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Pakistan Pakistan resumes forced expulsions of 1.4 million Afghan refugees despite UN concerns Repatriations on such a massive scale have the potential to destabilise the fragile situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban government came into power in 2021. -
Haiti Eight people, including Irish missionary, missing after gunmen storm Haiti orphanage At least 175 people in Haiti were reported kidnapped from April to the end of June of this year, with 37% of those cases occurring in Port-au-Prince. -
Israel Netanyahu holds talks with Israeli security officials over full Gaza occupation plans Netanyahu reportedly told ministers this week that he would seek security cabinet backing for a plan to fully occupy Gaza, despite objections from within the IDF. -
Scenes Watch: The Italian fashion entrepreneur blending sustainability with tradition Niccolò Cipriani is committed to creating a circular economy with his brand, Rifò, that supports people and the environment. -
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Europe News EU diplomats confirm they won't yet sanction Israel on Gaza Last week, EU member states already failed to rally enough support to suspend Israel from the Horizon Europe fund in response to the war in Gaza. Two of the largest EU countries - Germany and Italy – prefer to “continue dialogue” with Israel, one diplomat said. -
Economy EU Commission to suspend retaliation against US tariffs by another six months As the EU and the US continue negotiating a joint statement to formalise their tariff deal, the EU executive is again postponing a package of countermeasures that were due to enter into force on 7 August. -
Romania Romania to access EU funds to help areas affected by devastating floods, PM says At least three people were killed when torrential rainstorms hit Romania late July, triggering flash floods in the country’s northeast. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Want to lose weight? New study sheds light on how processed foods affect our health Ultra-processed foods can be bad for our health. A new study sought to understand whether it’s the processing itself or the ingredients that really matter. -
No Comment AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14–17 August. -
Tech News Lyft to partner with Chinese AI firm Baidu to bring robotaxis to Europe in 2026 Robotaxis could be available in Germany and the United Kingdom on the Lyft app as soon as next year. -
Netherlands Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after midfielder ruling The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFA’s contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws. -
No Comment Gaza boy searches rubble for grandparents after deadly Israeli attack A video posted by journalist Saeed Hasaballah on Sunday shows a young boy searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in Gaza after an Israeli strike. -
France Eurostar should be running normally by Tuesday morning after power outage, SNCF says The widespread disruption on one of Europe's busiest international railway routes on Monday happened during the peak summer travel season. -
Health news How malnutrition in Gaza is devastating children's health Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. -
Tech News ChatGPT use by companies fell for the first time since 2022, report says For the first time since its launch nearly three years ago, ChatGPT is being used less by companies, which are increasingly opting for competitors from Microsoft and Google. -
Culture news Scarlett Johansson and AC/DC are being used to scare off wolves by American farmers - and it works! The Australian rock band and a certain film clip starring American actress Scarlett Johansson have proven to be very effective when it comes to preventing attacks on cattle in the US rural north-west. What's the deal? -
Europe in Motion How healthy do young people feel across the EU? Although a large majority of young people in the EU view their health positively, socio-economic and gender disparities affect their well-being across the 27-member bloc. -
Business Rheinmetall secures €770mn order from German army amid defence boom The deal for more than 1,000 logistics vehicles comes as Europe ramps up military spending in response to global tensions. -
No Comment WATCH: Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time in centuries The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued erupting on Monday, a day after it became active for the first time in over 600 years following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the region. -
Ukraine Ukraine strikes five Russian fighter jets at the airfield in annexed Crimea Ukraine’s Security Service struck an airfield in Saky in annexed Crimea overnight on Monday, hitting five fighter jets, which Russia uses for its regular attacks on Ukraine. -
Business Spotify announces 9% price hike for individual plan subscribers The music streaming platform announced a €1 price increase for customers on its individual plan starting from September. -
Earth News WATCH: Weekend of wild weather brings rare snowfall to towns in Australia As much as 40 centimetres of snow fell in parts of New South Wales over the weekend, the most since the mid-1980s, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. -
Lithuania Lithuania's government formally resigns after PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius was appointed as acting prime minister by Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda after Paluckas' formal resignation on Monday. -
Culture news In Pictures: Sacred masks and dancing fill Benin’s capital The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub. -
No Comment Fires in northwest Spain destroy hundreds of hectares of forest Firefighters and residents in Ponteceso, in Galicia’s A Coruña province, are battling multiple wildfires that have destroyed at least 500 hectares of forest since Saturday afternoon. -
Travel News Flight cancelled? These booking sites have committed to refunding passengers within 14 days Many travellers experience long delays for cancelled flights booked through third parties like online travel booking platforms. -
Europe News Diplomatic downfall: When ambassadors cross the line Secret sex blogs, bullying scandals and public naps, these diplomats were once at the top of their game. Here's how their careers took unexpected turns. -
Culture news Eagles, archery and horseback stunts wow crowds at Kyrgyzstan's Salbuurun Festival The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstan’s finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture. -
Cyprus UN special representative expresses disappointment at talks' progress upon departure from Cyprus UN Secretary General's Special Representative for Cyprus Colin Stewart has departed the country while expressing disappointment with the attitude of both sides in the Cyprus talks. -
Travel News Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland, disrupting bank holiday events Authorities in Scotland have cancelled trains and closed parks as Storm Floris brings destructive winds of up to 137 km/h, posing significant risks to lives and property. -
Russia Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia The US president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to reach a deal with Ukraine or face significant tariffs. -
Culture news Donald Trump says Diddy pardon ‘difficult’ due to rapper being 'very hostile' towards him Donald Trump has said it would be “difficult” to pardon disgraced rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as the rapper was apparently “very hostile” towards him when he ran for office. -
Business Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine The decision comes after France fined the retailer €40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims. -
Europe News No part of France is free of drugs, anti-narcotic agency warns The report released by France's anti-narcotics office OFAST said the country witnessed 367 murders or attempted murders linked to the drug trade in 173 cities last year. -
Economy Boeing worker strike stalls production of new and advanced US fighter jet The walkout of more than 3,200 Boeing workers on Monday could delay the rollout of the next‑generation F‑47 fighter jet, a cornerstone of plans to cement future US air superiority. -
Earth News Atmospheric ozone levels exceed safety threshold in northern Portugal triggering health alert When close to the Earth's surface, the gas becomes a pollutant which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable people. -
No Comment WATCH: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in pro-Palestinian rally Thousands of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday. -
Earth News Firefighters 'exhausted' on the second day of Portugal's state of alert for wildfires In Vila Real, where there are several active fires, a man suspected of setting fires was arrested. -
Culture news Smithsonian denies White House pressure and says Trump impeachment reference will return soon The museum says an “updated” display covering all US impeachments will be installed soon – amid growing criticism it’s erasing history to appease Donald Trump. -
Tech News Timing of new EU data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news American Eagle responds to ad controversy as Sydney Sweeney's Republican voter registration revealed The controversy continues to grow despite American Eagle issuing a response to their polarising ad campaign, as actress Sydney Sweeney's Republican voter registration has been revealed... -
Europe News Russia's strikes cause fires and injuries in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk Russian overnight airstrikes resulted in damage to an electronics market in Ukraine's Odesa and injured several, including a four-month-old, in Dnipropetrovsk. -
No Comment WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity. -
Israel European leaders condemn 'sickening' Hamas videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the videos “sickening,” while French President Emmanuel Macron described Hamas’ actions as “abject cruelty". -
Philippines India and Philippines launch first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea The joint naval exercises — carried out over two days — are likely to antagonise China, which claims to control the entire contested maritime area. -
EuroVerify How a photo of a skeletal child sparked controversy about starvation in Gaza It's been widely established that there is severe starvation in Gaza, but the misreporting of a photo of a Palestinian child has caused criticism of the media's reporting of the crisis. -
Culture news Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship: 'It feels like my two sides are now one' Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.” -
South Korea South Korea removes border propaganda speakers to ease tensions with North The previous conservative government started playing daily broadcasts last June in retaliation for North Korea flying trash-filled balloons to its neighbour. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Netflix's favourite goth returns for Season 2 of Wednesday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan face more body-swapping hijinks in Freakier Friday, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos premieres his new photography exhibition at Italy's PhEST. Here's what to look out for this week. -
Tech News Women politicians face more personal attacks online. Who is to blame? In Europe, female politicians don’t have to be famous to be targeted with online hate. What lies behind this hostility? -
Culture news Man falls to his death at Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium The tragedy took place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium and the fan's death was confirmed on Sunday by the Metropolitan Police. The band have extended their condolences to the family and friends of the person who fell to his death. -
Culture news Windcraft Music Fest: The celebration of wind instruments in Cyprus offered a musical feast Bands from across the world and famous artists presented their work in the Katydata village in Nicosia, Cyprus. -
Business Why copper, aluminium and steel are at the core of Trump's MAGA ideology Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel, copper and aluminium go beyond mere economics — they’re a bid to reclaim lost US industries and energise his MAGA base. -
The Big Question The Big Question: Is a Swedish start-up the answer to Europe’s ammunition problem? “Making short-term profit is not high on my agenda,” co-founder of Europe’s latest TNT production plant told The Big Question. -
Gaza Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians killed. -
Climate Iberia declares high-alert due to fire risk as Europe faces record heatwaves Spain and Portugal entered a state of alert over the weekend due to the worsening risk of wildfires as a result of incoming severe hot weather. Elsewhere in Europe, other countries are also dealing with the extreme climate. -
World News Scores of migrants die after boat capsizes off Yemen coast, says UN A boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized off Yemen, killing 68 and leaving over 70 missing.