At least 10 killed and 33 missing in northern China flash flooding
Several parts of China are being battered by heavy rains with President Xi Jinping urging all-out rescue and flood prevention efforts. Read more at Read More
‘Extreme exploitation’: Spanish archaeologists find signs of war cannibalism from 5,700 years ago
Deep within El Mirador Cave in northern Spain, researchers have uncovered bone-chilling evidence of human cannibalism dating back around 5,700 years. Read More
France on alert after containing worst wildfire in decades amid soaring heat
Officials warn the fire could reignite amid a forecasted heatwave, with 1,000 people still unable to return home and over 1,300 homes without power. Read more at Read More
Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Chancellor Merz says
Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis. Read…
‘Heat island’ effect: Will European cities become unliveable?
Temperatures are scorching across much of Europe. City dwellers are particularly affected due to the so-called “heat island” effect. Cities are adapting, but is this enough? Read More
Landmark EU media law enters into force, aims to provide protection for journalists
According to the EU, media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and therefore needs protection in all member states. Read More
Campaigners seek to ground ‘passenger-hostile’ EU proposal
Campaigners have launched a citizens’ initiative to stop an EU draft law they say would weaken air passenger rights by raising delay thresholds and cutting compensation. Read More
Stolen children ‘marketplace’: Russia creates ‘catalogue’ of Ukrainian kids for adoption
Russia is now offering forcefully deported Ukrainian minors for coerced “adoption” through a newly created “catalogue”, where Ukrainian children are categorised by age, eyes and hair colour. Read more at…
Nagasaki ceremony remembers Koreans killed in atomic bombing
Dozens gathered in Nagasaki on Friday to honour South Koreans killed in the city’s atomic bombing, a day before its 80th anniversary. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 8th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…