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French presidential hopefuls blast PM, then turn on each other in early debate
Members of the opposition skewered François Bayrou and his unpopular 43.8 billion budget squeeze.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:
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Lammy, Barrot and Wadephul: Why weβre moving to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
With risks to peace from Tehranβs nuclear program mounting, we were left with no choice but to act, the foreign ministers of the U.K., France and Germany write.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: EU condemns Russian attack on Kyiv office
Ursula Von der Leyen urged Putin "to come to the negotiating table" after a Russian attack hit an EU office in Kyiv. Ukraine said at least 21 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes. DW has more.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four children.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Putin-Zelenskyy summit wonβt happen, says Germanyβs Merz
The chancellor's comment is among the strongest public expressions of doubt yet from a European leader that Trump's peace push will work.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Italian platform's sexist content targets Meloni and others
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European MP Alessandra Moretti were among the high-profile Italian women whose images were subject to lewd and violent content.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashes during air show rehearsal, killing pilot
The pilot was killed during training exercises ahead of the Air Show 2025 International Air Show scheduled for the weekend.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:After Kyiv assault, EU ambassador wants US help to compel Moscow to end war
βNobody believes that Putin is committed to peace," KatarΓna MathernovΓ‘ told POLITICO.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Merz and Macron to focus on new European fighter jet
The French president and German chancellor are meeting in Toulon, where it's hoped they will get the successor to the Eurofighter jet back on track. Berlin has accused the French arms industry of blocking negotiations.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Champions League draw: PSG get tough opponents and Real Madrid head to Almaty
Real Madrid also got a challenging draw, including a trip far east to play Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan, 6,420 kilometres from the Spanish capital.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:UK bars Israeli officials from London arms fair
Decision to bar Israeli officials is directly linked to Israel's war in Gaza, U.K. government spokesman tells POLITICO.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Wildfire on Cyprus caused by 'carelessly discarded cigarette,' ATF report finds
The fire in July near the coastal town of Limassol claimed the lives of two people, wrecked 700 structures and scorched more than 100 square kilometres of land.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Germany: Police raise alarm over spike in child trafficking
German authorities have said they investigated more human trafficking and exploitation cases in 2024 than in any year since 2000. Weak online safeguards are a major driver with many minors among the victims.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:European nations start process to impose 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme
The mechanism freezes Iranian assets abroad, halts arms deals with Tehran and penalises any development of its ballistic missile program.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2025 β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:EU moves to slash US industrial tariffs to spare its carmakers
Under the transatlantic trade deal, proposing the legislation would unlock a reduction in U.S. tariffs on European cars to 15 percent from 27.5 percent.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong: What's next for Jimmy Lai as his trial wraps up?
The landmark case against Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has seen both sides present their closing arguments, but the fate of the prominent Beijing critic remains unclear.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump administration
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook accused Trump of "illegally" trying to remove her from her job and violating her right to due process under the US Constitution.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli air strikes hit Yemenβs capital Sanaa, Houthi-run media say
Thursday's strikes come after the Israeli military struck Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least 10 people.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Scuffle erupts between lawmakers in Mexicoβs Senate
A plenary session in Mexicoβs Senate descended into chaos on Wednesday after a dispute between senior lawmakers erupted into a physical confrontation in the chamber.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Lives torn apart in Kyiv after Russia's heaviest bombardment for weeks
In the deadliest strike, a missile ripped through the middle of a low-rise block of flats.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Record amount of wildfire destruction marks dark year for Europe
Experts say that the higher temperatures and lower rainfall brought by climate change are making forest fires worse.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Plumes of smoke rise over Gaza as Israel prepares expanded offensive
Several plumes of smoke rose behind tents and buildings in Gaza City on Thursday, as Israel prepared for an expanded offensive in the densely populated territory.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire
Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Bayrou: My β¬44 billion budget squeeze βis not austerityβ
Be financially responsible or let young people pay for your mistakes, French PM warns as he tries to save his government.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Which EU countries lead in second-home ownership?
In one European country, almost half of all homeowners have a second property. Across the bloc, the appeal tends more to be one of leisure than investment.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Kenya mulls reforms as 'bribery culture' faces scrutiny
A fresh ethics survey paints a bleak picture of corruption in Kenya's ministries and public services. President William Ruto has accused MPs of pocketing bribes, igniting political tensions.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:From Taylor Swift to Twin Peaks: What are the most iconic rings in pop culture?
Just one day after the public announcement of her engagement, the pop superstarβs sparkler has already cemented its legacy in pop culture. What are the other iconic rings?
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:SCO summit: Iran looks to the East amid geopolitical crisis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to China for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. With Western sanctions still in force, Tehran is shifting its focus to other global partners.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:US diplomat Tom Barrack apologises for using word 'animalistic' to describe reporters in Lebanon
The American ambassador to Turkey made the comment during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Syria's Druze, Kurds criticize exclusion from upcoming vote
Syria's first election since the fall of the Assad regime will exclude three minority-dominated areas. Will it be able to restore trust in the new administration without the votes of most Druze and Kurdish people?
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Five-million-year-old fissure discovered off Portugal could explain Lisbon's major earthquakes
A fissure in the tectonic plate 200 kilometres off the coast of Cabo de SΓ£o Vicente (Sagres) may be the cause of major Lisbon earthquakes, like the one in 1755.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:India vs. US: Who stands to lose most in the trade dispute?
US tariffs on Indian goods have risen to 50%, one of the highest rates in the world. The trade row between two of the world's biggest economies could have serious consequences for both.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Asian Paralympic leaders gather in Astana to map out future of parasport
The Asian Paralympic Committee met in Kazakhstan for the first time, setting new goals for parasport and honouring athletes at the Asian Awards 2025.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Why a whooping cough outbreak hit one of Italyβs most vaccinated regions
The researchers said that while most children were vaccinated, delays in getting booster jabs caused their immunity to wane, allowing the bacteria that causes pertussis to take root.
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