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Video. Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble
Video. Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.
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Lionel Messi mulls football retirement after father's death
The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.
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Japan slams Putin following first visit to disputed Kuril islands
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.
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Bulgarian Black Sea resort Burgas wins bid to host Eurovision 2027
Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.
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Around 153 civilians in Yemen were killed by US strikes in 2025
The Pentagon review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the US campaign against the Houthis when the militants were attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route.
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Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think
Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.
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Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards
From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The world's best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in France
In a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history
“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.
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Oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached coastline, Oman says
The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role, Trump says
Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections.
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Solar eclipse brings thousands of tourists to Gormaz fortress in Soria
The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town.
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How to tell if the eclipse damaged your eyes: key warning symptoms
Dry eyes or a gritty sensation after the eclipse may be short‑lived, but a central blind spot can signal retinal damage. A specialist explains how to tell the difference and when to seek medical help.
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Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says
The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.
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'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait
Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February.
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Live - Millions across Europe hope to catch a glimpse of rare total eclipse
The Moon is first expected to blot out the Sun, leaving only the shimmering glow of its outer corona, in Russia's remote Arctic north, before parts of Greenland and Iceland are enveloped in the arc of its eerie shadow. #EuropeNews
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Who will miss the 12 August eclipse: geography, clouds or work
As the country prepares for its first total eclipse over the peninsula since 1912, many will miss it: where they live, the weather, work shifts or simple caution about their eyesight.
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Libyan Marshal Haftar's spy chief killed in Benghazi car bombing
Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated outside a mosque in an LNA stronghold, in what analysts said was a major blow to the Haftar family's security credentials and could delay a US-brokered plan to reunify Libya's rival governments. No group has claimed responsibility.
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Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland
Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations.
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Sophie Adenot to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space: 'Fantastic news'
"I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Colombia declares three days mourning for earthquake victims
The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.
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Which countries have the best cyber security? Albania tops the list
Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US.
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Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes, ash cloud reaches Libya
The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya. #EuropeNews
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Video. Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Video. Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.
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Doha's Teeb Al Hazm looks to take Gulf perfume culture to London
From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.
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Did a British TV presenter just leak identity of the new James Bond?
Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond... #Cinema
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Video. Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble
Video. A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.
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Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake kills 216
As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres.
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Germany’s best viewpoints from above
Some of Germany’s best places to take in the views are from above, including at the country’s highest mountain standing next to a statue of mythological hero Hercules. #Destinations
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Total Solar Eclipse: what will happen in the year's stellar spectacle?
Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean. #EuropeNews
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Alexandri sisters come back to Greece after years abroad
From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.
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World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data
Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading.
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North Korea launches missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korea drills
A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US.
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Video. Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip
Video. Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.
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Fewer rules: Europe was built on coal and steel, not paperwork
The EU keeps churning out new rules, writes Gitta Connemann, head of Germany's CDU's influential business association, MIT. Small and medium-sized businesses bear the brunt of EU bureaucracy, she argues, calling for a halt to new regulation and for rules that add no value to be scrapped. #EuropeNews
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Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European ships in response to the interception and seizure of Russian vessels presumed to be part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'. #EuropeNews
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Video. Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake
Video. A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped.
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Solar eclipse and meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial events
In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene. Find out all about the total solar eclipse, followed by a meteor shower.
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Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark?
Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day.
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UN: 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in war with Ukraine still held
The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Why MEPs speak to TikTok instead of Parliament
Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges. #EuropeNews
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'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here
Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...
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Trump confirms Secret Service took him off Air Force One in Turkey
“They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,” Trump told reporters after returning from an event in Ohio. “I guess there was a threat out there. I didn’t really ask too much about it,” he said. “I get a lot of threats.”
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Belarusian opposition politician Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79
The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006.
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Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in prison
Gilman was arrested and detained in Russia in 2022, accused of assaulting a police officer following an incident on a train in Voronezh, to the south of Moscow.
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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board
Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia.