UPI 57m

Bodies of 2 Belgian hikers lost in 1992 found in melting Swiss glacier - UPI.com

Matthias Huss, a glaciologist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and director of GLAMOS, the Swiss Glaciological Monitoring Network, stands beside an 8-meter-high marker representing the annual ice melt on the tongue of the Rhone Glacier during a visit to the glacier in the Alps»»»

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BNE 2h

Europe's second inflation shock is arriving in two waves, energy now and food next year

Central bankers do not usually forecast the weather. The European Central Bank's chief economist has just put one into his. The Climate Crisis has gone beyond a fringe obsession of hippie tree-hugers and entered the studies of central bankers, who have been forced to sit up and take notice of the u»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

First of 17 Next-Generation CT Scanners under Health Ministry Project Being Installed at Haskovo Hospital

The first of 17 next-generation computed tomography (CT) scanners to be provided to regional hospitals across Bulgaria under a Health Ministry project is being installed at Haskovo Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment. The equipment is intended for the diagnosis of cerebrovascular diseases an»»»

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BNE 4h

Europe's second inflation shock is arriving in two waves, energy now and food next year

Central bankers do not usually forecast the weather. The European Central Bank's chief economist has just put one into his. The Climate Crisis has gone beyond a fringe obsession of hippie tree-hugers and entered the studies of central bankers, who have been forced to sit up and take notice of the u»»»

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Arab News 8h

A new dawn for European cricket

In mid-February 2025, I met Abhishek Bachchan, one of Hindi/Indian cinema’s leading stars and the son of legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan. He was networking in London as the England and Wales Cricket Board was auctioning off equity stakes in The Hundred. Alongside him were Priyanka Kaul, Dhiraj Ma»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

Sziget Festival at a crossroads: can it be revived?

Sziget Festival has survived ownership changes, a pandemic and more than three decades of transformation. But after a financially disappointing 2026 edition, the Budapest event faces perhaps a more fundamental question: what should Sziget actually be in the years ahead? There is something unusual a»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Holders Italy make winning start as FIVB U17 World Championship begins in Doha

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Italy launched their campaign in style by sweeping past Romania, while hosts Qatar suffered a loss against Venezuela as the as the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship got underway in Doha, yesterday. Italy were made to work early by Romania at Al Arabi»»»

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EU Observer 13h

Amnesty demands EU stops ‘outsourcing asylum’ and accuses Meloni of authoritarian tricks to push Albania deal

Amnesty International is demanding the EU stop outsourcing asylum, in a report critical of Italy’s controversial deal with Albania to fast-track deportations of people deemed to come from countries considered ‘safe’. But the NGO’s appeal, along with the EU recommendations due to be published later »»»

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France24 18h

No, Italy’s Lake Como didn’t dry up

Lake Como in northern Italy has disappeared after a “geological rupture”, a sensational report posted on TikTok claimed. This isn’t true. For one, the footage and photos in this report were all generated by artificial intelligence. Secondly, while the water levels in the lake have dropped, it's bec»»»

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UPI 22h

Ukrainian man arrested for 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage - UPI.com

View taken from a Danish F-16 interceptor of the Nord Stream 2 gas leak just south of Dueodde, Denmark, on September 27, 2022. The leak was one of three on the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. File Photo courtesy of Danish Defense | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian man was arr»»»

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RT 19.08. 12:17

EU food production down amid droughts

Agricultural producers across the EU have warned of sharp drops in yields after Europe has been hit by successive heatwaves this summer. Economists have said the losses are likely to push food prices higher in the coming months. June and July were the hottest on record in western Europe, according »»»

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Sputnik 19.08. 12:08

Another Suspect in Nord Stream Blast Case Detained in Croatia — German Prosecutor's Office

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Federal Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday it detained another suspect in connection with Nord Stream pipeline blast case. "This morning (August 19, 2026), the German Federal Prosecutor's Office, acting on the basis of a European arrest warrant issued by the investigati»»»

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Gulf News 19.08. 10:14

Air Arabia expands Germany network with new daily flights from Sharjah from December

Dubai: UAE travellers will get another direct option to Germany from December, with Air Arabia launching daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Frankfurt from December 15, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe new service will connect Sharj»»»

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Sputnik 19.08. 09:44

Gas Reserves in Three EU Countries at Historic Lows - Statistics

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Natural gas reserves in underground storage facilities in Germany, the Netherlands and Croatia have reached record lows for this time of year, while in four other countries gas storage levels are at their lowest since 2017-2018, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (G»»»

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The Peninsula 19.08. 09:22

Qatar U17 face Venezuela in World Championship opener

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will open their campaign in the second edition of the FIVB U17 World Championship against Venezuela in Group A at the Aspire Zone's Women's Sports Hall today at 5pm. This will be followed by France on August 21 and Tunisia on August 23. Yesterday, the Qatar 2026 Organizing Commit»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Naharnet 19.08. 09:02

Aoun to visit Rome for talks on UN force's future

President Joseph Aoun will head to Rome this week for talks focusing on future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, whose mandate ends this year, a Lebanese official told AFP. The visit scheduled for Thursday comes after Italy and France said in June that they wanted to set up»»»

Jordan Times 18.08. 22:23

VTC expands programmes to meet labour market needs

AMMAN — The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) is expanding its training programmes and partnerships with the private sector and international institutions to meet changing labour market needs, its General Director, Raafat Sawafin said.In an interview with The Jordan Times, the General Director »»»

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BNE 18.08. 19:41

IntelliNews Lambda: Europe's gas storage hurts German, Netherlands the most, the rest of EU not so much

European gas storage has fallen further behind its usual pre-winter pace, with Germany just 47.6% full against a normal 75% for early August and the Netherlands at 38.5% against a typical 77%, fuelling fears that Europe will face yet another energy crisis of fuel shortages and high prices. The Krem»»»

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BNE 18.08. 19:41

Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again

Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»

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Daily News Egypt 18.08. 18:15

Egypt to expand university admissions in technology, reduce humanities intakes

Egypt will increase university admissions in artificial intelligence, data science, technology, engineering and other high-demand fields while reducing intake in humanities disciplines with weaker labour-market demand. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbou»»»

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Arab News 18.08. 17:38

Lebanese president to visit Rome for talks on UN force’s future: Lebanon official

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will head to Rome this week for talks focusing on future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, whose mandate ends this year, a Lebanese official told AFP.The visit scheduled for Thursday comes after Italy and France said in June that they »»»

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Naharnet 18.08. 17:02

What will Aoun discuss in Rome?

President Joseph Aoun will travel to Rome on Thursday on an official visit, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported. The negotiations with Israel and the security situation will be tackled in Aoun’s meeting with Pope Leo in the Vatican, the daily said. The president will also discuss with Italy’s pre»»»

Sputnik 18.08. 12:53

Grand Medal Haul: Russian Athletes Shine at European Championships Despite All Bans

Russian athletes delivered strong performances at the European Championships in artistic gymnastics and aquatics, winning a total of 38 medals across the two events. In Zagreb, Russia’s women’s artistic gymnastics team topped the medal table with 6 medals—3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze.Angelina Mel»»»

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BNE 18.08. 12:14

Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again

Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»

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Business-review 18.08. 10:30

SD Worx study: Romanian employees need ten consecutive days of holiday to fully recharge

More than half of Romanian employees (52%) say that a holiday lasting between 7 and 14 days is the minimum period they need to fully recover. Almost one quarter (23%) believe that fewer than seven days are enough, while 15% need more than two weeks. One in ten employees is unable to estimate the ne»»»

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Business-review 18.08. 10:11

The Bucharest Stock Exchange: Performance that holds up even after adjusting for inflation – ASF analysis

In 2026, the Romanian capital market is going through one of its strongest periods in terms of equity returns. Since the beginning of the year, the BET index has posted a nominal gain of 47.1%, and after adjusting for inflation accumulated over the same period, the real return remains at 41.8%. In »»»

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BNE 17.08. 21:02

Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again

Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»

intellinews.com
UPI 17.08. 18:15

American tourist struck by lightning on Italy’s Mt. Etna dies - UPI.com

The Mount Etna volcano spews smoke and ashes during volcanic activity in Sicily island, Italy, on April 15, 2025. File Photo by Orietta Scardino/EPA-EFE Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A 30-year-old American tourist died on Sunday in Italy after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The »»»

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France24 17.08. 16:59

Europe’s wildfires: How prepared are we for the next fire?

Massive wildfires are burning across Europe, from Belgium and Greece to Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, Senior Expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are spreading into unexpected areas and whether Europe is facing a new normal. He also looks at how citizens can help p»»»

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Egypt Independent 17.08. 12:59

Industry Minister: Alloys complementary industry under Egypt’s industrial strategy

Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said the alloys industry is a complementary industry under Egypt’s industrial strategy and a key input for iron, steel and heavy industries. It also helps maximize the use of mineral resources and increase the added value of local raw materials. Speaking on Sunday, A»»»

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The Peninsula 17.08. 07:53

Qatar handed tough draw at FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have been drawn alongside Tunisia, France and Venezuela in Pool A of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship, which will be hosted in Doha from August 19 to 29. The tournament will bring together 20 teams from around the world, divided into five pools. Pool B featur»»»

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France24 16.08. 23:11

Italy: Four Renaissance artworks stolen from Messina museum in Sicily

Four artworks by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen from the Museo Regionale in Messina, Sicily, overnight on August 15. The thieves took three panels from his Polittico di San Gregorio, depriving the city of part of the only surviving works by the painter still held in his h»»»

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Daily News Egypt 16.08. 20:10

Industry minister inspects Sinai Manganese alloy plant, eyes 50k-tonne annual capacity by 2028

Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem inspected the manganese alloy plant operated by Sinai Manganese Company during his first visit to the Abu Zenima Industrial Zone in South Sinai, reviewing the company’s production operations and expansion plans, including a target to raise annual productio»»»

dailynewsegypt.com
The Peninsula 16.08. 16:17

Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

Rome: Four works "of extraordinary value" by Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy's culture ministry said Sunday. The theft, that includes three panels of the 15th century San Gregorio Polyptych, occurred late Saturday at a museum in Messina, the r»»»

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UPI 15.08. 23:10

Moroccan authorities block 111 migrants from entering Ceuta - UPI.com

Thousands of people attempted to cross into Ceuta last month, overwhelming local authorities. On Saturday, Moroccan officials said they detained 111 attempting to cross. Photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Dozens of migrants were detained in Morocco on Saturday as they attempted to cross i»»»

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BNE 15.08. 22:47

EU gas stocks sink below 2021 lows before the hardest winter in five years

Europe's gas tanks are emptier than at any point on record for the time of year, and the cargoes that should be filling them are sailing to Asia instead. EU storage sites hit a record low in percentage terms on August 1, at 57.2% full against 57.3% on the same date in 2021, the previous worst year.»»»

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Arab News 15.08. 21:34

Crystal Palace signs Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise after Inter Milan move breaks down

LONDON: Crystal Palace announced the signing of Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Saturday, weeks after the Israel winger’s proposed move to Inter Milan broke down. The 21-year-old Khalaili, who primarily plays on the right, signed a five-year deal “subject to internati»»»

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BNE 15.08. 14:15

Wildfire sweeps into Croatian coastal town, forcing mass evacuation

A wildfire fanned by strong, shifting winds swept overnight from the village of Lokva Rogoznica into the Croatian coastal town of Omiš, a popular summer tourist destination in the southern Dalmatia region, destroying houses, cars and boats, injuring at least 36 people and forcing the evacuation of »»»

intellinews.com
Novinite 15.08. 13:27

Bulgaria Maps Out Foreign Policy Goals and Priorites Through 2030

The foreign policy program of the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev for 2026-2030 keeps Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union and NATO as the foundation of the country’s international policy, while calling for a more active role in both organizations and a stronger defense of national »»»

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RT 15.08. 00:13

Romania’s sole nuclear plant shut down as Danube hits record low

The only nuclear power plant in Romania has been completely shut down due to record-low Danube River levels, state-owned energy company Nuclearelectrica announced on Thursday. River water is essential for cooling many European nuclear plants, making low levels an increasing constraint on power gene»»»

rt.com
UPI 14.08. 21:27

Stolen artworks by Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir recovered in Brazil, Italy - UPI.com

"Le Luxe II" by Henri Matisse is on display at Museum of Modern Art on April 27, 2022, in New York City. Police in Brazil and Italy announced Friday they have recovered stolen Matisse artworks, as well as works by Paul Cezanne and Pierre-August Renoir. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Pho»»»

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Arab News 14.08. 18:53

Arsenal eye repeat after major Premier League managerial shake-up

LONDON: Arsenal begin the defense of their Premier League title as one of the few ‌clubs untouched by a close season of managerial upheaval that has transformed the landscape of English football. While Mikel Arteta’s methods are tested and trusted at Arsenal after nearly seven years at the helm, it»»»

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Gulf News 14.08. 15:50

UAE A-level high achievers reveal how they secured top grades despite exam cancellations

Dubai: UAE students who achieved top A-level grades have shared how they adapted to an unprecedented assessment process after formal examinations were cancelled earlier this year. In April, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA cancelled all IGCSE and A-level examinations in the UAE for the May/»»»

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Arab News 14.08. 14:41

NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace: spokesperson

RIGA: NATO said Friday its fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the latest incursion along the military alliance’s eastern flank bordering Russia. The military alliance has launched an investigation, a NATO spokesperson said, as concerns grow in Europe over unauthorized dro»»»

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Gulf News 14.08. 14:01

Imagine checking your ticket and finding out you’ve won $1.04 billion

Dubai: A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois has won a $1.04 billion jackpot, ending a run of 44 consecutive drawings without a grand-prize winner and delivering the game’s biggest payout of 2026 so far. The winning ticket was bought at a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh store in Quincy, western Illinois, »»»

gulfnews.com
RT 14.08. 13:24

German camera firm removes Russian photographer from awards shortlist after Ukrainian complaints

German camera maker Leica has excluded a Russian photographer from its prestigious Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) following Ukrainian criticism over his links to the Russian RIA Novosti news agency. Valery Melnikov, a three-time World Press Photo winner, said in a social media post this week that his l»»»

rt.com
Business-review 14.08. 12:13

Econergy’s Părău 2 Solar and Storage project in Romania secures €229 million financing

Părău 2 will combine a 342 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant with 150 MW of co-located battery energy storage system. The battery system will allow electricity generated on site to be stored and dispatched when the grid needs it, supporting the integration of renewable energy and improving the fle»»»

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France24 14.08. 11:13

European drought shrivels crops despite farmers’ best efforts to adapt

The drought roasting much of Europe this summer is taking a heavy toll on crops across the continent, from potatoes in the Netherlands to corn in Bosnia. Triodos, a Dutch bank with a focus on sustainability, has warned that this could reduce gross domestic product across the EU by 1 percent for 202»»»

france24.com
Naharnet 14.08. 09:16

HRW says UN must keep peacekeepers in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations to keep an international force in Lebanon after its peacekeepers' mandate ends this year. The peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL, has roughly 7,500 personnel from nearly 50 countries, and has been in place since 1978. Its presence has »»»

France24 14.08. 06:06

Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to get moving

An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week, striking a chord with many in Italy, whose population is the oldest in the EU. The pair said they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the s»»»

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