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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.
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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: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: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:The next stage of the Fed takeover
This is how the cookie could crumble
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Listen: Whatβs happening with Macronβs government, confidence vote or collapse?
France is staring down at yet another political crisis. Prime Minister François 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: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:How dogs join the fight against rhino poaching
As rhino poaching syndicates continue to devastate South Africaβs wildlife, reserves such as Klaserie in Mpumalanga are using highly trained K9 units to track poachers
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Vast private zoo run by son of India's richest man faces inquiry
The centre run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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:Birth rate falls to record low in England and Wales
Decline highlights demographic challenges as more people opt to become parents later in life
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:SpaceX Starship completes first orbital test before ocean fireball
SpaceXβs 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:Liberia: Liberia Showcases Culture and Economic Vision At Expo 2025
[Liberian Observer] Liberia's National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka became a dynamic platform for deepening international friendship, promoting cultural exchange, and advancing economic diplomacy.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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:Liberia: Child Street Vending On the Rise - Experts Urge Government to Act
[Liberian Investigator] GBARNGA -- In the traffic of Gbarnga, small hands dart between motorcycles and honking cars, balancing trays of water, plantain chips, and sugarcane. The vendors are not adults. They are children, some as young as five, whose childhoods are being traded for survival.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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: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:Ethiopia: Egypt's Stance Stalls Abbay Dam Talks
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Over 14 years of talks between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Abbay Dam have failed largely due to Egypt's refusal to move beyond outdated treaties and its reluctance to recognize Ethiopia's rights, an expert said.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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:Senegal: France and Senegal Look to Reset Ties As Macron Hosts Faye in Paris
[RFI] Historical wounds, economic tensions and new areas of partnership topped the agenda on Wednesday as French President Emmanuel Macron sat down with his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the ΓlysΓ©e Palace.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Osun Traditional Ruler Jailed for Covid Fraud in U.S.
[Premium Times] The Osun traditional ruler pleaded guilty to the fraud charges before he was jailed on Tuesday.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Ishaq Darβs Dhaka Visit Signals New Era in Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties
The events of 1971 kept the two countries apart for decades. With Hasinaβs exit, Dhaka and Islamabad are moving closer.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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: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:China Nvidia rival Cambricon adds to $40 billion rally with 4,000% revenue jump
The numbers underscore how local Chinese challengers to Nvidia are gaining traction as Beijing looks to push its domestic industry.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Post-truth stats: what if US economic data can no longer be trusted?
We may already live in the post-truth world, but are we about to enter the era of post-truth statistics? Each month, the US employment report is one of the most closely watched releases on the health of the worldβs largest economy. Financial markets can move sharply depending on the strength of the numbers. This month, [β¦] The post Post-truth stats: what if US economic data can no longer be trusted? appeared first on...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2025 β 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:Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025
China and India accounted for 87% of the new coal-power capacity put into operation in... The post Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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: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: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:South Africa: South Africa Plans Anti-HIV Jab Roll-Out at 300+ Clinics by April. By 2027 the Government Will Be Buying Generics
[Bhekisisa] The health department plans to make the twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir, available at more than 300 government health districts with high HIV infection rates between April 2026 and March 2028. By April 2027, the department anticipates that it could start to use government money to buy cheaper generics,
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:βPlease Call Meβ: Concourt makes a legacy ruling in the Vodacom judgment
The apex court has given clarity to the meaning of βduty of proper considerationβ
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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 Kashmirβs Jammu region, officials said.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source: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.
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