2025-08-29

Finland

Finland to remove swastikas from air force flags to avoid awkwardness

Blue swastikas on white backgrounds that have featured on the flags of various Finnish Air Force units since 1918, which officials say is in no way connected to Nazi Germany, are being gradually phased out in an effort to enhance integration with Western allies following NATO membership.

29/08/2025

USA

US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly

The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives.

29/08/2025

Haiti

Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping, officials say

Gena Heraty, who has worked in Haiti since 1993, is the director of a special needs programme for children and adults at the the Saint-Hélène orphanage.

29/08/2025

Indonesia

Protests over lawmakers' allowances continue across Indonesia

Clashes between demonstrators and riot police also broke out in other cities across the country, including Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Manado, Bandung and Manokwari in the easternmost Papua region.

29/08/2025

World News

Italy's beach tourism: A sector in crisis or changing taste?

Empty beaches and high prices have been making headlines this summer in Italy. Industry groups report a significant drop in visitors, but managers and associations disagree over the real cause.

29/08/2025

United Kingdom

Asylum seekers to stay in Essex hotel after government appeal win

The government was particularly worried that the High Court decision could have been a catalyst for other similar decisions around the country, which would have thrown its policies for housing asylum-seekers into disarray.

29/08/2025

Economy

Does the EU-US trade deal break WTO rules?

By granting tariff advantages to the US, the EU risks violating WTO international trade rules. The political impact could be significant.

29/08/2025

Lifestyle

Russia pushes ‘Made in Moscow’ Fashion Week amid ongoing war

As fallout from the Kremlin's war against Ukraine continues, Russia has launched a 'Made in Moscow' drive at its annual fashion week.

29/08/2025

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Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 29th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/08/2025

Europe News

Will the cooperation summit in China try to appease Putin on Ukraine?

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host leaders from around 20 countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's security summit in Tianjin.

29/08/2025

Europe News

Hungary declines to condemn Russian attack on Kyiv

The EU's high representative issued a statement calling the deadly attacks a war crime and calling for increased support for Ukraine. The document was signed by 26 member states, without Hungary.

29/08/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy seeks talks with US and Europe to discuss slow peace efforts

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of dragging out negotiations, including by putting off a summit with the argument that the groundwork for a possible peace settlement must be thrashed out first by lower-level officials.

29/08/2025

Europe News

'Broad support' to send EU military trainers to Ukraine post-truce

The EU's top diplomat argues that extending EUMAM's mandate to train Ukrainian soldiers at home could be a security guarantee.

29/08/2025

Health news

‘Very unusual’ flu outbreak in Denmark linked to music festival

Influenza typically causes outbreaks in the winter months in Denmark.

29/08/2025

USA

Trump ends ex-Vice President Kamala Harris' federal security detail

The Democrat received an automatic six months of protection after leaving office, which Joe Biden renewed for another year.

29/08/2025

Economy

Inflation in France, Spain and Italy was lower than expected in August

Inflation remained subdued in three of the four biggest economies in the European Union, fuelling hopes that the European Central Bank will not see the necessity to change the key interest rates in September.

29/08/2025

Europe in Motion

School costs rising faster than inflation: Who pays most in Europe?

As children return to school​, European families are once again bracing for a very expensive September with education costs on the rise for school items and textbooks.

29/08/2025

No Comment

Protesters accuse Castile and León of mishandling deadly wildfires

Protesters and firefighters gathered outside the Castile and León Parliament in Valladolid on Friday, accusing the regional government of mismanaging August’s devastating wildfires.

29/08/2025

Climate

20 years after Katrina, US disaster systems face new risks

Experts warn that another Hurricane Katrina isn’t just possible, but it’s also likely.

29/08/2025

Health news

Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Adults vaccinated against shingles had an 18 per cent lower risk of serious heart problems, the analysis found.

29/08/2025

Earth News

14-year-old boy confesses to starting several fires in Portugal

Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.

29/08/2025

No Comment

Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky

Mount Etna was partially closed to visitors on Thursday after fresh volcanic activity sent lava streaming down its slopes and bursts of fire into the sky.

29/08/2025

Gaza

Israel says hostages' bodies returned as IDF prepares Gaza City action

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has organised mass protests demanding a ceasefire to return the hostages, said Israeli leaders should prioritise a ceasefire deal to return both the living and the dead.

29/08/2025

Mexico

WATCH: Fight erupts in Mexico Senate as politicians shove each other

The brawl between senators Senators Alejandro 'Alito' Moreno and Gerardo Fernández Noroña came after a heated discussion over the presence of foreign troops.

29/08/2025

Europe in Motion

Sleepless night: Which EU country is more affected by noise pollution?

Noise pollution threatens the health of millions of Europeans. Sleep disturbance, cardiovascular diseases, and mental disorders are the main effects.

29/08/2025

Healthcare

England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time

England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes.

29/08/2025

Venezuela

Trump sends navy fleet to Venezuela — but does the Suns cartel exist?

American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.

29/08/2025

Tech News

European names grace Time’s 100 list of most influential people in AI

Sam Altman and the big AI companies made the list, but there were also some surprising names.

29/08/2025

Tech News

Amnesty urges governments to ‘break up’ with Big Tech

The report said AI is ‘the next phase’ of tech giants’ global ‘dominance’.

29/08/2025

Europe News

Will the EU dare to sanction Russia's closest allies?

The EU is equipped with a last-resort option to punish countries that help Russia avoid sanctions. Has the time finally arrived to put it to use?

29/08/2025