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Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Major oil companies reap profits as US-Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the US impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.
Right to repair: New consumer rights for easy and attractive repairs
For many years, it made more sense for people to dispose of a broken or defective product and replace it with a new one, than to have it repaired. This generated a substantial amount of waste and unnecessary resource consumption. This will change, starting on 31 July 2026,
Safer and more transparent AI
On 2 August 2026, new rules on the transparency of AI systems took effect. AI is advancing quickly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish AI-generated and manipulated content from human-created and authentic content. This creates new risks of misinformation and
Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26
New footage shows the aftermath in Pozzuoli after Friday's magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Naples injured 26 people and damaged buildings in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area.
Donald Trump angers music fans after sharing AI-generated image of himself as Elvis Presley
"You're the Devil in disguise"... Donald Trump has angered music fans in his latest spree of AI-generated images, which included one of him as none other than The King of Rock and Roll.
Europe’s digital economy: How Europe can avoid a digital train crash
Europe benefited enormously from open markets and global trade. But the geopolitical environment has changed. Europe should remain open to investment and global cooperation, but only with trusted partners. Writes Andrea Giuricin an Expert in Transport Economics and Logistic in
EU parliament should reconvene to discuss Ceuta crisis, say some MEPs
Some MEPs have formally requested that the European Parliament be convened on an “exceptional basis” for an urgent debate on the migration crisis in Ceuta. This, they say, should be with the participation of the Council and the European Commission. The parliament is currently
Wales first country to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief
The announcement comes after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership after an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
AI demand keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch
Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial intelligence gold rush - and the squeeze is far from over.
Alibaba's new Qwen AI claims to match unsupervised working skills touted by Claude
Alibaba's Qwen team says its newest model can design a computer chip and rewrite a research paper — all without a human watching over it, matching skills its rival Anthropic already claims for Claude.
Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington
Wildfires in eastern Washington forced 5,000 home evacuations, destroyed about 600 buildings and continued to strain firefighting resources.
Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout as US embargo continues
The power cuts have made normal life almost impossible, with each outage also meaning that water supplies trickle away and ceiling fans slow to a halt.
What should the EU prioritise to tackle wildfires? Take our poll
The EU is deploying its largest-ever firefighting force in southern Europe to help countries battle wildfires. But is it enough, and what should Brussels prioritise?
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' scores second-biggest ever global opening weekend – nears $1bn worldwide
The recently released 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made box office history in its first weekend in cinemas and looks set to pass the $1bn mark in the next couple of days. It's on track to becoming the highest grossing movie of 2026, overtaking 'The Odyssey''s box office
Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.
Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein's anti-money laundering data register, Vaduz says
A team appointed to investigate the hack has already established that the hackers had managed to steal data "from approximately 31,000 legal entities," a government statement said.
Too hot to study: Will heatwaves impact school summer holidays in Europe?
School summer holidays can last up to 14 weeks in the EU. However, the recurrence of heatwaves has pressed member states to consider ways for schools to adapt their calendars in the face of extreme heat.
Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision
Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.
Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century
Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.
Ariana Grande to take 'step back from visibility' due to 'endless' public scrutiny
Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements after finishing her current tour, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". There has been renewed public commentary surrounding Grande’s physical appearance following the release of
Built to last, gone in months: How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's regime
Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.
Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia
Wildfires in Kefalonia and western Attica forced evacuations as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and threatened homes and communities
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, president's office says
The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people on all sides.
Can the EU combat wildfires? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
As wildfires rage across Europe, the EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response. Do you want to know how the EU's firefighting response system works? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Counterterrorism: Governance-securitization and democratic backsliding in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir
On 27 July 2026, the opening day of regional elections in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), deadly clashes erupted in Rawalakot. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Pakistani security forces opened live fire on demonstrators,
Oil prices lower on Middle East hopes and as OPEC+ boosts production
Oil prices were lower on Monday morning after OPEC+ boosted production for September and US President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, putting downward pressure on prices.
At least 88 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings
Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African territory, most by swimming, have returned to Morocco since the territory's largest mass migrant crossing.
Leading airline doing its bit to develop the next generation of aviation talent
Emirates Engineering has launched Material Futures Studio, a six-week programme that challenges university students to reimagine retired aircraft materials and transform them into new products. The initiative is led by the upcycling department within Emirates Engineering. The
Iran's foreign ministry contradicts Trump and says no negotiations taking place with US
Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the US and Israel launched surprise strikes against Iran, though months of on-off diplomacy have led to periods of relative calm.
What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation
Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past
How Europe’s working day is increasingly encroaching on personal time
One in five EU workers say that they are contacted for work reasons beyond normal working hours many times a month, contributing significantly to always-on culture and adding considerable stress.
This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky waste
Are farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that.
HIV funding cuts risk 'unravelling decades of progress', global health experts warn
Without renewed commitment and action, the world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic as funding cuts threaten progress.
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
New ships, true crime voyages and chocolate: Cruise travel trends to know in 2026 and 2027
Cruise travel continues to evolve with a host of new ships joining the fleets as well as themed voyages and unique experiences at sea and on the rivers.
A significant 'milestone' for Belgian animal park
A Belgium conservation centre has chalked up a world first. With the birth of two Lear’s macaws, Pairi Daiza has become the only nature conservation centre open to the public in the world to have successfully bred all three species of blue macaw on Earth: the hyacinth macaw,
Housing in Portugal: Why €400,000 may no longer be enough to buy a home
In Portugal, finding a home under €400,000 is increasingly difficult — and sometimes impossible. The average asking price is now €430,500, according to Imovirtual.
Steve Rosenberg at the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.
Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency
Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.
Morocco says 11 people died attempting to reach Ceuta following initial probe into last week's migrant rush
Rabat said its figures only reflect migrants who died while attempting to rush into Spain's north African exclave, but are working with Spanish authorities to identify all fatalities, including those in Ceuta.
Afghan arrested over murder of 38-year-old Briton found in suitcase in Greece
Greek police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Afghan national with the murder of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Athens in July.
Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock. Far-right leader visits
Santiago Abascal, the leader of the far-right party Vox, visited the city today and accused the government of being in thrall to Morocco.
Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens
Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens as strong winds fueled the blaze and forced emergency operations across the area.
At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast
Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.
Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany
Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.
Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.
