Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time and expected to spread, IPC says
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale. Read more at Read More
Doctor accused of recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital toilets released on bail
Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission. Read more at Read More
Trump administration to review all 55 million people with US visas for violations
The State Department’s new language suggests that the continual vetting process, which officials acknowledge is time-consuming, is far more widespread and could mean even those approved to be in the…
Iran to hold call with Europeans over nuclear programme as sanctions deadline looms
The call comes as the three parties to Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as “snapback”. Read more at Read More
Israel’s defence minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas doesn’t accept ceasefire terms
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…
Kim Jong-un holds ceremony to welcome back North Korean soldiers returning from Ukraine
North Korea’s state-controlled Korean Central News Agency said Kim awarded state “hero” titles to commanders and soldiers who returned after fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk border region against…
European diplomacy in Washington must be followed by strength in defence preparedness at home
In Washington, the European message was clear: Europeans were united in their demands for ceasefire, for security guarantees, and support for Ukraine, says Kristine Berzina, a senior fellow at the…
Europe kneels before Trump in Washington
Europe did not come to Washington to negotiate with America as a partner; it came to plead with Trump not to make a unilateral deal on Ukraine with Putin, writes…
California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehaviour in prison
A panel of two California commissioners denied Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again. A parole hearing for his brother Lyle Menendez, who is being…