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China’s Victory Day Message Points to Struggle Ahead

A decade of tensions has reshaped China’s war memory toward caution, loyalty and sacrifice.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Occupation of Gaza City will be 'devastating' for Israeli army, Abu Obeida warns

Occupation of Gaza City will be 'devastating' for Israeli army, Abu Obeida warns The spokesperson for the military wing of Hamas, the al-Qassam Brigades, warned on Friday that Israel's plans to occupy Gaza City "will be devastating for its political and military leadership". "The enemy army will pay the price with the blood of its soldiers, and [our] chances of capturing new soldiers will increase," Abu Obeida said in...

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Venice Film Festival makes starry start with George Clooney, Emma Stone and Julia Roberts premieres

Reviews of Noah Baumbach’s kvetchy comedy ‘Jay Kelly’, Paolo Sorrentino’s stately ‘La Grazia’, Yorgos Lanthimos’s conspiracy-crazed ‘Bugonia’ and Luca Guadagnino’s cancellation drama ‘After the Hunt’

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK government wins appeal over ruling that would have blocked migrants staying in Epping hotel

The government was particularly worried that the High Court decision could have been a catalyst for other similar decisions around the country, which would have thrown its policies for housing asylum-seekers into disarray.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India’s China Embrace and US Decoupling

Over the past few months a process of normalization in the China-India bilateral has taken off.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

What the China Coast Guard-PLAN Ship Collision Reveals About China’s Military Capabilities

This incident not only illustrates the continued tensions in the South China Sea but also provides an opportunity to evaluate China’s maritime capabilities.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Stamp duty row: has Angela Rayner broken any rules?

Housing secretary accused of avoiding 40,000 tax bill in property purchase

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Newborns share incubator at Gaza hospital overwhelmed by famine

Newborns are being forced to share an incubator at Gaza City’s al-Helou International Hospital.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

NatWest falls 5% as British bank shares decline on windfall tax jitters

European stocks were broadly lower on Friday as attention turned to price rise data.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February

The PCE report today was expected to show core inflation at 2.9% and headline inflation at 2.6%.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Can a UK party backed by Elon Musk outflank Nigel Farage on the right? 

Advance UK received tech billionaire’s backing — but lacks populist spark of Reform

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Turkiye closes airspace to Israel, bans Israeli ships from Turkish ports

Turkiye's top diplomat said his country has 'completely' cut off trade with Israel over its ongoing genocide.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Does the EU-US trade deal break WTO rules?

By granting tariff advantages to the US, the EU risks violating WTO international trade rules. The political impact could be significant.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

YouTube and Fox reach a deal to keep Fox content available on streaming platform

Youtube announced Friday that it had reached a deal with Fox Corp to keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels available on YouTube TV.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Federal judge rejects Saudi Arabia's efforts to dismiss 9/11 lawsuit

Federal judge rejects Saudi Arabia's efforts to dismiss 9/11 lawsuit Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 08/29/2025 - 16:03 US judge says it's more likely than not there was 'some connection' between two Saudi government employees and 9/11 attack A group of 9/11 family members and survivors from the organisation 9/11 Justice hold a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey, on 29 July 2022 (Timothy A Clary/AFP) Off The...

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Judge in Lisa Cook case sets Friday hearing on Trump effort to fire Fed governor

The Supreme Court is likely to resolve the question of whether Trump had legal cause to remove the Federal Reserve Board member.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

‘I am in no rush’: Brazil’s Lula weighs countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs

Brazil currently faces 50 percent tariffs on many of its US exports, as a result of its prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection

Former president Joe Biden had signed an order to provide protection for Kamala Harris through July 2026. It comes as Harris will embark on public appearances to promote her memoir.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Four other women': Has Netanyahu made slip-up in case against Karim Khan?

'Four other women': Has Netanyahu made slip-up in case against Karim Khan? Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 08/29/2025 - 12:06 Israeli PM's allegations against ICC chief have never been mentioned before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes, photographed in August (AFP) On Karim Khan has questioned whether Israel is "interfering in and attempting to manipulate" a UN...

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Russia pushes ‘Made in Moscow’ Fashion Week amid western isolation and ongoing war

As fallout from the Kremlin's war against Ukraine continues, Russia has launched a 'Made in Moscow' drive at its annual fashion week.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 29th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

ANC decries ‘bullying tactics’ as cracks threaten KwaZulu-Natal governing coalition

Schism in the KZN provincial government over threat to place department under administration

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Will the cooperation summit in China try to appease Putin on Ukraine?

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host leaders from around 20 countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's security summit in Tianjin.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sudan: UN Should Act to Protect Starving Civilians

Click to expand Image People who fled the Zamzam displacement camp after it fell under RSF control, line up for food rations in a makeshift encampment near the town of Tawila in Sudan's western Darfur region, April 13, 2025. 2025 AFP via Getty Images (New York) – United Nations Security Council members should urgently act to protect civilians in western parts of Sudan from unlawful attacks and starvation, Human Rights...

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Hungary declines to condemn Russian attack on Kyiv which damaged EU building

The EU's high representative issued a statement calling the deadly attacks a war crime and calling for increased support for Ukraine. The document was signed by 26 member states, without Hungary.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump ends Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

Move prematurely halts extended guard for the president’s 2024 rival just ahead of her national book tour

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US revokes visas of Palestinian officials set to address annual UN meeting

US revokes visas of Palestinian officials set to address annual UN meeting In a bid to "not reward terrorism", the Trump administration said on Friday it is revoking the visas of officials from the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the governing party in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority (PA), to prevent them from travelling to the United Nations for the general assembly meeting next month. It...

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near

Guinea-Bissau expelled Portuguese media outlets on August 15, a move that threatens to restrict press freedom in the run-up to November's elections.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tanzania heads to polls amid party and opposition splits

As Tanzania approaches election in October, divisions within the ruling party and a fragmented opposition could shape the country's political future.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU mulls military training in Ukraine after ceasefire

Most EU countries are also keen to use 6.6 billion blocked by Hungary to arm Ukraine.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU-US Trade Deal Threatens EU Corporate Accountability Law

Click to expand Image European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and US President Donald Trump shake hands after reaching a trade deal in Turnberry, Scotland, July 27, 2025. 2025 Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo The European Parliament should ensure that the European Union’s flagship corporate accountability law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), does not become a victim of the EU-US...

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Court of Appeal overturns Essex hotel ban on asylum seekers

Ruling staves off immediate crisis for UK government but risks fuelling backlash

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

France’s largest air traffic control union plans 24-hour strike in September

France’s largest air traffic control union sat out July’s strikes, prompting fears of greater disruption this time.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Korea’s Processed Goods Push Meets China’s Cold Market Reality

Chinese traders want North Korean companies to continue to export raw materials, which conflicts with the North Korean regime’s policy of exporting processed goods.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The IRA Has Changed. Now the US Needs a New Nickel Strategy.

Weak EV demand in the United States – exacerbated by the loss of the 30D tax credit and broader economic uncertainty – is likely to depress prices further, reinforcing Indonesia’s dominance.

Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat