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IS terrorist 'Jihadi Ringo' requests transfer to UK prison, sparking outrage

IS terrorist El Shafee Elsheikh, known as "Jihadi Ringo", is currently serving eight consecutive life sentences in the US. The families of the victims oppose the move.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial ends

The newspaper mogul could face life in prison for allegedly colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Beijing's national security law. Lai's case is a high-profile example of China's clampdown on civil liberties.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Princess Diana time capsule prematurely opened after 34 years in London

The lead-cased box marked the laying of the foundation stone of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 1991. Its content has been revealed...

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hurricane Katrina left lasting legacy for youngest survivors

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors who lived through the storm as children are still reckoning with a city transformed β€” and the stories of loss and trauma they never got to tell.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rescuers search rubble after deadly missile and drone strikes in Kyiv

A heavy Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 10 people, including two children, and injured 48, Ukrainian officials said.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Finances of people with disabilities are worse in the Balkans and Baltics

Almost one in four people with a disability in the EU struggles to make ends meet. At-risk-of-poverty rate is higher in the Baltic states and Croatia.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU delegation in Kyiv severely damaged by shock wave of Russian strike

"The EU will not be intimidated," AntΓ³nio Costa said in response to the latest Russian attack against Kyiv, which damaged the EU delegation.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pedro AlmodΓ³var urges Spanish PM Pedro SΓ‘nchez to cut all diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel

β€œI ask our government to sever diplomatic, commercial and all types of relations with the State of Israel as a sign of repulsion against the genocide it is committing against the people of Gaza before the eyes of the entire world,” said AlmodΓ³var.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US spies stoked separatism in Greenland, Denmark says

Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland, reigniting fears over the territory's future.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

France, Germany, Britain to reimpose Iran sanctions after talks falter

France, Germany and the UK are set to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran on Thursday after nuclear talks faltered.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Swift's love story spotlights parasocial relationships

Taylor Swift's announcement of her engagement to the football player Travis Kelce briefly broke Instagram when it attracted too many likes. Why do so many people feel so invested in the lives of total strangers?

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The bare minimum response is not enough for Gaza

Humanitarian aid is much more than parcels of dried food. Conditions for life require a panoply of supplies and services that can’t simply be packaged into boxes

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Gaza-bound aid flotilla set to sail from Spain

Activists are launching a new flotilla in an effort provide Gaza with much needed aid and supplies.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

US tells Denmark to 'calm down' over alleged Greenland influence operation

The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

NATO members all hit 2% target, but only 3 meet new goal

Every member of NATO is now hitting the alliance's previous minimum defense spending threshold. But only Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are currently meeting the military alliance's new target.

Published on: August 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence operation

The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Majority of Americans disapprove of US-Israel military alliance, new poll shows

A new Quinnipiac survey finds 60 percent of respondents are against more support for Israel, the highest figure since the Oct. 7 attacks.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Bayrou: France’s survival is at stakeΒ 

The French government appears likely to fall next month over the prime minister's spending plans.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

European leaders boost Moldova in face of 'relentless' Russia

France, Germany and Poland leaders travel to state to back EU accession plan weeks before key election.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Denmark apologises to Greenland's forced contraception victims

Mette Frederiksen says sorry to to women who were fitted with devices, sometimes without their knowledge.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

School shooting: FBI investigates possible act of terrorism

The mayor and Minneapolis police said at least two children died in a shooting at a Catholic school. Authorities also confirmed more than a dozen were wounded. Donald Trump said FBI agents are on the scene.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German government passes military service bill

The German government passed a proposal to encourage military service, as it looks to bolster troop numbers. Meanwhile, protesters blocked a military recruitment office in Cologne.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU leaders visit Moldova on Independence Day with message of solidarity for Chișinău

Ahead of the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland visited Chișinău on the 34th anniversary of Moldova's independence.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Stay west: EU leaders urge Moldovans to steer clear of Moscow

Germany's chancellor said Russia wants to lure Moldova back to its 'sphere of influence.' The visit of top EU leaders comes weeks ahead of crucial Moldovan elections.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Middle East updates: Trump hosts meeting on post-war Gaza

Donald Trump is chairing a White House meeting with Israeli officials on post-war plans for Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is pushing on with its Gaza City offensive, warning of an "inevitable" displacement. DW has more.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU industry chief warns of US trade deal review if Trump’s tech demands continue

The trade deal between the European Union and the United States will β€œhave to be reviewed” if the U.S. is serious about its demands for the EU to deregulate its tech sector, the EU industry chief StΓ©phane SΓ©journΓ© said on Wednesday. Late on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffson countries with regulatory […]

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israel pushes forward with Gaza City offensive despite mass protests

Israel is pushing forward with its offensive to take control of Gaza City while tens of thousands took to the streets on Tuesday. Protesters called for the return of Israeli hostages in Gaza and an end to the war.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hungary sues EU over frozen Russian assets being used to provide Ukraine aid

Hungary's government, which maintains warm relations with Russia, has a history of regularly blocking EU support for Ukraine, which has strained relations between Budapest and several other EU countries.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Berlusconi’s β€˜bunga bunga’ Sardinian villa is on the market

At an estimated value of 500 million, the flamboyant former Italian leader's seafront residence would be among the world's priciest private homes.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'Door to the EU is open,' Merz tells Moldova

Germany's chancellor, France's president and Poland's prime minister all visited Moldova to mark the 34th anniversary of its independence. Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron both voiced support for Moldova's EU entry.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

LNG could flow from Canadian Arctic port to Europe in about 5 to 7 years, minister estimates

The comments breathe life into a stalled 2022 plan as tensions simmer between the U.S. and Canada and Europe.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription

The defence minister wants to increase soldiers in service from 182,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU leaders open their arms to Moldova, denouncing Putin’s β€˜lies’

The message of support comes ahead of a crucial election for pro-EU President Maia Sandu.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory

Germany's largest arms manufacturer has inaugurated its latest munitions factory, to focus on the 155 mm artillery shells critical to supplying Ukraine. Rheinmetall's stock soared amid Europe's military spending spree.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says

More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe