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Franceโs largest wildfire in decades burns 16,000 hectares in south
Franceโs most severe wildfire in decades continued to burn across the south on Thursday, having already scorched over 16,000 hectares and claimed one life.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:
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Trump vows 100% tariff on chips, unless companies are building in the U.S.
President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are "building in the United States."
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Wrapped up in strikes: German dรถner lovers face shortages and sizzling prices
Workers at the Birtat Meat World SE factory in southwestern Germany have gone on strike again amid a salary dispute.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Former Superman actor Dean Cain says heโs joining Trump's ICE agency to 'help save America'
Calling it his patriotic duty, Cain says heโll be sworn in โASAPโ to help enforce immigration raids - a move thatโs sparked online backlash, given his iconic role as an undocumented alien hero from Krypton.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Kenya: U.S. Senate Orders Deep Review of Kenya's Major Non-Nato Ally Status
[Nile Post] The United States Senate has ordered a sweeping review of Kenya's recently conferred Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status, citing urgent concerns over Nairobi's alleged ties with adversarial states, extremist groups, and the potential misuse of US military and intelligence support.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Taiwan imagines a Chinese invasion with TV and games
Taiwanese creatives are creating fictional, yet plausible, depictions of a Chinese invasion. Some say the imaginary scenarios are helpful, others say they only create fear.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs: New levies hit EU, Japan, South Korea
Import duties ranging from 10% to 50% will now apply to products shipped to the US from several of its major trading partners, including the European Union and Japan.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Fake claim of UK officers 'captured' in Ukraine
A demonstrably made-up story of British military officers being "captured" during a Russian raid in Ukraine has spread online this week, even being repeated by former British lawmakers. DW takes a look.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Boakai Unveils Bold Anti-Drug Action Plan
[Liberian Observer] As Liberia prepares for a historic nationwide protest against drug abuse on August 7, President Joseph Boakai has declared that the era of impunity for drug traffickers is over -- unveiling a bold new Anti-Drug Action Plan with the pledge that, "Liberia will not lose another generation to drugs, not on my watch."
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Liberia: We March for Our Future - - Liberia Must Say No to Drugs
[Liberian Observer] On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Liberians from all walks of life will take to the streets in a powerful march to say one thing with one voice: No to drugs. The "Say No to Drugs" campaign is not just a rally. It is a rallying cry -- a collective response to a national crisis that has gone on for far too long. Drug abuse is ravaging our youth, tearing apart families, and poisoning the future of this...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Ghana Declares Mourning After Ministers Killed in Helicopter Crash
[RFI] Ghana has declared three days of national mourning after two government ministers were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Germany to extend beefed-up border checks
Under pressure from the far right, Merz's government pledged to radically restrict the flow of asylum-seekers into Germany.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Memo Urging First-Year Students to Register Online By 8 August 2025 Not From Kenya's Masinde Muliro University
[Africa Check] Memo urging first-year students to register online by 8 August 2025 not from Kenya's Masinde Muliro University
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:The Philanthropic Trap: How Charity Can Legitimize Systemic Problems
In a few decades, foundation assets have increased more than tenfold, yet social problems mount too. What is happening? We need to escape the philanthropic trap.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Putin rules out Zelenskyy meeting for now
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin says the conditions have not been met for a meeting with Ukraine's president. Meanwhile, Moscow says it is preparing for a meeting between the Russian and US leaders. Follow DW for more.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition
While it seems clear that the government is on a path to recognise a Palestinian state, when it will get there remains in limbo.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Confused and concerned, CEOs get to grips with Trumpโs new tariff regime
The bemused mood among European chief executives came as U.S. President Donald Trump ushered in a new era of tariff complexity.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs go into effect
The move comes after Washington paused its "reciprocal tariffs" for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Mexico was only country to get a 90-day tariff reprieve from Trump. Hereโs why.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has extradited cartel leaders, deployed troops to the border โ and remained calm. So far, itโs worked.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Maersk CEO flags strong demand โpretty much everywhereโ except for the U.S. as outlook raised
Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit and raised its full-year guidance.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Putin will meet Trump, but will he meet Zelenskyy?
The presidents of the US and Russia have agreed to meet in the "coming days", the Kremlin said, adding that the venue has also been decided. Will the meeting also include Ukraineโs president Zelenskyy, and what does it mean for Trumpโs ceasefire deadline for Moscow?
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Xi Jinpingโs city of the future is coming to life
It is both impressive and worrying
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2025 โ Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:What Will Medicaid Cuts Mean For School Health and Wellness Services?
The outlook is bleak for children who lose access to Medicaid in school. As one health expert put it, kids will get sicker, โwhich will cost everybody ...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation over shoe design
The "Oaxaca Slip-On" was created as part of a collaboration between Adidas Originals and US designer Willy Chavarria. Oaxaca state authorities said the company did not acknowledge the design's indigenous origins.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:An economistโs guide to big life decisions
Forget your trip to the dentist. A new check-up is required
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Sun, sea and overcrowded sands: These are Europeโs most complained about beaches
UKโs Bournemouth Beach is Europe's most complained about stretch of sand, according to a report based on TripAdvisor reviews.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others
The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump's latest chip tariff declaration raises more questions than answers
U.S. President Donald Trump has divulged more of his semiconductor tariff plans, but his latest threats create as many questions than answers.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Ghanaโs Defence and Environment Ministers Killed in Military Helicopter Crash
A military helicopter crash in Ghana has killed eight people, including the defence and environment ministers, sparking national mourning and a security leadership vacuum.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:South Korea: Arrest warrant sought for ex-first lady Kim
The probe against Yoon Suk Yeol's wife comes while he remains in detention. If the arrest warrant is granted, it will be the first time in South Korea that a former president and first lady were both arrested.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:As a Critical Minerals Mine Nears Approval in Arizona, Residents Fear Itโs Already Affecting Area Water
PATAGONIA, Ariz.โWhen Becky and John Ball retired from careers in firefighting, they found their dream home in the foothills of Arizonaโs famed Patagonia mountains. But less than a year after moving in, they worry they made a mistake. In June, a letter arrived in the mail informing them their home was within the โcone of [โฆ]
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Activists Target Wells Fargo for Dropping its Climate Commitments
Outside the opulent, 73-story Hudson Yards tower in Midtown Manhattan, a group of climate activists gathered at the buildingโs northwest entrance at 33rd Street and 10th Avenue. Inside the skyscraper, Wells Fargo, the activistsโ target, occupied nine separate floors. As Reb Spring, the spokesperson for Debt for Climate, unfurled a banner that read โEnd Financial [โฆ]
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:โExtinct in the wildโ Barbary lion cubs in Czech zoo prepare for relocation
Four rare Barbary lion cubs are set to leave Safari Park Dvลฏr Krรกlovรฉ as part of an international effort to protect the critically endangered subspecies.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:How can US-India ties recover from Trump's tariff threats?
Donald Trump is using massive tariffs to pressure India to stop buying oil from Russia. With India holding firm, what is next for the traditionally friendly bilateral relationship?
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: