Swiss tourist sentenced to year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence
During his trial, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen told the court he had never intended to insult the Hindu holiday or the…
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Gold and silver surge in August as mounting US debt fears rattle markets
Gold and silver have both stormed higher this August, driven by a softening dollar, mounting US government debt and…
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Will the UK royal family welcome Harry and Meghan back? Expert urges couple to 'move slowly'
Last month, Prince Harry visited the UK with Meghan and their children, who saw King Charles for the first time since…
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta ‘pervert glasses’ over piracy and privacy concerns
The UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also…
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Strasbourg hospital A&E disrupted by illicit drone deliveries to nearby prison
Since early August, the Hautepierre University Hospital heliport has been shut down at night because of drone…
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One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup
A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium…
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Boutique hotel with spectacular cliffside views opens on Crete’s western coast
Guests can choose between safari-inspired tented pavilions along the shore and cliffside suites with private pools.
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Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity…
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Raiders of the Cookie Jar: Harrison Ford and Cookie Monster break the internet
“This has made my month." A clip shared by Sesame Street's Cookie Monster has gone viral, racking up millions of views…
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Overcome market fragmentation or miss the AI train, Lagarde warns the EU
An overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the AI race, European…
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Banderol, Russia’s new low-cost weapon testing Ukraine’s air defences
Russia is stepping up its use of the Banderol, a relatively cheap new weapon that carries a smaller warhead than…
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Quevedo overtakes Rosalía to become Spain's most-streamed artist on Spotify
This summer the singer tops the chart on the Swedish platform, which estimates monthly plays per artist, ahead of his…
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The artist tops the Swedish platform's summer ranking, which estimates each artist's monthly streams, overtaking his…
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“I wanna try it so bad”: How TikTok shapes what teenagers eat — and the role parents can play
TikTok trends are influencing what teenagers eat, from viral restaurant dishes and fast food to recipes and influencer…
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Romania destroys explosive drone near major Black Sea gas project
A separate drone crashed in eastern Romania as the country and neighbouring Poland stepped up air defences during a…
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Archaeologists uncover human offering at ancient ceremonial site in Lima
Archaeologists in Lima have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual…
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Champagne harvest: why picking begins as early as mid-August
In Champagne, the grape harvest began as early as mid-August, unprecedented for some growers, after heat and drought…
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Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking…
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ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women,…
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Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe
Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues.…
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Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with…
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Bookings soar for flights to eclipse destinations ahead of 2027’s celestial spectacle
The 2027 solar eclipse is already sending travellers scrambling for flights. Here’s where to go to catch the totality…
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Full-face veil bans: How do rules compare across Europe?
European countries take widely different approaches to full-face veils, from nationwide bans to restrictions in…
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US debt tops $40 trillion as Treasury doubles bond buybacks to calm markets
The US Treasury moved on Wednesday to calm a bond market rattled by surging borrowing costs, doubling the size of its…
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Alarming study reveals that almost 40 per cent of music released globally in July 2026 used AI
The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of…
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Portugal enacts 'burqa law' banning face coverings in public space
In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or…
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Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has…
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Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued…
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Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Switzerland but banned in Germany
Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing…
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US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal
Emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council lobby show ICE officials accepted last-minute changes to…
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Hundreds of meetings, €8 million a year: How Big Tobacco lobbies the EU
A massive surge in tobacco industry lobbying is undercutting the European Union’s public health agenda, derailing…
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China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and…
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NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador
The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept…
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Oil jumps on Iran standoff as global stocks rebound on US bond move
Global shares rebounded and bond yields eased after Washington's debt buyback announcement, while oil held near…
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16 killed, 33 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region
US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, but…
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Will Prime Minister Andy Burnham move the UK closer to Europe?
From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit…
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