Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 2nd, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Oasis Live ’25: European tour rumours circulate as no mainland EU dates yet announced
The UK and Ireland shows are currently the Oasis’ only gigs in Europe as part of their massive reunion tour. Could that be about to change? Read More
City streets, tech towers and electric docks: Here’s how Biscay is adapting to climate change
From storm-proofing grids to electrifying its port, Bilbao has some cutting-edge answers to climate change.Read More
US president Donald Trump sacks jobs data chief after dismal employment report
Trump’s move followed Friday’s jobs report that showed just 73,000 jobs were added last month and that 258,000 fewer jobs were created in May and June than previously estimated. Read…
Cruel summer turns up heat on Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate
From a motion of censure to a lopsided trade deal, the events of July threaten to derail the trajectory of Ursula von der Leyen’s second term in office. Read More
Panoramic carriages and unlimited champagne: Are these the best train journeys in the world?
Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations. Read More
Kyiv observes official day of mourning for 31 killed in Russian missile and drone strikes
The youngest victim in Thursday’s strikes was two years old and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Read More
Trump orders two ‘nuclear submarines’ moved near Russia after Medvedev warning
In a social media post, Trump said the deployment was in response to threats from the country’s former President Dmitry Medvedev. Read more at Read More
UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 bladed weapons surrendered in national amnesty
From 1 August, it is now illegal to own, sell or import ninja swords in England and Wales, with possession in public carrying up to four years in prison. Read…
Kosovo court faces deadline to end six-month parliamentary deadlock
Kosovo’s Constitutional Court must clarify the voting method for the parliament speaker by next Friday, after numerous failed attempts and an ongoing political standoff. Read More