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Trump tells Zelenskyy US will be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine

Just a handful of days after his summit with Vladimir Putin, the US president told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine would receive substantial security guarantees as part of the future deal. However, Trump did not specify what it is that Ukraine will be asked to give in exchange.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Woman to plead guilty over drug that killed Matthew Perry

The woman known as the "ketamine queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drug that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, according to prosecutors.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At Pukkelpop, people with reduced mobility are also part of festival crowd

The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia cannot seize all of Donetsk region unless Ukraine withdraws from it, ISW says

The Russian president allegedly told Donald Trump that he wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of any deal to put an end to the war. More than 10 years into Moscow's relentless assaults in eastern Ukraine, Russia still does not control all of the Donbas.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spanish doctors created an artificial womb to solve a major cause of miscarriage

Scientists created an artificial womb to understand why about 60 per cent of embryos either fail to implant in the womb or are lost soon after, a major cause of miscarriages.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: The kitesurfer inspiring Colombia's indigenous Wayuu tribe

Nelson Gomez, a kitesurfing champion and member of Colombia's Wayuu tribe, empowers indigenous youth by teaching them kitesurfing.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistan deports Afghans with German resettlement rights

After western troops left Afghanistan in 2021, Germany promised resettlement to around 2,000 people who had assisted German forces. Now, 200 of them have reportedly been deported back to Afghanistan from Pakistan.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'We'll do our best' to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump tells Zelenskyy and European allies

The Ukrainian president and European allies all came to Washington on Monday for a meeting with Donald Trump, as the US pushes for a swift peace deal in Russia's all-out war in Ukraine.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump and Zelenskyy play nice during meeting as US teases security pledge

President Trump wants fast progress toward peace, but Ukraine is looking for real security guarantees.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

WATCH: Robots sprint and play football at first world games in Beijing

The first World Humanoid Robot Games ended in Beijing on Sunday after four days of competition that brought together 280 teams from 16 countries.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker forced to apologise for racist ad

Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe

Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelenskyy wears military-style β€˜suit’ to Trump summit

Zelenskyy "is now in a state where every detail matters β€” his appearance, mood, emotions," one of the Ukrainian president's designers told POLITICO ahead of the meeting.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

German Football Federation investigating racism at Cup games

Two German Cup matches were briefly stopped over the weekend over alleged racist abuse. FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German Football Association investigating cup game racism

Two German Cup matches were briefly stopped over the weekend over alleged racist abuse. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hamas tells mediators it accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission defends funding for Islam and Islamophobia research projects

The EU executive has pushed back against far-right criticism over the allocation of over 17 million in grants by the leading European Research Council (ERC) to Islam-related projects, insisting they won funding on scientific merit.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU calls emergency leaders’ summit to follow crunch Trump talks

Europe's top brass will convene on Tuesday after potentially seismic discussions on Russia and Ukraine in Washington on Monday night.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Why the Bundesliga lags behind Premier League and La Liga

Far more big names have left the Bundesliga this offseason than have come to Germany's top football league. So does the Bundesliga have a problem?

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Watch the video: Which countries are the top ice cream producers in the EU?

Italy may be renowned across the globe for its artisan gelato, but it is not the European Union's top producer of the frozen treat.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law

A monument of the β€œPolish-Soviet Brotherhood in Arms” was removed on Monday morning in Ploty, near Gryfice in northwestern Poland.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Top UK CEOs richer than ever: FTSE 100 boss pay breaks records for third year

Median pay for Britain’s top bosses rose 6.8% to a record high, with 13 executives earning 11.6M or more, as critics warn of deepening inequality.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Google and NASA are building an AI tool to treat health problems while astronauts are in space

The β€˜Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes

Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump calls Putin after critical Russia-Ukraine talks with European leaders

U.S. president teases security guarantees in boost for Kyiv. Follow the action from a dramatic day of meetings at the White House.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine: Zelenskyy hails 'best' talks with Trump yet

Trump has said a ceasefire wasn't necessary at this stage, while Zelenskyy thanked the US president for efforts to "stop killings." Follow DW for the latest.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia-Ukraine war: Which possible territorial concessions are under debate?

Large areas of eastern and southern Ukraine have been forcibly seized by the Russian army. Why do they matter to Russia? And could some be returned to Ukraine?

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why having your first child later in life raises the risk of postpartum breast cancer

Research shows that having a first child after age 30 increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40 per cent to 45 per cent.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Viral video of Russian vehicle waving US flag and attacking Ukraine sparks fury in Kyiv

β€œMaximum audacity,” raged top presidential adviser Andriy Yermak.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU’s new Entry/Exit System: What travellers need to know about visas, insurance and delays

As speculations around the impact of the new EES system increase, Euronews Travel explores some common debunked myths.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes

Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

New York cultural giants bring major art installations to JFK's new terminal

Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Middle East: Hamas accepts new Gaza truce proposal

The proposed truce involves a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, Amnesty International has accused Israel of a "deliberate policy" of starvation. Follow DW.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Spain deploys hundreds of extra troops as it steps up efforts to bring wildfires under control

Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews