X-Men ‘97 Post-Credits Scene Teases Season 3’s Supervillain Team-Up

A breakdown of all the Easter eggs and season 3 teasers

Water-smart by 2030: the EU's plan to boost water efficiency by 10%

Europe is losing 38 percent of its soil to droughts. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy wants to restore water ecosystems, cut waste, and digitalise water management to increase water resilience across the bloc. Watch the video.

Oscar Nominee Barkhad Abdi, Jim Deddes Lead Teddy Cherim’s ‘Maalstroom’; First-Look Image Released (EXCLUSIVE)

Jim Deddes, Tenzing Woing and Somali-American actor Barkhad Abdi, known for his Oscar-nominated role in “Captain Phillips,” lead the cast of “Maalstroom,” which has just wrapped. Variety has been given the first-look image. The Dutch-Belgian co-production was written and

Africa: As Funding Shrinks, Africa's SRHR Movement Vows Not to Retreat

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress cannot be taken for granted.

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.

Children's safety at sea and in pools: 10 rules that can save a life

Doctors and the Red Cross issue practical advice to help swimmers stay safe in the water this summer.

Caleb Landry Jones on the Five-Year Battle to Make ‘Down the Arm of God,’ Confronting Prejudices Against Homelessness and How Luc Besson Saved the Film

Trying to find funding for “Down the Arm of God” proved to be a difficult five-year ordeal for lead star and co-writer Caleb Landry Jones — one that brought the “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and “Get Out” actor to terms with the very real-world prejudices that his

Crowley defeats democratic socialist Hong to face Tiffany in Wisconsin governor's race

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the wide-open Wisconsin governor’s race, Decision Desk HQ projects. Crowley, with support from retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), pulled off an upset and bested HOng in a blow to the

Boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba with 95 people on board

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

Crowley defeats Hong in nail-biter Wisconsin governor primary: 5 takeaways

Milwaukee County executive David Crowley emerged the victor in the hard-fought Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor against democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong early Wednesday – giving the Democratic establishment a much-needed boost in light of recent

Just married! Cristiano Ronaldo finally weds Georgina Rodriguez in quiet civil ceremony in Cascais

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday in a discreet ceremony in Cascais, a small picturesque coastal resort west of the capital Lisbon.

Cristiano Ronaldo says "YESSS" in secret intimate ceremony in Cascais

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday this week, in a low-key ceremony in Cascais.

Sovereign wealth funds on turbulent trajectories in Morocco and Gabon

Ten years after its transformation, Morocco’s Ithmar Capital is still searching for a clear purpose, while the Gabonese strategic investment fund is trying to finally turn the page on the Bongo years.

Makeup Oscar Record Holder Recalls Turning Jim Carrey Into the Grinch, Transforming Jacko for ‘Thriller’ and Playing King Kong

Rick Baker, who is being honored at the Locarno Film Festival, has created and seen a lot.

Hansal Mehta, Siddharth Bodke on ‘Scam 2010’ as First Look Unveiled for SonyLIV Series: ‘A Story About Ambition, Influence and Arrogance’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Siddharth Bodke’s first look as the lead of “Scam 2010” is out, with director Hansal Mehta and the actor both weighing in on the Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment production for SonyLIV. Based on the book “Sahara: the Untold Story” by Tamal Bandyopadhyay, the series will

European stocks often crash in August: Is this time different?

European stocks have historically struggled in August, but the average hides an important detail. A handful of major crises account for most of the losses.

Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people

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.

UK extreme heat prompts Cobra emergency meeting

High temperatures continue with forecasts reaching 38C on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services The prime minister will chair a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of

Commission harmonises rules for weighing catches across the EU

On 10 August, the European Commission adopted harmonized rules for weighing fishery products across the EU. The new framework streamlines and simplifies procedures and reduces the administrative burden for member states and operators. It will apply from January 2027. The new

Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The tally of vessels tracked in the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low of eight on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as owners avoided the key waterway amid continued hostilities in the Middle East. The United States and Yemen's Iran-aligned

Call for participants: 2nd edition of the BraveTechEU DefTech Forges

Join the next Cycle of BraveTechEU DefTech Forges and claim your place in the history of the European defence ecosystem. The next challenge will take place in mid-November 2026 in Germany and Romania and will focus on: This will be an opportunity to evaluate your prototypes

'Fundamental questions remain' in wake of Ceuta crisis, say MEPs

MEPs have called for action on "various levels" to prevent a repeat of events in Ceuta. This follows the recent arrival in Ceuta of more than 70,000 irregular migrants within hours, the largest irregular entry ever recorded at an EU external border. MEPs from across the

Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran resigns amid tension with group's controlling charity arm

Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

From empty benches to real debate? Metsola's bid to revive the European 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.

Europe is measuring AI by the wrong metrics: Health care shows us the right ones

Most of the conversation about AI in Europe is fixated on scale: how many companies have adopted it, how much revenue it generates, how it stacks up against the US and China. These are fair questions. But they are not the ones that matter most. The better questions are human

'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...

Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires

Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.

Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers

The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.

Young islanders concerned about their future

The Medical Officer Health Report shows 36% of young people are certain they will leave the island.

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.

How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?

The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?

Anxious dogs and silent birds: What happens to animals during a total solar eclipse?

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.

Worried your child is a loner? A new study says playing alone may be just fine

What matters may not be how much time a child spends alone, but whether they still feel they belong.

Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Morning

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.

All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa

Master’s student made first bar with 100% UK ingredients since 1932 to highlight affect of climate crisis on cocoa plants The late queen was the only person in history to have ever eaten a chocolate bar made with 100% British ingredients, after she was given one as a

Winding trails and coastal treks: Three of Europe’s best autumn hikes, according to Lonely Planet

In its new guide book, Lonely Planet has picked out some of the best hikes around the world. Here we take a look at three of the top European options for hiking this autumn.

Kazakhstan expands digital water management as pressure on resources grows

Kazakhstan is expanding digital monitoring, flood forecasting and groundwater research as it seeks to move from reactive water management toward a system that can anticipate risks and track water supplies more accurately. The Central Asian nation seeks to invest in better data

End of organic expansion? Why Africa’s corporate giants are buying growth, not building

Africa’s corporate giants are increasingly choosing to buy their way into growth rather than build from scratch. From banking and telecoms to energy and consumer goods, a wave of mega-deals is reshaping how companies expand across the continent.

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Aug 12 - Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the Financial Times said on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian officials.

Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics

As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they're putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race. In recent months, entertainers from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to Jennifer Lawrence and Paris

Crunchyroll, Sony Nab Makoto Shinkai’s Untitled Next Anime Film for Global Release

The deal covers every territory outside Asia, with the exception of India, for a director whose last three features grossed a combined $874 million worldwide.

Jason Sudeikis Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage to Sing ‘Ted Lasso’ Theme Song

The actor was a surprise guest during the band's concert at Madison Square Garden

Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its Palestinian community since late 2023, according to a court filing in New

More than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine are still held, UN says

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.

Massive bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter expected to be announced by PM and NSW premier

Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese and the

Scott faces progressive challenger in Vermont gubernatorial contest

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is projected to face progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo in the state’s November election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Scott has served as the state’s top official since his election in 2016, and he is running for a sixth term in office. The

Detroit knows China’s eating its EV lunch but can’t change course

One of the things that surprised this tourist in Oslo last February was the vast number of electric vehicles. EVs were everywhere. Every taxi I rode in was electric. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Norway has long been a leader in adopting electric cars. Last year, encouraged

PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support

The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.