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How Estonians are managing the threat of a Russian invasion

Despite Finland's warnings that Russia could invade Scandinavia and the Baltic states, Estonians don't want to live in fear β€” even if some are preparing themselves for the worst.

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As Europe's fear of war grows, French join military reserves

France aims to more than double the country's reservists amid a broader push to boost military capabilities. Many fear that Russian aggression could spread beyond Ukraine.

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | August 24th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nursery and crèche: How much do families spend on childcare across Europe?

Among the top economies in Europe, Germany and Italy rank best, both in nominal childcare fees and in salary share spent on nurseries, while the UK remains among the most expensive.

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜We have nowhere else’: Palestinians dread Israeli assault on Gaza City

Many fear plans to invade city of 1mn are a precursor to expelling them for good

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The world’s best souvenir shops – the readers’ choices

Cult destinations from around the world, as chosen by you

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Asbestos, gold and spiralling costs: Bundesbank weighs abandoning Frankfurt HQ

A 3.3bn refurbishment of the brutalist site has come under fire from Germany’s Federal Audit Office

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

London councils seek to repurpose closed down schools for Send pupils

Shift comes as cash-strapped local authorities seek to curb costs

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gulf tourists flock to up-and-coming holiday destination: Russia

Saudis, Emiratis and Kuwaitis are enticed by TikTok campaigns and easy visas as airlines open new routes

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How I became a rockstar in four months

Rebecca Malope sparked a fire in me as a child. Decades later, I honoured that flame with my first full-band performance

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Kmart supply chains under scrutiny for potential Uyghur forced labour links in Australian court case

Retailer says it has systems to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks and is β€˜committed to respecting human rights’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe letter was effusively polite, the allegations anything but.β€œWe have the honour to address you,” the seven United Nations special rapporteurs began their correspondence to the head of...

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

A man, a plan, an electoral sham in Myanmar

A new name, fresh appointments and a minor reshuffle at the top β€” it’s all part of the Myanmar junta’s bid to prepare the nation and sell the outside world on its controversial general election plan for December. The generals in Naypyitaw are counting on the election to confer the legitimacy they’ve lacked since seizing […] The post A man, a plan, an electoral sham in Myanmar appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

North Korea: Kim oversees 'new' missile test β€” state media

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been heightened in recent days, amid joint US-South Korean military drills and an imminent summit between the South Korean and US presidents.

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

President Maduro Thanks Courage and Patriotism of the Venezuelan People

On the afternoon of this Saturday, August 23rd, during the Great Enrollment Day and Call to the Ranks of the Bolivarian Militia, the president of Venezuela, NicolΓ‘s Maduro Moros, described the massive mobilization of the people in the squares throughout the country as β€œbeautiful” and β€œsuccessful.” RELATED: Venezuelan VP Calls Guyana to Respect Legality and […]

Published on: August 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

14yo 'leadfoot' hopes to take WA's burnout scene by storm

Briella Scantlebury wants nothing more than to burn some rubber in her custom V6 Commodore as part of WA's skidding competitions.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Nigeria Air Force Kills 35 Militants in Border Strikes Amid Intensified Northeast Offensive

Nigeria’s Air Force confirmed it carried out precision airstrikes on Saturday that killed at least 35 Islamist fighters near the country’s border with Cameroon, following intelligence reports that the group was preparing an assault on ground troops. The strikes targeted four assembly points in the Kumshe area of Borno State, a region long plagued by […]

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

From NYC to Cape Town and Shanghai: The 10 best cities for Gen Z to live in, according to them

Time Out surveyed over 18,000 people around the world to create its first ranking of the world's best cities. Here's where Gen Z most wants to live.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Homan says order to shutdown Alligator Alcatraz 'not going to stop' ICE operations

President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said on Saturday that a Florida judge's order to temporarily shut down some of Alligator Alcatraz is β€œnot going to stop” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, indicating that migrants apprehended by federal agents could be sent to other detention facilities. β€œThey're not going to stop us doing what...

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Belgian star recovers from horror crash to claim first stage of La Vuelta

Jasper Philipsen shows his powers of recovery by sprinting to a victory on the opening stage of La Vuelta a Espana, just months after breaking his collarbone and ribs.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Uganda–US Deportee Deal Sparks Controversy Amid Diplomatic and Human Rights Tensions

Uganda has confirmed a preliminary agreement with the United States to accept deported migrants under strict conditions: no criminal records, no unaccompanied minors, and preferably individuals of African origin. While the deal is still being finalized, it has already ignited a firestorm of criticism from human rights advocates and opposition figures, who warn of legal […]

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Algeria Urges UN to Halt β€œGreater Israel” Project and Protect Two-State Solution

Algeria has called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action to stop what it describes as the β€œGreater Israel” project, warning that it threatens the viability of the two-state solution and exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In an official statement released by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government condemned […]

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

ALBA-TCP Deepens Fisheries Cooperation in Saint Vincent Amid Regional Sovereignty Push

The Executive Secretary of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America–Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), Rander PeΓ±a, held a high-level meeting in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and Agriculture Minister Caesar Saboto, reaffirming the alliance’s commitment to regional development and sovereignty. The talks focused on advancing joint fisheries and […]

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding

Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo still don't have a new home despite months of wrangling.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

At 77 years young, Leo Sayer says his best years are still ahead of him

Performing in front of more than 15,000 people, Leo Sayer played some of his most famous songs at the fifth annual Mundi Mundi Bash music festival in outback NSW.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Maher commends Newsom for strategy to β€˜out-stupid’ Trump

Comedian Bill Maher praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-Calif.) social media strategy of trying to β€œout-stupid” President Trump. β€œGavin Newsom is now trolling Trump. I’ve never seen a Democrat do this. I think it’s very funny… he’s imitating Trump’s exact style,” Maher said Friday during his β€œReal Time With Bill Maher” show. β€œThis is Newsom:...

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

How researchers recreated faces of 2,500-year-old skulls found in India

The skulls and other goods were found in massive burial urns near Keeladi in Tamil Nadu state.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Fast fashion undermines op shop efforts to keep stuff out of landfill

Consumers are increasingly turning to op shops amid the cost-of-living crisis, but a researcher warns the sustainable practice is having little impact due to fast fashion giants.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Nigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon

Strikes are latest by the Nigerian military as it battles resurgence of attacks by armed groups in country's northeast.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hobart skaters petition for park rebuild as wheels 'get stuck in cracks'

Skaters are calling on the Hobart City Council to upgrade their central skate park, which they say would level the playing field and help them compete at a higher level.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Operator says business will go under if SA dive site doesn't reopen

A dive tour operator already grappling with the impact of the state's algal bloom says his business will not survive if the government does not repair the old Rapid Bay jetty and reopen the "world-class" dive site surrounding it.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Haley condemns Trump admin’s Intel deal as β€˜what not to do’

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley condemned the Trump administration’s decision to take a 10 percent stake in Intel. β€œBiden was wrong to subsidize the private sector with the Chips Act using our tax dollars. The counter to Biden is not to lean in and have govt own part of Intel,” Haley, who was the...

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

'Rather unusual letter': Personal donations build a museum of body parts

At the Peter Herdson Museum at Canberra Hospital are more than 1,500 preserved organs and tissues, used to teach medical students and other health professionals about the inner mysteries of the human body.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Bayern Munich send message with Bundesliga at crossroads

Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season in style while the chasing pack all faltered. But a new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to pit the country's fan culture against a new type of fan.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

74yo swaps birthday cake for lawyer certificate

When Tim Looker retired, he was keen to pick up a hobby. So he returned to university, becoming a lawyer on his 74th birthday.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Australian family meets Ugandan child sponsor after three decades

The Anschau family started sponsoring Edward Kankaka in 1995, exchanging letters and photos. Three decades on, they finally meet the man with the "huge smile" in person.

Published on: August 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia