Swiss Market Ends Weak After Cautious Session
Tuesday, August 11,2026,17:49
The Switzerland market ended weak on Tuesday after stocks swung between gains and losses throughout the session as investors monitored the situation in the Middle East and looked ahead to some crucial economic data, including U.S. consumer price inflation, due later in the week. .. read more..
Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat
Tuesday, August 11,2026,17:48
As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow. .. read more..
European Markets Close Mixed Amid Iran Tensions, Oil Surge
Tuesday, August 11,2026,17:26
European markets ended mixed on Tuesday amid geopolitical tensions and upcoming U.S. inflation data. Oil prices jumped on Strait of Hormuz concerns. British retail sales grew 1% year-on-year, below the expected 1.5% increase. .. read more..
Lunar Light Festival turns Bulgaria's Black Sea coast into open-air exhibition
Tuesday, August 11,2026,16:03
Bulgaria’s second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10. .. read more..
Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles
Tuesday, August 11,2026,13:57
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday (August 11), accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid. .. read more..
Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwave
Tuesday, August 11,2026,13:52
As well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih is joined by Alexander Held, Senior Fire Management Expert at the European Forest Institute. .. read more..
Civilian casualties climb as Russia and Ukraine exchange fresh strikes
Tuesday, August 11,2026,13:03
Russia and Ukraine traded fresh strikes overnight, with Moscow targeting Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukraine retaliated with a drone attack on Russia’s Voronezh region. Falling debris set fire to a Wildberries warehouse. Ukraine’s military said it also struck a Russian oil refinery in Orsk. The exchange of strikes comes after a deadly weekend of attacks, with civilian casualties mounting on both sides. .. read more..
FTSE 100 Mixed As Oil Climbs On Middle East Tensions
Tuesday, August 11,2026,10:41
U.K. stocks showed mixed performance Tuesday amid inflation concerns and rising oil prices linked to Middle East developments. The FTSE 100 declined 0.03% as investors awaited U.S. inflation data later in the week. .. read more..
Turkey MPs back law on reintegrating Kurdish PKK militants
Tuesday, August 11,2026,10:18
Turkish lawmakers on Monday (August 10) voted through a bill offering limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants, a key step in the peace process that seeks to end decades of deadly violence. .. read more..
CAC 40 Drops As Oil Prices Surge On Iran Standoff
Tuesday, August 11,2026,09:50
France's CAC 40 benchmark index declined 0.23% to 8,706.01 as elevated oil prices and uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz reopening weighed on sentiment. Investors monitored U.S. inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve policy. .. read more..
German Stocks Slip On Hormuz Tensions, Oil Price Surge
Tuesday, August 11,2026,09:21
German stocks declined Tuesday as geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and rising crude prices weighed on investor sentiment. The DAX fell 0.34%, with energy concerns ahead of key U.S. inflation data limiting market moves. .. read more..
European Shares Edge Lower Amid Inflation Concerns
Tuesday, August 11,2026,09:18
European stocks were subdued on Tuesday even as energy shares surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he has instructed American representatives to firmly include compensation demands from Iran in any future negotiations, complicating efforts to reopen the crucial waterway. .. read more..
Zelensky accuses Russia of using North Korean missiles in deadly attack
Tuesday, August 11,2026,08:45
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid. .. read more..
European Shares Poised For Mixed Open
Tuesday, August 11,2026,05:40
European stocks may struggle for direction at open on Tuesday as investors keep a close eye on the Middle East crisis and gear up for the release of key U.S. economic data this week that could influence the Federal Reserve's rate trajectory. .. read more..
Live: Russian missiles strike Kyiv, triggering fires in city centre
Monday, August 10,2026,23:03
Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday, triggering fires in the Ukrainian capital and damaging buildings in the southeastern city, officials said. At least three people were injured in the attacks. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. .. read more..
Russia bars only anti-war party 'Yabloko' from September parliamentary elections
Monday, August 10,2026,17:49
Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko (Apple), from running in September's parliamentary elections. About a hundred protesters gathered outside the courthouse chanting, "Shame! Shame!" after the ruling was delivered. .. read more..
Tensions in the Arctic: Greenland issues sharp rebuke to Trump-linked oil com...
Monday, August 10,2026,17:47
Greenland’s government issued a “strong warning” last week after a new Texas oil company linked to US President Donald Trump moved equipment intended for exploratory drilling ashore without the required approval. Nuuk’s authorities must now walk a tightrope between stabilising relations with the US and resisting Trump’s territorial ambitions. .. read more..
Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note
Monday, August 10,2026,17:39
The Switzerland market closed higher on Monday, outperforming most of the markets across Europe, thanks to fairly strong buying at select counters, including a few in the pharmaceuticals sector. .. read more..
European Stocks Mixed As Iran Tensions Cloud Markets
Monday, August 10,2026,17:11
European stocks closed mixed Monday amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. Investors await U.S. inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Eurozone investor confidence returned to positive territory in August. .. read more..
Another heatwave hits Europe as drought and fires worsen
Monday, August 10,2026,12:29
Europe is bracing for another wave of extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30s Celsius in parts of Britain and France and spread across much of the continent. The latest heatwave comes after record-breaking temperatures, worsening drought, major wildfires and thousands of excess deaths, while dangerously low river levels threaten water supplies. .. read more..
FTSE 100 Modestly Lower In Cautious Trade
Monday, August 10,2026,11:33
The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 drifted lower on Monday with investors largely making cautious moves while assessing the prospects of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Amid a lack of corporate earnings new and economic data from the domestic front, trading remained somewhat lackluster since the opening bell. .. read more..
French Stocks Mixed In Cautious Trade
Monday, August 10,2026,10:16
French stocks turned in a mixed performance in cautious trade on Monday amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Investors looked ahead to U.S. inflation data due later this week, for clues about Federal Reserve's interest rate moves. .. read more..
DAX Hovers Around Record High
Monday, August 10,2026,09:59
Despite uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, German stocks moved higher Monday morning. Higher crude oil prices limited market's upside. Investors looked ahead to U.S. inflation data due later this week, for clues about Federal Reserve's interest rate moves. .. read more..
European Shares Mixed Amid Hormuz Reopening Uncertainty
Monday, August 10,2026,09:02
European stocks were mixed on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz lingered and investors looked forward to the release of U.S. inflation readings later in the week for additional clues on the Fed's rate trajectory. .. read more..
Irish cartel boss Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin
Monday, August 10,2026,08:21
Daniel Kinahan, one of Ireland's most high-profile organised crime suspects, was extradited from Dubai and charged with directing a criminal organisation on Monday, ending years of efforts to bring the alleged Kinahan cartel leader before an Irish court. .. read more..
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
Monday, August 10,2026,06:49
The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records across the region, as well as thousands of projected heat-related deaths. Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show. .. read more..
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Russia in overnight strikes
Monday, August 10,2026,06:34
Russia said Monday it intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks targeting around 15 regions, including Tatarstan in central Russia and annexed Crimea. The strikes hit industrial and civilian sites, leaving several people dead, according to local authorities. .. read more..
European Shares Seen Tad Lower At Open As Hormuz Risks Mount
Monday, August 10,2026,05:37
European stocks are seen opening a tad lower on Monday as investors weigh ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and look forward to the release of key U.S. data this week, including the consumer and producer price index readings for additional clues on the Federal Reserve's rate trajectory. .. read more..
From Solar corona to human emotions: What can we learn from eclipses? (2/4)
Monday, August 10,2026,05:17
Total solar eclipse (2/4) A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotions, these rare celestial events continue to provide scientists with valuable insights more than two millennia after they were first observed. .. read more..
Western Europe lived through hottest June and July ever recorded
Monday, August 10,2026,02:15
Climate change across Western Europe has brought a summer of heat, drought and wildfires to the region and put the combined average temperature from June through July at 21.62C – beating the 2022 record for the same period, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday. .. read more..
North Korea may deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, Zelensky claims
Sunday, August 9,2026,14:58
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be deployed to Russia, reflecting growing military cooperation between the two countries. He did not elaborate on his sources for this information, but warned that Pyongyang could gain valuable battlefield experience and military technology through its support for Russia. .. read more..
Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly overnight strikes
Sunday, August 9,2026,13:22
Russia and Ukraine exchanged another round of overnight strikes, killing civilians and injuring many others on both sides. In Russia’s border region of Belgorod, Ukrainian drone attacks killed five people and wounded around two dozen others. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck a high-rise apartment building in Kharkiv, killing two people, and injured several more in the Black Sea port of Odesa. .. read more..
The week in pictures: Summer wildfires, a Thai school shooting and the Tour d...
Sunday, August 9,2026,13:00
This summer's record wildfire season continued its devastation in the US state of Washington and parts of Europe, Thailand mourned after a school shooting left students and teachers dead, and cycling enthusiasts turned their attention to the women's Tour de France: here's a look at the week's most striking images. .. read more..
FIFA defends its President Infantino amid backlash
Sunday, August 9,2026,09:12
FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it calls a concerted and ongoing effort to “undermine” FIFA and its president. Infantino is also facing mounting pressure over his role in a proposal to open up the World Cup to private investors. Camille Corcoran has the latest. .. read more..
Spain - Italy: Dispute grows over migration between EU countries
Sunday, August 9,2026,09:10
The EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Madrid says most of those migrants were swiftly returned and has accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”. France24 correspondent Sarah Morris tells us the latest from Spain. .. read more..
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria, after drone exploded near a gas pipeline
Sunday, August 9,2026,09:04
Ukraine says it did not target Bulgaria after a drone crashed near a gas pipeline in the country on Saturday. Bulgarian authorities said the drone appeared to be a type used by Ukraine’s military. It came down in a field near the Romanian border, not far from the Black Sea, where Russian and Ukrainian forces have been engaged in an intensifying drone war. Nicholas Rushworth has more. .. read more..
Spain starts border checks on Italy over Ceuta dispute
Sunday, August 9,2026,09:02
The EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Madrid says most of those migrants were swiftly returned and has accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”. Charlotte Lam has more. .. read more..
Eclipse chasers: When chasing totality becomes a way of life (1/4)
Sunday, August 9,2026,07:19
Total solar eclipse (1/4). A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. For Singaporean family Janet Tay, Koh Joo Beng and their son Jared, it will be the latest stop in a journey that has taken them around the world in pursuit of the Moon's shadow. .. read more..
Ukraine braces for winter power crisis after Russian strikes, Zelensky says
Saturday, August 8,2026,19:48
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Ukraine faces a winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people, including a three-year-old child. Speaking in Belgrade, he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in 24 hours. .. read more..
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute
Saturday, August 8,2026,17:07
Spain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners over migration. The move follows Italy’s decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, most of whom later returned. .. read more..