EU sends €2 million to Colombia after deadly earthquake European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake. Euronews · Aug 12
British Sprinter Romell Glave Suffered Two Fractured Backs: Now He's Europe's 100m Champion Romell Glave, a British sprinter, overcame two back fractures to win the European 100m title in Birmingham, marking a significant comeback in his career after years of injury setbacks. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that? It’s a great betrayal: poor communities neglected while multimillionaires peddle a global Maga agenda. How is that America first, asks Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Scotland star embraces 'challenges' amid summer overhaul at current club McGinn is confident Aston Villa are going to continue challenging the elite in the Premier League and Europe despite their latest summer shake-up. The National (Scotland) · Aug 12
'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first total eclipse since 2006. France 24 · Aug 12
Tui profits slump as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute The Independent UK · Aug 12
Tui profits slump as Iran war hits holiday demand Europe’s largest travel operator said holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges. Euronews · Aug 12
Water-smart by 2030: the EU's plan to boost water efficiency by 10% Europe is losing 38 percent of its soil to droughts. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy wants to restore water ecosystems, cut waste, and digitalise water management to increase water resilience across the bloc. Watch the video. Euronews · Aug 12
Who is Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo's wife? Her childhood, business ventures and how they met Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez exchanged vows in a charming ceremony held in Portugal. Their love story, which began when they met in a professional setting, reached a new milestone with their engagement announcement in August 2025. Fast forward to the following year, the two celebrated their union privately. Currently,… The Economic Times · Aug 12
Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu storm to British one-two in European 100m Romell Glave upgraded his bronze from Rome two years ago while Azu made it a British one-two The Independent UK · Aug 12
Brexit stopping Scottish football clubs tapping into refugee talent like Euro rivals Brexit is stopping Scotland's clubs from tapping into refugee talent like their rivals in major European football nations, it has been claimed. The National (Scotland) · Aug 12
Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. What is to blame? The climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent – and the consequences are deadly The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
European stocks often crash in August: Is this time different? European stocks have historically struggled in August, but the average hides an important detail. A handful of major crises account for most of the losses. Euronews · Aug 12
Radio France Internationale · Aug 12 Total solar eclipse over Spain to draw millions of viewers across Europe Large parts of north and central Spain, plus smaller parts of Portugal, Greenland and Iceland, will see a total solar eclipse on Wednesday – with the phenomenon also visible in the south of France. Starting near the North Pole before tracking south, the total eclipse will last up to two…
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Solar Eclipse Today August 12, 2026 Time: When, where and how to watch in US, Canada, Europe and other places Where and when can watch the Solar eclipse: People in the US can watch the rare August 12 total solar eclipse online, even though totality will not be visible across the country. Alaska and 26 states will see a partial eclipse, while NASA's livestream will provide views of totality from…
Euronews · Aug 12 From empty benches to real debate? Metsola's bid to revive the European Parliament Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges.
Euronews · Aug 12 'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...
Euronews · Aug 12 Winding trails and coastal treks: Three of Europe’s best autumn hikes In its new guide book, Lonely Planet has picked out some of the best hikes around the world. Here we take a look at three of the top European options for hiking this autumn.
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The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Drowned the day her visa came through: the tragedy of a Moroccan footballer trying to reach Ceuta Struggling on her meagre pay, Faten Ben Omar El Azizi dreamed of reaching Europe. Then she joined thousands trying to reach a better life in Spain
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Ceuta showed just how easy it is to divide Europe The migrant influx prompted recriminations and a tit-for-tat dispute between Italy and Spain. Putin, Erdoğan and others will have taken note, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor
Times Life · Aug 12 The Desi Cat Is Genetically Distinct: What Thousands of Years of Indian Streets Have Produced A cat that science is only beginning to catch up withThe desi cat has no breed standard, no kennel club registration, no pedigree papers. What it has instead is roughly 4,000 years of continuous natural selection on the Indian subcontinent, and a genome that reflects every bit of it. A…
The Conversation · Aug 12 Would you throw away brand new clothes? Retailers in Europe are now banned from destroying unsold stock Burn it, slash it, bury it – this is what clothing brands have been doing for years with their unsold stock.
Times Life · Aug 12 Gujarat's Sidi Community Has Kept African Music and Dance Alive in India for Four Centuries The Drum That Crossed the OceanThe Goma drum does not sound like anything else in Gujarat. It is lower, older, more insistent, the kind of sound that gets into the sternum before the ear has caught up. In Jambur village, about 65 kilometres from Junagadh, the Sidi community brings it…