2025-08-12

South Sudan

Israel in talks to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

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.

12/08/2025

Philippines

Philippines blames China for ships collision in 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.

12/08/2025

Europe News

How can beaches be made accessible to people with reduced mobility?

In Belgium, the Inter agency launched the "Sun, Sea... Carefree" programme in 2006, to improve access to the coastline.

12/08/2025

Markets

World’s most indebted company, China Evergrande, delisted in Hong Kong

The collapsed property giant central to China’s real estate crisis will be delisted in Hong Kong this month, highlighting the deepening turmoil in the debt-laden sector.

12/08/2025

Ukraine

Fire seen near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine

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.

12/08/2025

Belgium

Brussels' top prosecutor slams 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.

12/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

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.

12/08/2025

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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.

12/08/2025

Cinema

Pink Slip returns: What are the best fictional movie bands?

As pop-punkers Pink Slip return for 'Freakier Friday', we reflect on the other fictional bands that rocked, rebelled, and reeled movie magic up to eleven.

12/08/2025

Health news

AI could help detect throat cancer from voice recordings, study says

Researchers say AI could be used to analyse short voice recordings to flag abnormalities in the vocal folds, ranging from harmless nodules to the first signs of laryngeal cancer.

12/08/2025

Economy

US inflation shows limited tariff impact, but prices still rise

The latest US numbers show July inflation came in softer than expected at 2.7%. Core prices hit 3.1%, with a more significant tariff hit expected later in the year.

12/08/2025

Tech News

Using AI at work could cost you your colleagues’ trust, study finds

People are harsher judges when their bosses use AI to help write emails than when they use it themselves, a study has found.

12/08/2025

Iran

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

Iranian police say 261 suspects of espionage and 172 people accused of unauthorised filming were arrested in the security forces' crackdown.

12/08/2025

Gaza

At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

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.

12/08/2025

Business

Sweden’s Scania to export half of China-produced trucks at new site

Scania’s new Chinese production facility will open in October in a bid to reduce costs in the Asian market and stay ‘close to rivals’.

12/08/2025

Silk Road Adventures

The colours of Uzbekistan’s bazaars are not just about commerce

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Bazaars are living symbols of the country’s historical role as a crossroads of civilizations and its vibrant present-day culture.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Fans flock to Finland to celebrate as Moomins turn 80

Eight decades after their debut, the Moomins remain Finland’s most treasured literary export. Fans flocked to the official Moomin Museum to honour the impact of the beloved characters.

12/08/2025

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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.

12/08/2025

Markets

Trump–Putin talks propel Russian markets to 3-month high

Russian stocks have reached a more-than-three-month high, driven by geopolitical momentum ahead of the Trump–Putin summit.

12/08/2025

Portugal

Portuguese police shift up a gear with Ferrari seized in drug case

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.

12/08/2025

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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.

12/08/2025

EU Decoded

Can the EU be a climate leader and boost its economic competitiveness?

A recent proposal by the European Commission to set an emission reduction target of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 level is being criticised by European lawmakers, member states and environmentalists alike.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

The singer wrote that the pontiff was “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into Gaza, adding that “there is no more time.”

12/08/2025

Ukraine

Russian forces reportedly breach Ukrainian defences in eastern Donetsk

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.

12/08/2025

Moments

How to prepare for a holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations

Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Niger probes Martian meteorite sale as questions swirl over origins

A 25-kilo rock from Mars sold for over $5 million (€4.3 million) at Sotheby’s in New York last month. But Niger, where the meteorite was found, has launched an investigation into whether it was illegally smuggled out of the country.

12/08/2025

Europe in Motion

What is the main use of plastics in Europe amid global negotiations?

As the world's nations strive to agree on a treaty to combat plastic pollution, plastic consumption continues to rise, resulting in the European Union producing about 13.4 million tonnes of CO2 annually from plastics.

12/08/2025

Poland

Poland charges suspect over parcel bomb 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.

12/08/2025

Business

Trump reverses course on Intel CEO amid US-China chip showdown

Just days after demanding that Intel's CEO step down over alleged conflicts tied to China, Trump met with him in the White House — a whiplash reversal that sent the company's stock soaring.

12/08/2025

Earth News

Artist’s plastic sculpture at UN urges delegates to act on pollution

An evolving sculpture built from waste confronts negotiators as talks on a landmark plastic continue.

12/08/2025