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Trump’s supporters keep the faith six months on

Among pulled-pork trucks and Maga merchandise stalls, the mood is jubilant at the Illinois State Fair

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Watch the video: Which countries are the top ice cream producers in the EU?

Italy may be renowned across the globe for its artisan gelato, but it is not the European Union's top producer of the frozen treat.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law

A monument of the β€œPolish-Soviet Brotherhood in Arms” was removed on Monday morning in Ploty, near Gryfice in northwestern Poland.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Versant to rename MSNBC, drop famed peacock logos in Comcast separation

They're the first real public-facing changes in Versant's upcoming separation from Comcast's NBCUniversal.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?

Iraq is debating a new draft law that would give the PMF militias formal standing in state institutions.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Top UK CEOs richer than ever: FTSE 100 boss pay breaks records for third year

Median pay for Britain’s top bosses rose 6.8% to a record high, with 13 executives earning 11.6M or more, as critics warn of deepening inequality.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Google and NASA are building an AI tool to treat health problems while astronauts are in space

The β€˜Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes

Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The merger that is setting a benchmark for AI

Whether the acquisition of Core Scientific by CoreWeave goes ahead will provide a signal on investor confidence in the technology

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump calls Putin after critical Russia-Ukraine talks with European leaders

U.S. president teases security guarantees in boost for Kyiv. Follow the action from a dramatic day of meetings at the White House.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine: Zelenskyy hails 'best' talks with Trump yet

Trump has said a ceasefire wasn't necessary at this stage, while Zelenskyy thanked the US president for efforts to "stop killings." Follow DW for the latest.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia-Ukraine war: Which possible territorial concessions are under debate?

Large areas of eastern and southern Ukraine have been forcibly seized by the Russian army. Why do they matter to Russia? And could some be returned to Ukraine?

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump advisor Peter Navarro slams India’s β€˜opportunistic’ purchases of Russian crude

His comments come shortly after trade negotiations between the U.S. and India were reportedly called off.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel signals will continue war

Palestinian group tells mediators it approves latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and is ready to resume talks.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Croatia Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine

President Milanovic has repeatedly accused the U.S. of waging a proxy war against Russia through Ukraine. On Monday, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said that Croatian soldiers will not take part in β€œother people’s wars,” referring to the conflict in Ukraine. RELATED: Zelensky Can End War β€˜Almost Immediately’: Trump β€œCroatia is a member of the European […]

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why having your first child later in life raises the risk of postpartum breast cancer

Research shows that having a first child after age 30 increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40 per cent to 45 per cent.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy

Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa since July.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Viral video of Russian vehicle waving US flag and attacking Ukraine sparks fury in Kyiv

β€œMaximum audacity,” raged top presidential adviser Andriy Yermak.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Norway considers selling stakes in international companies over West Bank activities

$2tn oil fund already takes steps to reduce holdings in Israeli companies amid rising political pressure

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU’s new Entry/Exit System: What travellers need to know about visas, insurance and delays

As speculations around the impact of the new EES system increase, Euronews Travel explores some common debunked myths.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Liberia: Stand Sets December 17 'Final Showdown,' Warns Boakai to Lead or Leave

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A coalition of civil society groups has declared Dec. 17 the start of a "final showdown" against President Joseph Boakai, warning he must "lead or leave" after a U.S. State Department report concluded that Liberia's human rights conditions showed "no significant change" during his first year in office.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Cuba Condemns U.S. Military Presence in The Caribbean Sea

β€˜Latin America and the Caribbean must be respected as a Peace Zone,’ FM Rodriguez said. On Monday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the presence of U.S. β€œnaval and air military forces” in the southern Caribbean and rejected Washington’s claim that the deployment is part of an anti-drug operation. RELATED: Cuba Announces Release of Salvadoran […]

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Liberia: Musa Bility Won't Seek Reelection - Eyes 2029 Presidency With Cmc

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Rep. Musa Bility of Nimba County's District 7 says he will not seek reelection to the Legislature, describing the body as "a dungeon" of corruption, while unveiling his Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) as an alternative political force ahead of the 2029 elections.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: S.T. Nagbe United Methodist Church Sues United Methodist Annual Conference Over Church Closure

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The leadership of the historic St. Trowen Nagbe United Methodist Church has filed a lawsuit against the United Methodist Annual Conference at the Civil Law Court in Monrovia, asking the court to restore ownership and access to its property after the denomination sealed the congregation's doors earlier this month.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Fcta to Clear Shanties Posing Security Threat, Hampering Developmental Project

[Vanguard] The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said it would ensure the clearance of all illegal settlements, especially shanties harbouring criminals and prevent developmental projects in the Federal Capital City.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Novo Nordisk shares pop after Wegovy receives U.S. approval for liver disease

The firm was granted U.S. approval for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis in adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes

Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Kenya: No Tears, Just Cheers - Ominde Proud of Oilers Despite Defeat to Kcb At Christie 7s

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Menengai Oilers head coach Geoffrey Ominde is proud of his players despite losing to KCB Rugby in the finals of the Christie 7s at the RFUEA Grounds, on Sunday evening.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Legal Battle As Uganda Takes Back the Power

[Independent (Kampala)] ANALYSIS -- Umeme, an electricity distribution company, announced on 2 June that it will take its quarrel with the Ugandan government to an arbitration court in London, after weeks of unsuccessful negotiations.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

New York cultural giants bring major art installations to JFK's new terminal

Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Southern Africa: Malawi Journalists Shine At SADC Media Awards - Minister Mumba Excited - 'It's a Symbol Malawi Can Compete Globally'

[Nyasa Times] Malawi celebrated a proud moment on the regional stage as three of its journalists finished as runners-up at the 2025 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Media Awards. The accolades spanned Photojournalism, Radio, and Television, with Roy Nkosi of Malawi News Agency, Innocent Kumchedwa of Zodiak Broadcasting Station, and Kumbukani Kajumi of Malawi Film Unit each receiving $1,000.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: 'We Are Voting Muchimbulimbuli,' Kabambe Blasts 'Blind Voting', Urges Malawians to Choose Vision Over Tribe

[Nyasa Times] UTM presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has launched a scathing attack on Malawi's voting culture, warning that many citizens continue to vote "blindly" based on tribe or origin instead of vision and policies.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: 'Lilongwe Roars for Chakwera' - President Hails Record Voter Registration As Momentum Builds

[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera stormed Lilongwe on Monday with fiery praise for residents who have turned up in record numbers to register for the September 16 elections -- a show of political muscle that signals growing momentum for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Middle East: Hamas accepts new Gaza truce proposal

The proposed truce involves a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, Amnesty International has accused Israel of a "deliberate policy" of starvation. Follow DW.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tanzania: 'I Fought for My Sight, Now I Fight for Others' - Fatuma Saidi Majogo

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- In the small Tanzanian village of Mbwewe, Fatuma Saidi Majogo sits on a woven reed mat, surrounded by the dusty ground and traditional huts. She has a basket and crafting materials laid out around her. Her eyes, once clouded by pain and darkness, now sparkle with gratitude as she shares her story.

Published on: August 18, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica