Euronews
August 2026
Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances
The annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is gathering a diverse group of world leaders from 21 countries in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek, as they pursue new alliances, ambitions and opportunities with the rise of regional powers in the rapidly evolving multipolar Eurasia
Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists
South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover
Airlink notes the concerns expressed in various social media and online forums regarding yesterday’s formation flyby over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium,
It’s a well known fact that we have the best pilots in the world, that was spectacular, next time I will ask the pilots to land on the field, prepare to be amazed further,
Planning. Precision. Performance."
The lead aircraft reportedly cleared the stadium roof by around 40–50 feet,
The flight demanded careful planning and rehearsal, as it required navigating at low altitude.... The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and Air Traffic Navigation Services provided valuable guidance, approval and support to ensure a safe flyby."
Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell Euronews
From stranded cargo to empty tables, Iranian citizens speak out on the worsening humanitarian crisis
When working-class people can no longer afford bread for their children, the pressure becomes uncontainable.
The blockade’s impact is absolute. Critical medical supplies, like haemophilia treatments, have become virtually unobtainable,
Since the war began, maybe one out of ten cargo ships leaving China actually reaches Iran,
Bandar Abbas is dead. Cargo from Pakistan now enters through Rimdan, but that border lacks basic infrastructure — no facilities, no dust control, just extreme heat,
Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch, more than 20 people missing
UN racial discrimination committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations
States parties must implement comprehensive reparatory measures for people of African descent, covering all aspects of remedies,
Confronting historical injustice can not be separated from the fight against present-day racial discrimination,
Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as search for survivors continues
Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says
These measures are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources,
Heaven help us if the whole thing down there at the bottom has to be reconstructed,
So when the main storm moved in, torrential rain fell on everything that was already soaked, and that caused all the problems that we're seeing,
Authorities in Nepal carry out temporary burials of unidentified flood victims causing public outrage
Temporary burials of hundreds of the catastrophic flood victims have caused public outrage in parts of the country who accused authorities of not following Hindu burial rites and mismanaging the situation
Families can match records later, and will be allowed to exhume (the remains later) for necessary rituals,
People are worried that this could be a permanent burial, but it is only temporary management,
The dead deserve to be treated with dignity,
Oil prices higher as US-Iran tensions flare and Warsh fans rate hikes
Oil prices climbed on Monday morning as tensions flared once again in the Middle East and as investors weighed a potential US rate hike
Hormuz is once again threatening to put a floor under oil just as Warsh is putting a ceiling on how much inflation patience markets should assume from the Fed,
Should we get an inline payrolls print that does not give the Fed too much to work with, next week's core CPI report will become the major decider for the market's Fed belief system,
We must be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at sufficient speed. Otherwise, we have work to do."
I stand here today committed to a discipline, not to a decision."
What we know about Trump’s deal giving the US access to Venezuela’s oil
Venezuelans will not respect this illegitimate deal and no major US oil company will take it seriously because they know it will not last,... One thing must be absolutely clear: Venezuela retains ownership and sovereignty over its resources,
Will prices come down for Americans? Who knows but likely not as much as Trump has forced them up thru his idiotic Iran War,
Iran launches strikes on Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz
U.S. forces are monitoring the area closely, and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce through this essential waterway,
Trump hits out at NBC journalist Kristen Welker, calling for her to face 'rebuke or punishment'
Kristen Welker, the Unpopular ‘Hostess’ of the once great Meet the Press, now considered Meet the Fake Press, just stated that Donald Trump has ‘mixed results’ on his Endorsements of Candidates, when the recent WINS of Darline Graham and Mike Mazzei, stand at 100% for the U.S. Senate, and 98% for the U.S. House, recently and over the longterm,
These threats to press freedom are dangerous,
He of course has endorsed a slate of candidates in the primaries. He's had some mixed results, but most recently, his pick of Senator Darline Graham... was successful,
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of 'retaliatory response'
Venezuela says it will retain 'sovereignty' over its oil reserves despite US deal
There is something that must be made absolutely clear: Venezuela retains the ownership and sovereignty over its resources.”
Without this, these fields would not be developed over the next 10 or 15 years,
It demonstrates how President Trump's bold foreign policy is driving America First wins: securing stable reserves and low-cost oil in our Hemisphere and lowering gas prices here at home,
India and Uzbekistan deepen ties, eye $5bn trade and long-term uranium supplies
The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport
A stronger India-Uzbekistan partnership will be a powerful force for peace, progress and prosperity in Central Asia,
Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to rewrite constitution and boost presidential powers
Voting got off to a slow start in some areas when the polling stations opened at 08:00 CET
This constitution significantly weakens the prime minister and the government, subordinates the National People’s Assembly and the political parties, and undermines, or even ignores, the popular will expressed at the ballot box, bringing all the inherent risks of division and political and social tensions,
The fundamental question is: who drafted this constitution, and on whose behalf? To protect which interests or institutions? Who stands to gain from this constitution
No one was consulted, neither political parties nor civil-society organisations, let alone traditional and religious leaders, and so on. So everything was done in secret,
This is not an environment of freedom,
Captain arrested after eight people die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus
Our position is clear: when human lives are at risk, we contribute with every available means."
The Republic of Cyprus has the resources, the operational capacity, and, above all, the readiness to provide immediate assistance,
Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in
Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation and death toll rises
Sometimes they say a flood is coming, then we have to run again to higher ground, even at night. There is also rain,
Those that are there are now stuck there. Those who are here are stuck here. It’s going to be very difficult,
Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence
Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following deadly Nepal floods
Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade
Independence gave us back our honour and dignity, our mother tongue and our national values,
Heavy gunfire in Niger capital as clashes reported at presidential palace
Our defence and security forces have been mobilised for the defence of the homeland,
In light of current events, let us remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information."
Once again our defence and security forces have risen to the challenge,
I went to get credit for my phone. I saw a military vehicle heading towards the base that had to turn back,
US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says
For the Venezuelan people, this deal will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment, support thousands of high-paying jobs, and drive the reconstruction of Venezuela’s economy,
This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity,
It demonstrates how President Trump's bold foreign policy is driving America First wins: securing stable reserves and low-cost oil in our Hemisphere and lowering gas prices here at home,