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Young people neither in employment nor in education: Which European countries are worst affected?

Two-thirds of European countries have not yet met the 9% target for young people who are neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET). Most NEETs are outside the labour force rather than unemployed.

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

What’s the top threat facing your country? Europeans in 5 countries say it’s fake news online

People view online misinformation, the global economy, and terrorism as major threats, while concern for climate change and infectious diseases has fallen in high-income countries, the survey found.

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

Trump taps Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India

The nomination comes as relations between Washington and New Delhi have become increasingly strained over President Trump's tariffs on India.

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

Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel policy, rocking caretaker government

Casper Veldkamp's resignation further weakens the Netherlands' government after it collapsed in June.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US Justice department releases Ghislaine Maxwell interviews

Maxwell says she never saw Donald Trump in an inappropriate setting. The associate of Jeffrey Epstein also said she never saw an alleged "client list" belonging to the billionaire financier and child sex offender.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says

Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US: 5 killed after New York-bound tourist bus crash

The bus rolled over while returning from Niagara Falls. Many of the passengers were Indian, Chinese and Filipino, with police saying some were thrown from the bus.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Middle East: Netanyahu calls IPC Gaza famine report a 'lie'

A global hunger monitor has confirmed famine in parts of the Gaza Strip for the first time. The UN rights chief said starving Gaza could be a war crime, while Israel's PM called the report "an outright lie." DW has more.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Canada looks to Germany to offset Trump tariff agenda

Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior Cabinet ministers will travel to Berlin to talk energy, defense and critical minerals.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Draghi: EU needs reform to tackle Trump’s β€˜brutal wake-up call’

EU plays only a "marginal" role in Trump's peace efforts in Ukraine, was "an observer" of the massacre in Gaza and "China has made it clear that it does not consider Europe an equal partner."

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Zelenskyy and Rutte press for credible security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine allies are figuring out how to protect Ukraine from another Russian attack if there is an agreement to end the war.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Death of a 17-year old teenager in the Netherlands sparks outrage over violence against women

'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Taiwan's nuclear referendum reveals energy dilemma

Taiwan's vote on restarting its last nuclear plant highlights the island's struggle to balance energy security, environmental risks and geopolitical threats. DW unpacks the stakes behind the referendum.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

AI robot dogs deliver fast food in Zurich, as Just Eat pilots new technology

The Dutch food delivery company has teamed up with Swiss firm RIVR to deploy autonomous robot dogs for food delivery, piloting the tech first in Zurich and later in other European cities.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What could European troop deployment in Ukraine look like?

As Europeans discuss troop deployment scenarios in Ukraine, they risk becoming a part of the war they wish to deter.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Is Africa becoming the dumping ground for deported migrants from the US?

Uganda is now the lastest African country accepting a deal with the US government to take in unwanted migrants, joining Eswatini, South Sudan and Rwanda. Others might yet follow. But what's in it for African governments?

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Interpol arrests over 1,200 in African cybercrime crackdown

The operation dubbed "Serengeti 2.0" saw Interpol and African investigators work together to take down crime networks and recover nearly $100 million from suspected scammers.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

More than a million people in Ukraine require evacuation from frontline areas, officials say

Over one million people in Ukraine need evacuation amid heavy Russian shelling and military assaults in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions in Eastern Ukraine.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US Federal Reserve chair opens door to rate cut amid Trump pressure

The Fed chair said the decision would be based on incoming economic data, signaling it was not a response to the president's call for lower borrowing costs.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Macron, Merz and Tusk to visit Moldova in subtle warning to Putin

One month out from Moldova's parliamentary election, France, Germany and Poland are coming with a message for Moscow.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump’s intel chief freezes out Five Eyes allies on Ukraine

The intelligence alliance of the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as the U.S. is one of the closest in the world.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

We need to make sure Putin never tries to attack Ukraine again, NATO chief says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday that the security guarantees agreement for Ukraine will consist of two layers: strengthening Ukraine’s army and commitments from the US and Europe aimed at deterring Russia in the event of future aggression.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Serena Williams reveals GLP-1 treatment helped her lose 31 pounds after giving birth

After years of struggling with postpartum weight gain despite strict training and healthy eating, the 23-time Grand Slam champion turned to a GLP-1 medication.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fed Chair Powell signals Federal Reserve may soon cut rates, markets rally

'Shifting risk balance may warrant policy adjustment,' said Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole, at the central bankers' annual meeting, hinting that the Fed may soon cut rates, even as inflation risks remain.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects disarmament, warns of civil war

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia is resisting calls for its mandated disarmament and has threatened a new "civil war." Finding a solution that includes Israeli security interests remains challenging.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 deaths in Portugal in 20 consecutive days

Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch the video - Which countries are littering Europe with electronic waste instead of reclying?

EU candidate countries show particularly concerning rates of improper e-waste recycling.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s peace bid flops as Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Zelenskyy summit

Moscow obfuscates again in new remarks by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Berlin Zoo panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrate first birthday

Berlin Zoo’s panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrated their first birthday on Friday with bamboo, colourful ice cream treats and a large red wooden number one.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German, British and American tourists are choosing Greece this and they are spending more

Bank of Greece data on travel spending shows a significant increase compared to 2024

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will overregulation mean Poland and Europe miss out on crypto?

The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers?

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

FBI searches ex-national security adviser John Bolton’s house in Maryland

β€œNO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission,” Patel posted on X.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Gamescom: How is Poland's games industry faring?

While the number of people attending the international video games fair in Cologne shows that the industry is not in crisis, it's still fighting many battles. These impact the extremely creative Polish games industry.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gamescom: How is Poland's gaming industry faring?

While the number of people attending the international video games fair in Cologne shows that the industry is not in crisis, it's still fighting many battles. These impact the extremely creative Polish gaming industry.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)