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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:
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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:Whatβs in a hat? White House merchandise room includes βTrump 2028β 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: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:Inside Berlinβs βMonkβ garden that grows edible and medicinal plants
The βMonk Gardenβ 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: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:Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 β 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: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:Whatβs the top threat facing your country? Europeans in 5 countries say itβs 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:Draghi: EU needs reform to tackle Trumpβs βbrutal wake-up callβ
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: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: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 βs Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: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: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: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:Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 β 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: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: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: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: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: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:Trumpβs 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: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 Ukraineβs army and commitments from the US and Europe aimed at deterring Russia in the event of future aggression.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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: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: