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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make deal
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:
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Crackdown on 'forever chemicals' expands ahead of EU rules overhaul
As the EU prepares a broader reform of its chemical legislation, the European Chemicals Agency has updated its proposal to restrict βforever chemicals,β adding new sectors to the scope of its planned ban.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel approves expanded Gaza City operation
Up to 60,000 reservists are being mobilized as Israel's military moves towards a full takeover of Gaza City. Meanwhile, Israeli officials approved a controversial West Bank settlement project. Follow DW for more.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court
A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus
Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Paris residents fight overtourism and βDisneyfication' of beloved Montmartre neighbourhood
Paris welcomed 48,7 million tourists in 2024 and residents say visitor numbers are taking their toll.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:UK governmentβs trade department bracing for 20 percent workforce cut
If targets are not met via a voluntary scheme, some staff could face compulsory redundancies.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Almost 1M Belgian users hit by Orange cyberattack
Breach comes as European regulators and telecoms operators warn of rise in large-scale data leaks.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Watch the video: Where in the EU do people most want to move away from?
Lack of affordable housing and job opportunities are among the main reasons to leave. But the local political situation also plays a part.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement plan
The plan aims to enlarge an Israeli settlement by building thousands of new apartments in the West Bank. Critics say this would essentially split the Palestinian territory and make any two-state solution untenable.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective
International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israelβs blockade and ongoing military operations.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:US government pushes for 10% Intel stake amid US-China chip war
The Trump administration is moving to convert billions in CHIPS Act subsidies into a 10% equity stake in Intel. The first-of-its-kind deal would make Washington the companyβs largest shareholder and signal a new era of direct government ownership in Silicon Valley.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:US President meets BHP and Rio Tinto chiefs over Arizona copper mine
Executives of two of the worldβs biggest mining companies, BHP and Rio Tinto, have lobbied at the White House as part of their long-running bid to develop a vast copper mine in the US.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:US-led coalition in Syria captures leader of so-called Islamic State group
The IS jihadist group broke away from al-Qaeda more than a decade ago and attracted supporters from around the world after it declared a so-called caliphate in 2014 in large parts of Syria and Iraq.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain
Demonstrations continued in Castile and LeΓ³n against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spainβs central government.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:ING bank probed for role in Didier Reynders money laundering case
The former EU Justice Commissioner came under investigation in December 2024.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Why are Israel's football clubs playing in Serbia?
With Israeli clubs not permitted to play European matches in their country, Serbia has become a second home. But why there? And could Israel face a sporting ban in the way that Russia has?
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Why are Israelβs football clubs playing in Serbia?
With Israeli clubs not permitted to play European matches in their country, Serbia has become a second home. But why there? And could Israel face a sporting ban in the way that Russia has?
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:UN conference adopts Awaza Programme to boost trade and resilience in landlocked countries
In Awaza, Turkmenistan, the United Nations set a 10-year roadmap to tackle the economic, trade and infrastructure challenges facing 32 landlocked developing countries across four continents.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Renaturalisation of wetlands slows global warming and species decline
For many centuries, farmers drained swamps to gain arable land. But this contributes to climate change. The European Union wants to change this, and an EU law sets out a detailed timetable: By 2050, half of the damaged moors are expected to be "healed" - a third of them through rewetting.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Books, literature and scholarships: Exploring education in Qatar
The annual Doha International Book Fair brings together bookworms, literary fans and cultural exchanges from all over the world. We explore how Qatarβs libraries and national reading campaigns incorporate technology and art into their strategies, and meet a few international publishers.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:France hits back after Netanyahu accuses Macron of fuelling antisemitism
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to recognise a Palestinian state.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Is India beefing up China, Russia ties amid US friction?
New Delhi has been trying to rebuild ties with Beijing, while continuing its close energy and defense partnership with Russia, amid steep US tariffs on Indian goods.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Watch final trip for church on wheels as it moves to new home
It took two days to move the church in Sweden's Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan breaks ground on first modern nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan has begun the first modern nuclear power plant project in Ulken, Almaty region, with Russia's Rosatom. This will boost economic growth and infrastructure.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Once Upon A Time In London: Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to the West End
The director of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill' has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans to relocated to the UK, and if the show is successful, he added that the project could become his final film.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Israel to call up 60,000 reservists ahead of new military operation in Gaza City
Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal fires
The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:UK scraps independent space agency in bid to cut red tape
The decision is part of a Whitehall-wide push to cut red tape and could boost the U.K.βs standing in the global space market.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Death toll rises to 4 in botulism outbreak in Italy
Public concern is growing in Italy, especially in regions where several people have been hospitalised after consuming contaminated food.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Air Canada resume flights after half a million passengers affected by strikes
Hereβs what passengers need to know about their rights to compensation and what their travel insurance can cover.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces stellar profits and new doll
The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:France investigates death of streamer over concerns of 'horrifying' violence
Raphael Graven β who was known online as Jean Pormanove or JP β died during a live stream after days of violence and abuse, according to reports.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Why cured meat does not belong on the grill
Cured meats and sausages often contain nitrite, a preservative, which also enhances flavor. But at high temperatures, nitrite can form carcinogens.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Danish university to scrutinise international tech researchers amid spying concerns
The tightened vetting process applies to researchers from China, Russia and Iran, which Danish intelligence officials consider high risk for espionage.
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