Europe
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Russia readying more North Korean troops and missiles, Zelenskyy says
At the weekend, Zelenskyy said a decision had been taken for 30,000-50,000 North Koreans to be deployed on Russian soil. He did not explain how he obtained the figures. #EuropeNews
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Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as US attorney general
Blanche won Senate confirmation by 50 votes to 49 after the White House persuaded a handful of Republican holdouts to join the "yes" column.
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Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran
Trump this weekend said he was "low-keying" his approach to the conflict, suggesting that he was prepared to let economic pressure mount in place of further military strikes.
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Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls
Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.
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Road rage: Which countries have the most aggressive drivers?
Some of the world's top tourist destinations are some of the least enjoyable places to drive, according to a new global survey. #EuropeInMotion
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Russian intelligence op aimed at discredting Sweden broken, Säpo says
In 2024, Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO, spurred into the alliance by Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Evening
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Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours, 47 confirmed dead
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
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'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.
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Danube water level rising: Another Paks NPP turbine may restart
The Danube's level at Paks, south of Budapest, has risen by about 19 centimetres from its previous low, allowing the first additional Paks nuclear plant turbine to be restarted and reconnected. #EuropeNews
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EU stands in 'solidarity' with Euronews following ban in Belarus
The European Union and various leading press freedom organisations have condemned Belarus’ designation of Euronews as “extremist”, calling it part of a broader crackdown on independent media. #EuropeNews
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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter
The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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Video. Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland
Video. Hundreds of kayakers paddled through Copenhagen harbour on Sunday waving Greenlandic flags, marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples in a show of solidarity with Greenland.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Midday
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Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by new government
The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest.
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Russia plans to fire 200 ballistic missiles at once, Ukraine says
Ukraine's drone commander says Moscow is working to nearly triple its missile firepower, strengthening the case for striking Russian missile factories and choking off Crimea as a military base. #EuropeNews
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Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say
The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year.
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Video. Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival
Video. Hundreds of costumed paddleboarders floated down Moscow's Yauza river on Sunday for an annual stand-up paddleboard carnival, cheered on by live bands and crowds on the bridges above.
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Video. Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón
Video. More than 300 firefighters and 21 aircraft are battling a wildfire in Tírig, eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares since breaking out on Friday.
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Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces
Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.
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Global stars, cosplay and creativity at Comic Con Astana 2026
Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital.
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Prado Museum reimagines masterpieces in solar eclipse light
The Prado Museum unveils "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes its iconic paintings.
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New rules leave Chinese users mourning AI boyfriends and girlfriends
ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.
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From Zermatt to Les Arcs: Europe's top 10 ski resorts for 2026
Trip.com’s ranking of Europe’s best ski resorts for 2026 include picks in Switzerland, France and Austria, each offering experiences on and off the slopes and sweeping alpine views. #Destinations
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The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028
Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.
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River droughts reveal hunger stones, warships and mammoth remains
Water levels across Europe have plunged to record lows due to the ongoing drought, exposing a host of long-hidden relics; here is a selection. #EuropeNews
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Western Europe sets new temperature record, climate statistics show
Last month saw the highest average sea surface temperature ever recorded for July across the extra-polar oceans, or the oceans free of seasonal sea ice, Copernicus said. #EuropeNews
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From Scotland to Austria: Europe's best 'stillcation' destinations
Research reveals the best destinations in Europe where you can slow down among nature, as well as the science behind why forests, birdsong and scenic hikes can help travellers unwind.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Morning
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Avoiding these three things could add 13 years of dementia-free life
People with good vascular health may gain extra dementia-free years, new research suggests.
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Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans
A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.
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Meet the kayaking islanders determined to protect the sinking Maldives
From protesting against a mangrove-damaging reclamation project to organising beach clean ups, Maldivian youth are defending their home and identity.
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Ceuta residents protest Madrid's response to recent migrant crisis
Hundreds of Ceuta residents gathered on Sunday to demand an “immediate, decisive and proportionate” response to the migration crisis, in a protest, organised by the city’s four religious communities. #EuropeNews
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Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson dies aged 86
The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.
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Plane carrying suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrives in Dublin
Kinahan is believed to have run the Kinahan organised crime group, which is suspected of trafficking narcotics into Ireland, the UK and Spain, as well as a slew of other charges, including money laundering and murder. #EuropeNews
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Poland now sixth-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and Belgium
Poland's economy is gaining in importance in Europe. In 2025 the country ranked sixth in the EU by nominal GDP, accounting for almost 5% of the bloc's total output.
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Video. Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario
Video. Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68.
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Israel "rejects" US Gaza plan accepted by Hamas
At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' scrapping the ceasefire plan.
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13 killed, 90 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine
13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities.
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20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency
The fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed.
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Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert.
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia refinery, 11 dead
Strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people in the Yemeni port city of Mokha, says a medical source, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Evening
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Major oil and gas found off Poland; Germany fears for nature
In 2025, a Canadian firm found a major oil and gas field off Poland’s Baltic coast, the biggest since WWII, sparking German fears for the environment and tourism. #EuropeNews
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Cypriot natural gas flowing to Europe in 2028, says Cyprus
In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, he highlights the progress of Cyprus's ongoing energy projects, which will also benefit EU citizens. #EuropeNews
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Hundreds evacuate due to fires in Huelva and Castellón
Over 150 firefighters worked overnight to stabilise the Niebla blaze, west of Sevilla. The fire has burned 4,000 hectares and displaced nearly 400 people. Air crews reinforced the Tírig fire in Castellón, east coast of Spain, at daybreak. #EuropeNews
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Nagasaki 81st anniversary sparks debate over nuclear deterrence
Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
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Party in the dry Danube riverbed: many call it a natural disaster
Just as musicians kept playing on the Titanic while the ship went down, in Budapest, the exposed bed of the shrinking Danube River has become a party spot.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Midday
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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general
After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.