2025-08-18

Germany

German FM slams China over 'aggressive behaviour' and Russia backing

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.

18/08/2025

Culture news

What the skibidi? 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.

18/08/2025

Partner content

Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality

Partner content presented by 7 Management

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.

18/08/2025

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.

18/08/2025

Culture news

Author Sally Rooney vows to keep backing banned Palestine Action group

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.

18/08/2025

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.

18/08/2025

Tech News

German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts

The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.

18/08/2025

Culture news

Joe Caroff, designer of the 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'.

18/08/2025

Space

How space is becoming the new battlefield

Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance.

18/08/2025

Business

Google to pay €30M fine for anti-competition deals in Australia

The tech giant signed deals with two major telcos to exclusively pre-install their search engine on phones—behaviour which is illegal in Australia.

18/08/2025

Climate

Spanish PM calls for national climate pact on visit to fire-hit areas

Amid worsening wildfires, Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighted firefighter efforts, and warned of "complex days" ahead.

18/08/2025

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.

18/08/2025

Space

How to spot the planet parade in the predawn sky this month

Mercury will complete the lineup of six planets visible from Earth in the coming days.

18/08/2025

Ukraine

At least seven killed as Russian air strikes on Ukraine continue

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.

18/08/2025

Culture news

Iconic Hollywood stuntman on famous Pink Floyd cover 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'.

18/08/2025

Culture news

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.

18/08/2025

Culture news

British screen legend 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'.

18/08/2025

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.

18/08/2025

EuroVerify

Verifying claims Spain sent humanitarian aid 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.

18/08/2025

Travel News

Air Canada suspends restart plans as flight attendants stay on strike

The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered airline staff back to work by 2 pm Sunday after the government intervened.

18/08/2025

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.

18/08/2025

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.

18/08/2025