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Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue, counter-protests arise

The government is legally obligated to house asylum-seekers. Using hotels to do so had been a marginal issue until 2020, when the number of asylum-seekers increased sharply and the then-Conservative government had to find new ways to house them.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German welfare state 'can no longer be financed' β€” Merz

The German chancellor has called for a welfare reform, putting him on course for a possible clash with the SPD.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Expert: drone incidents will continue in Poland as long as there is a war across our border

'If the conflict across our border continues, the risk of further incidents is significant', warns Andrzej Kinski, editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Wojsko i Technika, commenting on the drone explosion in a cornfield in Osiny, eastern Poland.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine security guarantees to be ready β€˜in coming days,’ says Zelenskyy

Work on the security guarantees accelerated following a meeting of European leaders with Trump in the White House last Monday.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Controversial Berlin street name changed after legal battle

The renaming of a Berlin boulevard to Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse, after Germany's first Africa-born scholar, has finally happened despite a last-ditch legal attempt to stop it.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Racist Berlin street name changed after legal battle

The renaming of a Berlin boulevard to Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse, after Germany's first Africa-born scholar, has finally happened despite a last-ditch legal attempt to stop it.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nigel Farage backs β€˜mass deportations’ in new immigration proposal

Migrants arriving in Britain by small boats should be arrested on arrival, detained in Royal Air Force bases, denied the right to asylum, and deported within 30 days, Reform UK leader tells The Times.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Europe to halt postal services to US after tax deal scrapped

The UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and other EU member states will temporarily suspend services as of next week.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump brings FIFA’s World Cup final draw to Washington

The December draw will gather delegations from 48 nations to determine the opening matchups for the expanded tournament.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

59 years ago today, the first photograph of Earth from lunar orbit was taken.

On 23 August 1966 the Lunar Orbiter 1 probe captured the first image of our planet from lunar orbit, a historic photograph which changed our perspective of our place in the universe forever.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Arrested Ukrainian 'probably' head of Nord Stream sabotage plot: was Kyiv involved?

According to the latest findings, the Ukrainian arrested in Italy is said to have masterminded the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines. Was the Ukrainian government involved?

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dutch MPs vote against Palestinian state recognition amid government fallout over Israel

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned abruptly late Friday in protest against the government's reluctance to impose tougher sanctions against Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Lithuanian customs uncovers 'particularly audacious' scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia

According to the investigation, the water treatment equipment was received by Russian oil industry enterprises.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Volodymyr Zelenskyy marks National Flag Day as Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities

Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Czech film highlights Ukraine war conspiracy theories

Can you change the minds of pro-Russian conspiracy theorists? Czech director Robin Kvapil tried, driving three of them to Ukraine and filming the outcome. The resulting documentary has proved controversial.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How Florida is rebuilding for a stormy, costly future

Billion-dollar weather disasters in the US have surged fivefold since the 1980s. As climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes, homeowners are adapting to avoid the cost of having to rebuild.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

El Salvador schools enforce military-style haircut checks

El Salvador's students now face daily checks for short haircuts and neat uniforms β€” as well as weekly "Civic Monday" drills. The inspections were mandated by the country’s new minister of education, a military captain.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ghislaine Maxwell says Trump 'was never inappropriate with anybody.'

Jeffrey Epstein's ex-partner in crime also told the US court that the much discussed client list does not exist.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Canada’s Carney backs down on tariffs to keep Trump talks alive

Ottawa drops elbows in an effort to de-escalate trade war with the United States.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Salvini attacks Macron over troops for Ukraine: France summons Italian ambassador

Ambassador Emanuela D'Alessandro, was summoned by the government in Paris for clarification on statements made by the deputy prime minister. To the French president's invitation to the allies to provide troops for Ukraine, Salvini had commente on Thursday 'to stick to the tram' and go there himself.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European post offices to stop sending some parcels to US over tariffs

Some postal services blamed Washington for not giving them enough time to prepare for new rules on mailed packages.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump White House takes a $10B stake in Intel

In an unusual deal with the struggling chipmaker, the U.S. takes a holding in a private company.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany: Fire damages railway track switches in Wuppertal

A late-night blaze affected trackside cables in western Germany, and police are investigating possible arson. The case has drawn attention after earlier attacks on rail infrastructure in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Quince festivals and truffle markets: Why Provence is better in shoulder season

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Is hot weather putting you in a bad mood? Science suggests it might be

Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to find out how sweltering temperatures are impacting our mood.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

There is no sign that Russia's aggression in Ukraine is coming to an end, but Germany is already debating whether the Bundeswehr should participate in peacekeeping forces.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The end of Turkey's popular all-you-can-eat hotel buffets?

Vast and varied, all-you-can-eat buffets at Turkish hotels are a draw for tourists. But they also lead to a lot of food waste, which the Turkish government wants to change.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What’s in a hat? White House merchandise room includes β€˜Trump 2028’ caps

Donald Trump continues to put his personal touch on the White House, with a miniature MAGA merch store set up in the West Wing. And one of the items seen in the gift shop got the internet worried this week...

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Using Google's AI prompt akin to five drops of water or the energy needed to watch 9 seconds of TV

Technology companies have been reserved about the environmental impact of their AI models.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Inside Berlin’s β€˜Monk’ garden that grows edible and medicinal plants

The β€˜Monk Garden’ organises long table dinners prepared by a fine dining chef, workshops and seminars where people can try and learn about edible and medicinal plants.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Korea protests warning shots at border with South

Pyongyang has accused Seoul forces of provocation after troops fired during a tense incident along the demarcation line. The claim coincides with joint South Korean-US military drills.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews