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Trump tariffs send shock waves through global economy
Markets were down and some trade allies reacted with shock over US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:
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Cruel summer turns up heat on Ursula von der Leyenβs second mandate
From a motion of censure to a lopsided trade deal, the events of July threaten to derail the trajectory of Ursula von der Leyen's second term in office.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Chile: Race against time to rescue El Teniente miners
Rescue teams are racing to reach five miners believed to be trapped in the El Teniente copper mine after a tremor killed one person at the site.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Tottenham Hotspur captain Son to leave club after a decade
In an emotionally charged announcement, Spurs captain Son Heung-min said he would be looking for "a new environment" to push himself after more than 450 games and 170 goals for the UK football club.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Panoramic carriages and unlimited champagne: Are these the best train journeys in the world?
Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Surviving retirement: Where do older Europeans get their money?
Public payouts, such as state pensions, account for around two-thirds of the income of people aged 65 and over in Europe.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk's Tesla ordered to pay $243 million over crash
A Florida jury found a Tesla vehicle and its Autopilot software responsible for a fatal crash in the Florida Keys in 2019. The electric vehicle company, helmed by CEO Elon Musk, plans to appeal the decision.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Texas prison
Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, is serving a 20-year prison sentence on child sex trafficking charges. Her prison transfer comes after she met a top US Justice Department official.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:They escaped Ukraine's front lines. The sound of drones followed them
As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Trump fires labor data chief over disappointing jobs report
The US president said the latest jobs report was "rigged" to "make him look bad," accusing BLS chief McEntarfer of manipulating the data. Trump did not provide evidence of such manipulation.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish'ed with car-related fatalities.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Wounded soldier escapes battlefield using e-bike delivered by drone
The Ukraine war has seen remarkable innovations in drone technology but itβs rare to see them saving lives.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments
US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions".
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march
Speaking on Friday, Karacsony told supporters: "Neither freedom nor love can be banned in Budapest".
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Italy plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU court
The court says the way Italy defines a "safe" country breaks EU law.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum
The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Will Germany raise retirement age beyond 67?
Germany's old-age pension system faces collapse under the weight of an aging population. The country's new Economy Minister Katherina Reiche wants Germans to work longer to make up for it.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Recognizing Palestine would deepen French Muslim-Jewish rift
President Emmanuel Macron's announced intention to recognize a Palestinian state has sharply divided French politicians. France's Jewish and Muslim communities also fear it could drive them even further apart.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Detroit's Pewabic Pottery takes a road less traveled
For over 120 years, a tiny pottery manufacture in Detroit has been turning clay into durable handicraft, proving that the city is more than just fast-paced assembly lines and Motown music.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Trump deploys nuclear subs in Russia row
US President Donald Trump said he ordered two nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions" after what he called "foolish and inflammatory" statements from a former Russian president. DW has more.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:How Trump's high tariffs against Brazil could backfire
Brazil will pay as much as 50% tariffs on goods exported to the United States. But experts say the tariffs, along with sanctions on a Brazilian judge, indicate this isn't about economics but about Trump's politics.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Palestinian territories: What makes a state, a state?
The question of Palestinian statehood continues to draw support, with more and more countries willing to recognize Palestine. But the pathway to statehood is built on conventions and custom β and is rarely easy.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump, escalating war of words with Russiaβs Medvedev, mobilizes two nuclear submarines
The presidentβs announcement comes amid growing frustration with Moscow and his social media spat with a top Putin associate.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump orders two 'nuclear submarines' moved near Russia after Medvedev warning
In a social media post, Trump said the deployment was in response to threats from the countryβs former President Dmitry Medvedev.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Kyiv observes official day of mourning for 31 killed in Russian missile and drone strikes
The youngest victim in Thursday's strikes was two years old and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Italian, Turkish and Libyan leaders meet to address migration flows to Europe
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Relief for banks as Supreme Court curbs Β£44 billion motor finance case
The landmark ruling is a win for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who feared mass redress could hurt Britain's image.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Kosovo court faces deadline to end six-month parliamentary deadlock
Kosovo's Constitutional Court must clarify the voting method for the parliament speaker by next Friday, after numerous failed attempts and an ongoing political standoff.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2025 β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 bladed weapons surrendered in national amnesty
From 1 August, it is now illegal to own, sell or import ninja swords in England and Wales, with possession in public carrying up to four years in prison.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Hans Christian Andersen's timeless legacy
The prolific Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen died 150 years ago, yet fairy tales like "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling" still move readers to this day.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:EU court questions Italy's 'safe country' list for migrants
While ruling Italy's plan to fast-track migrant deportations is legal, the European Court of Justice set out some limits. Those include disclosing sources for their assessment of a country being considered "safe."
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe
Trump threatened Switzerland with 31% tariffs but they ended up even higher, leaving the country asking why.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump ally hits out at βchillingβ online safety rules
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan was speaking as part of a delegation to discuss European legislation.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Putin threatens Ukraine and Europe with hypersonic missile deployment in Belarus
Russia first used the Oreshnik against Ukraine in November, when it fired the experimental weapon at a factory in Dnipro that built missiles when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: