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• Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
  18 August 2026
  Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war after British-made drones were used in strikes, but the MoD says it stands against Russian aggression.
• British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
  18 August 2026
  The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.
• IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
  18 August 2026
  Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
• Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
  18 August 2026
  German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
• Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
  18 August 2026
  Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.
• Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses
  18 August 2026
  The 62-year-old man is remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Crown Court on 14 September.
• Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
  18 August 2026
  The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
• Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
  18 August 2026
  Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.
• What's at stake as US states take Meta to court over child privacy?
  18 August 2026
  US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
• Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway before crash, says Ireland's police body
  18 August 2026
  The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

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• Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strength
  18 August 2026
  Parkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and jumping off platforms. 
• Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’
  18 August 2026
  Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome WHO Spokesperson Tarik Jašarević. His central concern is that we do not yet know where all the places the Ebola virus is circulating: infected people remain outside treatment centres, transmission chains go undetected, and patients who seek care too late face much poorer chances of survival. Conflict, population mobility and other humanitarian pressures make surveillance more difficult, but community engagement is equally crucial. Without trust and cooperation, testing, contact tracing, safe burials and early treatment cannot work effectively. 
• Heatwaves damage Monet's gardens in the North of France
  18 August 2026
  The succession of heatwaves in France this year has played havoc with plants and husbandry, including in Claude Monet's celebrated home and gardens at Giverny, in Normandy. Some of the garden's most famous attractions have been damaged by the heat, as our colleagues at France 2 and Oliver Farry explain.
• Is Meta deliberately making children addicted to its social media platforms?
  18 August 2026
  Social media giant Meta, is set to defend itself in a landmark trial. They are accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features which get children under the age of 13 addicted to its platforms. Story by Delano D'Souza.
• West Bank village of Qusra under siege by extremist Israeli settlers
  18 August 2026
  In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian village of Qusra remains under siege by extremist Israeli settlers. They are trying to force families off their land through tactics including cutting off access to food and water. A Palestinian-American who owns a house in the village has returned to Qusra from Ohio. Louai Abo Ridi says he fears for safety amid reports of the Israeli army turning a blind eye to settler violence. In this clip from today, you get a sense of the tensions between him and the soldiers. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Philip Turle.
• At least 20 elephants died in Kenya, theory of cianide poisoning contested
  18 August 2026
  In Kenya, wildlife experts are pushing back over the theory that blames 20 mysterious elephant deaths on cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland. Laurent Berstecher explains.
• ‘Come fetch your people’: 300 anti-migrants protesters call out to SADC leaders
  18 August 2026
  South Africa hosted a gathering of leaders from the southern African regional bloc amid xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. As the continent’s wealthiest country, South Africa has long attracted migrants, but it faces an unemployment rate of over 30 percent and deep-seated inequalities. Pretoria has called for a continent-wide conference on the issue of migration. Details by Eunice Masson, FRANCE 24 correspondent in Cape Town.
• Spationaut Sophie Adenot will be first French woman to walk in space
  18 August 2026
  This French woman is making history. Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French woman to complete a space walk this Tuesday, when she conducts repairs to the outside of the ISS. She'll spend around 6h30 on the task, which is very physically demanding. Details by Ellen Gainsford.
• Somali army repels troups loyal to ousted leader and Islamist insurgents
  18 August 2026
  Somali national forces repelled an assault by troops loyal to an ousted regional leader and Islamist insurgents on Monday over control of the key city of Baidoa. The assault involved "vehicles laden with explosives" according to the government, which said its troops killed nearly 30 militants in their response. Details by Laurent Berstecher.
• French PM announces support for fire-damaged villages after jeers from residents
  18 August 2026
  The French government has approved a special budget worth 12 million euros to help towns affected by the recent wildfires in the country's south. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a raft of other support measures including tax breaks for companies affected by the calamity. Earlier, he was jeered by some inhabitants when he visited Le Porge where 183 homes were ravaged by fire. Story by Yuka Royer.

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18 August 2026

• Moscow warns London over role in Ukraine conflict after UK-made drones strike Russia
  18 August 2026
  Drones supplied to Ukraine by a British defense firm were reportedly used to carry out strikes on Russian territory. In a statement on Monday, Russia's embassy in London accused Britian of becoming 'an accomplice and co-perpetrator' of the attacks.
• Thousands mourn ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday in London vigil
  17 August 2026
  Star academic Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, August 14, amid growing furore over claims of academic plagiarism.
• Virgin receives track access to launch Eurostar rival in 2030
  17 August 2026
  British group Virgin received high-speed rail access through the Channel Tunnel, an element needed to launch a rival service to Eurostar, which has held a monopoly on passenger services through the tunnel since 1994.
• Belgium races to tame huge wildfire creeping toward Germany
  16 August 2026
  Firefighters from all over Belgium as well as from Germany have been deployed across the High Fens park, an area of boggy peatlands and pine forests near the German border, in an attempt to tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildifre.
• British PM calls for 'reflection' after death of Cambridge professor
  16 August 2026
  The family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who was found dead days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations, has accused his critics of subjecting him to years of harassment.
• Probe into €5.8 million gift to Nigel Farage reopens as he wins by-election
  14 August 2026
  The leader of the far-right Reform UK party reclaimed his Clacton seat, triggering the reopening of a parliamentary standards probe into a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire.
• PM Burnham says 'tinderbox' Britain must 'face up to the changing climate'
  14 August 2026
  His comments came during a visit to an area devastated by wildfires.
• UK firefighters 'under significant pressure' as multiple blazes rage
  14 August 2026
  The UK's National Fire Chiefs Council said firefighters battling several wildfires across the country were 'doing their absolute best' amid 'particularly difficult' conditions, with almost three-quarters of England in a state of drought.
• British far right's leader Farage beats Count Binface to win by-election
  14 August 2026
  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won with 63% of the vote in an election that was boycotted by the major parties. A parliamentary probe into undisclosed gifts he received was subsequently reopened.
• UK government declares drought in 'almost three-quarters' of England
  10 August 2026
  After the United Kingdom experienced its driest July on record, the government declared that some 71.3% of England was in a state of drought, and that 'nowhere' in the UK reports a normal water resource status.

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18 August 2026

• This new tool from Skyscanner helps pick your ideal beach based on vibes, distance and budget
  18 August 2026
  From quiet coves to lively Caribbean hotspots, Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide reveals the best beaches for every kind of traveller.
• How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs
  18 August 2026
  A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.
• Ukrainian national convicted by German court over links to Russian sabotage plot
  18 August 2026
  Germany is Ukraine's most important backer in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion and has been on high alert for suspected sabotage and espionage operations emanating from Moscow.
• European bond yields hit multi-year highs on Iran war inflation fears
  18 August 2026
  European government bonds came under significant selling pressure on Tuesday, with France’s 10-year bond yield hitting a 17-year high and Germany’s 10-year Bund yield reaching its highest level since 2011.
• These are the world’s best airlines according to flyers – and Asian carriers dominate the rankings
  18 August 2026
  The preferred airlines in Europe were named as British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.
• Europe’s €2.5tn spending power could go green as business coalition presses EU to act
  18 August 2026
  A broad coalition of business and civil society groups is urging the European Commission to introduce mandatory purchasing criteria to create demand for low-carbon products, effectively making procurement part of Europe's industrial strategy.
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  18 August 2026
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
• Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut
  18 August 2026
  Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the waterway would remain closed until Washington lifted its naval blockade, released frozen Iranian assets and dropped oil sanctions, as an unidentified projectile hit a ship transiting the strait, causing at least one casualty.
• Lorca's latest works found: a love letter cut short by the Civil War and an unpublished poem
  18 August 2026
  Scholars are still uncovering works by the Granada poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago for his politics and sexuality. Two biopics about him are due between 2026 and 2027.
• UK wage growth lags as Iran war weighs on cost of living
  18 August 2026
  The ongoing Middle East crisis has led to soaring energy prices across the UK and much of Europe, further contributing to higher living costs.

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• Grażyna Kulczyk Has Spent 50 Years Collecting Artists Who Were Difficult to Place
  18 August 2026
  With Observer, the Muzeum Susch founder reflected on the ideal conditions for viewing art, the feminist figures she most appreciates and how artistic importance does not always dovetail with historical visibility.
• In Gherdëina, Curating a Biennale Around the Politics of the Garden
  17 August 2026
  "The garden is less a physical site than a conceptual space through which we could think about belonging, stewardship, memory and our shared responsibility toward the future," curator Samuel Leuenberger told Observer.
• The Tech Billionaires Funding A.I.’s Next Chapter on Campus
  17 August 2026
  As the cost of serious A.I. research climbs, universities are increasingly turning to billionaire donors and tech leaders to keep pace. Michael Dell, Jensen Huang, Reed Hastings and others are funding A.I. research across American universities.
• The Next Career Ladder Is Business Ownership
  17 August 2026
  Citizens’ Mark Valentino argues that the next generation of entrepreneurs does not necessarily need to build a company from scratch to own one. Valentino examines the succession wave facing America’s small businesses and the opportunities it creates for younger operators willing to take on the less glamorous realities of ownership.
• The Case for the Campus Art Museum in an Age of Cuts
  17 August 2026
  Despite financial pressures and political headwinds, university art museums sustain ambitious, ethically grounded collecting and exhibition programs reflective of an ongoing commitment to intellectual and creative freedom in academia.
• Higher Education Doesn’t Need a Better Story. It Needs a More Believable One.
  17 August 2026
  Global Strategy Group’s Alexandra Sollberger interrogates declining public confidence in higher education. Sollberger argues that colleges must distinguish between what needs to be explained, what needs to be reframed, and what needs to change—and make their institutional practices as credible as the stories they tell.
• The CEOs and Billionaire Investors Governing America’s Top Universities
  17 August 2026
  Some of Wall Street and Silicon Valley’s biggest names serve unpaid trustee roles at the country’s most prestigious universities. From Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Apple's Tim Cook, some of corporate America’s most powerful leaders also help govern elite universities.
• Anne and Arthur Goldstein Reflect On the Responsibility of the Collector
  17 August 2026
  The couple recently donated 70 artworks to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University in New Jersey, bringing the total number of works they have given to the institution to 160.
• The Most Anticipated L.A. Restaurant Openings Arriving in August
  17 August 2026
  Upscale chop houses, refurbished French bistros and hearty Mediterranean cuisine give summer a delicious send-off.
• A Daring Antonello da Messina Heist Raises New Questions About Museum Security
  17 August 2026
  The lightning-fast theft at MuMe in Messina targeted rare works by the artist, raising new questions about museum security as art values become increasingly visible.

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18 August 2026

• Belgian firefighters push to 'encircle' fire in nature reserve
  18 August 2026
  Hundreds of firefighters, backed by water-bombing aircraft from several countries, have been deployed to try to contain and douse a historic forest fire that struck the High Fens nature reserve, located near the German border.
• Far-right rhetoric escalates in Italy as former general Roberto Vannacci gains ground
  18 August 2026
  The rise in the polls of the leader of National Future, a party with an identitarian and masculinist vision founded by the former member of the League, has prompted the parties in Giorgia Meloni's coalition to take a tougher stance.
• Moscow warns London over role in Ukraine conflict after UK-made drones strike Russia
  18 August 2026
  Drones supplied to Ukraine by a British defense firm were reportedly used to carry out strikes on Russian territory. In a statement on Monday, Russia's embassy in London accused Britian of becoming 'an accomplice and co-perpetrator' of the attacks.
• Thousands mourn ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday in London vigil
  17 August 2026
  Star academic Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, August 14, amid growing furore over claims of academic plagiarism.
• France's foreign minister: 'The case of Xenia Fedorova highlights the interference threat we face'
  17 August 2026
  Following the expulsion order issued against the Russian propagandist at the end of July, Jean-Noël Barrot emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between opinion, which seeks to persuade; information manipulation, which aims to deceive; and interference, whose objective is to exert outside pressure on our freedom of choice.
• Virgin receives track access to launch Eurostar rival in 2030
  17 August 2026
  British group Virgin received high-speed rail access through the Channel Tunnel, an element needed to launch a rival service to Eurostar, which has held a monopoly on passenger services through the tunnel since 1994.
• Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail
  17 August 2026
  Prominent Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and was charged over his participation in an online debate on the war as well as for sharing critical articles about it.
• Wind and rain help limit spread of Belgium wildfire, officials say
  17 August 2026
  Belgian officials said Monday weather conditions had caused a wildfire to spread more slowly overnight as reinforcements were sent to contain a blaze that had been headed to the German border.
• Inside the nighttime operations of the Ukrainian drone regiment pummelling Moscow
  17 August 2026
  The 413th Unmanned Systems Forces Regiment has been stepping up strikes deep within Russia from Ukrainian territory. Kyiv has accelerated its military efforts to bring the fight to the heart of its invader's economic infrastructure.
• Georgia's longest protest movement has become a symbol of resistance: 'We are defending our European future'
  17 August 2026
  Despite crackdowns, hundreds of people have demonstrated daily since the suspension of the country's European Union integration process in November 2024. As exhaustion sets in, some are questioning the effectiveness of these protests.