North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Putin hold phone call to reaffirm alignment over Ukraine
Putin during the call on Tuesday praised the “bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit” displayed by North Korean troops as they fought with Russian forces to repel a Ukrainian incursion into…
Zelenskyy warns Russia wants rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of ceasefire
He reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls, saying that would be unconstitutional and would serve only as a springboard for a future Russian invasion. Read more…
Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say
Egypt is deeply opposed to plans to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza, with which it shares a border, fearing an influx of refugees into its own territory. Read more at…
Philippine military blames China for ships collision in disputed South China Sea
The confrontation near the Scarborough Shoal was the latest flare-up of the long-simmering territorial standoff in the contested waters of the South China Sea. Read more at Read More
How can beaches be made more accessible to people with reduced mobility?
In Belgium, the Inter agency launched the “Sun, Sea… Carefree” programme in 2006, to improve access to the coastline. Read More
Fire detected near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, energy ministry says
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest such facility in Europe, has been a focus of concern for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the war in Ukraine amid…
Brussels’ chief prosecutor slams political inaction over drug gang violence
There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
From Freakier Friday’s Pink Slip to Spinal Tap: The best fictional movie bands
As pop-punkers Pink Slip return for ‘Freakier Friday’, we reflect on the other fictional bands that rocked, rebelled, and reeled movie magic up to eleven. Read More
Yoga meets Van Gogh in immersive Las Vegas sessions
Visitors to Las Vegas can now take part in a yoga class surrounded by the swirling colours of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works, projected floor-to-ceiling. Read more at Read…