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China reveals DF-100 missile in response to US encirclement

This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China released rare new DF-100 footage as part of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) documentary marking the force’s 98th anniversary, offering fresh visual cues on the supersonic cruise missile’s specifications and strategic reach. The two-minute video shows the DF-100 operating during a cable communications exercise […] The post China reveals DF-100 missile...

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Air Canada starts cancelling flights ahead of potential strike that could impact thousands

Canada's biggest airline began suspending flights on Thursday after flight attendants issued a strike notice.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Homeless camps cleared in controversial policing push in Washington

Homeless residents removed their belongings as officials prepared to clear encampments under US President Trump’s newly launched federal policing and homelessness crackdown initiative.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hezbollah refuses to hand over its weapons to Lebanese government

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's decision to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, calling it a US-Israeli order and warning of a major crisis.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cutting Through Time: The Spectacular Quechua Scissors Dance Celebrated by UNESCO

The Scissors Dance is a vibrant and extraordinary ritual dance that originates from the Quechua communities of the southern highlands in the central Andes of Peru. This dance has its roots in the culture of the Chanka people and is recognized today not only as one of the most distinctive expressions of Indigenous Andean heritage […]

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Alien: Earth' - Euronews Culture's verdict: Does the TV series save the Alien franchise?

For all its synthetic hybrids, slimy tech bros and arachnid eyeballs, Alien: Earth will still have you crying: "Oh, Mother! Why am I so bored?"

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Let Britain host the Super Bowl, says Peter Mandelson

The U.K. ambassador to Washington wanted the iconic game across the pond announced while he was in post.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A program that saves time in U.S. airport security lines opens to some international travelers

Travelers from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can apply for Clear+ memberships that verify passenger identities using biometrics.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Worried about IHT? Don’t miss the trust deadline

Farm and business owners should take heed of the 10th Duke of Devonshire’s unexpected demise

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Inside a Program Supporting Black Girls Who Love Math

Recent data shows the gender gap in K-12 math performance reappeared. Can enrichment programs focused on students’ self-perception help some girls achieve?

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Sergey Lavrov’s Alaska outfit hints at Soviet nostalgia

Lavrov will be part of the Kremlin’s delegation when Putin and Trump meet Friday.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Japan's economy holds steady at half-year mark despite Trump tariffs

The country's GDP grew in the second quarter thanks to a rush of pre-tariff exports and a glut of international tourists.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japan’s plan to break China’s rare-earth stranglehold

In the evolving landscape of critical mineral geopolitics, Japan is working to recalibrate its rare-earth strategy amid intensifying competition between the United States and China. While Tokyo has aligned itself with partners such as the US, Australia and India to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths, analysts caution that Beijing continues to dominate the supply […] The post Japan’s plan to break China’s rare-earth...

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

At Least Nine Gazans Killed in Israeli Strikes Amid Intensified IDF Operations

At least nine Gazans were killed in Zionist strikes early this morning, mostly in the southern Gaza Strip, local medical sources reported, while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said they have intensified their operations in the area since Thursday. RELATED: Berlin Rejects Israeli Plan to Build Houses in West Bank Settlements Seven of the victims […]

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

West Bank settlements: Germany tells Israel to change course

The German government has said Israel should not implement a plan to build thousands of new housing units at a settlement in the occupied West Bank. The Foreign Ministry has said the move violates international law.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fears of starvation in Myanmar as UN warns of 'disaster'

"There is no income. Most people survive now by eating boiled taro roots," one person told the BBC.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Australian lawyer apologises after AI generated fake quotes in murder case

The fake submissions included fabricated quotes from a speech to the state legislature and nonexistent case citations purportedly from the Supreme Court.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greenpeace activists deploy huge Anish Kapoor artwork 'BUTCHERED' on North Sea gas platform

Anish Kapoor's 'BUTCHERED' is an original artwork created specifically for Greenpeace's protest action. It is believed to be the first fine art piece to be installed on an active fossil fuel platform.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UN plastics treaty talks fail after US joins petrostates in blocking action

Delegates criticise role of Trump administration in siding with Saudi Arabia and other petrochemical producers

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Campaigners sue Chilean government over copper mining pollutionΒ 

The case comes after Climate Home News revealed that uncontrolled air pollution has put people's health at risk in Chile's copper mining heartland The post Campaigners sue Chilean government over copper mining pollution appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

New York Already Denied Permits to These Gas Pipelines. Under Trump, They Could Get Greenlit

Hundreds of New Yorkers rallied against new natural gas pipelines in their state as a deadline loomed for the public to comment on a revived proposal to expand the gas pipeline that supplies downstate New York. Oklahoma-based natural gas company the Williams Cos. had shelved that pipeline and another New York project years ago over […]

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after β€œchaotic” negotiations

UN talks ran into overtime, ending with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production and the way forward unclear The post Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after β€œchaotic” negotiations appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Chicago Aims To Have Most Air Pollution Sensors in the US

City officials are scrambling to install nearly 300 high-quality air pollution sensors across Chicago, a network that would be the largest in the U.S. and one of the biggest worldwide. The plan is to have the monitors up by the end of summer as city officials try to get a handle on the poor air […]

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Vietnam Rises $4.8 Million in Donations to Support Cuba

In the past 48 hours, Vietnamese citizens, businesses, and public institutions donated $4.8 million at the start of a government-led fundraising campaign to support Cuba, which is currently facing a severe economic crisis in face of U.S. sanctions and over 60 years of blockade. RELATED: Cuba Rejects U.S. Visa Restrictions Over Medical Cooperation Programs The […]

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Could Trump repeat his DC intervention in other cities?

US President Donald Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington, DC, and may well have other major cities in his sights.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington

The deployment of the troops follows an order by US President Donald Trump for a crackdown on crime in the US capital, a similar action he took during protests in Los Angelesin June, prompting widespread backlash.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025

Kazakhstan marked its National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka on 10 August with a programme of music, traditional dress, and cultural presentations.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India's Modi seeks 'self-reliance' on Independence Day

India's prime minister has vowed to defend the country's agricultural interests, a sticking point in trade negotiations with the US. Modi also threatened neighboring Pakistan with punishment in case of future attacks.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Airport traffic in Greece climbs 6.5% with Crete recording the strongest passenger growth

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Berlin Rejects Israeli Plan to Build Houses in West Bank Settlements

Germany condemns Israel’s plan to build thousands of new homes in West Bank settlements, according to a statement issued by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs late Thursday night. RELATED: Israeli Strikes Kill 16 More Civilians in Gaza, Including Aid Seekers β€œThe German government strongly opposes the Israeli government’s announcement regarding the approval of thousands […]

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Please find my daughter': Grief and chaos after flash floods in Kashmir

At least 60 people have been killed in the flash floods and dozens still remain missing.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

More than 300 ill in Indonesia after eating free school lunches

This is the largest spate of food poisonings to hit Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

F1 tycoon fined $23,000 in Singapore gift scandal

Ong Beng Seng had given expensive gifts to an ex-minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar.

Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia