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Listen: Von der Leyen’s 'precise plans' for Ukraine’s security
European capitals are preparing “pretty precise plans” for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine, but what exactly do these plans mean for Europe, for Ukraine, and for the future of the war?
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:
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Fed independence ‘hangs by a thread’ after Trump moves to oust Lisa Cook
Efforts to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook and install allies could erode the bank’s autonomy, with consequences for inflation, market confidence and everyday borrowing.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:AI stethoscope can detect heart conditions in just 15 seconds, UK doctors find
About two-thirds of patients who were flagged by the AI stethoscope as potentially having heart failure did not actually have it.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Eleven UN workers arrested in Yemen amid Houthi crackdown
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arrests carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthis, who had vowed to retaliate for Thursday's Israeli strikes that killed their prime minister and other senior members of government.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:A China blockade of Taiwan may or may not work
US officials believe Chinese President Xi Jinping has set a deadline for his military to be capable of invading Taiwan by 2027 – the centennial anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth mentioned this date at a security conference in Singapore in May, warning of the […] The post A China blockade of Taiwan may or may not work appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
Commission president was on a tour of frontline states when her plane was the target of interference.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
The food and children's agency workers are the latest UN staff detained by Houthi authorities.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Common heart attack drug has no benefits and may raise death risk for women, major study finds
The trial, which tracked more than 8,500 patients across Spain and Italy, found that beta blockers, long prescribed after heart attacks, offer no clear benefit for patients whose heart function is normal.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 1st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked
"If we lose contact with our boats ... even for just 20 minutes, we will shut down all of Europe,” dockworker says.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia tightens grip on media ahead of 2026 vote
Ethiopia's record of detaining journalists and attempts to control the media has caused concern as the country prepares for high-stakes election in 2026. Rights groups warn of a growing crackdown.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:U.S. Halts Most Visa Issuance for Holders of Palestinian Passports
The U.S. has suspended nearly all non-immigrant visas for Palestinian passport holders, just weeks before the UN General Assembly, as debate over Palestinian statehood intensifies.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children
Advocacy groups sought emergency action amid reports planes carrying the children were about to take off.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Modi-Xi meet heralds shift to multipolar global economy
The meeting in Tianjin between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, their first in seven years, carries significance far beyond protocol. It took place just as Donald Trump’s expanding tariff program, which began in April and has steadily intensified through the summer, has reshaped global trade flows. The timing underscores an […] The post Modi-Xi meet heralds shift to multipolar...
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:ECB’s Rehn sees scope for more rate cuts if inflation slows
Bank of Finland governor Olli Rehn said eurozone inflation would likely be lower than previously expected, opening the door to further ECB rate cuts.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:'Serious danger' if Trump interferes in Fed, says ECB chief
ECB President Lagarde's comments come after Trump threatened to dismiss Federal Reserve officials Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook. She also voiced concern ahead of a no-confidence vote faced by the French government.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Meet the experts sailing to 26 Greek islands to protect endangered Mediterranean monk seals
For about two months, Luke, Suzanne, Nora, John and Aran have sailed the Aegean and Ionian to inform locals, visitors and tourism operators about the threats monk seals are facing.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Germany's road to 2026 World Cup begins: What to know
The German national team has six games to play in 2025. The plan is to win them all and secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but injuries and struggles against top teams cast something of a shadow.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:China’s Xi slams ‘bullying practices’ in thinly veiled snipe at Trump
The Chinese leader positioned Beijing as the upholder of "fairness and justice" during a speech at a major gathering that includes Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Anti-immigration protesters say Australia’s migration is at record highs – but the figures tell a different story
Latest net overseas migration figures are down 37% from recent peak, with experts pointing to misunderstanding of arrivals dataGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s immigration figures are not at record highs, migration experts say, rejecting claims aired at rallies on Sunday.Experts say confusion about various migration numbers, and a recent case of inaccurate reporting which spread...
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:German Chancellor Merz 'mentally preparing' for war in Ukraine to 'drag on'
Speaking in an interview on Sunday with German public broadcaster ZDF, Merz said he has not lost hope about the ceasefire or peace talks but “harbours no illusions".
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian police say Russia linked to murder of former parliament speaker
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of Andriy Parubiy, a prominent politician who played a major role in Ukraine’s pro-Western Euromaidan Revolution.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Alibaba shares jump 19% on cloud unit acceleration, report of new AI chip
Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares jumped 19% on strong results at its cloud computing division driven by its AI investments.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:How a Rock Band Bassist Is Remixing Climate Activism
Imagine if every climate policy rollback was met with the same unshakable loyalty Swifties show when Taylor drops a breakup song. What if climate action had the same unstoppable energy as Beyoncé’s BeyHive, marching full speed ahead toward a green economy? According to Adam Met, the climate movement could learn a thing or two from […]
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Russian propaganda is 'overtaking' legitimate news in the Czech Republic
As Czech elections approach, disinformation has reached historic highs in the country, according to a study.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Giant bamboo snake parades through Japanese village
A giant straw and bamboo snake over 80 metres long was paraded through a Japanese village on Sunday as part of a festival first held in 1988.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Deadly Accident Involving Haiti Security Mission Vehicles Reported in Kenscoff
A fatal accident involving armored vehicles of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti has left both civilians and MSS personnel dead and injured.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:In the Once Heavily Polluted Chicago River, More Fish, a Giant Snapping Turtle and an Upcoming Swim
CHICAGO—Krystyna Kurth likes to begin her tours of the river cutting past the city’s post-industrial area with a word association game. Kurth, coordinator of conservation action at the Shedd Aquarium, first began leading Kayak for Conservation tours of the Chicago River’s North Branch six years ago. When she started, the first words about it that […]
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:What is at stake in Malawi's elections?
Two political rivals go head-to-head once again in the hotly contested 16 September poll.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Putin says he reached 'understandings' with Trump over end of Ukraine war
The Russian president also defended his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Asia markets close mixed as investors assess China's RatingDog manufacturing data
Investors are also assessing the developments in India and China relations, after leaders from both countries agreed that they are development partners, not rivals.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:PM says neo-Nazi giving speech from Victoria’s parliament steps ‘isn’t the Australian way’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed‘Come forward’: police say people ‘know the whereabouts’ of alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi FreemanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShadow immigration minister says Coalition support ‘sustainable’ migrationAsked about the Coalition’s own migration policy, Scarr says he supports a “sustainable” level of migration.That looks like considering things like skill shortages,...
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:China may turn South China Sea into AI‑triggered mine zone
Chinese military scientists have proposed converting the treacherous underwater terrain surrounding the Paracel Islands into a strategic minefield to counter US naval operations in the South China Sea, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Technical Acoustics. The initiative, led by researchers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Dalian Naval Academy and Harbin Engineering University, […] The post China...
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Indonesia stocks, currency fall as protests dent investor sentiment in Southeast Asia's largest economy
Violence and protests have rattled investors confidence, but are unlikely to challenge the underlying growth story for Indonesia, several market watchers said.
Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source:Trump’s tariffs knocked down by federal appeals court. What now?
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump went too far when he declared national emergencies to justify imposing sweeping import taxes on almost every country on earth.
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