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Can we force a climate breakthrough? Scientists outline strategy to tip the system
The authors say some positive tipping points are already occurring in power and transport.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:
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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy vows to cede no land to Russia
Ukraine's president said he is ready for talks, but warned against "stillborn decisions" made without Kyiv. His remarks come after news of an Alaska summit between the US and Russian leaders. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Fire at the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba extinguished avoiding 'catastrophic situation'
A fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, caused by the short circuit of a sweeper in the chapel of Almanzor, forced the area to be evacuated. However, the blaze has now been extinguished according to the town's mayor.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Mexico rules out Trump's reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Trump to meet Putin in Alaska as he signals Ukraine may need to cede land
Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects proposal and insists Ukrainians βwill not gift their land to the occupierβ
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Israel is deepening its war in Gaza - here are 5 big questions about Netanyahuβs ill-advised next phase
From a strategy standpoint, Netanyahuβs decision to take over Gaza City makes little sense β nor does there appear to be a longer-term plan in place.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Israel is deepening its war in Gaza β here are 5 big questions about Netanyahuβs ill-advised next phase
From a strategy standpoint, Netanyahuβs decision to take over Gaza City makes little sense β nor does there appear to be a longer-term plan in place.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:US: Trump eyes military action against cartels β reports
President Donald Trump has vowed to "wage war" on drug cartels, accusing them of flooding the US with drugs such as fentanyl. Mexico has ruled out any US military action on its soil.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Meet the Austrian carpenter safeguarding precious flutes with his new 'smart case' invention
Professional flutists often face a problem when it comes to protecting their fragile and expensive instruments: many cases don't hold the flutes in place, making them vulnerable to damage. But a carpenter from a small Austrian town may have changed that...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:How a drowning victim became a lifesaving icon
If you know CPR, chances are youβve practised on a dummy with the face of a woman who, legend says, drowned in Paris.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:TikTok launched community notes. Why are social media sites betting on crowdsourced fact-checking?
TikTok is the latest social media platform to enable users to write and rate posts to give context to content on their feeds. We take a look at how crowd-sourced fact-checking works.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine
Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska next Friday to discuss ending Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukrainian territorial integrity is non-negotiable. Later on Saturday, a US official said that Trump was 'considering' holding a trilateral meeting.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Brexit sends Brits to Europe for Louboutins in a blow to UK luxury
British shoppers are heading to Europe for βcheaperβ luxury, while the UK loses its competitive edge as the only major destination with no VAT-free shopping for international visitors.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Trump gauges Europeβs reaction to Putinβs ceasefire offer
The White House has held multiple calls in recent days with Ukraine and its European allies to discuss the plan, a White House official said.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will meet with Putin Aug. 15 in Alaska
The president confirmed he will meet with Putin, as the White House pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Brazilβs President Lula vetoes parts of environmental βdevastation billβ
Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atomic bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2025 β Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Misogyny is in a smirk, a meme or in violence
Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Uganda still battling waste disaster one year on
In August 2024, a landslide at Kampala's largest landfill killed at least 34 people. But there's still been no compensation or new safety measures. The city's new waste management plan has also drawn controversy.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Will EU-India ties survive the latest Russia sanctions?
Experts say Brussels' sanctions are largely symbolic, while the real threat to New Delhi comes from looming US tariffs. Ironically, the EU may still stand to gain.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Swiss watches keep ticking despite tariff challenges
The countryβs makers of high-end timepieces should avoid the βhorror scenarioβ facing their fellow exporters
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Netanyahuβs Gaza occupation plan opens rift with IDF
Rancorous week of leaks and mudslinging exposes divisions between political and military leadership
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Flip-flops, fruit and the new rat pack: hot takes from Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26
The Scandi city leads the way in style and sustainable fashion. So what trends are on the horizon?
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:The great tax panic β
How wealthy taxpayers are trying to shield their assets from an increasingly cash-strapped UK Treasury
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:A grand new government quarter glimpsed through the Delhi haze
Departing FT bureau chief John Reed on a transformation to match Indiaβs ambition β and the old challenges that remain
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Is there a case for climate optimism?
Two books argue that, despite the gloom, environmental progress is still possible through science and diplomacy
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:The rise of the dupes
Consumers, especially from Gen Z, are embracing products that proudly copy β or duplicate β luxury items
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:βWhen I fled Russia, I knew it was one-wayβ β director Kirill Serebrennikov on exile, uncertainty and Josef Mengele
Now based in Berlin, the Γ©migrΓ© is juggling work in film, opera, ballet and preparing for his Salzburg theatre debut
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:The message of the murals
Belfastβs famous wall paintings provide a snapshot of relations between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. More than 25 years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, Drew Forrest saw them on a trip to the city
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Nagasaki warns of nuclear war on 80th A bomb anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki, the city's mayor warns that humanity faces an "imminent existential crisis."
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:βYouβre fired!β: Trump tells Intel boss to resign over China ties
Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan was told by US President Donald Trump to step down after a chip design software firm he managed pleaded guilty to violating US export controls. βThe Chief Executive of Intel is highly conflicted and must resign, immediately,β Trump posted on Truth Social on August 7. βThere is no other solution [β¦] The post βYouβre fired!β: Trump tells Intel boss to resign over China ties appeared first...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Mysterious Chinese stealth jet a fresh test for US air dominance
A mysterious tailless stealth jet spotted in China has intensified the US-China race for sixth-generation air dominance, where competing ambitions face significant technological and operational uncertainties on both sides of the Pacific. This month, multiple media sources reported that images circulating on Chinese social media appear to show a previously unknown tailless stealth aircraft, igniting [β¦] The post...
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