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Devil in detail of new EU defence splurge
The European Commission has unveiled a fund to boost Europeβs defence capabilities and space infrastructure, alongside funds dedicated to military mobility and voluntary schemes under national and regional envelopes.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:
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Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after checks for lower leg swelling
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the condition common in older adults occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Watch: Police evacuate residents as wildfires rage in Spain
Spanish authorities estimate that 2,500 hectares (25sq km) of land have been affected in the Toledo region.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding
The 56-year-old daredevil skydiver and helicopter pilot lost control of his paraglider in Italy.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Slovakia to stop blocking new EU sanctions on Russia
EU ambassadors are expected to approve the 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday. Slovakia had been blocking the package over concerns regarding a separate EU proposal phasing out gas imports from Russia.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash in Italy
Felix Baumgartner, the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was 56.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Body found in search for hiker missing in Italy
Matthew Hall, from Hull, had left Chiavenna in Lombardy for a solo hike but failed to return.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Tributes as two British nationals die in Portugal
The men have been named locally and the government says it is supporting the their families.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel 'deeply regrets' strike on Gaza church
Three people were killed and several others were injured in the strike on Gaza's only Catholic church, which was widely condemned.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:What are Israel's interests and objectives in Syria?
Israel's attacks on Syrian territory served other purposes than to protect the Druze minority, observers say. What is driving Benjamin Netanyahu's agenda in Syria?
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko: 'Putin only understands force'
In an interview with DW, the mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, explains what he thinks of US President Donald Trump's recent 50-day ultimatum to Russia. In 50 days more civilians could die, he says.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says
The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RΓV said.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Extreme skydiver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy, according to local media. The 56-year-old shot to global fame in 2012 with his record-breaking free-fall from space.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Merz rules out company tax and joint borrowing in EU budget
EU "must basically make do with the money it has available,β German chancellor says.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Why did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffle the government?
A day after the Ukrainian prime minister stepped down, he was appointed defense minister. His deputy Yulia Svyrydenko, who played a part in closing a minerals deal with the US, is Ukraine's new prime minister
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:At least 54 people killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan
Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The rise of Uzbekistan football: the White Wolvesβ Golden Generation
Following impressive results at the youth level, including a maiden appearance at last year's Paris Olympic Games, Uzbekistan is enjoying success on a global scale.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Marathon world record holder suspended after doping test
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russian forces, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine is keen to increase its domestic production as uncertainty grows about how many more weapons shipments Western countries can provide, and how quickly.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:VDL to Europeβs cities: Youβre on your own
Local and regional leaders say the European Commission's new budget proposal could sever a vital financial lifeline to their communities.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Merz: Patriot missiles to reach Ukraine βvery shortlyβ
German chancellor suggests capability could be operational in Ukraine within weeks.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:The Netherlands trials first self-driving bus on route to Rotterdam The Hague airport
Starting on 1 August, a self-driving bus will be driving autonomously on public roads in Rotterdam for the first time.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Ukraine bags one third of EUβs β¬300 billion external action budget proposal
One third of the 300 billion earmarked by the Commission to support external action for the 2028β2034 period β designed in particular to support development aid, enlargement and neighbourhood policy and strengthen partnerships with third countries on migration β has been enveloped for Ukraine.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Georgian leader scoffs at EU threat to visa-free travel
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze yawns at EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Are EU citizens on board with higher defence spending?
European leaders seem to be failing to get the message across, as EU citizens rank defence only seventh out of 10 investment priorities.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Major EU port ordered to stop arms shipments to Israel
A Belgian court has ordered a halt to arms shipments to Israel from the EU's second-largest port, as anti-genocide activists seek legal ways to break political inertia.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy reshuffles government as pressure grows from Putin and Trump
Ukraine's president bids to give Kyiv a jolt.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Polish doctors jailed over pregnant womanβs death that sparked abortion rights protests
The 30-year-old woman died after doctors delayed an abortion.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Extreme weather events in Hungary due to global heating, climate researchers says
Hungary and the Balkans are experiencing the effects of global warming faster than other locations in Europe, with higher temperatures causing significant damage to agriculture.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Tick-box monitoring: EU rule of law report on Romania branded 'superficial'
'Superficial' is one of the choice words by critics used to describe the European Commission's latest rule of law report on Romania.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Foreign defense companies can now test weapons in Ukraine
Ukrainian defense technology incubator Brave1 announced the βTest in Ukraine programmeβ which would take prototypes from allied countries, test them in real time on the battlefield and supply detailed reports for improvements.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: