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Dissident Belarusian sports official thought to be in Russia
Anatol Kotau has been unreachable for over a week. Those who know him suspect foul play, with the Belarusian secret service warning dissidents of retribution.
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German unemployment rises above 3 million
Germany's unemployment figures have nudged above the three-million mark for the first time in more than ten years. The crossing of the threshold has added to fears that the country has not escaped an economic downturn.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Will the EU dare to sanction Russia's closest allies? The idea is back on the table
The EU is equipped with a last-resort option to punish countries that help Russia avoid sanctions. Has the time finally arrived to put it to use?
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods
Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Watch an adorable snow leopard cub take her first steps outside at UK zoo
The cub, Bheri, is the first to be born at the zoo in its 94-year history.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Religious leaders urged to action for peace at Kuala Lumpur summit
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim urges religious leaders to embrace peace and morality amid declining trust. The summit in Kuala Lumpur focuses on global unity.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:UK bank shares tumble as sector fears new tax
British banks Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest saw their share price fall following news that the UK government could implement new taxes on the sector to fill a sizeable gap in the budget.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Telecom giant Reliance Jio eyes early 2026 listing in what could be Indiaβs biggest IPO
Speaking to shareholders over video conference on Friday, Ambani said that the total user base of Jio has now crossed 500 million.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:WFP Chief Demands Swift Boost in Humanitarian Aid and Safe Passage in Gaza
World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain visited Gaza and delivered a sobering account of the crisis unfolding in the region. Having witnessed immense devastation and desperate conditions firsthand, she emphasized the urgent need for safe and unhindered humanitarian access to reach the most vulnerable families, a right currently obstructed by the Israeli regime. [β¦]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Listen: Italyβs digital misogyny website finally taken down
An explicit content website in Italy called Phica, a misspelt slang for female genitalia, was finally shut down on Thursday after it was circulating photos of women without their consent. Why are sites like this still operating with impunity?
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after CL exit
Jose Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce boss after just over one year in charge of the Turkish club.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2025 β Midday
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Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh heatwaves hit health hard, making life a costly businessΒ
As climate change worsens heat stress in Bangladesh, families are seeing their medical, energy and transport bills rise, straining household budgets The post Bangladesh heatwaves hit health hard, making life a costly business appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Argentinaβs Presidential Secretary Karina Milei Faces Protests Over Bribery Scandal
Karina Milei, presidential secretary and sister of President Javier Milei, was hurriedly removed on Thursday during a caravan in the capital city of Corrientes province, in the countryβs northeast, following a large protest against the national government triggered by recently uncovered corruption cases. RELATED: The Price of Adjustment: Health and Retirement Policies Under Mileiβs Government [β¦]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Salutes Petro for Troop Deployment Near Venezuelan Border
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed gratitude on Thursday to his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro, for enhancing security in the Catatumbo region by deploying 25,000 military personnel to combat narcoterrorism along the Colombia-Venezuela border. RELATED: Venezuela and Dominica Reaffirm Regional Solidarity Amid Rising Security Concerns βI want to thank the president of Colombia, with whom we [β¦]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:EU embassy attack in Kyiv spurs on Russia sanctions
Thursday's Russian airstrikes on Kyiv and beside the EU embassy there have redoubled Europe's push for new sanctions.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Fake images of PM Meloni and other women politicians on porn website spark outrage in Italy
The Phica forum, which featured altered images of Italian women, closed after facing a backlash led by MEP Alessandra Moretti and other victims.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Dowry-related Violence Continues to Claim the Lives of Indiaβs Daughters
The taking and giving of dowries is banned. Yet an average of 20 women die every day of dowry-related violence.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM's career - and the Shinawatra dynasty
Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Iran-backed Houthi PM killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital
Iran-backed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa, according to Yemeni and Israeli reports. The strikes also targeted top military officials, including the group's defence minister.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed, breaking ranks with Wall Street
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at a slower pace in August, easing from July's 2.9% increase.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats
A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Newly discovered document adds evidence that Shroud of Turin is not Jesus' crucifixion shroud
A unearthed document, detailed in a new study, offers compelling and the oldest evidence that the Turin Shroud - long believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ - is βclerical fraud.β
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Despite HUD Mandate Withdrawal, the Push for Clean Air Moves Forward in Chicago
CHICAGOβSamuel Coronaβs environmental organizing career started over coffee. He was only supposed to talk with Peggy Salazar, then executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, for half an hour. Their conversation lasted three hours instead. Corona sought out Salazar over a decade ago because he wanted to learn more about how local industry in [β¦]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra sacked over Cambodia call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended in July following a leaked call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. Friday's verdict by Thailand's top court is a major setback for the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:India's International Booker winner at the centre of a political row
Banu Mushtaq has become the subject of a controversy after she was invited to inaugurate a prominent festival in Karnataka.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Texas Suit Alleging Anti-Coal βCartelβ of Top Wall Street Firms Could Reshape ESGβand Wall Street Itself
Since 2022, Republican lawmakers in Congress and state attorneys general have sent letters to major banks, pension funds, asset managers, accounting firms, companies, nonprofits and business alliances, putting them on notice for potential antitrust violations and seeking information as part of the Republican pushback against βenvironmental, social and governanceβ efforts such as corporate climate commitments. [β¦]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:No, this video doesn't show an altercation between an immigrant and Spaniards in Barcelona
The video is ultimately satirical and doesn't even take place in Spain.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:EU Commission's US trade deal set for rocky reception in Parliament
The EU Commission has launched implementation of its trade agreement with the US, promising to ease the burden on the EU automotive sector. But the adoption of the text is not guaranteed, with some MEPs denouncing the agreement as unbalanced.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:EU supports military training in Ukraine
After meeting European Union defense and foreign affairs ministers in Copenhagen, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas described "broad support" for a military training mission inside Ukraine.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: EU supports military training in Ukraine
After meeting European Union defense and foreign affairs ministers in Copenhagen, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas described "broad support" for a military training mission inside Ukraine. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Iran Ready to Resume βFairβ Negotiations on Its Nuclear Program
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi declared that Iran is prepared to resume βfair and balancedβ negotiations over its nuclear program, following the decision by European nations to initiate a 30-day process to reinstate United Nations sanctionsβan action Tehran has warned will provoke an appropriate response. RELATED: Iran Would Deploy New Types of Missiles Against Israel [β¦]
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Sorry, Baby' - A masterful exploration of coping with trauma
The story of a young academic attempting to heal in the aftermath of sexual assault, 'Sorry, Baby' is one of the most relatable depictions of trauma we've seen on-screen yet.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Vietnamβs Long Thanh International Airport Nears Completion
The $13 billion project offers some interesting insights into how Hanoi is building critical infrastructure.
Published on: August 29, 2025 | Source:Indonesia: Protests escalate after death of demonstrator
A 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was killed near a protest hotspot around the parliament building in Jakarta when he was run over by an armored police vehicle.
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