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Hungary threatens Kyiv with electricity cut after Ukrainian attacks shut down Russia oil imports

The tensions between the two countries escalated after Ukraine bombed the Drushba pipeline on Russian territory, effectively stopping oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hurricane Erin’s rapid intensification and what it means for Europe’s weather

The storm’s rapid intensification has been linked to unusually warm ocean waters made more likely by climate change.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

London Zoo animals step onto scales for annual weigh-in

From giant tortoises weighing over 200 kilos to tiny snails just a few grams, animals of every size lined up this week for London Zoo’s annual weigh-in.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Rocker Jack White blasts Trump’s β€˜vulgar’ Oval Office transformation after Zelenskyy meeting

Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump gives β€˜assurance’ of no US boots on the ground in Ukraine

The president said Europe would β€œfront load” security guarantees, including β€œboots on the ground.”

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Spain battles record fires despite end of heatwave bringing cooler temperature

The Spanish government will declare the areas affected by the deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of its northern Galicia province as disaster zones.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration

The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bolivia's presidential frontrunner has 'phone stolen' while celebrating first-round win

Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz is up against conservative ex-President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga in a runoff on 19 October to determine Bolivia's next leader.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Search under way for 150 people missing after devastating flooding in Pakistan

A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Austrian newspaper’s pay or consent model violates EU privacy rules: court

The case will likely be referred to the EU’s highest court.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Historic Kiruna Church in Sweden begins five-kilometre relocation

One of Sweden’s most recognisable landmarks, the wooden Kiruna Church, is being moved five kilometres this week to a new city centre to escape an encroaching mine.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK drops demand to access global Apple users’ data, US spy chief says

A US official said the UK government will no longer ask Apple to provide it with a way to access encrypted user data.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Green Man Festival 2025 round-up: An eclectic weekend in the Welsh countryside

As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings...

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Air Canada to resume flights after half a million passengers affected by strikes

Here’s what passengers need to know about their rights to compensation and what their travel insurance can cover.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Worst wildfire season in decades burns over 340,000 hectares in Spain

Wildfires raging across Spain have scorched more than 340,000 hectares this year, with officials warning 2025 is already the country’s worst fire season in 30 years.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

British tourist faces €1,500 fine after being caught stealing stones from Pompeii

The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Magdeburg market attacker charged with murder

Taleb A. is accused of six counts of murder and 338 counts of attempted murder after driving a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg in December.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

New Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s Urban Transformation

Uzbekistan breaks ground on β€œNew Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI?

Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Code of Conduct, but some companies say that signing up to this code would hinder innovation.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Divorce in Asia: Women grapple with cultural, legal hurdles

Divorce laws and social norms still largely disadvantage women in many Asian societies, causing severe emotional and financial strain.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Jongo festival in Rio calls for cultural preservationΒ 

Dancers from 18 communities rooted in Brazil’s history of slavery gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to perform Jongo, a traditional dance with African origins.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russians opposing the regime face uncertainty as Germany halts humanitarian visas

Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Rudi Gernreich: The man who invented the thong

The idea was not to sexualize the body, but to liberate it. The thong was invented by Austrian-born designer Rudi Gernreich. Like everything else in his life, it was a political statement.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Who was thong inventor Rudi Gernreich?

The thong was created as a political statement by Austrian-born designer Rudi Gernreich, who didn't want to sexualize the body, but liberate it.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine security guarantees: What is Germany's role?

After the EU-US summit on Russia's war against Ukraine, a debate is underway in Germany about security guarantees and what role Germany should play going forward.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tiny pond worms could be used to help find new treatments for schizophrenia, study says

UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ship with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus

Cyprus was the staging area last year for 22,000 tonnes of aid deliveries by ship directly to Gaza through a pier operated by the international charity World Central Kitchen and a US military-run docking facility known as the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore System.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

World Photography Day: The story behind β€˜Napalm Girl’ - and its link to 2025's horror film β€˜Weapons’

Euronews Culture explores the story of a photograph that is sadly as relevant today as it was the day it was taken, as well as the legacy of the shot - seen this year in one of 2025’s biggest critical and box office cinematic success stories.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dressed for diplomacy: Zelenskyy's new style wins praise in meeting with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was complimented by US President Donald Trump for his outfit in their Oval Office meeting on Monday.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India: Footballers' union urges solution to league crisis

Football in India is mired in chaos and uncertainty with the new season currently on hold due to a rights dispute. Now, after several clubs suspended their players' salaries, global union FIFPRO has demanded a solution.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Watch the video: Which EU countries are leading on access to contraceptives?

From supplies to counselling: Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives?

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What did Europe achieve at the Washington summit on Ukraine?

European leaders backed Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his return to the White House to press US President Donald Trump on security guarantees and block territorial concessions. How much progress did the talks bring?

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Downton Abbey fans can own a piece of the drama in major charity auction

From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Air Canada to resume service after 'tentative' agreement

Air Canada is set to "gradually resume service" after reaching a "tentative" agreement to end a flight attendants' strike. Staff had been on strike since Saturday over pay and unpaid work.

Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)