Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning
Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.
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As Europe’s challenges persist, where are its leaders unwinding this summer?
European leaders are trading their offices for coastlines and rural retreats. But with crises persisting across the continent, escapes are fraught with reputational risks.
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: +0.3% in Q1 2026
The EU economy’s seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions in the first quarter of 2026 were estimated at 837 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 0.3% increase compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 (835 million tonnes of CO2-eq). At the same time, there was no
Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect nuclear plant as Danube levels fall
Emergency engineering work is under way as authorities brace for a further sharp drop in river levels before conditions are expected to improve later this week.
Geri Halliwell's Córdoba-born great-grandfather was executed after the Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial condemned him. His 116-page military file details the charges that led to his death by firing squad.
Estonia receives first €351.6 million payment under SAFE defence instrument
On 12 August 2026, Estonia received its first payment of €351.6 million under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument, representing 15% of its total allocation of €2.3 billion. SAFE is a €150 billion financial instrument providing loans to Member States. It
Liechtenstein changes rules to allow women to inherit principality's throne
Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.
Pocket-sized sensors and mobile apps are changing how Londoners track air pollution
Portable pollution sensors are opening up places once impossible to monitor, from Tube platforms to school playgrounds.
This stunning new retreat focusing on wellness, music and gastronomy just opened in Ibiza
Nômade Temple Ibiza wants to return to the island’s “deeper history” which is “rooted in freedom, creativity and connection”.
Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Morning
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.
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote, officials say
The election was widely seen as a referendum on Hichilema's first term during which Zambia's economy returned to growth after years of fiscal distress.
Want to retire in your 40s? Young workers are turning to FIRE
As more employees face workplace burnout or choose to pursue passion projects, FIRE is increasingly becoming a way to achieve financial independence early.
Scholars gather at Cambridge for International Institute on Contemporary Antisemitism
Academics from universities around the world gathered at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, this month for an intensive two-week program examining contemporary antisemitism and how the subject is researched and taught in higher education. The 12th annual Summer
Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to scrap move to Biden-selected FBI headquarters
Officials in the Trump administration sought to scrap plans for relocation to a site approved under the Biden administration in favour of repurposing another building just blocks from the current FBI headquarters in the nation’s capital.
Luigi Mangione's state murder trial effectively postponed after federal guilty plea in double jeopardy claim
Mangione’s attorneys argued that he was being double charged for the same “criminal transaction” pleading for the state case to be tossed out. Mangione pleaded guilty to the stalking and fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
Opening statements begin in long-awaited trial almost 30 years after hip-hop star Tupac Shakur was murdered
Duane Davis is being accused of planning the fatal 1996 Las Vegas shooting which claimed the life of hip-hop’s rising star Tupac Shakur. Davis was the first to be charged in connection with the murder, after he was indicted in 2023.
Viennese woman takes city to court over toilet fees
A 27-year-old Viennese woman is suing the city over public toilet fees, arguing that women have to pay 50 cents to use stalls while men can use certain urinals for free.
Three killed after private helicopter crashes on Greek island of Sifnos
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show the site of the crash, with flames and plumes of dark smoke visible on a hillside.
Mount Etna lightning strike kills hiker from the US
The man is believed to have been hiking in the isolated Rocca Capra area of the volcano, in the Valle del Bove, around 1,400 metres above sea level.
Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany
Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region.
Norway's King Harald V hospitalised and placed on sick leave, palace says
The Norwegian royal palace said the monarch, 89, has been battling haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder characterised by the premature destruction of red blood cells.
US Supreme Court again rejects Trump's request to overturn sex assault judgement
It's the second time Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll.
French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across Europe
The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.
Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough
A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza."
Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair
The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.
Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight
Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026.
Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: new setback for group's credibility
Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles over a fault with the rear-view camera, further fuelling questions over the carmaker's credibility.
Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival
Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium.
Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impact
Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking.
Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose'
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.
Britain's Reform UK party pledges to strip all foreign nationals of benefits, including EU citizens
"The welfare state is there for Britain. No British citizenship, no entitlement," Robert Jenrick, Reform's economics spokesperson, said on Monday.
'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling
A Welsh hillside scorched by wildfire has been used as the canvas for a new piece of art.
Boy, seven, among four injured after crash that killed five teenagers in Ireland
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.
Being attentive can influence what happens inside your body, study finds
We know that where we direct our attention can change how we experience pain. Now, new research suggests that attention may affect more than just how pain feels: it may also influence the body’s immune response.
Geothermal energy promises a domestic energy supply – the EU needs a strategy
The EU runs the risk of standing idly by whilst the US and Canada develop geothermal energy into an industry. In Europe discussions about partnerships are still ongoing, writes Tatiana Mindekova from the global energy think tank ‘Ember’ in a guest article for Euronews.
The 'geoid': Why NASA’s gravity model makes Earth look like a potato
Mapping Earth’s gravity, NASA has released a visualisation of the geoid — the apparent real shape of our planet given the global ocean surface if it were exclusively under the influence of gravity and Earth’s rotation.
Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover
Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028.
The Next Frontier of Europe’s Energy Transition: Why Clean Power Moves Home
EcoFlow's CEO on why millions of European households are about to become their own energy managers.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.
Three dead, including pregnant woman and child, in southern Spain shooting
The alleged gunman reached a home in Rocío district by motorbike, shot at several members of the same family and fled. A fourth person is in a critical condition.
Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England
After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes.
Revolut is set to launch airport lounges, with the first opening in Copenhagen in 2027
The fintech company’s first foray into the market will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area.
Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns
Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province.
US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.
AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study says
In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.
These are Europe’s twistiest – and most scenic – roads, according to a new ranking
A new ranking from Avis has crunched everything from curves and elevation to Google searches and Instagram popularity to reveal Europe’s ultimate roads for a scenic, twisty road trip.
How Europe is harmonizing gambling compliance without a gambling directive
The European Union has never created a harmonized gambling licensing regime. There is no single European licence, no common tax model and no EU-wide rulebook governing advertising, player protection or responsible gambling. Those questions remain largely national, and in 2017
Lolling tongues and resting snarl face: The World's Ugliest Dog contest in pictures
The 50th edition of the American competition saw a six-year-old pug named Jinny Lu take home the top prize.