EU GDP shares: Which countries are rising and which are falling?

The share of each EU country in the bloc’s total GDP changes over time. Euronews Business looks at how these shares have evolved over the past 20 years.

Scores of Hindu pilgrims missing in Tibet-Nepal floods

Some 77 pilgrims were at the Nepal-China border immigration office when the flood hit on Aug 26.

Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama prefectures

There were no reports of injuries so far.

EU industrial production rebounds in 2025

In 2025, the EU’s value of sold production in constant prices increased by 2.9% compared with 2024. This is the first time since 2022 and comes after 2 successive declines in 2023 (-1.5% compared with 2022) and 2024 (-1.9% compared with 2023). Constant prices are adjusted for

PM Lawrence Wong extends condolences to those affected by Nepal-Tibet flash floods

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to offer consular assistance to affected Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Dalai Lama warns of ‘deeper cause’ after deadly Tibet-Nepal floods

Thailand to shift from LNG towards renewables in wake of Iran war

Increasing renewable capacity would curb the need for imported fuel.

Venice Horizons Best Director Winner Anuparna Roy’s ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ Boarded by Parallax (EXCLUSIVE)

Parallax has acquired international sales rights to Anuparna Roy’s “Lovers in the Blue Night,” which will have its world premiere in the Horizons competition at the Venice Film Festival. The film brings Roy back to the Lido one year after she became the first Indian filmmaker

Which EU countries invest more in maritime defence and why?

Europe's naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading.

Africa: Sunscreen for Lakes and Dams - Could a Thin Floating Layer of Nanomaterial Shield Water From Evaporation?

[The Conversation Africa] Water stored in dams and reservoirs for humans to use often evaporates, especially in hot regions like southern Africa. Rising temperatures speed evaporation up, leaving less water for people, farming and industry. Daniel Kwasi Kpeglo has just

Hundreds rally at Indonesia’s parliament in anti-corruption protest

Hundreds rallied outside Parliament demanding tougher action against corruption.

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97

Born into a middle-class family, Kusama felt misunderstood by parents who wanted her to marry rather than pursue art. She eventually left for the US.

Inside Abéché, Chad’s second city, where Darfur is never far from hearts and minds

Less than 200 kilometres from Darfur, Abéché, the capital of Chad’s Ouaddaï province, has become one of the main havens in the Sudanese crisis. Refugees, aid workers, traders and soldiers cross paths in a city where ties with its neighbour are as old as the tensions that come

EU imports of goods outpace exports in Q2 2026

In the second quarter of 2026, the EU recorded a trade deficit of €21.8 billion, as goods imported from non-EU countries (€701.8 billion) exceeded exports (€680.0 billion). This is the first trade deficit registered since the second quarter of 2023, the last of a series of

North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response

SEOUL, Aug 27 - North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond \"strongly and immediately\" to hostile acts in various areas, state media KCNA reported.

Can Democrats seize on how much everyone hates Trump’s Iran war?

Amidst the tragifarce of President Donald Trump’s apparently off-the-top-of-his-head war on Iran may lie a silver lining for the 2028 presidential election — a silver lining that comes with two big ifs. One, of course, is the if that goes with everything involved with the race:

Six consequences of six months of war in Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war that President Donald Trump has called a "little excursion" has become a deeply unpopular stalemate that threatens to derail his presidency. Iran has not surrendered,

Exclusive-Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will create at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, well ahead of a December deadline for the review's completion, according to a

John Mayer Performs Soulful Cover of ‘I Will Always Love You’ in Tribute to Dolly Parton

The singer-songwriter played Parton's classic during the intro to "Gravity"

Extreme weather affects Europe's crops and fodder supply as Commission continues to work to adapt agriculture to climate change

Persistent heat and lack of rainfall in the past two months are affecting summer crops and fodder supply across western and central Europe, according to the latest MARS bulletin of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). The strongest impacts are being reported

Indonesia’s green transition has a glaring social blind spot

There is a harsh paradox in today’s sustainability debate. The tools for understanding environmental risk are becoming more sophisticated: financed emissions, climate-risk models, taxonomies, transition plans and carbon pricing are increasingly part of the language of business

Memory wars: Election clash over Germany's Nazi past as AfD eyes power in east

Remembering its role in the World Wars is a key aspect of modern Germany's identity but the AfD argues it is time to take a more positive view of the past.

Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Last Man in Tower’ Sets September Indian Release From Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)

“Last Man in Tower,” the Aravind Adiga adaptation starring Manoj Bajpayee, is headed to Indian theaters this September and has unveiled its first teaser. The film, directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, will mark the first time Bajpayee and co-star

Beyond heatstroke: 33 conditions linked to extreme heat, from skin rashes to violence

A new study links extreme heat to more than 30 overlooked illnesses, from skin rashes to violent trauma.

USS Abraham Lincoln fiasco demands a congressional probe

The USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way home. This is welcome news after hearing of its abhorrent conditions. Yet, the situation lived by sailors and Marines aboard the carrier over the last nine months, the continued threats that troops still deployed in this unpopular war face,

Is Stuttgart’s air-con free train station a genius design or the megaproject’s next blunder?

Stuttgart's subterranean railway megaproject plans to stay cool without air-con – but critics say it risks making one of Germany’s hottest cities even warmer.

A rare convergence of 3 former Malaysian PMs at court building, all facing separate legal battles

Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak turned up at Kuala Lumpur’s court complex on Thursday (Aug 27) for their respective court cases.

Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials

New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.

‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse

Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save It will be a gut-wrenching moment for the horticulturalists at Kew Gardens when some of the magnificent trees in the Palm House have to

‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought

Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent Levels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water

‘Who Has Time to Watch All This Crap?’: Inside 10 Anonymous Emmy Ballots as Voting Officially Closes

Emmy voting is now closed, and not a moment too soon. Every year, more than 27,000 members of the Television Academy — actors and editors, showrunners and composers, the people who actually make television — sit down with their ballots and decide who walks away with an Emmy.

Who is Simphiwe Mehlomakulu, ADNOC’s partner in the $1bn Shell South Africa deal?

The Reatile founder has spent two decades building an energy portfolio through partnerships with global groups. ADNOC’s acquisition of Shell’s South African downstream business now puts him at the centre of one of the sector’s biggest transactions.

Last minute summer family fun

This summer, Leeds Castle in Kent is inviting families to discover the stories of some of history's most inspiring women with the launch of its brand-new Little People, BIG DREAMS – Inspiring Women Trail. Running throughout the UK school holidays this unique outdoor experience,

Around 1,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse

Officials in Nepal earlier said 403 people, including 341 foreigners, were reported missing.

China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows

Analysts say the increased activity is part of China’s bid to map the region for submarine warfare.

Australia says information on 34 missing citizens in Nepal is ‘very limited’

Some of the missing Australians were on a religious tour to Mount Kailash.

Nepal floods: Malaysia PM Anwar extends condolences, says govt working to trace 55 uncontactable citizens

He also praised search and rescue personnel working in difficult conditions.

Cook Islands Party wins fifth term as official results come in

Aug 26 - The Cook Islands' Mark Brown looks set to stay as prime minister of the island nation after official election results on Wednesday showed his Cook Island Party won 13 of parliament's 24 seats to clinch a fifth term.

Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood

Countries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and other assistance.

Yayoi Kusama, Artist of Infinities, Dies at 97

She channeled her mental health struggles into kaleidoscopic artworks that enamored the world, rendering her an icon closer to a spiritual leader than a contemporary artist.

US transshipment claims in Southeast Asia rest on thin data

Washington’s August 13 report, The Great Transshipment Scam, puts Southeast Asia at the center of a widening US campaign against tariff evasion worldwide. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are all placed in the report’s Tier 2, a category the White House says combines

List of nationalities of missing tourists in Nepal flood

Aug 27 - More than 400 foreigners were among the 579 tourists missing after a catastrophic flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal, tourism officials said.

Africa: Who Was Late Country Music Icon Dolly Parton?

[New Times] Dolly Parton, the American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades, died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80.

Number missing in Tibet after Nepal mudslide tops 550; China flags upstream risk

BEIJING, Aug 27 - The number of people missing in China's Tibet after a Nepal mudslide disaster has risen to 558 including 260 foreign nationals, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday, as authorities flagged more geological risk upstream.

Iran to allow no military ship in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman

The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way", as his administration opposes parts of the evolving deal.

Africa: Angola Takes Part in WHO Regional Committee for Africa Session

[ANGOP] Luanda -- An Angolan delegation, led by Secretary of State for Public Health Carlos de Sousa, is taking part in the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 23 to 28 August.

Africa: Ethiopia Plays Key Role in Promoting Regional, Continental Peace and Security - AU Official

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- An African Union (AU) official emphasized Ethiopia's significant role in promoting peace and security not only in the Horn but also across the continent, while underscoring the need for African countries to strengthen regional integration.

47 potentially dangerous glacial lakes pose risk to Nepal’s river corridors as Himalayan hazards back in focus

The disaster illustrates how events high in the Himalayas can strike downstream settlements with little warning.

Harry Styles Honors Dolly Parton at Madison Square Garden Opening Night: ‘We Love You’

The singer briefly paused his sold-out show to pay tribute to the country superstar