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SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback

The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.

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

Even as China’s economy suffers, stocks soar. What’s going on?

The Shanghai composite is defying gravity

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Taiwan’s Government Eyes Expanded Defense Budget at 3.3% of GDP

The hike in defense spending comes amid increased threat perceptions and pressure from the U.S. for Taiwan to bolster its own capabilities.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months

The country wants to move from being the biggest exporter of raw nuts to producing more shea butter.

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

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

Boom in solar panel imports boosts hopes for clean energy take-off in Africa

Africa's solar imports from China jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching an all-time high The post Boom in solar panel imports boosts hopes for clean energy take-off in Africa appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany’s cabinet approves voluntary military service for teenagers

Decision follows coalition dispute over push for bill to include automatic return to conscription

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Court Rulings and Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage in Japan

A long string of court rulings has upheld the right to same-sex marriage. How have these judgments intersected with public opinion?

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Anglo American Zimele is reshaping and instilling hope in the future of Kuruman Youth

Hailing from Kuruman villages in the Northern Cape, Lesedi Salvation Monyolo is a testimony of dreams do come true as she boarded a luxury Silversea cruise liner in Cape Town on 22 February 2025, a cruise ship allowing her to see the world from the lense of an ocean as a culinary specialist. The air […]

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Italy’s new β€˜beer train’ 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 Italy’s new night train.

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

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Sudan: Toll At 2.5k Dead As Cholera, Dengue Fever, Measles, Heatstroke Peak in Sudan

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health confirms that outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever and heatstroke, along with measles and hepatitis, have continued over the past week. The Federal Emergency Operations Centre of the Ministry of Health announced at a meeting in Khartoum yesterday that the rate of cholera infection has decreased in some states and increased in others: 1,210 cholera infections were...

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

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.

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

Winning elections is the only curb against strongmen

Liberals focus too much on constitutions and too little on politics

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Latin America and Caribbean: Millions more children could face poverty due to climate change

Climate change could push at least 5.9 million more children and young people in Latin America and the Caribbean into poverty by 2030 unless governments act now.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Sudan: β€˜Devastating tragedy’ for children in El Fasher after 500 days of siege

After 500 days of siege, the city of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease and violence claiming young lives every day, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues

Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, leaving villages cut off, homes destroyed and families struggling to access food, clean water and medical care.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN calls for decisive steps to end conflict as Gaza and West Bank crises deepen

Nearly two years of war in Gaza along with continued violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank - and talk of an imminent takeover by Israel of the whole Strip - formed the backdrop to a Security Council meeting on Wednesday, as UN officials underscored the need to end the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon faces scrutiny ahead of Security Council vote

Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along theBlue Lineseparating the two countries.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Hunger and disease in Gaza will only worsen from β€˜man-made’ famine: WHO

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a new warning over the deadly impacts of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza on people there now suffering starvation.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Iraq unveils historic migration plan to boost development and stability

Iraq has taken an historic step with the launch of its first ever national migration plan, designed to promote safe, orderly and regular pathways for Iraqis returning home and around 370,000 migrants living and working inside the country.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Cook to Sue Over Trump’s Decision to Fire Her

The Republican leader fired her for β€˜deceitful and potential criminal conduct in a financial matter.’ On Tuesday, U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday, arguing the president has no authority to remove Cook. RELATED: U.S. FEMA Employees Put on Leave […]

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Nothing new in Israel’s killing of Palestinian journalists

Five journalists were among the 22 people killed on August 25, 2025, in Israeli strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip. Following global condemnation, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement saying Israel β€œvalues the work of journalists.” But the numbers tell a different story. Those deaths bring the […] The post Nothing new in Israel’s killing of Palestinian journalists...

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

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

U.S. FEMA Employees Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump

They wrote a letter to Congress members, warning that the agency’s current leadership lacks experience. On Tuesday, The Washington Post reported that some U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees were put on leave after they signed an open letter criticizing the agency’s leadership, RELATED: Trump Plans to Deploy National Guard Troops to Chicago Around […]

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

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

Iranian Police Kill Eight Militants Linked to Deadly Attack in Sistan and Baluchestan

Iran says security forces killed eight Jaish al-Adl militants in Sistan and Baluchestan, following an attack that left five police officers dead.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How to reform a school and other lessons for would-be ministers

The best new politics books include what the Conservatives got right, moving memoirs from Chris Bryant and Tim Franks β€” plus an enjoyable compendium of political trivia

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Iran and China to Finalize High-Speed Rail Deal Linking Tehran and Mashhad

Iran says it will sign a high-speed rail deal with China next week to link Tehran and Mashhad, strengthening its role in regional transit networks.

Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English