Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine’s Sumy region
The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine’s Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia’s ongoing all-out war. Read more…
Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers
The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation. Read more at Read More
Chinese national in California jailed for exporting weapons to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California. Read more at Read More
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills dozens of migrants returning from Iran
A collision between a bus and two other vehicles killed at least 79 people, including 19 children, in northwestern Afghanistan, local media reported. Read more at Read More
Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting
In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Read more at Read More
Aid drivers hope for Gaza entry as Egyptian and Palestinian leaders meet at Rafah crossing
Euronews travelled to the Rafah border crossing with the Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian premier. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US and EU to push for the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia
The return of the forcefully deported Ukrainian children “is a subject at the top of all lists,” Donald Trump said, adding that the US and Europe will work together with…
Israel under pressure to respond to ceasefire proposal as strikes on Gaza continue
Mediator Qatar has stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh…