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ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.
Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
The 2027 solar eclipse is already sending travellers scrambling for flights. Here’s where to go to catch the totality in Europe and how to plan the ultimate eclipse-chasing trip.
European countries take widely different approaches to full-face veils, from nationwide bans to restrictions in specific public spaces. Euronews looks at how the rules vary across the continent.
The US Treasury moved on Wednesday to calm a bond market rattled by surging borrowing costs, doubling the size of its debt buybacks hours before separate figures confirmed that the national debt had climbed past $40 trillion (€34.4tn) for the first time.
The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.
In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft.
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that?
In Basel, swimmers can drift home along the river in the evening. In many German rivers, however, swimming is banned. The Rhine flows here too, so why do the two countries treat it so differently?
The deportation of Iranians to a country whose government has a pattern of violent persecution against women, religious minorities and political dissidents has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists.
A massive surge in tobacco industry lobbying is undercutting the European Union’s public health agenda, derailing legislative proposals, and triggering a political battles over new nicotine products.
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept of NATO 3.0 epitomises the transformation. But what does it actually mean?
Global shares rebounded and bond yields eased after Washington's debt buyback announcement, while oil held near multi-week highs amid the deadlocked US-Iran standoff
Global shares rebounded and bond yields eased after Washington's debt buyback announcement, while oil held near multi-week highs amid the deadlocked US-Iran standoff
US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, but later reversed the decision.
US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, but later reversed the decision.
US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, but later reversed the decision.
From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms.
European gas prices have surged 130% in 2026, and low storage and supply risks leave Europe vulnerable to a costly winter.
European gas prices have surged 120% in 2026, and low storage and supply risks leave Europe vulnerable to a costly winter.
Zelenskyy himself has not been a suspect in any of the probes launched so far, but the growing list of people close to him under investigation is quickly becoming a political liability.
The Italian government has previously been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters.
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Seven frontline European Union nations want the bloc’s next long-term budget to help their hotels, businesses and operators weather the fallout from Europe’s security crisis — and their proximity to it.
A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.
The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of al-Assad’s regime accountable for crimes committed during the country’s civil war, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
