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US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs go into effect
The move comes after Washington paused its "reciprocal tariffs" for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:
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Mexico was only country to get a 90-day tariff reprieve from Trump. Hereβs why.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has extradited cartel leaders, deployed troops to the border β and remained calm. So far, itβs worked.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Putin will meet Trump, but will he meet Zelenskyy?
The presidents of the US and Russia have agreed to meet in the "coming days", the Kremlin said, adding that the venue has also been decided. Will the meeting also include Ukraineβs president Zelenskyy, and what does it mean for Trumpβs ceasefire deadline for Moscow?
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2025 β Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation over shoe design
The "Oaxaca Slip-On" was created as part of a collaboration between Adidas Originals and US designer Willy Chavarria. Oaxaca state authorities said the company did not acknowledge the design's indigenous origins.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Sun, sea and overcrowded sands: These are Europeβs most complained about beaches
UKβs Bournemouth Beach is Europe's most complained about stretch of sand, according to a report based on TripAdvisor reviews.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:South Korea: Arrest warrant sought for ex-first lady Kim
The probe against Yoon Suk Yeol's wife comes while he remains in detention. If the arrest warrant is granted, it will be the first time in South Korea that a former president and first lady were both arrested.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:βExtinct in the wildβ Barbary lion cubs in Czech zoo prepare for relocation
Four rare Barbary lion cubs are set to leave Safari Park DvΕ―r KrΓ‘lovΓ© as part of an international effort to protect the critically endangered subspecies.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:How can US-India ties recover from Trump's tariff threats?
Donald Trump is using massive tariffs to pressure India to stop buying oil from Russia. With India holding firm, what is next for the traditionally friendly bilateral relationship?
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Bring out your stamps: UKβs Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python
The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Pythonβs Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:At least six killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian attacks killed several across Ukraine overnight on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's deadline for Moscow to agree to a halt in fighting looms.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Border checks to be kept beyond September
Interior Minister Dobrindt says controversial border controls will stay in place for some time. Meanwhile, three suspected members of the far-right "ReichsbΓΌrger" group have been arrested.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump declares 100% computer chip tariff unless firms build in the US
The announcement comes more than three months after Trump temporarily exempted most electronics from his administration's most onerous tariffs.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Fireproofing forests on a hotter planet
France is battling one of the biggest wildfires in decades that is now larger than Paris. As climate change fuels record drought and heat that make wildfires more frequent and extreme, can we reduce forest fire risk?
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:How Afghan women under Taliban rule are coding their way to a brighter future
With girls banned from high school and universities, many are turning to religious schools known as madrassas instead. The only other option they have is to try to learn online, clandestinely.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Bavarian police arrest far-right ReichsbΓΌrger suspects
Police have arrested three suspected ReichsbΓΌrger members accused of plotting to violently overthrow Germany's constitutional order. The arrests follow early-morning raids in three states.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Fresh β¬16.8m EU innovation funding call keeps ties to Israeli hub
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body funded by the EUβs Horizon research programme, continues to maintain support for its innovation hub in Israel β despite escalating concerns over the role of Israeli tech in military operations and recent UN allegations of genocide in Gaza.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Remembering MI5βs first female director general and author Dame Stella Rimington
The former head of the British Intelligence service and author Stella Rimington was the first female (and publicly-named) MI5 chief, as well as the inspiration for Dame Judi Denchβs M in the James Bond films. She died aged 90.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Wim Wenders: Cinema and the 'art of getting lost'
As the German auteur turns 80, a retrospective looks at how his global journeys and cinematic vision have been shaped in part by the beauty of losing his bearings.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Georgia sparks outcry for jailing journalist for two years
A Georgian court has sentenced journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to two years in prison for allegedly assaulting a police officer, drawing strong condemnation from the EU and press freedom organisations. She is the first female journalist to be jailed in Georgia since the country's independence in 1991.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Listen: The AI race and its environmental cost
In this episode, Evi Kiorri takes a deep dive into the environmental impact of cutting-edge AI technologies like ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Poland's new nuclear power reactor gamble β where will the waste go?
To the European Commission, Poland's planned new nuclear reactor is being presented as a green project β while documents just presented to the Polish public tell a completely different story.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Is the search for lifeβs meaning causing you βpurpose anxiety?β Hereβs what to do about it
The term βpurpose anxietyβ has been used to describe the gnawing sense that our lives should have an overarching purpose, but not knowing how to discover it.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Clock ticks down on EU deforestation law as governments push for new changes
Coffee and cocoa producers are among those scrambling to comply with the EUβs anti-deforestation regulation,which is due to take effect from January β despite confusion over whether the EU Commission will delay or amend the terms of the regulation.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:'A silence full of screams': Never-before-seen ZdzisΕaw BeksiΕski works on display in Warsaw
ZdzisΕaw BeksiΕski did not paint pictures. He opened portals. An exhibition in Warsaw honours the Polish painter and offers visitors a chance to enter dreamlike worlds that are both nightmarish and beautiful.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Russia's hybrid war on Moldovan democracy
Moldovans are set to vote in an important parliamentary election in late September. Although the campaign has yet to start, Russia is already creating uncertainty and political chaos.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Meet the female musicians fighting climate change in rural Pakistan through song
In rural Pakistan, where literacy is low and the internet scarce, women are turning to music to spread awareness about the climate crisis.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:βClimate change hasnβt stopped,β warns EU climate monitor as global heat record streak ends
Extreme heat, deadly floods and widespread wildfires hit Europe in July, despite the end of a record-breaking global temperature streak.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:YouTube's misinformation tools are applied inconsistently throughout Europe, report warns
YouTube labels to provide neutral information on topics laden with conspiracy theories are applied inconsistently throughout Europe, a new report says.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:What if India and China stop buying Russian oil?
Donald Trump is tightening sanctions loopholes that fund Moscow's war machine. What does a crackdown on Russia's oil trade mean for global markets β and economic heavyweights like China and India?
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Deadly 'unprecedented' wildfire rages in southwestern France
The intense wildfire near France's border to Spain has already scorched 16,000 hectares, killing one and injuring 13. "Unfavorable weather conditions" will make the fire harder to control, a French official has said.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as early as next week. The announcement follows his envoy's talks in Russia that the US president called "highly productive." DW has more.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:People returned to live in Pompeii's ruins, archaeologists say
New evidence suggests an informal settlement was established after the eruption that buried much of the city.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump says 'good prospect' of summit with Putin and Zelensky after envoy's Russia visit
Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.
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