2025-08-23

Europe News

Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing

The government is legally obligated to house asylum-seekers. Using hotels to do so had been a marginal issue until 2020, when the number of asylum-seekers increased sharply and the then-Conservative government had to find new ways to house them.

23/08/2025

Poland

Expert: drone incidents will continue in Poland

'If the conflict across our border continues, the risk of further incidents is significant', warns Andrzej Kinski, editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Wojsko i Technika, commenting on the drone explosion in a cornfield in Osiny, eastern Poland.

23/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

23/08/2025

Gaza

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City.

23/08/2025

Europe News

Europe to halt postal services to US after tax deal scrapped

The UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and other EU member states will temporarily suspend services as of next week.

23/08/2025

Culture news

First photograph of Earth taken from Moon's orbit turns 59

In 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon's orbit. The iconic image was restored in 2008 with more details.

23/08/2025

Ukraine

Italian police detain Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Italian authorities arrested Ukrainian citizen Serhii K for allegedly leading a sabotage operation that destroyed three Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022.

23/08/2025

Lithuania

Scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia discovered in Lithuania

According to the investigation, the water treatment equipment was received by Russian oil industry enterprises.

23/08/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy marks National Flag Day as Russian attacks continue

Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

23/08/2025

USA

Epstein's client list does not exist, Ghislaine Maxwell says

Ghislaine Maxwell, in a transcribed interview, praised President Trump and denied witnessing any inappropriate behaviour. Her comments come as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over handling the Epstein case records.

23/08/2025

Europe News

Salvini attacks Macron over Ukraine: France summons ambassador

Ambassador Emanuela D'Alessandro, was summoned by the government in Paris for clarification on statements made by the deputy prime minister. To the French president's invitation to the allies to provide troops for Ukraine, Salvini had commente on Thursday 'to stick to the tram' and go there himself.

23/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

23/08/2025

Destinations

Forget summer, the French know Provence is at its best during autumn

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.

23/08/2025

Climate

Rising temperatures cause moods to decline, study reveals

Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to find out how sweltering temperatures are impacting our mood.

23/08/2025

Lifestyle

Trump merchandise: Why have the 2028 hats gone viral?

Donald Trump continues to put his personal touch on the White House, with a miniature MAGA merch store set up in the West Wing. And one of the items seen in the gift shop got the internet worried this week...

23/08/2025

Tech News

A Google Gemini prompt uses as much energy as 9 seconds of TV

Technology companies have been reserved about the environmental impact of their AI models.

23/08/2025

Nutrition

Inside Berlin’s ‘Monk’ garden that grows edible and medicinal plants

The ‘Monk Garden’ organises long table dinners prepared by a fine dining chef, workshops and seminars where people can try and learn about edible and medicinal plants.

23/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

23/08/2025

Economy

Not in employment, nor education: Which countries struggle the most?

Two-thirds of European countries have not yet met the 9% target for young people who are neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET). Most NEETs are outside the labour force rather than unemployed.

23/08/2025

Tech News

Europeans in 5 countries say fake news online is top national threat

People view online misinformation, the global economy, and terrorism as major threats, while concern for climate change and infectious diseases has fallen in high-income countries, the survey found.

23/08/2025