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Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Basel but banned in Germany
Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that? #EuropeNews
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to the UK later this month
Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with his father and spend more time with the UK monarch who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer. #EuropeNews
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North Korea shrugs off Trump's scaled-back drills with South Korea
Critics slammed the Trump administration over its surprise pull-back from the planned drills with South Korea, stressing that the move is yet another example of the US turning its back on its allies, hurting its credibility in the international arena.
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Ranked: The most and least expensive airlines in Europe
AirAdvisor ranked 23 European carriers by cost, revealing the best value airlines for your next trip away.
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Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year
Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang.
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Ecuador's intelligence chief among victims of Kenya helicopter crash
The victims are said to include the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre, his wife, and five Americans.
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UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran
Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.
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Ukrainian protesters reject Fedorov's call for wartime elections
A month of nationwide demonstrations demanding Mykhailo Fedorov’s return as defence minister appears to be ending after protest organisers rejected and criticised his call for elections during wartime. #EuropeNews
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Harvard to pay $53m after morgue manager sold donated body parts
A Boston state court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday, according to US media, with Harvard saying the distribution of funds is expected to take several months.
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Video. Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark
Video. Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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At least 100 people may have died after gold mine collapsed in Africa
According to the Baboua public prosecutor, the incident is believed to have been caused by "the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating."
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Israel probes killings of Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian medics
Criminal investigations are not being opened into three other incidents involving aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders.
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'Charred' body found in southern France identified as influencer
The Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events." #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war
Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine amid a deteriorating economy.
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At least nine killed and six injured in hotel fire in eastern India
Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party.
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Tennis player Kyrgios admits 'mistake' after failing test for cocaine
Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.
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A taste of Qatar's melting pot of cuisines
Qatar in Motion heads to some of Doha’s top culinary spots. We visit the Michelin-starred Alba where creativity and craftsmanship elevate fine dining. At Bib Gourmand-recognised Baron, innovative flavours and a relaxed dining experience reflect the diversity of Qatar’s modern food culture.
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At Chambord, repeated heatwaves force gardens to change appearance
In Chambord, drought and heatwaves are clearly visible in the chateau's gardens. The parched vegetation is forcing gardeners to rethink landscapes and plant species.
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Revealed: Travellers’ worst travel mistakes
A new survey reveals the travel mistakes causing the most stress, from packing too much to tight connections, while frequent travellers share the hacks they swear by.
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Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps
Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers.
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Here’s how to save on your autumn holiday
KAYAK reveals the best-value destinations and travel dates for an autumn escape, plus where to go if you want to avoid border queues as the EES rolls out across Europe.
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Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says
The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further rise in death penalties in the Islamic Republic in recent years.
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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust, official says
Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.
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Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
“By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire nation to the highest level," said Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni.
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France: President Emmanuel Macron signs assisted dying law
The government must now publish the implementing decrees before the right to assisted dying can actually be put into effect. #EuropeNews
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Video. First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach
Video. Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.
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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury flaws at appeal
Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
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US slams 'escalation' after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon “status quo in security matters” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.
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Video. Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London
Video. A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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OpenAI slows down its model development amid cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI announced it has paused key stages of its most advanced AI training for two weeks and is overhauling security across its research operations, a month after one of its own models broke out of a test environment and infiltrated the systems of AI platform Hugging Face.
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Video. Mud baths and red water: inside Bulgaria's Lake Atanasovsko
Video. Tourists slather mud and float in red brine at Lake Atanasovsko, while Pomorie’s salt museum preserves Bulgaria’s fading salt-making heritage.
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US and South Korean militaries agree to cut joint drills by about half
The sudden announcement comes just days after Trump wrote a fiery social media post slamming the joint drills as “hostile” and ordering Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back future exercises.
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Film producer Altmayer and Dior PR director Favier killed in car crash
"Their joint passing has cast a shadow over two worlds which, one through the stories it creates and the other through the silhouettes it crafts, together carry France’s cultural influence far and wide," Catherine Pégard, France's Culture Minister, said. #EuropeNews
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ICC hits back after US announces sanctions on senior court figures
Responding to the US' move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions "undermine the rule of law."
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Over 2,000 emergency personnel tackle wildfires in Portugal
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (source in Portuguese) has placed nine districts under orange warning until 18:00 this Tuesday, with the rest of mainland Portugal, except Lisbon, Setúbal and Faro, under yellow warning. #EuropeNews
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Italy demands compensation from Germany over migrant arrivals
Since Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took office in October 2022, German aid organisations have, according to Rome's figures, brought around 22,500 migrants to Italian ports. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Ancient Roman bridge in the Tiber river exposed due to drought
The Tiber is at a historic low, and near Castel Sant’Angelo, the pillars of what was once a Neronian bridge, dating from the early centuries AD, have re-emerged. #EuropeNews
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St Pancras station briefly evacuated amid controlled explosion of car
Eurostar services are continuing to operate as normal. Police have since declared the incident as non-suspicious. #EuropeNews
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Asian allies stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump cuts Korea drills
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
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Qatar says it returned Iranian pilot's remains, denies holding others
Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming.
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Police decry conditions in Ceuta: One bathroom for 70 officers
Complaints about the conditions have already been formally submitted and the CEP expects measures to be taken as soon as possible to remedy the shortcomings and resolve the situation. #EuropeNews
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Video. Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets
Video. Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption.
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Video. Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripening
Video. Aerial and close-up footage shows an early Champagne grape harvest in Tours-sur-Marne as heatwaves force smaller crews and faster picking schedules
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Iran targets UAE with two missiles, prompting first alert in months
Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.
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How evening changes life in Uzbekistan's historic cities
Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.
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How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs
A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.