At least 10 killed and 33 missing in northern China flash flooding
Several parts of China are being battered by heavy rains with President Xi Jinping urging all-out rescue and flood prevention efforts. Read more at Read More
France on alert after containing worst wildfire in decades amid soaring heat
Officials warn the fire could reignite amid a forecasted heatwave, with 1,000 people still unable to return home and over 1,300 homes without power. Read more at Read More
Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Chancellor Merz says
Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis. Read…
Stolen children ‘marketplace’: Russia creates ‘catalogue’ of Ukrainian kids for adoption
Russia is now offering forcefully deported Ukrainian minors for coerced “adoption” through a newly created “catalogue”, where Ukrainian children are categorised by age, eyes and hair colour. Read more at…
Nagasaki ceremony remembers Koreans killed in atomic bombing
Dozens gathered in Nagasaki on Friday to honour South Koreans killed in the city’s atomic bombing, a day before its 80th anniversary. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 8th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Convicted rapist MP quits Australian parliament moments before ouster vote
The disgraced lawmaker quit his seat in state parliament moments before a vote to oust him was set to take place. It also comes after an unsuccessful legal bid to…
World leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise
World leaders criticised Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, warning it would worsen the humanitarian crisis. The UK and Finland, among others, called for a ceasefire and the release of…
Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive
Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trump’s profile…
Japan issues top-level warnings as floods and landslides hit Kyushu
Heavy rain lashed Japan’s southern Kyushu island on Friday, triggering floods, landslides and mass evacuations as authorities issued the highest-level warnings in parts of the region. Read more at Read…