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Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:15:15 +0200
Five infographics to show impact of Taliban takeover on Europe
The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan a year ago sparked an exodus - but how many Afghans ended up seeking asylum in the EU? And where did they go?

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:11:56 +0200
Fireworks explosion in Armenia kills at least 5 and injures 60
"I have never seen anything like this in my life," said local resident Arsen, following the blast at a fireworks storage area in Yerevan, Armenia's capital.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:05:23 +0200
Taliban one year on: The disappearing daughters of Afghanistan
For most teenage girls in Afghanistan, it’s been a year since they set foot in a classroom.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:33:46 +0200
Drought ravages Iraq's southern marshes
Iraq's swamplands have been battered by three years of drought and low rainfall

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:35:36 +0200
Sarajevo Film Festival honours Ukrainian stars of the screen
Born during the siege of Sarajevo in the early 90s, festival organisers are using this year to highlight Ukraine’s own war plight

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:00:09 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:59:04 +0200
18 children among those killed in Egyptian church inferno
At least 41 people have died - including 18 children - and 14 others were injured after a fire ripped through a Coptic Church in Cairo during the Sunday morning service.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:40:58 +0200
Firefighters douse the flames after an explosion at a market in Yerevan
A strong explosion at a fireworks storage area tore through a popular market in Armenia's capital on Sunday, killing at least one person, injuring 36 others and setting off a large fire.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:44:53 +0200
Freya the walrus: Mischievous boat-sinker euthanised in Norway
A walrus called Freya that has been getting up to mischief in Oslo was euthanised by Norweigian authorities on Sunday.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:55:17 +0200
Groups of volunteers help to rebuild houses damaged in the conflict in Ukraine
Salvaged material is reused to help rebuild homes destroyed in the Chernihiv region.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:12:32 +0200
Beijing's pet lovers turn to acupuncture to treat their furry friends
A growing number of animals being signed up for traditional medicine in China -- care their masters say is less invasive and comes with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 14:34:06 +0200
Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia 'blackmail', Hungary imports more gas, Ukraine anthem played to Russians
"Blackmail" at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Hungary imports more Gazprom gas, Finns play Ukraine anthem to Russian tourists. These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:58:31 +0200
Jerusalem shooting: Eight Israelis injured as gunman opens fire on bus near holy Western Wall
Two people, including a pregnant woman, are in a critical condition.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:20:26 +0200
UK to unseat Champagne wine production due to climate change, says study
Climate change could see the UK usurping the major wine growing regions of Champagne and Burgundy in France, a new study claimed.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 14th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 19:25:49 +0200
Oder river: Speculation over 'environmental disaster' in Germany and Poland
Speculation has mounted over the cause of an "environmental disaster" in Germany and Poland, after thousands of dead fish washed up on the banks of the Oder river.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 19:13:06 +0200
European firefighters come together to fight French wildfires
Firefighters from across Europe have teamed up with their French counterparts to help battle several wildfires, including in the south-west of the country.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:47:12 +0200
In pictures: France's battle against catastrophic wildfires
These photographs from the epicentre of the natural disaster reveal the scale of damage after wildfires raging in southwestern France for days.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:11:41 +0200
Stage collapse at Spanish festival kills one person and injures dozens
Emergency services said a “strong gust of wind” knocked off parts of a stage at the Medusa Festival near Valencia during the early hours of the morning.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:34:25 +0200
Taliban fire warning shots amid rare women's protest in Afghan capital
Chanting 'bread, work and freedom', around 40 women marched in front of the education ministry on Saturday

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:55:36 +0200
Ukraine war: Russian GDP outperforms, prisoner swap, Ukraine medicines blocked
Russian economy defies expectations, prisoner swap confirmed and Ukraine medicines blocked. These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war this weekend.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:12 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:33:22 +0200
'The water wasn't there': Shrinking of Italy's Lake Garda shocks tourists
Italy's largest lake is losing 2 cm of water a day as an unprecedented drought grips the country and much of Europe.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:30:18 +0200
Somalia on the brink: millions of people at risk as drought worsens
Severe drought has placed millions of people at risk of famine in the horn of Africa. Euronews speaks to Karl Schembri from the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:00:46 +0200
Why Brexit made top UK wine seller move to France amid spiralling costs and red tape
For 30 years, Daniel Lambert ran a thriving wine business from the UK — but on New Year's Day in 2021 everything changed.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:16:51 +0200
World Elephant Day: Rising human populations hindering elephants' role as 'ecosystem caretakers'
These days, climate change is an even bigger threat to the conservation of these gentle giants than poaching.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:36:18 +0200
FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home, says US Justice Department
Court papers reveal the FBI seized records include some marked as classified and "top secret", while the Justice Department says it has reason to believe Trump violated the Espionage Act.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:02:06 +0200
Ukraine war: Wheat export ships leave ports, Kyiv in POWs appeal, EU mulls Russia visa ban
Two ships carring the first Ukrainian wheat to be exported under a UN-brokered deal have left Black Sea ports; Kyiv appeals to the UN and Red Cross over prisoners held by Russia, and the EU is due to discuss a potential visa ban on all Russians — t...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:48:06 +0200
Europe wildfires: EU chief praises solidarity of 'heroic' firefighters as flames spread
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised firefighters across the continent, as emergency services struggle to contain fires in France's south-west and in several other countries.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:23:11 +0200
Montenegro: 11 killed in mass shooting after family dispute, police say
Witnesses were quoted as saying the attacker shot randomly at people in the street in the town of in Cetinje before being shot dead by police.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:02:30 +0200
Alexey Alchin: Bulgaria risks violating EU principles over Russia extradition request
The Russian dissident who burned his passport is appealing against a Bulgarian court's decision to extradite him, amid concern for the safety of others who fled to the EU after the invasion of Ukraine.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:40:35 +0200
Good news: Women in Algeria conquering mixed martial arts and a music festival powered by bikes
Humanity is not doomed. Here are five good news stories to give you hope.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:22:32 +0200
Pictures of the week: Supermoon, European drought crisis, fires in Portugal and Spain
Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that hit the headlines this week.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:35 +0200
Salman Rushdie: author 'on the road to recovery' after stabbing
The British author, who had a $3.3 million bounty on his head over accusations of blasphemy, is recovering, according to his agent.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 12th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:47:34 +0200
Portugal and Spain welcome Scholz's call for gas pipeline from Iberia to central Europe
The German chancellor said a pipeline linking the Iberian peninsula to central Europe was "sorely" lacking, as the continent seeks to wean itself off Russian gas supplies.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:29:21 +0200
Poop in the pool: Italy closes 10 water parks in hygiene crackdown
Tests by authorities uncovered a 'huge presence' of fecal bacteria in water parks, exposing thousands of visitors across the country to infection risks.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:12:13 +0200
Greece tennis resort hopes to develop the next generation of champions
The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center offers players the same training methods that helped the 22-time Grand Slam winner reach the top of his game.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:06:50 +0200
UK drought: Which areas have warnings after latest alert?
The UK's Environment Agency issued a rare drought alert after a long period of little or no rainfall, and scorching hot summer temperatures.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:01:46 +0200
'Camping': Codewords on TikTok offer help to US citizens seeking abortions
Activists say the videos might do more harm than good and are encouraging users to channel their support through established networks.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:19:00 +0200
Ukraine war: Refugees find solace at a Berlin art collective
A group of Ukrainian artists have moved in together in an art collective, with the support of German cultural organisations.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:45:11 +0200
UK drought: Millions face hosepipe ban as swathes of England are officially in drought
Millions of people face water usage restrictions in the UK after a drought was officially declared across large parts of the country.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:15:24 +0200
11 unidentified civilians buried in Bucha after Russian occupation
Eleven bodies are buried in a cemetery in Bucha, where more than 400 other unidentified people are buried. "Most of them were shot dead. So it was neither an accident nor an explosion.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:56 +0200
Suspected bank robber rescued in Rome after tunnel collapse
Police say the man was buried under the rubble for several hours.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:46:33 +0200
France: Wildfires near Bordeaux show no sign of slowing
France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has thanked European nations for help in tackling the the spread of the fires.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:41:41 +0200
Heavy rains damage homes in several regions of Venezuela
Eight Venezuelan states have been affected by heavy rains for two consecutive days, resulting in hundreds of damaged homes.



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