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From Amy to Wubbo: How do meteorologists choose storm names and why are they important?

The UK's Met Office has revealed its storm names for the 2025-2026 season which were all nominated by the public.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel 'tells US of unfolding plans to annex West Bank'

Israel 'tells US of unfolding plans to annex West Bank' IsraeliForeign Minister Gideon Saar met with hisUScounterpart Marco Rubio to discuss plans for a complete annexation of the occupiedWest Bank, Wallareported. According to the Israeli news outlet, Saar hinted that his government is quietly heading towards "applying sovereignty" over thePalestinianterritory in the coming months. Israeli media has reported unanimity...

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Cuban President Meets With Vietnamese Leaders to Mark 65 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Talks in Hanoi highlight US$14.8 million campaign for Cuba, and plans to expand cooperation in trade, defense, and food security. On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with To Lam, secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in Hanoi, where they held talks to strengthen the strategic character of bilateral relations. RELATED: Cuba and Vietnam […]

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iraq mosque wrecked by ISIL officially reopened after restoration

The Great Mosque of al-Nuri and its leaning minaret have reopened in Iraq, eight years after being destroyed by ISIL.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Joe Bugner obituary

British heavyweight boxer who twice took on Muhammad Ali and beat Henry Cooper in 1971Joe Bugner, who has died aged 75, twice went the distance with the great Muhammad Ali – the second time in a failed 1975 world title challenge – and also lost to the fearsome Joe Frazier in an epic contest. But the British sporting public never loved him in the way of heavyweight boxers such as Frank Bruno, Anthony Joshua and Tyson...

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Europe's new fighter jet at risk amidst Franco-German ownership disputes

Germany is accusing French manufacturer Dassault of blocking negotiations over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'The Haydn Expedition': A very democratic orchestra

The documentary film "The Haydn Expedition" tells the story of artistic and democratic freedom, and premiered at a special event in Hamburg.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Summer 2025 confirmed as UK's hottest on record

Provisional Met Office figures show that it has been the warmest summer on record - meaning the UK's five hottest summers have all occurred since 2000.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Groceries in Portugal are €17 more expensive than a year ago, eggs see the steepest price hike

To buy half a dozen eggs, consumers in Portugal now spend more than 2. Prices have risen 81% in just three years.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Call for pitches: Climate Home News seeks story ideas on critical mineral supply chainsΒ 

Do you have original story ideas about the trends shaping supply chains for energy transition minerals and how to address their sustainability challenges? Get in touch The post Call for pitches: Climate Home News seeks story ideas on critical mineral supply chains appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

U.S.-run 'Gaza Riviera’: Post-war redevelopment plan sees 'voluntary relocation' of millions

The 38-page document envisions "voluntary" relocation of Gaza's population, AI-powered "smart cities", and a manufacturing hub named after Elon Musk.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Iraq's al-Nouri Mosque officially reopens eight years after being destroyed by ISIS

The so-called Islamic State group detonated explosives at the 12th-century Mosul landmark in 2017.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK’s Starmer Vows to Shut Down Asylum Hotels As Soon as Possible

British prime minister pledges to speed up closures amid protests, lawsuits, and far-right rallies. On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wants to close all asylum seeker hotels in the United Kingdom β€œas soon as possible,” following lawsuits and protests in recent weeks over the migration system. RELATED: Over 100 Migrants Dead in […]

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Killer Quake Hits Eastern Afghanistan, Devastates Villages

When will injured women in conservative Kunar, the epicenter of the quake, be able to access treatment in hospitals?

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Reform UK calls for end to β€˜egregious’ council pension fund fees

Populist party says taxpayers are being β€˜taken for mugs’ over Local Government Pension Scheme

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Rare Earth Mines in Myanmar Are Poisoning Thai Rivers

This cross-border environmental crisis is already impacting the Mekong, and experts warn that pollutants could even reach the South China Sea.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

German defense chief slaps down von der Leyen’s talk of EU troops for Ukraine

Boris Pistorius says it is β€œfundamentally wrong” to discuss such options before peace talks.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany updates: Afghan nationals arrive after visa battle

Despite pushback from the German government, which is seeking a tougher stance on immigration, dozens of Afghan nationals arrived at Hanover Airport.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump calls for more Covid vaccine data to stop CDC β€˜being ripped apart’

US president demands more proof from drug companies of jab effectiveness

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Costa breaks ranks on EU-US trade deal, fires warning shot at Trump

The European Council president appears to admit the war in Ukraine was a factor in accepting the bloc's lopsided pact with Washington.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Australia's 'secret' deportation deal with Nauru – podcast

On Friday, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, released a six-line statement announcing a new deal struck with Nauru. The deal allows the government to deport about 280 members of the NZYQ cohort, a group of noncitizens living in Australia whose visas were cancelled on character grounds. And despite costing hundreds of millions of dollars, the public have been told little detail about how the arrangement will...

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Dear gen Z, take a lesson from this zillennial: to be cringe is to be free | Eleanor Burnard

As the internet’s apex predator, zoomers are terrified of being seen as anything but a specific type of curated cool. It’s time they learned to live, laugh, loveMillennials are a generation infamous for their love of avocado toast, craft beer, Harry Potter, inventing the idea of a Disney adult and girlboss feminism. For that they’ve been subject to the brunt of our zeitgeist’s wrath in the years since.Resentful boomers...

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Not just under-16s: all Australian social media users will need to prove their age – and it could be complicated

The age assurance technology trial found errors are inevitable – meaning users might have to provide other ID or appeal against wrongful bansFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt could take just 40 seconds: that’s how long Australians might have to wait for age assurance technology to assess they’re allowed to be on social media from...

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

US shareholders fail to pass any green proposals for first time in 6 years

This year’s proxy season highlights diminishing investor support for climate agenda

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Croatia hosts fourth open hot air balloon championship in Prelog

In the northern Croatian town of Prelog, balloon crews from around the world gathered for a race that has become one of the country’s most distinctive annual events.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sex testing in athletics a setback to science?

Former Spanish hurdler Maria Jose Martinez-Patino knows better than most about genetic testing, having missed out on a chance at the Olympics as a result of it. She spoke to DW about World Athletics' new regulations.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French PM FranΓ§ois Bayrou faces government collapse β€” what are the possible scenarios?

French Prime Minister FranΓ§ois Bayrou risks losing a crucial confidence vote in parliament next Monday. The outcome could trigger government collapse, budget plan delays, or even snap elections.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Leaked Israeli army document 'says it made every possible mistake' in Gaza

Leaked Israeli army document 'says it made every possible mistake' in Gaza Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 09/01/2025 - 13:10 The probe reportedly says main goals not achieved due to manpower strain, lack of resources and preparation forguerrilla warfare A woman sits amid the rubble at the Fahmi Al-Jarjawi school in Gaza City, on 26 May, 2025, following an Israeli strike (AFP/Omar al-Qattaa) Off An internal military...

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany aims for closer India trade ties amid Trump tariffs

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is traveling to India as ties between the two sides evolve amid trade tensions, defense deals and tech collaboration.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

North Korea's Kim crosses border into China in armoured train

The train is said to have a restaurant onboard serving French wines and dishes like fresh lobster.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Snapback sanctions expose Iran's diplomatic dilemma

Iran must reach a deal with Western parties by late September or face renewed UN sanctions over its nuclear program.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Italian government denies French PM Bayrou's 'unfounded' tax dumping claims

Francois Bayrou, in an interview with French media on Sunday, accused Italy of fiscal dumping. The Italian government denied it, while members of the key parties criticised the attack, defending the soundness and attractiveness of their tax system.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Xi, Putin and Modi pledge unity at summit to counter US-led global order

Xi Jinping was joined by Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China.

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Stuffed wardrobes: Which European countries are drowning in household clutter?

Unworn clothes, drawers crammed with mismatching tools and storage units filled with forgotten furniture. Which nation's houses are the most stuffed?

Published on: September 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews