Kyiv residents react to Zelenskyy-Trump talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
Residents of Kyiv closely monitored meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump, and European leaders, as the US president hopes for talks with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Read more at…
Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of amphetamine factory
Western governments estimate that Captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies. Read more at Read More
What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU?
The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement. Read More
Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide
Finland’s parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect. Read more at Read More
New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in country’s first such conviction
The soldier came to law enforcement attention as part of an operation after a 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, when a white supremacist opened fire on Muslim…
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
No, Trump didn’t slam Irish government over immigration
The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland’s asylum policy. Read More
Hungary threatens Kyiv with electricity cut after Ukrainian attacks shut down Russia oil imports
The tensions between the two countries escalated after Ukraine bombed the Drushba pipeline on Russian territory, effectively stopping oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. Read More
EU and allies must ‘accelerate’ work on Ukraine’s NATO-like security guarantees, Costa says
EU leaders want to capitalise on growing diplomatic momentum to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and ensure the country has what it needs to deter any future aggression. Read More
Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan
Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead. Read more at Read…