Bangladesh’s interim leader says parliamentary election will take place in February
In a televised address, Muhammad Yunus said he would request the Election Commission to organise the vote before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Read more at Read More
Turkish committee begins work on PKK peace deal in step towards end of decades-long insurgency
The PKK had waged an armed insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially with the aim of establishing a Kurdish state in the southeast of the country. Read more at Read…
At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say
Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season. Read more at…
China and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan
The Chinese and Russian governments have deepened ties in recent years, with Beijing refusing to place sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read more at Read More
Trump threatens EU with 35% tariffs if $600bn investment pledge unfulfilled
Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about a pledge on investment made in the EU-US trade deal. Read More
Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?
The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Ex-aide to AfD politician goes on trial in Germany over Chinese espionage charges
Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, have gone on trial in Dresden. Read More
German politicians and lawyers worry ‘trusted flaggers’ of online hate may curb freedom of speech
Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany’s reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded “trusted flaggers”. Read More
Trial of German ex-MEP’s aide thrusts spy scandal back into spotlight
German prosecutors expect new details from the hearing of the Chinese national accused of spying at the European Parliament. Euronews takes a closer look at the key actors in the…