BBC News presenter teased for 'outrageous flirting' with 'hot' co-host Viewers joked that they needed to ‘get a room’ after seeing the exchange during a segment on Europe’s heatwaves Evening Standard · Aug 14
Uber and China’s Pony AI to launch over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe The expanded partnership with blend a mobility platform, fleet management capacity and autonomous driving technology. Euronews · Aug 14
Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast Europe and Nato have known for years that interceptor production can’t keep up with demand and now disaster looms, says Jack Watling, senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead? The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries. Euronews · Aug 14
NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern Latvia Fighter jets on a NATO air defence mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace early Friday, the country's defence ministry confirmed. France 24 · Aug 14
France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europe Firefighters across France and central England are battling multiple fires as a new wave of record-breaking heat hits Europe The Independent UK · Aug 14
People Blame Politics As Europe Suffers The Most Brutal Drought In Years: “But What About Those Immigrants?” It’s been a hot European summer. But it’s not just the record-breaking heat waves or devastating wildfires that have everyone sweating. Magnified by the climate crisis, the high temperatures and lack of rain have caused water levels to plunge across Europe, crippling waterways, wreaking havoc on power production and shipping,… Bored Panda · Aug 14
Athens' former airport is transforming into one of Europe's largest urban green spaces Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park. Euronews · Aug 14
‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis. Euronews · Aug 14
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Euronews · Aug 14
Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low Cernavoda shutdown poses immediate problems for Moldova, which relies on Romanian power to cover its own electricity shortages The Guardian - AU · Aug 14
Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Briton Amy Hunt claimed a memorable European sprint double after scorching to victory in the 200m in Birmingham on Thursday on a night when Germany claimed five medals, including two golds. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Lucianne Tonti’s deeply personal history of witch hunts overstates the role of misogyny The witch hunts of the Early Modern period (1500–1789) are among the darkest periods of women’s history. Tens of thousands were accused of, and executed for, practising magic and worshipping the Devil. The Conversation · Aug 14
‘So much more respect for myself’: NZ ultrarunner Sophie Woods on smashing a 2,000km alpine run record Sophie Woods speaks about the challenges she overcame while completing the notorious Via Alpina across eight European countries The Guardian - AU · Aug 14
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The Independent UK · Aug 13 In Weimar, a festival preserves Yiddish culture while reinventing it Since its start, the festival has grown from a weekend workshop with a handful of participants to the largest festival of its kind in Europe, lasting more than a month, with daily workshops drawing hundreds of participants and near nightly concerts attended by over 10,000 people total, according to organizers
Euronews · Aug 13 Millions across Europe swelter through a new wave of extreme temperatures Repeat heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer of wildfires, and contributed to the deaths of thousands of people.
The Times of India · Aug 13 UK records hottest day of year as temperature crosses 38°C in west London The UK recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 38.1C (100.6F) at Kew Gardens in west London as a powerful heatwave continued to grip parts of Europe.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat? Solar eclipses are far easier to manage than Europe’s cross-border electricity politics
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave Britain recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius. Western Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of an exceptional summer season. Both Britain and France are ill-equipped to handle these extreme heat levels. Widespread drought conditions are spreading, shriveling crops and draining rivers. Authorities remain…
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Feisty Parsi woman unfurled first version of Tiranga in Germany in 1907, spent 35 years in exile, sold her jewellery and funded freedom fighters Independence Day 2026: In 1907, Madame Bhikaji Cama proudly displayed an Indian national flag in Germany, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for India's independence. She passionately championed the cause on foreign soil, dedicating years of her life to the freedom movement from Europe. Through her significant personal wealth,…
France 24 · Aug 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…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 13 Five USMNT Players to Follow in Europe in 2026–27 Both established and up-and-coming stars will take center stage in Europe next season.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Britain records its hottest day of the year as summer heat grips parts of Europe, in photos Britain is enduring another summer heat wave after recording its hottest day of the year Thursday. People also have been seeking relief elsewhere in Europe as another spell of intense summer heat grips the region.