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UK, US and allies call out Chinese tech firms for aiding global cyber attacks
LONDON β British and allied spy agencies on Wednesday accused a host of Chinese tech companies of helping the Beijing government conduct an βunrestrained campaignβ of cyber attacks around the world. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) β a part of Britainβs GCHQ intelligence agency β published details of three China-based companies that it said [β¦]
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Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2025 β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:At least two students killed after shooting at Minneapolis school, local police say
The Minneapolis city government said the shooter had been "contained" after the gunfire at Annunciation Catholic School and there was no longer any "active threat" to residents.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:European banks hit by rogue PayPal payments worth 'billions'
Local media said German lenders had reported millions of suspicious direct debits from the payment firm.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Polish president vetoes extension of welfare for Ukrainians
Karol Nawrocki is blocking a bill that would extend social welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees. Hundreds of thousands are affected. Poland's funding of the Starlink satellite communications service is also at risk.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Istanbul police seize jewels and antiques worth β¬26mn in raid at Grand Bazaar
On orders from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, police raided 23 businesses in the 15th-century covered marketplace, arresting 40 people.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:EU's and Spanish migration policies βexacerbateβ rights abuses in Mauritania - HRW report
Human Rights Watch says EU's and Spainβs outsourcing of migration control to Mauritania has worsened abuses against asylum seekers, including torture, rape and mass expulsions. The report links these violations to a 210 million 2024 migration deal aimed at curbing departures to the Canary Islands.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Israeli military calls Gaza City evacuation 'inevitable'
Aid groups have warned that an expanded military offensive could worsen the humanitarian crisis in the territory, where most of its over 2 million residents are displaced.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:EU Commission chief von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency
German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Denmark PM apologizes for forced Inuit contraception
The country's leader said she is sorry that some 4,500 women in Greenland were forced to use contraception without their consent. The mistreatment occurred from 1960 to 1992 and left many of the Indigenous women sterile.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Taylor Swift is miles richer than her new fiancΓ©. Hereβs by how much
With a net worth almost twenty times greater than Travis Kelceβs, Taylor Swift will enter her marriage as the clear financial powerhouse. Her $1.6 billion (1.4bn) fortune makes her one of the worldβs wealthiest entertainers, dwarfing NFL star Kelceβs estimated $70 million (60.4mn).
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill
The German military wants to solve its personnel problems by making voluntary military service more attractive. Critics argue that only reinstating the draft can help the Bundeswehr's recruitment problems.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Denmark apologises for painful legacy of forced birth control in Greenland
Thousands of women and girls in Greenland received IUDs in the 1960s and 1970s, many of them without consent.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Venice Film Festival 2025: Paolo Sorrentino opens star-studded proceedings with 'La Grazia'.
A galaxy of Hollywood stars are turning out for the start of the 82nd Venice Film Festival opens, with industry expectations extremely high over entries for the much coveted awards. The proceedings begin with Paolo Sorrentino's new film, La Grazia.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:EU Commissioner slams plans to take European football games abroad
Playing regular-season European football games outside Europe would be a βbetrayalβ of the sportβs identity and community roots, according to the EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:India opens dams amid flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir
A landslide near a Hindu shrine in the Himalayas killed 33 people; Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the loss of life "saddening." Opening dams in Jammu and Kashmir prompted flood warnings in neighboring Pakistan.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift: A Bad Blood timeline
Everyoneβs talking about pop cultureβs most famous couple getting engaged. Even Donald Trump, who wished described Taylor Swift as a βterrific personβ and labelled three-time Super Bowl-winning star Travis Kelce βa great player.β Considering Trump's seemingly never-ending Swift bashing, what gives?
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:IAEA chief gets Austrian Cobra police protection over 'unspecified threat'
Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency, without providing evidence, of aiding Israel and the US in air strikes targeting its nuclear sites.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Syrian teenager in Germany convicted over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
The 16-year-old defendant was given an 18-month suspended sentence for helping to organise a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Which EU countries are fresh produce powerhouses?Β
A handful of countries account for the majority of fruit and vegetables harvested in the EU. Which states are the top producers?
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Swiftonomics: How brands may cash in on Taylor and Travisβ engagement
Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday afternoon.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers
The annual Ganesha festival began across India on Wednesday, as millions of Hindu devotees prepared to celebrate the elephant-headed deityβs birthday with prayers, processions and rituals lasting 10 days.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:German trans neo-Nazi accused of abusing the law
A convicted high-profile extremist and transphobic activist has presented themselves as a transwoman, demanding to be sent to a womens' prison. German conservatives demand a change in the law that made this possible.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Neo-Nazi's trans identity sparks debate over German law
A convicted high-profile extremist and transphobic activist has presented themselves as a transwoman, demanding to be sent to a women's prison. German conservatives demand a change in the law that made this possible.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkeyβs Antalya
A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalyaβs Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Farming the future to enhance food supply and create solutions
As urbanisation accelerates, innovative farming methods become crucial for food security. This episode highlights urban farming solutions and tech-driven platforms to reduce food waste.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:China rejects joining Trump-proposed denuclearisation talks with US and Russia
A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was "neither reasonable nor realistic" to expect China to participate in the discussions.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Can India and Pakistan move past their Indus water row?
The vital water-sharing treaty between Pakistan and India has had its day in court β the Hague-based Court of Arbitration said India should "let flow" the rivers for Pakistan's use. New Delhi remains unimpressed.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Prato: Chinese workers transform Italy's fast fashion hub
The Italian city of Prato is Europe's fashion engine. For decades, Chinese migrants have powered its garment industry. But at what cost?
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Tomatina Festival soaks BuΓ±ol in red for 80th anniversary
The streets of BuΓ±ol in eastern Spain were drenched in red on Wednesday as thousands joined the world-famous Tomatina, an hour-long battle fought with tomatoes.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Italyβs new βbeer trainβ sleeper service will take passengers from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest
Travellers can get into the Oktoberfest mood right from the start of the journey with Bavarian-themed entertainment on Italyβs new night train.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Verifying Russian propagandists' claim that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers
Russian hackers claim to have uncovered evidence that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers since the start of the invasion. But their claims aren't supported by available evidence.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Watch: Thousands have tomato fight at La Tomatina Festival
Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each other during the festival.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Trump reports distort science to justify rollback of key climate protections, experts warn
From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.
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