PoliticsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hosts an event marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, attended by Andy Burnham and other guests.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump took part in an event in the White House Rose Garden on Aug. 24, 2026.
TechDan Ives, a partner and senior managing director at Yorkville Ives & Co., previews Nvidia’s quarterly earnings as the company tells customers that servers containing its artificial-intelligence chips will cost more than 15% more in many cases. Ives views the increase as broadly positive for the technology sector.
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WorldUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce a new package of economic measures against Iran as Washington shifts from threats of strikes to tougher sanctions in an effort to end the nearly six-month war.
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WorldThe Trump administration has imposed massive economic sanctions on Iran to increase pressure on Tehran. The discussion examines the geopolitical and economic fallout as Iranian oil threats escalate.
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CultureLocals and more than a million foreign tourists who visit Halkidiki each year describe it as having “nowhere like” it. Yet geopolitical changes over the past five years have altered who comes to the area, an Euronews report from the ground says.
TechDeepfake technology evolved from early digital-image pranks and celebrity pornography into AI-generated fake video and imagery. The report traces the roles of Photoshop and GANs, examines abusive “AI undressing” apps and personal experiences, and considers the threat deepfakes pose to democracy and government efforts to combat them.
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TechRobots take part in an obstacle race and gymnastics at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
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PoliticsPresident Donald Trump takes part in a Rose Garden event at the White House, where he delivers remarks and highlights the administration’s latest priorities.
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WorldA major wildfire has reached the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, prompting orders for about 42,000 people to leave immediately and advice for another 45,000 to prepare for evacuation. Officials said six people had been injured since the fire was first reported on Saturday morning, while windy, unpredictable conditions helped it spread.
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OtherA rapidly spreading wildfire in Nevada grew to more than 15,000 acres on Sunday as it moved from the Sierra foothills toward central Reno. Nearly 90,000 residents were forced to evacuate while flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus.
CultureEgyptian authorities have received 48 ancient artefacts from the FBI after work by the bureau’s Art Crime Team. The objects include small figures, amulets and tomb equipment spanning the Pharaonic, Roman and Coptic periods.
EconomyThe war with Iran and restrictions on movement through the Strait of Hormuz have dealt a heavy blow to Iraq’s economy. Before the conflict, tourism was emerging as one of the country’s few bright spots as visitor numbers climbed after decades, while Iraq worked to shed its image as a dangerous destination. That recovery is now being derailed.
WorldThe United States has threatened what it calls the greatest financial offensive ever assembled against Iran, with sanctions aimed at Tehran’s trading partners. China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, is a central focus of any attempt to squeeze Iran’s economy.
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SportsESPN reports that the Fairview, Texas, home of star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was burglarized while he was attending Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California.
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SportsCameroon President Paul Biya appeared in public for the first time in 73 days as he welcomed the women’s national soccer team to the presidential palace after their Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
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WorldEuropean leaders are gathering in Kyiv as Ukraine marks its 35th Independence Day. The Coalition of the Willing is expected to discuss further support, while the EU has announced more than €6 billion in aid. Critical air-defence assistance from the United States, however, is still absent.
WorldThe United States threatens what it calls an “economic D-Day” for Iran and its trading partners. Canada and the U.S. face the prospect of a trade war driven by reciprocal tariffs. Tesla and other automakers are recalling more than 4 million vehicles in China, while cyclosporiasis is affecting farmers even in places without an outbreak.
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WorldIsraeli air attacks are intensifying across Gaza, leaving Palestinians with few places to escape the violence. Residential buildings and makeshift shelters have been struck, while civilians struggle to find even a fragile sense of safety amid continuing violations of the ceasefire.
EconomyVolkswagen CEO Oliver Blume says the company’s position is “more than critical” ahead of meetings with staff. He warns that global headwinds and Chinese competition are driving Volkswagen and Germany’s wider car industry into “the biggest upheaval in their history.”
OtherThe fast-moving, out-of-control Hawk Fire, which began on a hillside outside Reno in northern Nevada on Saturday, has spread across more than 15,000 acres and threatens hundreds of homes. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found it was human-caused, but they have not released how it started.
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WorldNevada’s fast-moving Hawk fire is threatening Reno, with another 45,000 people placed under evacuation warnings. Officials say the blaze was human-caused but have not said whether it was intentional. About 800 firefighters are fighting it, while shifting winds have complicated efforts and containment remains at zero percent.
Other11:48Euronews’ midday bulletin for August 24, 2026, rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.