritania-coastguard-says Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:25:27 +0200 Thousands of people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats to reach Europe via Spain's Canary Islands. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/us-actor-liev-schreiber-calls-for-stronger-air-defences-during-kyiv-visit http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/us-actor-liev-schreiber-calls-for-stronger-air-defences-during-kyiv-visit Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:23:19 +0200 American actor and UNITED24 ambassador Liev Schreiber was forced into an air raid shelter during a visit to Kyiv after deadly Russian overnight strikes. He called for stronger air defences, including renewed support for Ukraine's Patriot systems. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/el-nino-to-strengthen-rapidly-and-fuel-extreme-weather-when-will-europe-face-its-wrath http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/el-nino-to-strengthen-rapidly-and-fuel-extreme-weather-when-will-europe-face-its-wrath Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:20 +0200 Experts warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record globally, as a powerful El Niño clashes with human-caused climate change. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/hungarys-lakes-and-rivers-hit-record-lows-as-severe-drought-deepens http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/hungarys-lakes-and-rivers-hit-record-lows-as-severe-drought-deepens Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:54:43 +0200 Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/bitcoin-surges-over-25-as-shorts-get-squeezed-and-washington-leans-into-crypto http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/bitcoin-surges-over-25-as-shorts-get-squeezed-and-washington-leans-into-crypto Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:42:23 +0200 Bitcoin has stormed back from a months-long downtrend, tearing through $79,500 on Friday as a wave of short covering collided with a US Treasury liquidity push and a fresh White House embrace of the crypto industry. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/mongolia-hosts-un-desertification-summit-as-drought-crisis-deepens http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/mongolia-hosts-un-desertification-summit-as-drought-crisis-deepens Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:40:51 +0200 Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/why-is-the-gwangju-biennale-refusing-to-call-taiwans-pavilion-the-taiwan-pavilion http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/why-is-the-gwangju-biennale-refusing-to-call-taiwans-pavilion-the-taiwan-pavilion Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:33:36 +0200 Taiwan’s government and participating artists accuse the Gwangju Biennale of censorship after it renamed its exhibition the “NTMoFA Pavilion”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/russia-conducts-missile-tests-on-disputed-islands-as-japan-protests-drills http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/russia-conducts-missile-tests-on-disputed-islands-as-japan-protests-drills Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:29:59 +0200 The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese sovereignty. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/monte-dei-paschi-details-of-bid-for-banco-bpm-and-banca-generali http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/monte-dei-paschi-details-of-bid-for-banco-bpm-and-banca-generali Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:06:27 +0200 Monte dei Paschi clears €34 billion twin bid for Banco BPM and Banca Generali to fend off Intesa Sanpaolo, creating a stronger, bigger €80 billion Italian bank. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/latest-news-bulletin-august-21st-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/latest-news-bulletin-august-21st-2026-midday Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/heading-to-hungary-here-are-5-of-its-most-beautiful-countryside-castles-and-palaces http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/heading-to-hungary-here-are-5-of-its-most-beautiful-countryside-castles-and-palaces Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:53:42 +0200 For centuries, these set the stage for decisive battles and cultural crossroads, and many have undergone careful renovation to improve accessibility. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/bessent-vows-bigger-buybacks-after-bond-yields-erased-the-us-treasurys-relief-rally http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/21/bessent-vows-bigger-buybacks-after-bond-yields-erased-the-us-treasurys-relief-rally Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:34:41 +0200 Long-term US Treasury yields climbed back above where they stood before Wednesday's buyback announcement, wiping out the relief that move had briefly delivered, and prompting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to signal that Washington is ready to intervene even more aggressively. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/icc-head-tomoko-akane-warns-of-demise-of-international-rule-of-law-after-us-sanctions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/icc-head-tomoko-akane-warns-of-demise-of-international-rule-of-law-after-us-sanctions Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:32:38 +0200 Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of "politicised actions" and of "targeting Israel" after it issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relating to the war in Gaza. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/ukraine-eyes-anti-ballistic-systems-with-eus-90-billion-loan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/ukraine-eyes-anti-ballistic-systems-with-eus-90-billion-loan Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:26:23 +0200 Officials in Kyiv have floated the idea of using the next parcel of funds from the European Union’s €90 billion loan to purchase anti-ballistic missile capabilities, an official close to the discussions told Euronews. Questions loom over where they could come from. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/weapons-for-putins-agents-secret-arms-cache-found-in-berlin-forest http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/21/weapons-for-putins-agents-secret-arms-cache-found-in-berlin-forest Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:23:46 +0200 Investigators uncovered the weapons in woodland in Brandenburg, according to reports by broadcasters NDR and WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung daily. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/johannes-vermeers-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-goes-on-rare-overseas-trip-to-japan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/johannes-vermeers-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-goes-on-rare-overseas-trip-to-japan Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:19:46 +0200 Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/these-are-the-worlds-most-beautiful-summer-cities-according-to-eye-tracking-technology http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/21/these-are-the-worlds-most-beautiful-summer-cities-according-to-eye-tracking-technology Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:55:23 +0200 European destinations dominate the top 30 most beautiful city rankings, with 19 gorgeous spots making the list. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/iran-executes-foreign-national-over-alleged-involvement-in-january-protests http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/iran-executes-foreign-national-over-alleged-involvement-in-january-protests Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:54 +0200 Iran executed another protester on Thursday over the deadly 2026 Isfahan unrest, as rights groups warn of forced confessions and death sentences used to stifle dissent. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/first-20-migrants-deported-from-us-arrives-in-liberia-under-new-entirely-humanitarian-deal http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/first-20-migrants-deported-from-us-arrives-in-liberia-under-new-entirely-humanitarian-deal Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:48 +0200 Authorities in Monrovia announced on Tuesday the country would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/mexico-aura-battles-turn-a-viral-meme-into-live-contests http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/21/mexico-aura-battles-turn-a-viral-meme-into-live-contests Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:22 +0200 Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-117th-birthday-in-uk-what-is-the-secret-to-her-longevity http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-117th-birthday-in-uk-what-is-the-secret-to-her-longevity Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:26:27 +0200 Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.