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Wildfires trigger record calls on EU forces as Spain battles blazes
Spanish prime minister warns of βdifficult days aheadβ as temperatures remain above 40C
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Trump and Zelenskyy play nice during meeting as US teases security pledge
President Trump wants fast progress toward peace, but Ukraine is looking for real security guarantees.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Robots sprint and play football at first world games in Beijing
The first World Humanoid Robot Games ended in Beijing on Sunday after four days of competition that brought together 280 teams from 16 countries.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker forced to apologise for racist ad
Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:At least 20 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza since dawn
At least 20 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza since dawn At least 20 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Monday, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Israel has accelerated its strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe
Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy wears military-style βsuitβ to Trump summit
Zelenskyy "is now in a state where every detail matters β his appearance, mood, emotions," one of the Ukrainian president's designers told POLITICO ahead of the meeting.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Putin shares results of Alaska summit with his Tajik counterpart
Moscow, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, where he shared his assessment of the Russian-US summit in Alaska, the Kremlin reported. The post Putin shares results of Alaska summit with his Tajik counterpart first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:German Football Federation investigating racism at Cup games
Two German Cup matches were briefly stopped over the weekend over alleged racist abuse. FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:German Football Association investigating cup game racism
Two German Cup matches were briefly stopped over the weekend over alleged racist abuse. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Hamas tells mediators it accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim
Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes
Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:EU Commission defends funding for Islam and Islamophobia research projects
The EU executive has pushed back against far-right criticism over the allocation of over 17 million in grants by the leading European Research Council (ERC) to Islam-related projects, insisting they won funding on scientific merit.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Russia pounds Ukraine, kills more civilians before White House meeting
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says attacks on civilians are 'demonstrative and cynical' before high-stakes talks.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli National Security Minister says Netanyahu has 'no mandate' to end war
Israeli National Security Minister says Netanyahu has 'no mandate' to end war Israeli National Security Minister ItmatBen Gvir said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "no mandate" for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. "We now have an opportunity to defeat Hamas, and I say to the Prime Minister, you have no mandate to go for a partial deal without defeating it," Ben Gvir said. Earlier in the day,...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Uganda Embassy in Washington Launches Export Readiness Training for 100 Artisans
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Washington, in partnership with today launched a six-day training program designed to enhance the skills of 100 Ugandan artisans to explore entry opportunities for their products in the US market. The initiative is funded through the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) Fund of the Ugandan Mission to Washington DC, aimed at promoting...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Launches Ministerial Accountability Process
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday formally launched a performance review process for government ministers, aimed at assessing progress made by ministries over the past year in line with the priorities of his "DanQaran" administration.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Nema to Address Complaints Over Luwero Sugar Factory
[Independent (Kampala)] Luwero -- The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) is set to send a team of inspectors to look into complaints from residents of Yandwe, Ndibulungi, and Kakabala Nnalongo villages in Luwero about growing air and water pollution in their area.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:China highlights constructive talks with India on border dispute
Beijing, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Sino Foreign Ministry affirmed that the talks with special representatives of China and India on the border issue are a constructive channel for moving forward bilateral stability. The post China highlights constructive talks with India on border dispute first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Novo Nordisk offers diabetes drug Ozempic for less than half the price for cash-paying U.S. patients
Patients can pay $499 in cash per month for three dose sizes of Ozempic through the company's direct-to-consumer pharmacy and GoodRx, among other platforms.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:As Europe faces down Russia, Poland is becoming the weakest link
Donald Tusk will struggle to deliver on his campaign promises β setting the stage for even greater Euroscepticism
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:EU calls emergency leadersβ summit to follow crunch Trump talks
Europe's top brass will convene on Tuesday after potentially seismic discussions on Russia and Ukraine in Washington on Monday night.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Venezuela and Azerbaijan sign agreement for tourism development
Caracas, August 18 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela and Azerbaijan signed an agreement to promote tourist destinations and packages, with the aim of boosting the leisure industry between the two countries, local media reported. The post Venezuela and Azerbaijan sign agreement for tourism development first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Is Trump Winning His Trade War With Asia?
Based on the deals negotiated thus far, it might seem so, but the U.S. economy could soon be in a world of pain.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Gaza City residents brace for the worst as Israeli assaults intensify
Gaza City residents brace for the worst as Israeli assaults intensify Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Mon, 08/18/2025 - 10:28 Eyewitnesses note the presence of killer robots, booby traps and daily bombardment and detonations A Palestinian woman mourns victims killed in Israeli fire at al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City, 16 August 2025 (Reuters/Mahmoud Issa) Off A once bustling neighbourhood in Gaza City has become Israel's...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Mali: Five Years After the 2020 Coup, Where Is Mali Today?
[RFI] When Mali's military staged a first coup on 18 August 2020, they said they were not planning on holding onto power and promised elections. But after a second coup that overthrew the transitional civilian government in 2021, the military is still in charge. Five years on, the country finds itself mired in criminal and sectarian violence and economic hardship.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Eritrea: Festival Eritrea 2025 - a Celebration of Eritrea's Cinematography
[Shabait] Festival Eritrea 2025 is an event of vibrant celebrations of the nation's diverse cultural and artistic heritage. The festival brings together the unique characteristics and shared cultures of Eritrea's six regions, highlighting the rich traditions and community spirit that define the country. It provides a dynamic platform where the collective artistry and traditions that form the unique fabric of the...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's Health Minister Meets WFP to Strengthen Nutrition and Food Security Programs
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, met with the World Food Programme (WFP) representative in Somalia on Monday to discuss joint strategies to combat hunger and malnutrition, particularly among the country's most vulnerable children.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria's Ogun State Education College Was Renamed After an Ijebu Monarch in 2021, Not 2025
[Africa Check] Nigeria's Ogun state education college was renamed after an Ijebu monarch in 2021, not 2025
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Phantom Poll Ranks Kenya's Former Deputy President Gachagua As Leading Opposition Figure
[Africa Check] Phantom poll ranks Kenya's former deputy president Gachagua as leading opposition figure
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:In Gaza, death does not come all at once. It comes in instalments
The fate of the Noufal family echoes the tragedy of Palestinian families slowly being wiped out by genocide.
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Chevron bossβs gripe about Australia: be more like the US or the Middle East | Temperature check
Mike Wirth, CEO of company responsible for more greenhouse gases than any other independently owned entity, thinks Australia should adopt US policies to attract fossil fuel dollarsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe boss of Chevron, one of the worldβs biggest oil and gas companies, which reported earnings of $9bn in the last six months,...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Labor go looking for an economic legacy - podcast
As Laborβs much-hyped economic summit begins, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, say they want to hear big ideas to bring about the reform Australians are hungry for. But does the governmentβs talk match its political ambition? Reged Ahmad speaks to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy about how Laborβs economic roundtable will shape the future of AustraliaRead more: Continue...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:βThese are moist times we live inβ: the strange, sticky world of Australian film-maker Philip Brophy
Brophyβs short films Salt, Saliva, Sperm and Sweat and No Dance have been restored for a whole new generation of twisted moviegoersGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn the long list of words that humans find disgusting, βmoistβ ranks among the most hated and the most innocuous. Why is this word so objectionable? Is it the mere suggestion of something displeasing? The mouthfeel? Or is it just social...
Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source:Why the Bundesliga lags behind Premier League and La Liga
Far more big names have left the Bundesliga this offseason than have come to Germany's top football league. So does the Bundesliga have a problem?
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