Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Estonia expels Russian diplomat over interference and ‘crimes against the state’
The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared “persona non grata” and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said. Read more at Read More
WATCH: Berlin hosts Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with European and US leaders ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska later this week.…
Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks
The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought to finalise the first global treaty on plastic…
Israeli military approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza, spokesperson says
No further details about the plan that has been agreed to or a timeline have been released but the announcement comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for the…
At least 20 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Italy’s Lampedusa, UN says
Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency. Read more at Read More
Extreme heat grips southern Europe with red alerts issued
Tourists in Vienna are continuing to take traditional Fiaker carriage rides through the historic centre, as authorities study the impact of high temperatures on working horses. Read more at Read…
French bid to create ‘State of New Caledonia’ rejected by pro-independence bloc
Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) says deal brokered by Paris is “incompatible with the foundations and achievements of our struggle”. Read more at Read More
At least two killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands
Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation. Read more at Read More
Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan
Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions. Read more at Read…