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Ukraine Trump tells Zelenskyy US will be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine Just a handful of days after his summit with Vladimir Putin, the US president told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine would receive substantial security guarantees as part of the future deal. However, Trump did not specify what it is that Ukraine will be asked to give in exchange. -
Europe News At Pukkelpop, people with reduced mobility are also part of festival crowd The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all. -
World News Russia cannot seize all of Donetsk region unless Ukraine withdraws from it, ISW says The Russian president allegedly told Donald Trump that he wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of any deal to put an end to the war. More than 10 years into Moscow's relentless assaults in eastern Ukraine, Russia still does not control all of the Donbas. -
Health news Spanish doctors created an artificial womb to solve a major cause of miscarriage Scientists created an artificial womb to understand why about 60 per cent of embryos either fail to implant in the womb or are lost soon after, a major cause of miscarriages. -
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Scenes Watch: The kitesurfer inspiring Colombia's indigenous Wayuu tribe Nelson Gomez, a kitesurfing champion and member of Colombia's Wayuu tribe, empowers indigenous youth by teaching them kitesurfing. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA 'We'll do our best' to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump tells Zelenskyy and European allies The Ukrainian president and European allies all came to Washington on Monday for a meeting with Donald Trump, as the US pushes for a swift peace deal in Russia's all-out war in Ukraine. -
No Comment WATCH: Robots sprint and play football at first world games in Beijing The first World Humanoid Robot Games ended in Beijing on Sunday after four days of competition that brought together 280 teams from 16 countries. -
Business Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker forced to apologise for racist ad Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery. -
Health news West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer. -
Gaza Hamas tells mediators it accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets. -
Europe News EU Commission defends funding for Islam and Islamophobia research projects The EU executive has pushed back against far-right criticism over the allocation of over €17 million in grants by the leading European Research Council (ERC) to Islam-related projects, insisting they won funding on scientific merit. -
Europe in Motion Watch the video: Which countries are the top ice cream producers in the EU? Italy may be renowned across the globe for its artisan gelato, but it is not the European Union's top producer of the frozen treat. -
Culture news Eurovision Song Contest gets a brand new look to celebrate 70 years The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being 'United by Music,' with new logos, fonts, and a colourful new brand identity. -
No Comment Monument taken down in Poland under communist symbols law A monument of the “Polish-Soviet Brotherhood in Arms” was removed on Monday morning in Ploty, near Gryfice in northwestern Poland. -
Business Top UK CEOs richer than ever: FTSE 100 boss pay breaks records for third year Median pay for Britain’s top bosses rose 6.8% to a record high, with 13 executives earning €11.6M or more, as critics warn of deepening inequality. -
Space Google and NASA are building an AI tool to treat health problems while astronauts are in space The ‘Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time. -
No Comment More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control. -
Health news Why having your first child later in life raises the risk of postpartum breast cancer Research shows that having a first child after age 30 increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40 per cent to 45 per cent. -
Art New York cultural giants bring major art installations to JFK's new terminal Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History. -
Spain Spain deploys hundreds of extra troops as it steps up efforts to bring wildfires under control Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures. -
No Comment Russian drone strike on Kharkiv kills seven, including children A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killed seven people, including two children and injured 20 others, hours before high-level talks in Washington. -
EuroVerify Debunking Moscow's allegations the EU is plotting Hungarian 'regime change' The Kremlin has made unfounded claims Brussels is actively plotting the overthrow of Viktor Orbán — analysts warn Russia is meddling in Hungarian politics. -
Culture news Melania Trump’s letter to Vladimir Putin goes viral with many questioning if it was written by AI Once Melania Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin was published online, many started to question whether it was generated using artificial intelligence. Grok, X’s AI chatbot, concluded that the contents were "85 per cent AI-drafted, with minor human edits for tone." -
Markets Global markets mixed ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and Jackson Hole banker gathering Global markets await to react to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday afternoon and the gathering of top central banks on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. -
Lebanon US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm. -
Climate What are cloudbursts? The deadly climate-fuelled deluges causing chaos in India and Pakistan As climate change disrupts monsoons, cloudbursts are hitting vulnerable mountain regions with deadly force. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees ahead of crucial White House meeting Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump and EU leaders in Washington later on Monday to seek security guarantees amid the US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine. -
Greece Greek island of Crete sees surge in migrant arrivals despite harsher asylum policy Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week. -
No Comment WATCH: Demonstrators in Mexico City demand cutting ties with Israel Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Mexico City on Sunday, calling on the government to cut diplomatic relations with Israel over the Gaza war. -
Germany German FM Wadephul criticises China over 'aggressive behaviour' and support for Russia During a trip to Japan on Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also criticised China for its "support for the Russian war machine" amid Moscow's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now well into its fourth year. -
Culture news What the skibidi is the tradwife doing? Five key new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary The Cambridge Dictionary has officially added more than 6,000 new words this year, including a lot of new slang inspired by social media – which continues to shape everyday speech. -
Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality We talk to 7 Management’s CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine, about how he turned a Beirut lounge into a global hospitality empire blending dining, nightlife and immersive storytelling. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Sally Rooney vows to support banned group Palestine Action despite UK terror law Sally Rooney says she will defy the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, warning the move sets a dangerous precedent for free expression in the arts and public life. -
No Comment WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza. -
Tech News German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms. -
Culture news Joe Caroff, movie poster designer and creator of iconic James Bond 007 logo, dies aged 103 Caroff designed the iconic James Bond 007 logo and was behind some of the most iconic Hollywood posters like 'West Side Story', 'Last Tango In Paris', and 'Manhattan'. -
Space How space is becoming the new battlefield between world powers Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance. -
Business Google slapped with €30M fine for anticompetitive deals with Australia's largest telcos The tech giant signed deals with two major telcos to exclusively pre-install their search engine on phones—behaviour which is illegal in Australia. -
Climate Spanish PM calls for national climate pact during visit to region hit by wildfires Amid worsening wildfires, Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighted firefighter efforts, and warned of "complex days" ahead. -
No Comment Spain expands firefighting force as record heat drives wildfires Spain has announced the deployment of an additional 500 soldiers to combat wildfires that continue to ravage drought-stricken forests during an extended period of extreme summer heat. -
Space Ever seen a parade in the sky? Six planets will soon be visible from Earth at the same time Mercury will complete the lineup of six planets visible from Earth in the coming days. -
Ukraine At least seven killed as Russian air strikes on Ukraine continue right before Trump-Zelenskyy talks The US president ruled out Ukraine’s joining of NATO and reclaiming Crimea as part of any peace agreement with Russia just hours before he’s due to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for talks following his Alaskan summit with Putin on Friday. -
Culture news Legendary Hollywood stuntman and Pink Floyd fire figure Ronnie Rondell Jr. dies aged 88 Ronnie Rondell Jr. worked on more than 200 films and is remembered as the businessman on fire on the cover of the 1975 Pink Floyd album 'Wish You Were Here'. -
Culture news Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week England's oldest psychiatric institution exhibits patient's waking dreams, while Julia Ducournau's paranoia-infused body horror 'Alpha' arrives in French cinemas. Here are this week's cultural highlights. -
Culture news ‘Superman’ villain and 'Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' star Terence Stamp dies aged 87 The Oscar-nominated British actor died at the age of 87. He is best remembered for his role as Superman villain General Zod and other big screen roles in 'The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' and 'The Limey'. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
EuroVerify Verifying claims Spain sent humanitarian supplies in bad condition to Gaza A viral video claims to show a bag of humanitarian supplies air-dropped into the Gaza Strip by Spain and other governments containing mouldy contents. Euroverify investigates. -
Travel News Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered airline staff back to work by 2 pm Sunday after the government intervened. -
Health news No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain. -
Bolivia Bolivia heads to unprecedented presidential election runoff Early results showed Bolivia's centrist Rodrigo Paz in a surprise lead in Sunday's presidential race, with a likely second round needed against conservative former president Jorge Quiroga.