Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium transformed from a football pitch to a basketball court.

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Can girls lead the way in tech?

This week on #MadeInEurope, we meet the Estonian organisation HK Unicorn Squad that aims to get more girls in tech and science through educational camps.

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At least seven people were seriously injured and remain in life threatening condition early on Friday from a fire that raged overnight by the coastal town of Omis in Croatia, forcing more than 1,000 people to evacuate their homes.

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Beach clubs in Dubai go beyond sunbathing, they host music events, fitness classes, fashionable restaurants and chic boutiques. We take a look at the beach club ecosystem and discover the small businesses thriving there.

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