2025-08-15

USA

Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington

The deployment of the troops follows an order by US President Donald Trump for a crackdown on crime in the US capital, a similar action he took during protests in Los Angeles in June, prompting widespread backlash.

15/08/2025

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Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025

Kazakhstan marked its National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka on 10 August with a programme of music, traditional dress, and cultural presentations.

15/08/2025

Travel News

Crete tops passenger traffic as Greek airports see 6.5% increase

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

15/08/2025

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Protesters rally over Zelenskyy’s exclusion from Trump–Putin summit

Protesters in Anchorage, Alaska, opposed US President Donald Trump meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

15/08/2025

wellbeing

What to know about summer colds and the COVID variant called stratus

COVID-19 is trending up in much of Europe this summer.

15/08/2025

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

15/08/2025

Culture news

Tom Cruise turns down Donald Trump’s invite for Kennedy Center Honor

Tom Cruise was reportedly invited to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, alongside Sylvester Stallone, rockers KISS and singer Gloria Gaynor. Trump, as the new chairman of the Kennedy Center, stated that he “turned down plenty” of candidates for the 2025 honours list because of their "woke" politics.

15/08/2025

Green News

Plastic pollution treaty talks end without an agreement

Nations have said they are deeply disappointed to be leaving Geneva without a treaty

15/08/2025

USA

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska: One meeting, different goals

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin might be chasing different outcomes from the much anticipated Alaska summit on Friday. While the US president believes he can make a ceasefire deal with Putin, Russia's leader might have other ideas.

15/08/2025

Economy

Growth fades in Europe: Is the recovery already running out of steam?

The eurozone economy barely grew in the second quarter. Germany and Italy contracted, while Spain continued to shine.

15/08/2025

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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/08/2025

Europe News

Why some fight to use paper in a paperless world

As our society goes digital, paper is disappearing - and with it, access for millions. A campaign group is fighting to protect the right to choose to get information either by post or email in the EU.

15/08/2025

wellbeing

Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Helping others could be key

Helping people in both organised and informal ways could boost older adults’ brain health, the study found.

15/08/2025

Tech News

How a brain-computer chip can read people's minds

Researchers said the technology could one day help people who cannot speak communicate more easily.

15/08/2025