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Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday

Euronews World · 2026-08-14

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• What happened: A series of significant news events occurred across Europe and beyond, including a deadly explosion in Rotterdam, wildfires in France and Croatia, and a major earthquake in Colombia. • Why it matters: These events highlight ongoing global challenges such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and public safety concerns, affecting communities and governments alike. • What to watch next: Monitor updates on the recovery efforts in earthquake-hit areas, the response to wildfires, and developments in international relations, particularly regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine and the Kuril Islands.

Top News Stories Today Video. Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 14/08/2026 - 12:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin. In just a few minutes, our newsroom brings you the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture, entertainment and travel, with the context you need to make sense of a fast-moving day. Reported with the independence and the European perspective that define Euronews, this regular round-up gives you a clear and reliable overview of the stories shaping our world right now, wherever you are watching from. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT news World News Latest News euronews live Top stories Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes Now playing Next Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture Now playing Next US pushes back on mental health crisis reports on USS Abraham Lincoln Now playing Next Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead, police say Now playing Next Poland detains Russian over 'execution' plot in Warsaw, PM Tusk says Now playing Next Japan slams Putin following first visit to disputed Kuril islands Now playing Next Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece Now playing Next Russian drone attack strikes second passenger train in Ukraine Now playing Next Amid the Ceuta crisis, how do EU citizens view refugees? Now playing Next Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years Now playing Next France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns Now playing Next Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Midday Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Midday Europe News 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation in Greece as wildfires continue across Europe Art Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort No Comment One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery No Comment Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece Europe News Poland thwarts unprecedented plot by Russia to kill Ukrainian-US citizen in a NATO country, PM Tusk says Europe News Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead and several injured, police say Health news Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence Europe News Romania shuts off second reactor at Cernavodă NPP amid low water levels on Danube ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The End Of Oak Street' - Putting the Jurassic World franchise to shame No Comment Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island No Comment Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver Europe News Aerial footage captures total solar eclipse over Spain No Comment Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries No Comment Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich Japan Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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