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Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Estonia expels Russian diplomat over interference and 'crimes against the state'

The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/eston

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Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks

The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic pollution.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hre

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Israeli military approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza, spokesperson says

No further details about the plan that has been agreed to or a timeline have been released but the announcement comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for the take over of Gaza City following an all-night session.<div class="small-12 co

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At least 20 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Italy's Lampedusa, UN says

Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/at-least-20-migrants-dead-afte

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French bid to create 'State of New Caledonia' rejected by pro-independence bloc

Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) says deal brokered by Paris is "incompatible with the foundations and achievements of our struggle".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/fre

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At least two killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13

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Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan

Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames

Firefighters and residents joined forces on Wednesday to tackle fast-spreading wildfires on the outskirts of Patras, Greece’s third largest city, as conditions worsened.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews

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British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban

The British Army has vowed to crack down on sexual abuse after an inquiry found some of its soldiers using sex workers at a training site in Kenya.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/britis

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Fresh protest against Gaza war erupts in Greece over arrival of Israeli cruise ship

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13

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Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Thousands of people evacuated in Taiwan as Typhoon Podul makes landfall

More than 5,500 people had been evacuated in advance of the typhoon’s arrival on Wednesday, according to authorities.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/thousands-of-people-evacuated-in-tai

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China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over meeting with Dalai Lama

Beijing says it has "lodged serious protests with the Czech side" after Petr Pavel travelled to India to congratulate the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13

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Berlin protesters swim in Spree to push for lifting 1925 ban

Hundreds of people leapt into the Spree River’s calm, green-tinged waters in Berlin’s historic Mitte district on Tuesday, aiming to show it is both clean and enjoyable for swimming.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://

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Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least six

Moscow launches strikes at multiple Ukrainian cities overnight on Wednesday, just days before Vladimir Putin is set to meet Donald Trump in Alaska for peace talks.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2

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Mexico City rally over Israeli strike that killed journalists in Gaza

Journalists and activists gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday evening to demand justice for Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and other reporters killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza late on Sunday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__b

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Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over corruption allegations

Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.<div class="small-12 column text-center

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Mexico extradites 26 cartel members to US in deal with Trump administration

The move marks the second time Mexico extradites cartel members to the US, in an effort to curb the threat of US tariffs on its imports.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/mexico-extradites

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Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on release of all hostages at once

The long-running indirect talks appeared to break down last month; however, a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks on Tuesday, according to Egyptian state media.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www

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Kim Jong-un and Putin discuss alliance and war efforts against Ukraine

During the call on Tuesday, Putin praised the “bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit” displayed by Pyongyang’s troops as they fought together with Russian forces, North Korea’s state-run media said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__b

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Zelenskyy warns Putin wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of ceasefire

The Ukrainian president reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from its own land, saying that would be unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for another Russian invasion.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt

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Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says

Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war.<div class="small-12 column

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Zelenskyy tells Trump Putin is 'bluffing' ahead of historic Alaska meeting — live updates

Ukraine’s president and the European leaders are holding virtual talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, just days before his much-anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Follow our live blog for more.<div class="small-12 column text

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Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south

Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a h

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Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say

Egypt is deeply opposed to plans to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza, with which it shares a border, fearing an influx of refugees into its own territory.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/1

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Philippine military blames China for ships collision in disputed South China Sea

The confrontation near the Scarborough Shoal was the latest flare-up of the long-simmering territorial standoff in the contested waters of the South China Sea.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/

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Fire detected near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, energy ministry says

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest such facility in Europe, has been a focus of concern for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the war in Ukraine amid fears of a potential nuclear catastrophe.<div class="small-12 column te

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Brussels' chief prosecutor slams political inaction over drug gang violence

There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/brus

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Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Yoga meets Van Gogh in immersive Las Vegas sessions

Visitors to Las Vegas can now take part in a yoga class surrounded by the swirling colours of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works, projected floor-to-ceiling.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/

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Iran says it detained 21,000 'suspects' during the 12-day conflict with Israel

Iranian police say 261 suspects of espionage and 172 people accused of unauthorised filming were arrested in the security forces' crackdown.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/iran-says-it-

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Iran's ayatollah makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel conflict started

Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the conflict between Israel and Iran began.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/05/irans-supreme-leader-makes-first-public-appearance

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At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, health ministry says

The United Kingdom released a statement with 27 of its allies, many of them European, condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling on Israel to take immediate steps to alleviate humanitarian suffering.<div class="small-12 column text-c

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Peruvian Shamans call for calm in Amazon island dispute with Colombia

Shamans in Peru have staged a traditional ritual in Lima to urge peace with Colombia amid a growing row over the ownership of Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/0

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Portuguese police shift up a gear with Ferrari seized in drug trafficking probe

Portuguese police's latest acquisition is a Ferrari 488 GTB, which will join a BMW i8 and Ford Mustang V8 in being used for non-crime related duties.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/port

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Deadly wildfire contained after raging near Madrid suburb

At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/

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Poland charges suspect over parcel bomb plot amid Russia sabotage fears

Four foreign nationals have been investigated over a parcel containing explosives that was sent via a courier company in Poland last year.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/poland-charges-

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Berlin protesters condemn killing of journalists in Gaza airstrikes

Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Berlin on Monday evening, rallying against the killing of journalists in Gaza during Israeli airstrikes a day earlier.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/202

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Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Wildfire near Madrid kills one as fires burn across Spain

The fire was brought under control overnight, after a blaze in the Tres Cantos area killed one person and prompted evacuations, the authorities said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/wild

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Spain orders town to drop Muslim community religious gathering ban

The ban, which affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in the southeastern town of Jumilla, has been challenged by Madrid.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/spain-

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Injured elephant repeatedly visits Indian village for food and water

An elephant with a leg injury has been making daily visits to a village on the outskirts of Assam in northeast India, searching for food and water.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/injure

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Public swimming in Seine proves popular in French capital

Thousands of people have been swimming in the River Seine since Paris opened three public bathing sites last month, the first in more than a century.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/publ

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Trump's election paved way for Israeli attacks on Iran - sources

Israel had long planned an attack on Iran but delayed it until several factors aligned: Donald Trump’s election in the US, the conclusion of a 60-day period of nuclear negotiations, and specific Iranian attacks.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti

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Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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More than 2,000 people evacuated from Spanish resort of Tarifa over advancing wildfire

Despite the efforts of emergency teams to control the fire that has been raging across some areas in southern Spain, authorities have been forced to order the eviction of several houses in the municipality of Tarifa near Cadiz.<div class="small-12 column

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Trump says he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine in their meeting

Without elaborating, Trump reiterated that land exchanges might be a part of any significant agreement.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/12/trump-says-hell-know-if-putin-wants-a-peace-deal-w

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Two people dead, 10 others injured in explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania

The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania.<div class="small-12 column text-center article_

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Russian forces breach Ukrainian defences in eastern Donetsk region, reports claim

Russian forces have intensified their push in eastern Ukraine, pushing towards the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway in Ukraine's Donetsk region, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is redeploying its troops in preparation for a new offensive.<div class

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Monday, august 11, 2025

US President Donald Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days

Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/us-president-donald-trump-exten

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Firefighters battle large gorse bush fire overnight on famous Edinburgh hillside

The fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, a large extinct volcano whose sweeping views over Edinburgh make it one of the city's most popular landmarks.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/firefig

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Islamic court in Indonesia sentences two men to public caning over homosexual acts

Monday's verdict was the fifth time that Aceh has sentenced people to public caning for homosexuality since strict Islamic law was implemented in the province.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/

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Trump says he's deploying National Guard to DC after declaring 'crime emergency'

Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments "from all over our parks, our beautiful, beautiful parks."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/202

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Prominent US rabbi assaulted at rally in Vienna questions police actions

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was assaulted at a pro-Palestine rally in Vienna and questioned by police, raising concerns about rising antisemitism in Europe.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/pro

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Israel faces widespread condemnation after Al Jazeera correspondent killed in Gaza

Five staff members of the Doha-based Al Jazeera Network were targeted in the early hours of Monday in Gaza City. The network has condemned the targeting of its journalists, calling the strike “deliberate assassinations.”<div class="small-12 column text-ce

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Zelenskyy tries to warn Trump not to trust Putin ahead of Alaska meeting

It took Ukraine’s president time and effort to not only repair his diplomatic relations with the Trump administration, but also to prove that no one wants the end of Russia’s all-out war more than Ukraine does. Can he now convince Trump not to trust Putin

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Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Three teens held on suspicion of murder after man found dead in British beach town

While the man was pronounced dead at the scene, a 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, remain in custody as police continue their inquiries.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/thr

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