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Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies aged 95

He was Romania's first freely elected leader after communism fell in 1989, and later faced charges of crimes against humanity.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump threatens EU with 35% tariffs if $600bn investment pledge unfulfilled

Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about a pledge on investment made in the EU-US trade deal.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Listen: the battle to regulate toxic TFAs

In this episode, EviKiorri uncovers the hidden threat of TFA β€” an unregulated, potentially harmful chemical spreading across the EU without monitoring or control.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Violent Channel smuggling gang's French and UK network exposed by undercover BBC investigation

Exclusive: Secret filming reveals smugglers' forest hideout and cash deals at UK train station.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Crowds gather around aid trucks in Gaza as food shortages persist

Large crowds gathered around aid trucks entering Gaza through the Morag corridor on Monday, as food shortages continue to affect the population across the enclave.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Flamingos return to Lake Van during seasonal migration

Flamingos have returned to Lake Van in eastern TΓΌrkiye as part of their seasonal migration, captivating visitors and nature photographers.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: AfD-linked China espionage trial opens in Dresden

A former aide to far-right AfD politician Maximilian Krah has gone on trial accused of spying for China since 2002. Prosecutors say the case reveals espionage targeting German political, economic, and military affairs.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bangladesh to hold elections in February 2026

It will be the first elections held in Bangladesh since the uprising last year that deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Thousands gathered in Dhaka to celebrated the anniversary of the youth-led uprising.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU Commission 'surprised' by German finance minister's jibe on trade dealΒ 

The European Commission defended its US trade deal, saying it emerged from clear consultation with member states - including Germany - following a jibe by German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeilcriticising the EU’s weakness in negotiations with the US.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

To what extent do people in the EU feel discriminated against in their daily lives?

Immigrants, people with disabilities and individuals at risk of poverty or social exclusion report facing more discrimination in the EU than those who do not belong to these groups.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Former FC Porto captain Jorge Costa dies aged 53 after heart attack in Portugal

Costa, who was FC Porto's director of football, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the club's training ground in Portugal and died later in hospital.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Commission β€˜surprised’ by German criticism of EU-US trade deal

Berlin has supported the EU's approach behind closed doors for months.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pfizer posts strong earnings despite Trump’s new 'up to 250%' tariff threat

Pfizer beat earnings expectations and improved its outlook for the rest of the year, despite fresh statements from Trump announcing pharma tariffs next week.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Danish zoo asks people to donate small animals to feed its predators

Aalborg zoo said the practice was "nothing new" as the appeal for small animals and horses to feed to predators sparked online backlash.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

OceanGate's Titan sub implosion was preventable: report

After a two-year probe, the US Coast Guard concluded that the submersible's design and safety procedures were inadequate. Investigators also noted a "toxic workplace culture" and "intimidation tactics."

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trial of German ex-MEP's aide thrusts spy scandal back into spotlight

German prosecutors expect new details from the hearing of the Chinese national accused of spying at the European Parliament. Euronews takes a closer look at the key actors in the scandal.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German politicians and lawyers worry 'trusted flaggers' of online hate may curb freedom of speech

Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers".

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted conditional bail on rape charges

The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Moldova sentences pro-Russian politician to 7 years in prison over illegal party financing

Imprisonment of the pro-Putin leader comes as Moldova warns Russia is trying to influence its upcoming election.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Zelenskyy visits wounded soldiers at military hospital in Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Kharkiv on Monday, where he met wounded soldiers and awarded medals to service personnel and medical staff.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says he will β€˜probably not’ seek a third term

Trump is constitutionally ineligible from being elected again.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

OceanGate's flawed practices caused Titan sub tragedy, US Coast Guard report reveals

Family members of two of the victims from the 2023 implosion are demanding tougher regulations following the damning report released on Tuesday.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japan: Passing on the pain of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks, a new generation of storytellers is stepping up to preserve the memories of survivors and ensure the world never forgets the human cost of nuclear war.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UN warns of food insecurity in northern Nigeria

Jihadist violence has displaced rural communities from Nigeria's northern agricultural heartland. Now, aid agencies warn that funding cuts and abandoned farmlands threaten food security in Nigeria.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Change blows over the Baltic Sea as Poland bets on offshore wind energy

Poland’s energy transition gains pace as renewables surpass coal and offshore wind becomes a priority.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Crowds surge toward falling aid in Gaza during chaotic rush

Airdropped humanitarian aid continued to fall across the central Gaza Strip on Monday, as Palestinians scrambled to collect parcels landing in remote or militarised zones.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Kazakhstan aims to turn tourism into a €10B business and attract 15M annual visitors by 2029

Kazakhstan wants to grow tourism’s output to 10 billion by 2029 and attract 15 million annual visitors. In this episode of East-West Connect we look at the government’s plan to achieve these goals.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Wired or wireless: What’s behind the Kamala Harris-based fear regarding wireless earphones?

In a now-viral clip, Kamala Harris said she only used wired earphones to take calls. Her rationale behind not using wireless tech for conversations is rooted in her experience serving on the Senate Intelligence Committee. Now, social media users are questioning some of their lifestyle choices...

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ex-aide to AfD politician goes on trial in Germany over Chinese espionage charges

Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, have gone on trial in Dresden.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

OpenAI adds mental health safeguards to ChatGPT, saying chatbot has fed into users’ β€˜delusions’

OpenAI says it is redesigning its AI chatbot to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Most European companies rely on US tech giants to operate their businesses, study warns

About three in four European businesses rely on US companies for email services and their tech stack, a new analysis has found.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nations meet in Geneva for final push on treaty to curb world’s spiralling plastic pollution crisis

With plastic production projected to triple by 2060, pressure is mounting to secure a binding agreement that tackles the crisis at its source.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India deploys military as deadly floods wipe away Himalayan town

At least four people were killed and dozens reportedly missing after flash flooding swept up a Himalayan village. The state said rescue teams had been deployed "on a war footing."

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nomadic biennial Manifesta to land in Coimbra for its 2028 edition

Manifesta 2028 will bring Europe’s nomadic biennial to Portugal for the first time, with Coimbra hosting a collaborative edition focused on art, heritage, and social transformation.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews