Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Nile Rodgers fights right wing Swiss party's alleged use of his song The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) released a song that has remarkable similarities with the Sister Sledge tune 'We Are Family'. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Home This European city was named the world's most liveable city - again Vienna has retained its crown as the world's most liveable city, according to Economist's annual index. But other European cities have not fared well. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Sweden Sweden has raised its terror threat to four out of five The decision follows a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists, sparking angry demonstrations across Muslim countries. 18/08/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour on freedom without a hijab Mitra Hejazipour: "Mehsa Amini's death was the beginning of the end of this regime. We know that during these years, many people have been killed and imprisoned by this regime, but this was a turning point for Iran." 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Have you seen 'Zepotha' - the (fake) hit film of the summer? If you've Googled 'What is Zepotha?' this week, you're not alone. Euronews Culture dives into the bizarre TikTok myth. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Russia Spies like us: How does Russia's intel network operate across Europe? With many of Russia's intelligence officers kicked out of embassies in European capitals in the last 18 months, the Kremlin has resorted to other methods to keep their spy networks alive. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next France French school bullies now face a move, not the victim, under new law A new decree allows a bullying student to be transferred to another school. Previously, it was the victim who had to change schools. A cyberstalker from a school other than the victim's may also now be punished. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Trans soldier's attack highlights challenges faced by LGBT Ukrainians A transgender soldier of the Ukrainian armed forces was attacked while on leave in Lviv, highlighting the struggles faced by the LGBT community. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Japan Fact-check: What's up with the anti-Zelenskyy billboard in Tokyo? Did Japanese authorities really put up an anti-Zelenskyy billboard demanding the president stop the war in Ukraine? 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Spain Out-of-control wildfire scorches Spain's Tenerife island An out-of-control wildfire on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife has burned thousands of acres and affected nearly 8,000 people who are either evacuated or confined, authorities said Thursday. 17/08/2023
Now playing Next Football Now FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who are the finalists? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY In partnership with Media City Qatar. Just two matches remain and the two finalists are about to go head-to-head in a bid to lift the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. 17/08/2023
Now playing Next Health news Eris: Here’s what to know about new COVID subvariant EG.5 What’s the latest COVID "variant of interest" and how serious a threat is it? 17/08/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Electric planes could take flight with this new battery technology Battery performance and safety have long stood in the way of electrifying aviation but that could soon change. 17/08/2023