2025-08-30

Europe News

Estonia to borrow up to €3.6 billion in defence loans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Estonia as part of her four-day front-line state tour, aimed at stressing solidarity with border states and supporting the development of Europe's defense industry.

30/08/2025

Europe News

EU Member States divided over Gaza at their Copenhagen meeting

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said it's a hard feeling for her personally not to have unity on this matter, and that the division affects the credibility of the EU at the global stage.

30/08/2025

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Latest news bulletin | August 30th, 2025 – Evening

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30/08/2025

China

China's role in multilateralism extremely important, says Guterres

Guterres, who was welcomed by Xi to the Chinese port city of Tianjin, the venue of this year's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, gave a veiled criticism of the US amid the challenges facing the United Nations.

30/08/2025

Culture news

GeoGuessr World Championships 2025: Everything you need to know

The world’s top GeoGuessr players in Copenhagen for the 2025 World Championship. But how did a simple Street View guessing game become a global phenomenon and an esports spectacle?

30/08/2025

Gaza

Israel wants to halt aid in northern Gaza as it ramps up its offensive

Israel called on Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City, a move the Red Cross warned as 'unfeasible and incomprehensible.'

30/08/2025

Culture news

Portuguese bullfighter's death sparks row over social media hate

There's always heated debate about bullfighting in Portugal. Supporters claim its celebration of tradition and culture, while animal welfare activists say it's an outdated practice. But the tone of such arguments have changed dramatically this week following the death of a young bullfighter.

30/08/2025

Europe News

Kallas: EU can't give back frozen assets to Russia without reparations

The EU's foreign policy chief said the bloc needs to dive deep into the issue of frozen Russian assets, to be prepared in case of an eventual ceasefire or peace deal.

30/08/2025

Ukraine

Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

Andriy Parubiy was shot and killed in Ukraine's Lviv on Saturday. The politician played a significant role in the EuroMaidan Revolution and participated in the Orange Revolution.

30/08/2025

Ukraine

At least three people dead in Ukraine as Russia launches fresh attack

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 537 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, as well as eight ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles.

30/08/2025

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30/08/2025

Thailand

Thailand's prime minister dismissed over compromising phone call

The decision ends the term of the nation’s youngest prime minister and delivers the latest blow to the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty that has dominated Thai politics for more than two decades.

30/08/2025

Israel

Israel launches offensive declaring Gaza’s largest city a combat zone

It comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen its offensive in the city, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering while enduring famine.

30/08/2025

USA

US appeals court rules Trump's global tariffs are unconstitutional

The decision leaves the tariffs Trump slapped on almost all US trading partners in place for now until October, including the levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico, and Canada.

30/08/2025

Climate

Europe faces stormy future as climate change increases supercell risk

As Europe faces more severe weather, experts study the unique conditions behind these destructive storms.

30/08/2025

Destinations

Mangystau: Walk through Kazakhstan's otherworldly desert wonders

From fossil-filled cliffs to hidden cave mosques, Mangystau offers a rare journey through nature, history, and culture.

30/08/2025

Europe News

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic? 

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

30/08/2025

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Latest news bulletin | August 30th, 2025 – Morning

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30/08/2025

Business

EU reports first quarterly trade surplus with Russia in two decades

EU–Russia trade volume fell to its lowest level since 2002 in the second quarter of 2025. The EU also reported a trade surplus for the first time in more than 20 years.

30/08/2025

Health news

Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds

US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis.

30/08/2025