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Russia chooses ballistics instead of negotiating table, Zelenskyy says in Kyiv attack aftermath
βThe strikes are successful, the targets are being destroyed, and the special military operation continues," the Kremlin stated following Russiaβs massive aerial attack against Ukraine's capital on Thursday, killing at least 18 people.
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Europe moves to reimpose 'snapback' Iran nuclear sanctions
Germany, France and the UK have notified the UN of their intention to reinstate the sanctions. An Iranian minister warned there would be "no point" in continuing cooperation with nuclear inspectors. Follow DW for more.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Boost for Trump as US growth revised higher in Q2
The US economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn caused by fallout from President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Somen makers in western Japan close season with cultural ceremony
Makers of somen noodles in Japanβs western Nara Prefecture have marked the end of this yearβs production season with a traditional ceremony at Omiwa Shrine in Sakurai.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Deforestation linked to thousands of heat-related deaths each year, study warns
New research links tropical deforestation to 28,000 annual heat-related deaths.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:AI is increasing cyberattacks worldwide and Europe is one of the hardest hit regions. This is why
Europe is one of the regions hardest hit by cyberattacks in 2025, according to a report from an American cloud security company.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Footage of Jerusalem from 1897 sparks online debate
A viral video shows vibrant scenes of Jerusalem in 1897 β but how much of it is real? A different kind of fact check.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:βBy 2035, we will no longer be a hydrocarbon giant,β vows Azerbaijanβs energy chief
Azerbaijanβs state oil and gas firm SOCAR Vice President Afgan Isayev sets 2035 as a turning point in its drive towards net zero.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:UNICEF warns of catastrophic toll on children trapped in Al Fasher
At least 600,000 people, half of them children, have been displaced from Al Fasher and surrounding camps in Sudan in recent months, according to UNICEF figures.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Data shows nearly 1 in 5 young children in England are missing routine vaccination
The UK data mirrors trends elsewhere in Europe, where routine childhood immunisations have fallen in recent years.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Argentina's President Milei pelted with rocks at Buenos Aires district rally
Javier Milei and his entourage were unharmed in the incident, which they have blamed on followers of his political opponents.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Switzerland's top court upholds Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan's conviction for rape
The federal court said on Thursday it had rejected Ramadan's appeal, which alleged procedural flaws and an "arbitrary assessment" of the evidence examined by the appeals court in Geneva.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:EU tech chief to 'fight backβ against Trumpβs allegations, Commission says
Lawmakers express criticism about Henna Virkkunenβs absence regarding the recent US government threats.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Hungary sanctions Ukrainian drone commander for bombing oil pipeline in Russia
Robert Brovdi is a key commander of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Hungary's sanctions will see him face difficulties entering the Schengen Zone, including NATO institutions.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:European NATO allies set to collectively reach 2% spending target for first time
The 2% of GDP guideline was instituted in 2014, but allies have recently pledged to up the target for core defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:What do we know about the Minnesota school shooting suspect Robin Westman?
Westman, 23, died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury after allegedly killing two children in an armed attack on Wednesday morning.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Germany's Pistorius: New Rheinmetall arms plant sends signal
Defense contractor Rheinmetall has opened a new arms-and-explosives plant in Germany. DW spoke with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius about Ukraine's military capabilities and the future of the German military.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Croatian Air Force pilot and partner arrested for alleged espionage in Kosovo, reports claim
Croatian authorities arrested an Air Force pilot and his partner for allegedly sharing classified information about Kosovo peacekeeping operations over three years, according to domestic press.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Rocks thrown at Argentinaβs President Milei during Buenos Aires rally
Protesters hurled rocks at Argentinaβs President Javier Milei, as his campaign convoy crossed Buenos Aires province on Wednesday, forcing the abrupt suspension of a major rally.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:'I didn't want to leave': Fleeing Russia's advance in Donbas
Two weeks ago, the Russian army broke through northeast of Pokrovsk in Donbas, driving Ukrainian forces back toward Dobropillia. The front line is moving fast, threatening the town and surrounding villages.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Poland to build Europeβs first of its kind small-scale nuclear power plant in WΕocΕawek
Polandβs first small modular nuclear power plant, or SMR, will be built in WΕocΕawek, energy company Orlen announced on Thursday, the first project of its kind in Europe.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:EU summons Russian envoy after strike damaged the bloc's delegation in Kyiv
"No diplomatic mission should ever be a target," High Representative Kaja Kallas said in reaction to Russia's latest barrage of drones and missiles.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Listen: Denmark and Greenland apologise for forced contraception of Indigenous women
Can an apology alone deliver justice?
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Trump calls for billionaire George Soros to face federal charges
The US President blamed the billionaire philanthropist, who is an important donor to the Democratic Party, for supporting βviolent protestsβ across the US and called for Soros and his son to be charged with racketeering.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies
Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and hurled the canisters back.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Eurozone economic mood slips: French political crisis adds to worries
Eurozone economic confidence slipped in August, with sentiment weakening in Germany, Italy and Spain. Franceβs political crisis, ahead of a no-confidence vote, adds fresh uncertainty as markets brace for possible fallout.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2025 β Midday
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:No, Spainβs wildfires were not started on purpose to clear land for construction projects
Spain has battled several devastating wildfires. The disaster is prompting claims that the fires were deliberately caused to make way for construction projects. Here is why these claims are false.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Digital euro talks gain speed β but key hurdles remain
EU finance ministers are racing to agree on the legal framework for a digital euro by the end of 2025, but thorny issues remain, from privacy and data protections to limits on holdings and the role of non-euro countries.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Merz takes a look at Baltic naval base
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has visited a naval headquarters in Rostock, on the Baltic Sea, before touring a frigate and observing military exercises. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Debunking Trump's account of Russia's failed bid to seize Kyiv
The US President says Russian troops would have captured the Ukrainian capital in hours in February 2022 had troops not got 'stuck in the mud'. War analysts tell a different story.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Tesla sales down by 40% in Europe while Chinese BYD triples its sales
New EU car registrations jumped by 7.4% in July year-on-year. EV sales are increasing, but Tesla is losing momentum in the bloc as Chinese competitor BYD grows in popularity, tripling its sales in the first seven months.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:Van Gogh Museum warns of closure unless Dutch state meets β¬2.5m funding shortfall
The museum is requesting the government provide an extra 2.5 million annually to cover essential upgrades and sustainability measures - stressing that this isnβt just financial support, but a contractual obligation.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:North Korea's Kim Jong-un to attend Beijing military parade with Putin
It will be the first time that Kim has appeared at a multilateral event since assuming power in 2011.
Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source:βNon-staffers go homeβ: European Parliament tightens rules on access to its premises
The days of wandering freely through the European Parliamentβs maze-like corridors are over: starting next week, journalists, diplomats and lobbyists will need an invitation to set foot in many parts of the institution.
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