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Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near
Guinea-Bissau expelled Portuguese media outlets on August 15, a move that threatens to restrict press freedom in the run-up to November's elections.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:
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Tanzania heads to polls amid party and opposition splits
As Tanzania approaches election in October, divisions within the ruling party and a fragmented opposition could shape the country's political future.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:EU mulls military training in Ukraine after ceasefire
Most EU countries are also keen to use 6.6 billion blocked by Hungary to arm Ukraine.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Franceโs largest air traffic control union plans 24-hour strike in September
Franceโs largest air traffic control union sat out Julyโs strikes, prompting fears of greater disruption this time.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders to discuss slow progress of peace efforts
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of dragging out negotiations, including by putting off a summit with the argument that the groundwork for a possible peace settlement must be thrashed out first by lower-level officials.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:'Broad support' to send European military instructors to Ukraine after a ceasefire, says Kallas
The EU's top diplomat argues that extending EUMAM's mandate to train Ukrainian soldiers at home could be a security guarantee.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:France and Germany vow to deepen ties on green rules, power links in energy โresetโ
Summit mends old wounds on subsidies for energy-intensive industries and differing priorities for nuclear power.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Yoga โ India's tool for global soft power
From a spiritual practice to a modern way of staying fit, yoga tells a tale of culture, politics and India's national pride.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Denmark is in the midst of a โvery unusualโ flu outbreak. A music festival is the culprit
Influenza typically causes outbreaks in the winter months in Denmark.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Trump ends federal security detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris
The Democrat received an automatic six months of protection after leaving office, which Joe Biden renewed for another year.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Paris and Berlin to discuss French nukesโ role in Europe
Russia's war in Ukraine and the uncertainty caused by Donald Trump's White House are forcing a rethink on nuclear weapons.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel launches Gaza City offensive
The Israeli military has declared the city a "dangerous combat zone" and halted pauses for humanitarian aid deliveries. DW has the latest.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Inflation in France, Spain and Italy was lower than expected in August, data shows
Inflation remained subdued in three of the four biggest economies in the European Union, fuelling hopes that the European Central Bank will not see the necessity to change the key interest rates in September.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Thailand: What's next after PM Paetongtarn leaves office?
A Thai court has ordered Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to step down amid a scandal surrounding her phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. The ruling comes as a blow to her Pheu Thai party and her powerful family.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Macron and Merz urge easing of EU pollution laws to revive ailing industry
France and Germany are sending a strong message to Brussels to push ahead with its drive to cut red tape.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Watch the video - School costs are rising faster than inflation: Which countries pay the most?
As children return to school, European families are once again bracing for a very expensive September with education costs on the rise for school items and textbooks.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:DSEI UK 2025: preparing the future force, today
This September, Excel London will host DSEI UK, the global hub for defence and security innovation. Over four days, more than 50,000 participants, from Ministers and military leaders to industry innovators and academic researchers, will converge to exchange ideas, explore cutting-edge technology, and foster partnerships that will shape the future of defence. In scale and [โฆ]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Protesters accuse Castile and Leรณn of mishandling deadly wildfires
Protesters and firefighters gathered outside the Castile and Leรณn Parliament in Valladolid on Friday, accusing the regional government of mismanaging Augustโs devastating wildfires.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:20 years after Hurricane Katrina: Could cuts to disaster preparedness leave the US vulnerable again?
Experts warn that another Hurricane Katrina isnโt just possible, but itโs also likely.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Adults vaccinated against shingles had an 18 per cent lower risk of serious heart problems, the analysis found.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:What's fueling recent tension between Ukraine and Hungary?
Kyiv's latest strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have angered Hungary, which still relies heavily on Russian oil. Viktor Orban's government has retaliated using diplomatic means.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:14-year-old boy confesses to deliberately starting several fires in Portugal, police say
Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky
Mount Etna was partially closed to visitors on Thursday after fresh volcanic activity sent lava streaming down its slopes and bursts of fire into the sky.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Sexual harassment: German jogger fights back against voyeur
A woman tried to bring charges against a man who filmed her backside, only to find out that it wasn't a crime. But she's fighting to criminalize such voyeurism.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Israel says bodies of two hostages returned as military declares Gaza City combat zone
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has organised mass protests demanding a ceasefire to return the hostages, said Israeli leaders should prioritise a ceasefire deal to return both the living and the dead.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Fight erupts in Mexico's senate as politicians shove each other
The brawl between senators Senators Alejandro 'Alito' Moreno and Gerardo Fernรกndez Noroรฑa came after a heated discussion over the presence of foreign troops.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Too loud to sleep: Which EU country is most affected by noise pollution?
Noise pollution threatens the health of millions of Europeans. Sleep disturbance, cardiovascular diseases, and mental disorders are the main effects.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time
England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Kyiv in mourning after strikes as allies discuss military support
EU defence ministers are meeting to discuss further support following a large aerial attack on Kyiv.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Steve Witkoffโs go-it-alone diplomacy is frustrating US and European officials
Witkoffโs solo approach has led to repeated miscues with Russia, leaving Trumpโs pledge to quickly end the war between Russia and Ukraine adrift.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:The US brings in a navy fleet to Venezuela's coast โ but does the Suns cartel exist?
American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:The Europeans who made Time magazineโs most influential people in AI
Sam Altman and the big AI companies made the list, but there were also some surprising names.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Amnesty calls on governments to reign in Big Tech. But as Trumpโs tech threat looms, will they?
The report said AI is โthe next phaseโ of tech giantsโ global โdominanceโ.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Dissident Belarusian sports official thought to be in Russia
Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:German unemployment rises above 3 million
Germany's unemployment figures have nudged above the three-million mark for the first time in more than ten years. The crossing of the threshold has added to fears that the country has not escaped an economic downturn.
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