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Two injured in Israeli attack on UN's Lebanon peacekeeping base

Multiple UN Blue Helmets were injured after Israeli Forces fired at the UNIFIL mission's Naqoura base.

USA

European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform

The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.'

USA

Borrell warns Israel-Hezbollah fighting risks a 'full-fledged war'

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, the EU's foreign policy chief commented on the need to avert a wider war in the Middle East, as well as giving an update on the EU's assistance to Ukraine.

Europe News

Europe's first lithium refinery opens in Germany

The refinery is expected to produce enough lithium hydroxide for 500,000 electric cars per year.

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Europe News

Zelenskyy says Ukraine's Victory Plan is fully prepared

The Ukrainian President praised the army for its attack on a Russian ammunition depot, and says Ukraine's Victory Plan is ready in his nightly video address.

Europe News

Major bridge partially collapses into river in Dresden

The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupted major traffic artery in Dresden and left the city without hot water.

Culture Series

A deep dive into record breaking underwater fashion photography

Belgian photographer Filip Blommaert and Austrian freediver Christin Gerstorfer went to a depth of 45,4 metres to break the world record for deepest underwater photoshoot.

Lebanon

Guterres calls for de-escalation of attacks between Israel and Lebanon

The UN secretary-general made his call as cross-border attacks along the unofficial line of separation intensified.

Europe News

Hop picking season kicks off in Czech Republic

The season of hop picking has started in the Czech Republic, the third largest grower and exporter of hops in the world.

Europe News

How the war in Ukraine has driven a split through the Orthodox Church

Russia's war is forcing Orthodox Christians in Ukraine to choose between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

Europe News

Ukraine discusses supply of new air defence systems with allies

Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine is being "discussed" with allies, as further evacuations are underway in Russia's Kursk region. On 6 August, Ukrainian forces made a push into the region, seizing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners.

Russia

Zelenskyy: Ukraine troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha

Kyiv claims its forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region, gaining more ground and capturing the Russian town of Sudzha.

Russia

Former spies speak on Russian TV following massive prisoner exchange

Prisoners freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap have spoken since their release, but one expert warns "this doesn't mean that Russia has turned a corner".

France

Khelif asks for end to bullying after Olympic boxing gender row

The Algerian Olympic boxer also urged “all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles, according to the Olympic Charter”.

Europe News

Farmers anxious about impact of high temperatures on agriculture

Sicilian farmers are urging the government to implement long-term solutions as extreme heat and a year-long drought raised concerns about the future of agriculture.

Europe News

Gershkovich and others free after massive US-Russia prisoner swap

The highly speculated Russia-US prisoner swap also includes Russian-US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, former US marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-British politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Italy

More algae on surface Adriatic Sea as result of rising temperatures

Algae has plagued the Adriatic Sea for weeks in Ancona. The natural phenomenon occurs as sea temperatures rise, a pattern seen across European seas.

USA

UN chief calls for action to curb extreme heat

The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for international cooperation to meet climate targets and to better protect billions exposed to the effects of extreme heat.

Europe News

Denmark regulates camper van tourism after clashes with locals

In Denmark, locals often complain that camper van tourists park en masse - sometimes blocking the views at beauty spots - and litter the environment.

Albania

Albania continues to tackle fires spreading through country

Fires blazing through Albania have spread up north of the country. The EU has been assisting the country with resources needed to tackle the wildfires.

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