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How to keep your phone from overheating amid summer heatwaves
There are things you can do to protect your device from high heat.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:
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Italy evacuates more than 100 Palestinians from Gaza, including 31 children
The Italian Air Force flew the evacuees to Rome, Milan and Pisa in three C-130 cargo aeroplanes from the southern city of Eilat in Israel.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2025 β Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:South Korea's Supreme Court rules popular children's song 'Baby Shark' is not plagiarised
The top court dismissed a copyright claimed filed by a US composer against South Korean company Pinkfong, ending a six-year legal battle.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Border checks cost over β¬80 million
Germany's heightened border checks to curb irregular migration come with a price tag. Meanwhile, it's another day of sweltering temperatures as a European heat wave continues.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia
CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:German states debate who invented Bratwurst sausages
The German states of Bavaria and Thuringia are embroiled in a row over who can lay claim to inventing the Bratwurst.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait
The country's health ministry said hospitals had registered 63 methanol-related cases since Saturday.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Putin-Trump talks: Could parts of Ukraine change hands?
Large areas of eastern and southern Ukraine were forcibly seized by the Russia army. Why do they matter to Russia? And could some be returned to Ukraine?
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Second night of clashes as protests turn violent in Serbia
Clashes have erupted for a second night on Wednesday in Serbia between anti-government protesters and supporters of President Aleksandar VuΔiΔ, in the most serious escalation of unrest in months.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Kim Jong-un's sister mocks South Korean attempts to improve relations
Kim Yo-jong said on Thursday that Seoul's attitude towards North Korea βremains unchanged and can never changeβ.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Everything you need to know about Taylor Swiftβs βThe Life of a Showgirlβ from 'New Heights' podcast
Hereβs everything you need to know about Taylor Swiftβs anticipated 12th album, βThe Life of a Showgirlβ, following her podcast appearance on Travis and Jason Kelceβs βNew Heightsβ podcast.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Spain's Ibex-35 conquers 15,000 points and reaches the highest level since 2007
The Spanish stock market index had not reached highs like this since 2007, just before the global market crash.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece
Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Russia blocks calls via WhatsApp and Telegram as it tightens control over the internet
Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the internet.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Americans are rethinking alcohol amid growing concerns over health risks
A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Global plastics treaty talks stall as nations divided over limiting production
Nations remain divided on how to curb plastic production, threatening progress on a landmark global pollution agreement.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Trump and EU leaders pressure Putin ahead of Alaska summit
EU and US leaders have pledged to protect Ukraine and threatened harsher sanctions ahead of Friday's high-stakes US-Russia summit in Anchorage.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Why does the US use secondary sanctions, and do they work?
Will Donald Trump's threat to use secondary sanctions slow Russian aggression or dampen its economy? Some see them as a powerful deterrent, while others think they are impossible to effectively enforce.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?
Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and memorable holiday.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee kill at least four
At least four people died in Tennessee due to heavy rain and flooding, causing chaos and dramatic rescues. A family was killed by a fallen tree in East Ridge.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Why is Albania criminalising 'mockery' yet going easy on corruption?
Article 235, the Desecration of the Republic and its Symbols, criminalises so-called βmockeryβ or ridicule of high state officials β including the prime minister, president, and ministers β with penalties of up to three years in prison.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:South Korea's top court rejects 'Baby Shark' copyright claim
The catchy tune known for its "doo doo doo doo doo doo" hook was not plagiarized, the court ruled.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Israeli registration law used to block aid while Gaza starves, say over 100 charities
More than 100 international aid organisations are demanding Israel allow in crucial aid to Gaza, following new restrictive registration laws for NGOs.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Five EUobserver investigations from 2025 so far you shouldn't miss
Hereβs a reminder of some of the investigations you may have missed so far this year β and why they still matter.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
Trump, who described the call as "a ten", was urged to keep Ukraine's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Brazil announces $5.5B package to counter Trump's tariffs
Brazil's President Lula da Silva said the move is supposed to "create new things" out of the crisis resulted by Donald Trump's tariffs. While denouncing Trump, Lula says his country is still ready to negotiate.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump tells European leaders US could provide security guarantees for Ukraine
Still, any guarantee Trump backs is likely to fall short of what Europe and Ukraine have sought from Washington.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Allies, in jab at Trump, threaten not to buy F-35s
Countries are questioning their American weapons purchases, in some of their biggest pushback yet to the administrationβs tariffs.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:EU leaders sound upbeat after Ukraine call with Trump. They could be in for a rude awakening.
A call between Trump and EU leaders gave them hope that he'll protect their interests in any Ukraine peace deal. It may not last.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:EU plan to penalize Israel still stalled amid famine warning
A proposal to restrict Israeli access to some EU funds over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is going nowhere for now. Germany is among those blocking the move.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Citizensβ petition 'Stop Destroying Games' reaches 1.4mln signatures, likely triggering EU review
The "Stop Destroying Games" petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Taliban registers 1,800 unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar, official says
Rights groups and the UN have repeatedly warned that some Afghans returning are at risk of persecution because of their gender, profession or links to the former Western-backed administration.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:'Putin is bluffing,' Zelenskyy tells Trump as European leaders push for Ukraine ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraineβs European partners are pushing Donald Trump to prioritise a ceasefire at his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Since they won't be there, Kyiv and its allies are trying to make their voices heard.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:βSevere consequencesβ: Trump warns Putin ahead of Alaska summit
The president said he hopes Fridayβs meeting will lead to a second sit-down that includes Ukraineβs Zelenskyy, even as he tried to temper expectations.
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