2025-09-05

Europe News

As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer

The EU's concerted push to strengthen ties with India coincides with a collapse of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington.

05/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How sweet is the EU honey market?

The EU is one of the largest consumers of honey in the world. And yet, EU production can only satisfy 60% of demand.

05/09/2025

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Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead

Police in Rio de Janeiro freed two hostages, including a child, during a raid on a drug trafficking ring Thursday that left eight suspected gang members dead.

05/09/2025

Cinema

Too sexy? Why the 'Wuthering Heights' trailer is dividing the internet

Literary betrayal? Whitewashing? Too gratuitous? Soft porn for ticket sales? The trailer for Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 classic has received quite a bit of backlash. Here's why.

05/09/2025

Earth News

Syria’s fragile recovery at risk as worst drought in years unfolds

Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.

05/09/2025

EuroVerify

Alternative for Germany candidates' deaths spark conspiracies

Police have ruled out any foul play in relation to the recent deaths of seven AfD candidates, but prominent public figures are sowing unfounded theories online.

05/09/2025

Russia

Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets,’ Putin says

The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO.

05/09/2025

Design

RIBA reveals Sterling Prize shortlist for best British architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced six nominees for its prestigious Stirling Prize, the UK's highest honour recognising top design.

05/09/2025

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Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal

A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.

05/09/2025

Israel

Israelis to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas' 7 October attacks

Families of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to expand Israel's offensive and bring captives home.

05/09/2025

Destinations

Silk Road Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s International Tourist Centre

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.

05/09/2025

Germany

Russian drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot intervene

Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities.

05/09/2025

Business

Trump: Substantial semiconductor tariff coming 'very shortly'

Leaders of the US's biggest tech companies were grilled over their domestic investments at a dinner hosted by Donald Trump on Thursday. The president said that those investing in the US could be exempt from new tariffs.

05/09/2025

Cinema

Guillermo del Toro parts with rare horror memorabilia after wildfires

Among the highlights in the auction are Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein drawings, concept art from Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy’s shotgun “Big Baby.”

05/09/2025

Destinations

Switzerland’s autumn map shows where and when leaves are at their best

For a different view, the European Space Agency has images of autumn’s mosaic from space.

05/09/2025

Markets

Why September tends to spook European equity markets

September is often a tough month for European stocks, with major indices and many top companies typically posting negative returns.

05/09/2025

Europe News

Frozen funds: MEPs fear Hungary's Orban will receive millions

The European Commission has said it will not answer payment requests related to previously frozen funds. However, some MEPs believe that loopholes exist that Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán could exploit.

05/09/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 5th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/09/2025

Tech News

Time is running out for EU Member States to decide on Chat Control

With just a few days left before the Council is due to take a vote on the controversial proposal, both the public pressure and cross-party outcry may pose a unique challenge to Brussels' usual choreographed votes on long-debated legislation.

05/09/2025

USA

Elon Musk absent from Trump's White House dinner with US tech leaders

Trump hosted tech leaders at the White House to discuss domestic investments and room for further development in an unexpected dinner which snubbed former aide and chief of Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk.

05/09/2025

Europe News

'We are open for business': EU ambassador to Kyiv brings staff back

Just days after two Russian missiles hit an area 50 metres from the EU delegation in Kyiv, causing severe damage, staff are ready to get back to work.

05/09/2025

World News

Russia's hybrid war on Europe: Jamming and spoofing in the 'grey zone'

NATO and the EU are working on ways to counter Russia's jamming of GPS systems aboard civilian flights. How does jamming work and what other "grey zone" techniques has Moscow been using in Europe?

05/09/2025

Health news

Going to space could speed up biological ageing, NASA study finds

Human blood cells that were sent into space began losing their ability to make healthy new cells, in a sign of accelerated ageing, the study found.

05/09/2025