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Israel's Netanyahu recognises Armenian genocide in a historic first

Israeli PM Netanyahu acknowledged the Armenian genocide during a podcast, marking a first for Israel, although no official Knesset resolution supports this recognition.

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

Turkish transport minister fined after posting video of himself speeding

Video posted on X by Abdulkadir Uraloğlu with the hashtag #TurkeyAccelerates shows him reaching speeds of 225km/h.

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

Musk brands Reform UK leader Farage 'weak sauce' after illegal immigration crackdown pledge

On Tuesday, Farage vowed to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights and start mass deportations of anyone who arrived in the country illegally.

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

Refugees in Germany report more xenophobia

Refugees in Germany are increasingly concerned about xenophobia and feel less welcome, according to a new long-term study. At the same time, citizenship applications among refugees have risen sharply.

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

Winners of 2025 Goethe Medal building cultural bridges

The 2025 Goethe Medal was awarded to philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala from Turkey, as well as Chinese linguist, Li Yuan, and Belgian archaeologist, David Van Reybrouck.

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

Building bridges: The winners of the 2025 Goethe Medal

The 2025 Goethe Medal goes to philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala from Turkey, as well as Chinese linguist, Li Yuan, and Belgian archaeologist, David Van Reybrouck.

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

Israeli drone strikes kill six Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb, reports claim

Syrian state media and the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest drone strikes on Tuesday in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah killed six soldiers.

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

Listen: What’s happening with Macron’s government, confidence vote or collapse?

France is staring down at yet another political crisis. Prime Minister FranΓ§ois Bayrou has announced a confidence vote for the 8th of September, a move that could very well bring down his government.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

UK energy bills set to rise by 2% in October, fuelling inflation fears

Average UK households can expect a rise of around 2.93 (3.40) a month in their energy bills, according to the UK energy regulator Ofgem, which sets the energy price cap for households and businesses.

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

Video shows church being relocated in Sweden, not Norway

The transportation of the church was highly publicised in Sweden and beyond.

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

SpaceX Starship completes first orbital test before ocean fireball

SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully completed its first orbital test flight on Tuesday after three previous failed attempts, before ending in a fiery splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

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

German consumer confidence slumps again as job fears rise

German consumer confidence fell for a third month in August, with income and economic expectations dropping sharply amid rising job fears. Willingness to buy declined slightly, signalling a fragile outlook.

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

Guinness World Records turns 70 and reveals unclaimed record titles

As Guinness World Records celebrates its 70th anniversary, keep in mind that there are quite a few record titles to be claimed...

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

Russia plans to withdraw from Europe's anti-torture treaty

Moscow's decision will likely be seen as inconsequential given growing condemnation of widespread human rights abuses committed in Ukraine.

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

Why I tried antidepressants to treat my chronic pain

Antidepressants treat depression and other mental conditions. But some people say the drugs ease physical aches, too. The evidence, however, is sobering.

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

Donald Trump's latest tariff threat suggests the EU-US trade war is far from over

Brussels hoped the EU-US deal would finally put an end to the trade war. But Donald Trump's new tariff threat suggests the story is far from over.

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

Microsoft protesters occupy president's office as company reviews its work with Israel's military

Police arrested 7 people after they occupied the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, as protests continue over the company's ties to the Israel Defence Forces during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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

Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2025 – Midday

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert operations in Greenland

Denmark summoned the top US diplomat in the country after reports surfaced that Trump-linked individuals were conducting covert influence operations aimed at weakening its relations with Greenland.

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

Thailand, Cambodia spar over landmine use

Thailand has accused Cambodia of planting landmines in disputed border areas, threatening the fragile peace following last month's deadly border clashes.

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

Banco de EspaΓ±a: How to reclaim money destroyed by wildfires in Spain

Thousands of people in Spain have lost their homes and belongings to the wildfires that have ravaged much of the Iberian Peninsula. PM Pedro SΓ‘nchez has declared the burnt areas to be catastrophic. The Bank of Spain has drawn up a protocol on how to recover burnt money.

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

Flash floods and landslide kill dozens in Indian-controlled Kashmir

At least 32 people were killed and many others reported missing after flash floods and a landslide struck a Hindu pilgrimage route in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s Jammu region, officials said.

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

Using cannabis to cope with anxiety or depression? You may be at higher risk of paranoia, study says

People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found.

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

Fact check: Is the Trump administration rewriting history?

JD Vance sparks backlash after claiming World War II ended through negotiation. DW fact checks Trump's historical distortions β€” from the Unabomber to tariffs, Iraq and rewriting museum narratives.

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

Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over sale of illegal vapes

The Netherlands has banned the sale of flavoured vapes, and sales to minors is also prohibited.

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

Anthropic settles AI copyright lawsuit with book authors

A settlement is coming next week in a class action copyright lawsuit of book authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic.

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

Manhunt for gunman in fatal shooting of two Australian police officers continues

Authorities said the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, is heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival as a massive search entered its second day.

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

'KPop Demon Hunters' breaks viewership records to become Netflix's most-watched film ever

Animated action musical 'KPop Demon Hunters' has become Netflix’s most-watched film with 236 million views – breaking the record set by the 2021 action film 'Red Notice'.

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

Trump family business joins forces with Crypto.com

President Donald Trump's personal crypto ventures are expanding again, this time with plans for a digital asset treasury company that holds an alternative cryptocurrency.

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

Israel could face massive EU sanctions, despite veto

Israel could still face an avalanche of EU sanctions despite its veto-holding allies in the Council, former diplomats have said.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Germany updates: Cabinet passes military service bill

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

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

Why tiny Moldova is so important to Russia and Europe

Since declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Moldova has sought its own path in Europe β€” something Russia would like to prevent. Why has this small eastern European country become so significant?

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

France: Budget plans throw government into crisis yet again

The French prime minister Francois Bayrou is seeking a confidence vote on his plans to implement budget cuts. If he loses, France may get an unprecedented fifth head of government in just 20 months.

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

Ukraine admits Russia has entered key region of Dnipropetrovsk

Military says Russian advance "is the first attack of such a large scale" in industrial province.

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

US explored energy deals with Russia during Ukraine peace talks

US and Russia discussed energy deals during Ukraine peace talks, while Trump’s new tariffs on India over Russian oil triggered on Wednesday

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer