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How these European cities are using innovative rewards to boost sustainable tourism

European cities have been inspired by Copenhagen’s CopenPay good behaviour reward scheme.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Tuvaluans Can Relocate With Dignity Under the Falepili Union

As the relocation process begins, the Falepili Union must not only protect Tuvalu’s future but also honor the values it was meant to uphold.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Watch the video - Europe's SMEs are crippled by cyber scams: Which countries are most affected?

Cybersecurity fears are preventing the growth of Europe's SMEs. Almost half are deliberately choosing not to expand due to their vulnerability.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Uzbekistan: 51 presidential initiatives to boost entrepreneurship

Announcements were made by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the annual event for Entrepreneurs’ Day in Tashkent.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s Tactical Concessions on Taiwan Are Not Strategic Retreats

Trump’s recent gestures on Taiwan serve immediate trade goals; a deeper shift in U.S. policy has yet to come.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Spanish village reduced to ash as country faces worst wildfire season

Spain is battling its worst wildfire season in decades, with more than 382,000 hectares destroyed, four deaths reported, and over 30,000 people forced to evacuate.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trial begins for former Danish minister accused of possessing child sexual abuse material

Former MP and minister Henrik Sass Larsen is accused of possessing photo and video files containing child sexual abuse material, as well as a child-like doll made for sexual purposes.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tyla learns how to prep for Notting Hill Carnival

Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

How a Multi-Domain Command in Japan Would Reshape US Alliances in the Indo-Pacific

The establishment of the MDTF headquarters in Japan is poised to induce structural changes within the South Korea-U.S. alliance.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Brazil police say Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina

Far-right former leader faces more than 40 years in prison over alleged coup plot

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Mediobanca shareholders reject bid to acquire Banca Generali

The rejection could threaten Mediobanca’s independence as the Milanese lender seeks to fend off a takeover by Italian competitor MPS.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Historical Great Powers of Asia: South Asia

Even if medieval Indian kings didn’t control the entire subcontinent, the region’s wealth and population helped them impact world events.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

UK Interior Ministry Reports Rise in Asylum Seekers Housed in Hotels

More than 32,000 migrants stayed in temporary hotel accommodations in the past year. On Thursday, Britain’s Home Office released a report showing that more than 32,000 asylum seekers were temporarily housed in hotels across the United Kingdom in the 12 months to June 30, an 8% increase compared with the same period the previous year. […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU bluffing it will protect the Philippines from China

Europe will not defend the Philippines. Not in the first hour, not on day one, not at all. Malacanang can host foreign dignitaries, sign joint declarations and pose for photo-ops, but when pressure escalates in the South China Sea, Brussels will remain where it likes to be: on the margins of force. The reason is […] The post EU bluffing it will protect the Philippines from China appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

US to take part in Russia’s answer to Eurovision

Singer B. Howard will join acts from Belarus, Cuba and Venezuela at event in Moscow.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling β€˜mean’ in German lesson

Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question β€œDo you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: "Yes, but in my opinion the author is mean.”

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

EU races to secure lower US tariffs on car industry

Washington refuses to reduce 27.5% levy until Brussels cuts duties on American goods

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Central Asian migrants face Russia's cold shoulder

Russia draws millions of Central Asian migrant workers every year. But the 2024 attack on Crocus City Hall has sparked xenophobia and now it seems the workers are no longer as welcome.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Meet Mir Teymur, the ceramicist shaping Azerbaijan’s creative legacy in clay

Azerbaijani ceramicist Mir Teymur opens his doors to share l clay’s role as β€œfirst gold” and its creative legacy philosophy.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fed chair Jay Powell’s high-stakes moment in Jackson Hole

Also in today’s newsletter, is Laura Loomer Maga world’s Trump-whisperer?

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The Researcher Who Wrote the Book on How Solar Got Cheap Is Back to Assess the Current Moment

Five years ago, Greg Nemet wrote about the economic and technological factors that were helping to make solar power one of the world’s least-expensive electricity sources. Now, the University of Wisconsin-Madison professor is back with a second edition of his book, How Solar Energy Became Cheap. The new version examines recent developments and then looks […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

The India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus

As regional dynamics evolve with fragile peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Armenia-India partnership will inevitably be tested.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Bangladesh-Malaysia Relations Go Beyond Trade and Migration

If Bangladesh’s interim government does not hold elections as promised by February, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim could be criticized for legitimizing an unelected regime.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Russia and India Defend Energy Ties Amid U.S. Tariff War

Foreign ministers Lavrov and Jaishankar highlight cooperation in oil, gas and defense. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar defended energy cooperation between their countries in response to the tariff war triggered by the United States. RELATED: U.S. Soybean Farmers Standing at a Financial Precipice: ASA β€œWe have achieved […]

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Black Ops 7, Lego Batman and Nintendo Switch 2 take centre stage at Gamescom 2025

More than 300,000 visitors are expected at this year's gaming extravaganza, flocking to try out blockbuster releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and test new hardware such as the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Handheld.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Quad’s Role Amid China-US Tech Competition

The global implications of the China-U.S. tech rivalry have raised the imperatives for Quad cooperation on AI and semiconductors.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Google’s Pixel 10 launch wasn't about the phones but the strategic AI play

Google develops Android, the operating system found on over 3 billion devices, which gives it a strategic advantage to hook users on its Gemini-powered AI.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Self-driving car tech start-up Nuro raises $200mn at $6bn valuation

California start-up secures new funding amid growing investor appetite in autonomous vehicle technology

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ryanair renews call for urgent air traffic control reform after 'unacceptable' Athens flight delays

The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU's Air Traffic Control system

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: Africa Is Not Seeking Aid, It Seeks Partners - President Ramaphosa

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a reimagined partnership between Africa and Japan, emphasising that the continent is looking for meaningful collaboration that drives shared prosperity rather than handouts.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

EU, US release long-awaited trade statement setting 15% all-inclusive tariff on EU goods

The joint statement, which comes nearly a month after the trade deal was struck, is being described as a "first step" by the EU side, which hopes to secure more tariff exemptions.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why China Isn’t Sweating Europe’s Rebalancing Push

The failure of the China-EU Summit was actually a reflection of Beijing’s confidence in its ability to manage ties with Europe without having to compromise.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Africa: Africa Could Become 'Renewable Superpower', Says UN

[Vanguard] Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.

Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica