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Germany updates: Air conditioner sales rise as heat wave hits
A European heat wave has reached Germany with temperatures set to soar this week. Authorities are advising people to stay cool and drink lots of water. Air conditioner sales are also exploding. DW has the latest.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:
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Turkey's hazelnut frost threatens chocolate supply chains
Turkey, the worldβs largest hazelnut supplier, faces frostβhit crops, pushing chocolate prices higher for brands like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:EU prepares new Russia sanctions despite Hungary opposition
The EU is preparing more Russia sanctions β despite US peace talks and Hungary's objections.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:EU foreign policy chief condemns Israel military campaign as bombing intensifies
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has condemned Israel's military campaign as reports of bombings in Gaza intensify.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Germany's 'StaatsrΓ€son' - undermining Schengen, elevating Israel
German officialdom has shown itself not only unbothered by, but openly celebrating its drip-drip dismantling of rule of law. Of late, it canβt even muster the decency to pretend itβs not.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Trump delays China tariffs as BRICS leaders strengthen ties
US president Trump has granted a last-minute 90-day delay to a planned hike in import duties on Chinese goods β as BRICS leaders continue to deepen ties ahead of the UN climate summit in November.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:White House calls Trump-Putin meeting a 'listening exercise'
According to the White House, US President Donald Trump will meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, one-on-one, during the talks in Anchorage, Alaska. Ukraine has not been invited to the meeting.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:The lie that worked: CDU panic undermines Germany's top court
The German Constitutional Court vote was expected to be another routine display of the country's consensus culture. But then the process was derailed, writes Michael Meyer-Resende.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:How do Israelis see Gaza war and Palestinian suffering?
Public resistance to Israelβs Gaza offensive is growing, with polls showing concern focused on freeing hostages and protecting soldiers rather than ending Palestinian suffering.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Taylor Swift's next album titled 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album will be "The Life of a Showgirl." A post on her website did not specify a release date.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Flames near Madrid as wildfires burn across Spain and Portugal
Emergency crews are battling wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues across Europe.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Military says dozens of gang members killed
An early morning operation by the Nigerian army took out more than 100 armed gang members in the country's northwest, the military said. The area is rife with mass abductions and attacks on villages.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
The US president says talks with Putin on Friday will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Zelensky could still attend Trump-Putin meeting, but rest of Europe is shut out
As things stand, there are no invites for the country being invaded, nor the continent it sits in, writes James Waterhouse.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:US President Donald Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days
Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Middle East: UN chief condemns killing of Gaza journalists
Antonio Guterres has condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli strike on Gaza. Meanwhile, Australia is the latest country to pledge to recognize a Palestinian state this year. DW has more.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Trump announces National Guard deployment in Washington DC
US President Donald Trump claimed the city had been taken over by criminals and gangs. But police statistics show that violent crimes have decreased significantly in recent years.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Mexico: Adidas apologizes for cultural appropriation
German sportswear brand Adidas has apologized for "cultural appropriation" in the design of its "Oaxaca Slip-On" shoe. The Indigenous-inspired design attracted criticism in Mexico, including from President Sheinbaum.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Jellyfish force shutdown of France's Gravelines nuclear plant after clogging cooling system
The shutdown, which coincides with rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, has halted all power generation at the site.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Jellyfish swarm forces French nuclear plant to shut
A "massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish" swarmed the site's cooling system, its operator says.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Firefighters battle large gorse bush fire overnight on famous Edinburgh hillside
The fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, a large extinct volcano whose sweeping views over Edinburgh make it one of the city's most popular landmarks.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Trump: Russia and Ukraine peace requires βland swappingβ
Following the Friday summit in Alaska, Trump said he would immediately call European leaders and Zelenskyy to discuss any deal.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Islamic court in Indonesia sentences two men to public caning over homosexual acts
Monday's verdict was the fifth time that Aceh has sentenced people to public caning for homosexuality since strict Islamic law was implemented in the province.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Trump says he's deploying National Guard to DC after declaring 'crime emergency'
Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments "from all over our parks, our beautiful, beautiful parks."
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Prominent US rabbi assaulted at rally in Vienna questions police actions
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was assaulted at a pro-Palestine rally in Vienna and questioned by police, raising concerns about rising antisemitism in Europe.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:EU calls for 'transatlantic unity' ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Trump will join a virtual meeting of European leaders on Wednesday.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:India: Rahul Gandhi among detainees in electoral protests
Opposition lawmakers were arrested after protesting against electoral roll revisions, including in the key northern state of Bihar. Critics fear that Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP aims to disenfranchise Muslim voters.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Israel faces widespread condemnation after Al Jazeera correspondent killed in Gaza
Five staff members of the Doha-based Al Jazeera Network were targeted in the early hours of Monday in Gaza City. The network has condemned the targeting of its journalists, calling the strike βdeliberate assassinations.β
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Watch: The team bringing start-up education to the masses in France
Best friends, Ariel Renous and Roy Wellner, deliver professional-level education to entrepreneurs worldwide.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy tries to warn Trump not to trust Putin ahead of Alaska meeting
It took Ukraineβs president time and effort to not only repair his diplomatic relations with the Trump administration, but also to prove that no one wants the end of Russiaβs all-out war more than Ukraine does. Can he now convince Trump not to trust Putin?
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2025 β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Bautzen Pride goes ahead under police guard after threats
The Pride parade in Bautzen, eastern Germany, went ahead on Sunday with a strong police presence following threats from far-right groups.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:EU clears β¬4.1bn Just Eat takeover but prevents food delivery mega-merger
Brussels approves Naspersβ takeover of Just Eat Takeaway.com but orders Delivery Heroβs owner to sell down rival shares to safeguard competition in Europeβs food delivery market.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan β Marcos
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said "we do not want to go to war, but I think if there is a war over Taiwan, we will be drawn, we will be pulled in whether we like it or not, kicking and screaming."
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