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The Mediterranean: where the EUβs duty to rescue ends
Rescue ships in the Mediterranean are forced into needless detours by Italyβs Piantedosi decree, stripping the sea of lifelines while Brussels stays silent. When even the Ocean Viking comes under fire, Europeβs complicity is laid bare.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:
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EU-backed Libyan patrol boat fires hundreds of rounds onto rescue vessel, says NGO
An EU-backed Libyan Coast Guard boat fired hundreds of rounds at a charity vessel damaging onboard rescue speed boats and putting bullet holes in windows on the bridge, says an NGO.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:China: Surgeons conduct pig-to-human lung transplant
The genetically modified pig lung remained functional for nine days inside a brain-dead human patient. Scientists believe xenotransplantation β cross-species transplants β could alleviate the organ shortage crisis.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:US ducks question on report it could sanction EU officials over tech law
State Department said it is greatly concerned about "increasing censorship" in Europe.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's naval band joins Scots Guards for joint performance
The two military bands were playing at Buckingham Palace to mark the the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:French helicopter crew survive crash into lake
The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Trump hints he will change Pentagonβs name to Department of War
βI don't want to be defense only,β the president said. βWe want offense too.β
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Trump hosts South Korea's Lee, discuss North Korea and trade
Lee hailed Trump as a "peacemaker," with the US president also reminding everyone of his "very good relationship" with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Trade and the US military's presence in South Korea were also brought up.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: New Polish president vetoes refugee bill
Poland's new conservative president blocked legislation to extend child benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, saying only those who work should receive them.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germany's Klingbeil visits Ukraine, vows security guarantees
"As long as this war continues, we will stand by Ukraine's side," said German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. He also said that Berlin planned to spend 9 billion ($10.5 billion) supporting Kyiv in 2025 and 2026.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:South African women warned about viral Russian job videos
A large number of young South Africans are jobless and attracted by social media offers of work abroad.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Lithuania gets new ruling coalitionΒ
The government reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germanyβs ex-Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck quits politics
The senior Greens politician says he will swap the Bundestag for academia.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes kill journalists in southern Gaza hospital
Palestinian officials said two strikes on Nasser hospital killed several people, including journalists affiliated with news organizations Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. DW has more.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:French government risks collapse after Bayrou calls high-stakes confidence voteΒ
The prime minister is trying to get lawmakers to agree to a painful budget squeeze to help balance France's books.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE
The Maryland construction worker was wrongly deported to a prison in his native El Salvador in March. Upon his return he was charged with human smuggling, with those charges contested by his lawyers.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Africa's youth may feel lonelier than you know
Loneliness isn't often linked to Africa, but it is very common. Most affected are young people dealing with changing social and family structures.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Green Party's Robert Habeck retiring from Bundestag
The former economy and energy minister and vice chancellor announced he will leave Germany's main legislative body, the Bundestag.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Sri Lanka: Ex-president's arrest sparks corruption debate
Ranil Wickremesinghe made history in Sri Lanka by becoming the first ever ex-president to be arrested. He is facing charges for alleged misuse of public funds.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?
Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The pledge was made at the recent Sahel Governance Forum in The Gambia.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Crimes and Misdemeanors: Ukraine slams Woody Allen for Russia film talk
US movie director appeared online at Moscow film festival, and praised Russian cinema.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:China burning coal at record high levels in 2025 β report
China has expanded its use of coal energy more in the first half of 2025 than at any time in the past nine years. The spike comes despite massive renewable capacity and threatens climate goals.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Listen: Von der Leyen or Draghi: Europeβs power and future under question
Is the tariff deal a smart compromise, or proof of Europeβs weakening influence?
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germany charges US citizen with spying for China
An American defense contractor is accused of offering military secrets to Beijing.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Indonesia and US begin joint annual military drills
As China is seen as a growing threat by the US, the exercises in Indonesia are said to aim to secure stability in the Asia-Pacific region. However, Beijing has accused the US of trying to create an "Asian NATO."
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Dresden tram stabbing: Police appeal for witnesses
A US citizen was stabbed when he tried to stop two men from harassing female passengers on a tram, according to the police, who are now searching for any clues.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Global water crisis could cost trillions
A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and political upheaval.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germany: Neo-Nazi murderer strikes deal to start new life
Convicted NSU terrorist Beate ZschΓ€pe has been accepted into a rehabilitation program, which might help her to leave prison early. Relatives of the NSU victims are outraged.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Merkel reflects on 2015 refugee policy
The former chancellor believes much has been achieved since allowing hundreds of thousands of refugees into Germany.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:Olympic swimmer sees need for better Germany integration
Swimmer Alaa Maso fled Syria in 2015 and, along with around a million others, arrived in Germany. After competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024, Maso is applying to become a German citizen.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:UK's Farage proposes "mass deportation" of migrants to despot regimes
The UK's Nigel Farage has outlined punitive asylum and migrant plans that could see people sent to military deportation centres before being shipped to possible destinations like Afghanistan or Eritrea.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:US: National Guard troops carry weapons in Washington, DC
Donald Trump says the soldiers are needed to fight high crime levels in the US capital. Trump has also threatened to deploy troops to other Democrat-led cities.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:The Snap experience: Insight, innovation & possibility
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:
Q&A: How can the EU help startups go global?
Get comfortable with failure, create a local startup ecosystem and build regulation to support business success, says Lithuanian entrepreneur Tomas Okmanas of NordVPN. Despite having access to an abundance of talent, European tech companies often struggle to achieve the global scale enjoyed by competitors in the U.S. and China. Kicking against the trend is Tomas [β¦]
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source:SpaceX cancels Starship launch over 'ground systems' issue
The cancelation is another setback for SpaceX, which is known for its "fail fast, learn fast" ethos.
Published on: August 25, 2025 | Source: