11 August 2026 | Euronews
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World News Belarusian opposition politician and scientist Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79 The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006.
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Zimbabwe Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia.
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Europe News As Lake Maggiore runs low, Switzerland steps in as Italy faces growing water shortage Lake Maggiore is suffering from drought and Switzerland is increasing releases from Lake Lugano. Water is also scarce in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and the Marche: this is Italy's new emergency.
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Russia Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after more than four years in prison Gilman was arrested and detained in Russia in 2022, accused of assaulting a police officer following an incident on a train in Voronezh, to the south of Moscow.
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Business Heatwaves push air conditioning to top of French property wish lists French homebuyers now place much greater weight on a property's exposure, shutters, air conditioning, ventilation and nearby trees to shield them from heat.
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Earth News Solar eclipse: protective glasses in short supply across France On Wednesday 12 August, a solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe. The much-anticipated event means shops selling protective glasses are being overrun.
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Europe News Kyiv’s Kosovo conundrum: Zelenskyy’s independence comments fuel anger in Prishtina Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia was unexpected — but it was his comments on Kosovo that sparked a wave of anger in Prishtina.
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No Comment Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast became an open‑air gallery from 7 to 10 August, as the second LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival brought 17 light and digital artworks to five seaside communities.
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Paris tightens rules on electric scooters and other rideables Paris police are enforcing new rules requiring e-scooter riders to wear helmets and reflective gear following a rise in the number of accidents involving such rideables.
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Health news How to protect your eyes while watching the solar eclipse As thousands of people prepare to watch a solar eclipse on 12 August, eye-health experts are urging viewers to use proper protective eyewear to avoid potentially serious damage to their vision.
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Europe News EU's Taliban tension laid bare five years after Afghanistan takeover Exclusive: Five years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, former women’s affairs minister Sima Samar tells Euronews she is disappointed by the EU’s engagement with a regime overseeing a "human rights disaster."
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Europe News UK set for 'warmest summer on record' as Europe preps for yet another heatwave "These statistics are a clear reminder – if one were needed – of the stark changes that we are seeing in the UK’s climate," senior Met Office scientist Mike Kendon said.
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Europe News EU coordinates fact-checkers with Meta and TikTok to avoid another online-fuelled Ceuta crisis EU coordinates with Meta and TikTok via a voluntary fact-checker mechanism to curb disinformation, after false claims fuelled deadly mass crossings into Ceuta.
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Travel News This new hotel booking platform promises VIP perks without the usual loyalty scheme faff Travel Habit is bringing together multiple luxury hotel programmes and VIP travel networks in one platform, offering members perks including room upgrades, breakfast, hotel credits and late check-outs.
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No Comment Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies Italy’s Po River has fallen to historically low levels as the country endures its fourth heatwave of the summer, exposing wide stretches of dry riverbed near Pavia and raising fresh concerns over water supplies and farming across northern Italy.
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Europe News Hungary's parliament approves Orbán-critic and former judge András Baka as president Besides a brief stint as a lawmaker, elected from the conservative Hungarian Democratic Forum's party list in 1990, after the democratic transition, Baka did not hold any political positions.
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Travel News Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport after London hub sees passenger numbers fall Heathrow has been knocked off the top spot for the first time since 2023, with Istanbul handling almost 300,000 more passengers in July as the London airport pushes ahead with plans for a third runway.
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Business Tech titan Jeff Bezos eyes Liverpool as more US moguls buy up UK teams Several other US billionaires like Mark Walters and Todd Boehly also have stakes in UK football and other sports teams.
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Earth News Jellyfish force shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant Experts say overfishing, plastic pollution and warming seas due to climate change have created conditions allowing jellyfish to thrive and reproduce.
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No Comment France’s oldest lumberjack contest puts axe skills to the test France’s 73rd lumberjacking championship in Chamrousse saw 60 competitors race axes through logs, preserving Alpine forestry traditions for 2,000 spectators.
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Economy Extreme heat strains Italy's 'cheese banks,' where Parmigiano backs farm loans Extreme heat is squeezing Italy's "cheese banks", the climate-controlled vaults in Emilia-Romagna where hundreds of thousands of Parmigiano Reggiano wheels sit as collateral for farm loans, pushing up energy bills and thinning the milk supply that fills them.
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Canada Mexican crews expected to arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday.
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Earth News Power downs and free energy: How Europe is preparing for a dip in solar during the eclipse While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.
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Tech News Google AI summaries: French dailies file complaint with competition authority The General Information Press Alliance (Apig) is asking France's competition authority to compel Google to "respect the commitments made in 2022" under a compensation agreement with French news publishers.
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Europe News Grape harvest in Hungary's Villány wine region down 30% due to drought Winegrowers say this year's harvest in Hungary's southernmost wine region will be smaller as dry heat forces early ripening, cutting yields.
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Culture news Striking images: Wehrmacht motorcycle from Danube looks almost 'new' The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is making headlines worldwide. Low Danube levels in Budapest exposed the Second World War machine, now cleaned and remarkably well preserved.
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Sport Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on "If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.
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Health news Toxic blue-green algae confirmed in Baltic Sea: avoid these waters Attention swimmers: health authorities warn against bathing at some Baltic Sea beaches due to blue-green algae, which can cause skin irritation and stomach problems.
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Business Line Critical minerals production expands as global demand rises More than 30 critical minerals have been identified across Uzbekistan, with 76 investment projects worth around €2.4 billion underway. New mining and processing facilities are targeting materials used in electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy systems.
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Cult Gabala Music Festival: More than just music and art The Gabala Music Festival is celebrating 15 years by bringing together music, art and people from different cultures. With Gabala Fest, the event is going beyond concerts to create a space where artists can connect, collaborate and share their work.
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Travel News Provence, Dordogne and Calabria named the best-value villa destinations in Europe You could enjoy a stay at a similarly-rated villa in Provence for four times less than if you booked a holiday on the Amalfi Coast, according to this new index.
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Tech News EU compliance, delivered globally: Anthropic to watermark Claude's output worldwide Anthropic will invisibly watermark all of Claude's text and file output from 2 August to meet EU AI Act transparency rules, with the marking applied globally, whether or not the user is anywhere near Brussels.
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Health news Why do our eyes skip and reread words? AI may reveal how we read efficiently A new AI model could help scientists understand the hidden decisions behind how we read, and eventually personalise text for different readers and situations.
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Qatar Qatar sees 'positive' signs in Iran-Oman talks on reopening Hormuz Doha said Iran and Oman had reached the technical stage of negotiations and were finalising shipping route coordinates, but warned against delay as only six vessels transited Hormuz on Monday compared with 130-140 before the war.
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No Comment Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities.
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Tech News US court rejects Meta, Google and TikTok's 'lawsuit immunity' claims Section 230 was built to shield tech giants from what users post — not, the Ninth Circuit ruled, from claims that Meta, Google and TikTok built platforms designed to addict them.
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Europe News Latvia steps up border security amid surge in irregular migration from Belarus The Latvian government says the increase in irregular migration represents a hybrid threat orchestrated by Russia and Belarus.
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Markets Oil prices and US bond yields rise as Trump and Iran trade reparations demands Oil prices and US government bond yields both climbed on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump answered Iran's demand for war reparations with a sweeping counterclaim of his own, pushing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz further out of reach.
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Health news Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000, officials say The Ebola outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on 15 May but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks.
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Travel News From 350-dish feasts to roaming mimosa carts: These hotel breakfasts are worth travelling for Say goodbye to sad cold cuts and sweaty cheese, and say hello to the new age of hotel breakfasts, with Michelin-starred British classics in London, Champagne-fuelled feasts in Ibiza and pastry rooms in Dubai.
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Europe News Residents in northern Poland told to be cautious after reports of possible puma in area If the big cat is located, authorities say they are not planning to shoot it. The animal is to be tranquillised and then safely captured.
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Europe News Man remanded in custody in Poland after driving tractor onto fresh asphalt and churning up road The mayor of Gliwice, Katarzyna Kuczyńska-Budka, said that according to estimates by the Municipal Roads Authority, the cost of the damage amounts to around €93,056.
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Travel News Have trouble sleeping in hotels? This is why – and what you can do to combat it The phenomenon is believed to have evolutionary routes, but there are ways to ensure you get a good night’s sleep even in an unfamiliar place.
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Health news Exercise could become a bigger part of Parkinson's treatment as scientists probe muscle–brain link Scientists are uncovering fresh evidence that exercise may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease through biological signals released by muscles.
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Cinema Brad Pitt backs certain use of AI in Hollywood: 'It’s going to help these mid-budget films get made' Brad Pitt has shared that when it comes to making expensive visual effects more affordable, AI could help more modestly budgeted productions get off the ground.
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No Comment Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Art Three Banksy artworks cost UK taxpayers almost £150,000 to remove The costs have reignited the debate over whether Banksy’s work should be treated as vandalism or valuable public art - and whether taxpayers should have to contribute.
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Europe News Security at the border: How the securitarian agenda came to dominate EU migration policy The Ceuta migrant influx exposed how the political right-wing now dominates EU migration policy, with even left-wing leaders adopting a security-first approach as progressive policies are increasingly isolated.
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Iran Iran executes woman who claimed self-defence against sexual assault Marzieh Nieri, 23, was executed at Qazvin Central Prison after a court rejected her account of wounding a man who had attempted to assault her, bringing the number of women executed in Iran since the start of 2026 to at least 14.
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Travel News Ithaca expects tourism surge after the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey blockbuster Next tourist season, the small island in the Ionian is expected to feature on the travel lists of thousands of tourists arriving from abroad.
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Syria Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity A Syrian court handed death sentences to Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher — both in absentia — alongside their cousin Atef Najib, who attended the trial in a cage and was found guilty of leading the 2011 Daraa crackdown that sparked the civil war.
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Australia Australia's PM Anthony Albanese under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leader Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."
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Ukraine Russia fired North Korean missiles in attack that killed six in Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's president has repeatedly sounded the alarm over deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, often while appealing for more Western air-defence supplies.
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Culture news Why is the internet accusing Anne Hathaway of wearing a fake pregnancy belly? Social media users have claimed that Anne Hathaway was wearing a fake pregnancy belly on the red carpet for the premiere of 'The End Of Oak Street'. This has led the actress to respond and further proves that the chronically online really need a hobby.
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Economy Off sick for up to ten years: What lies behind Germany's teacher shortage At the start of the new school year, many German schools face an acute staffing crisis, with teachers missing in several subjects and lengthy sick leave further tightening an already tense situation.
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No Comment Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.
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Colombia At least 240 killed in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, has declared a state of emergency.
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Europe News Explosive drone at Leipzig airport: Whose DNA was found on the device? Following the discovery of an explosive drone beside Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, investigators in Leipzig have found DNA traces. According to several media outlets, there are indications of a link to a case from 2024.
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No Comment Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.
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Culture news 10 books, 9 films and 8 songs about eclipses With the 12 August total solar eclipse in sight, remember this cosmic event has long shaped culture, as spectacle and storytelling tool. Here is a cultural selection inspired by it.
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EU.XL What is the EU doing to tackle its growing water scarcity? This summer's record heat has left 38 percent of Europe's land in drought. Overuse, mismanagement, and pollution have harmed lakes and rivers and worsened Europe’s water stress, prompting the EU to treat water scarcity as a major emergency.
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Art Mapping the past: Cappadocia Biennial charts new course between art and geography The first Cappadocia Biennial, built around the theme "Birth", stands out for keeping its works rooted in the Turkish region's natural and historical landscape.
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Culture news Mystery solved: story of Wehrmacht motorbike found in the Danube Record low water on the Danube has revealed in Budapest a perfectly preserved Wehrmacht DKW NZ 350-1 motorbike from WWII. Euronews investigates its role, its factory origins, when it may have sunk, and whether the dead nearby were its riders.
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Russia Russia bars its only anti-war party from September elections The Supreme Court ruling came just days after the Central Election Commission had unanimously approved the party's registration, prompting speculation that the initial approval was itself a Kremlin-orchestrated manoeuvre.
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Earth News Coral trafficking ring exposed on Aegean island: What is red coral used for and how big is the threat? The 'red gold' of the Mediterranean is being wiped out by smugglers: Arrest on Skopelos sounds alarm over high prices and poor protections.
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Tech News Kazakhstan offers tax amnesty as it seeks to bring billions in crypto and digital assets home Astana has introduced tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage crypto investors to move their digital assets onto domestic licensed platforms, hoping to revive an industry that largely left after a post-mining-boom halt.
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Travel News Dog-friendly beaches in Spain 2026: Where to swim with your pet this summer Spain has more than 100 dog-friendly beaches. Before travelling with your pet, check which stretches of sand allow dogs and the local rules in each area.
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Europe News Euronews ban in Belarus: Those who ban media fear the truth The ban on Euronews in Belarus shows that the battle of systems with autocracies centres on whether people can access independent information, SPD politician Holger Mann writes in an Euronews opinion piece.
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Health news Trump signs order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, going against medical groups’ advice The order recommends giving all childhood vaccinations at separate visits whenever feasible, which had earlier been blocked by a federal judge, and dividing the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into three distinct single injections
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China Hundreds more flights cancelled as Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern China More than 900 flights, or about 40% of those expected, were cancelled in Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports after about 1,300 were canceled the day before, according to Shanghai Airport Group.
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Health news WHO warehouse in Ukraine destroyed after overnight strikes A World Health Organization humanitarian warehouse holding supplies worth an estimated $500,000 was destroyed, as Kyiv and Moscow exchanged missile strikes over the weekend.
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Earth News A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: Iceland prepares for total solar eclipse Iceland is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, with thousands of visitors expected to head to the country's western regions.
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No Comment Competitors squeal like pigs at French village championship Competitors from France and abroad gather in the village of Trie-sur-Baïse for its annual pig-squealing championship, a quirky festival that draws thousands of visitors.