USA Trump demands death penalty for all murder cases in Washington It comes part of the US president's wider crackdown on crime. Earlier this week, Trump deployed hundreds of troops to the US capital, drawing widespread criticism. 27/08/2025
Netherlands Teen's death in Amsterdam sparks outrage over violence against women 'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media. 22/08/2025
Gaza Israel says Gaza City will be destroyed if Hamas rejects ceasefire Israel’s defense minister says Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms. Earlier this week, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal by Arab mediators, almost identical to the one Israel accepted before talks stalled last month. 22/08/2025
Europe News Danish ex-minister stands trial for possessing child sexual material Former MP and minister Henrik Sass Larsen is accused of possessing photo and video files containing child sexual abuse material, as well as a child-like doll made for sexual purposes. 21/08/2025
Ukraine Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine's Sumy region The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine's Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia's ongoing all-out war. 20/08/2025
Syria Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. 20/08/2025
Culture news Eurovision Song Contest gets a brand new look to celebrate 70 years The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being 'United by Music,' with new logos, fonts, and a colourful new brand identity. 18/08/2025
Business EU signs €500 million loan to secure Ukraine's energy security Under the agreement, Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz would be allowed to finance emergency gas purchases. 13/08/2025
Space Ariane 6 carrying climate monitoring satellite succesfully launched The rocket is crucial for giving Europe independent access to space, and reducing its reliance on Elon Musk's SpaceX, and will help the continent build resilience against the climate crisis. 13/08/2025
Mexico Mexico extradites 26 cartel members to US in deal with Trump The move marks the second time Mexico extradites cartel members to the US, in an effort to curb the threat of US tariffs on its imports. 13/08/2025
Gaza Israel's security cabinet to meet amid further civilian deaths in Gaza Aid shortages and rising famine in Gaza escalate as Netanyahu plans complete occupation of the Strip, as further civilian deaths while seeking food were reported. 05/08/2025
Green News Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind. 01/08/2025
Iran France, Germany and allies warn of growing Iranian intelligence plots Several NATO allies, as well as Austria, accused Iranian intelligence services of killing, kidnapping, and harassment in Europe and North America, calling it a violation of sovereignty. 01/08/2025
USA US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro's trial US President Donald Trump also signed an executive order that effectively implements the 50% tariff announced earlier this month, which he had explicitly linked to Bolsonaro's case. 31/07/2025
World News Canada and Malta say they will recognise state of Palestine It comes as high-level representatives met at a UN conference on a two-state solution, which Israel and the United States have boycott. 31/07/2025
USA EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and the end of Hamas' rule. 30/07/2025
USA Gunman kills four at Manhattan office building in New York City The suspect fatally shot himself after killing four people, including an off-duty police officer, at a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday. 29/07/2025
World News Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, Malaysia PM says The deal on Monday ended the five-day deadly border clashes, after increasing international pressure to bring the fighting to a halt. 28/07/2025
World News Tens of thousands displaced amid Thailand and Cambodia border clashes Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a second day Friday. 25/07/2025
Europe News Russian strike damages UNESCO-protected sites in Ukraine's Odesa Russia launched several attacks at Ukraine, killing three and injuring several others. It comes a day after Moscow and Kyiv sat together for a third round of peace talks. 24/07/2025