Greece sabotages its own plans to reverse the brain drain of scientists
Athens is trying to lure back researchers after an exodus during the financial crisis, but a major EU-backed scheme has fallen apart.
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US may let European launchers fire American missiles
The shift would loosen America’s grip on its weapons ecosystem and make it easier for NATO allies to pool ammunition
Belgium’s exceptionally dry summer fuelled historic wildfires
The return of rain may not be enough to end the drought
Beer and rockets: How Munich is firing up Germany’s defence industry
About a third of companies registered with Germany's defence industry association call Bavaria home
The Lib Dem dilemma: Cozy up to Burnham or strike out alone?
The centrist bloc is giving the prime minister some breathing space — but MPs hope for a distinctive vision too.
Reit-WM in Aachen: Warum Christian Kukuk zu spät zum Tierarzt-Termin kam
Für Christian Kukuk steht die Reit-WM in Aachen unter keinem guten Stern. Erst wurde der Olympiasieger lediglich als Reservist nachnominiert. Jetzt musste er beim Tierarzttermin passen: In seinem Haus war es sehr, sehr nass.
Zambia’s president Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal. The 64-year-old faces pressure to deliver more jobs and opportunities as critics accuse his government of failing to ease poverty and becoming less tolerant of dissent.
Bulgaria lags on digital therapeutics as reimbursement rules stall
Bulgaria risks missing Europe's digital therapeutics revolution without a national reimbursement framework
Tupac Shakur: Im Mord-Prozess gegen Duane Davis hält Anklage ihr Eröffnungsplädoyer
Vor 30 Jahren wurde Rapper Tupac Shakur getötet, die Hintergründe sind bis heute unklar. Nun startete die Verhandlung im Mordprozess gegen Duane Davis mit einem eindringlichen Plädoyer der Anklage.
Schwesig will nicht SPD-Chefin werden
Die Zweifel an den beiden SPD-Vorsitzenden Bärbel Bas und Lars Klingbeil wachsen. Manuela Schwesig gilt als mögliche Alternative. Beim Wahlkampf in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern macht sie deutlich, wo sie ihre Zukunft sieht.
Trump pauses controversial border construction in Texas national park
The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape.
Jason Arday: Tausende gedenken Ex-Cambridge-Professor bei Mahnwache
In London haben sich Tausende Menschen versammelt, um an den toten Ex-Professor Jason Arday zu erinnern. Seine Familie verurteilte dabei die »öffentliche Grausamkeit«, eine schwarze Abgeordnete eine »Kampagne gegen uns alle«.
FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan
FIFA's third-highest-ranking official Kevin Lamour has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body.
Three quiet weeks at the CPC terminal near Novorossiysk ended Sunday evening, when a drone found a Greek tanker freshly loaded with Russian oil
A drone attacked the Greek tanker Skiros after it took on cargo at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal near Novorossiysk, Bloomberg said, citing sources.
Ye (Kanye West) is coming to St. Petersburg, Russia: the dates, the ticket prices, and the campaign to stop the shows
Say Agency, a Russian concert promoter, has announced that the American rapper Ye, better known as Kanye West, will perform in St. Petersburg this fall. The concerts will take place on October 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena, according to the organizers. Tickets run from 9,000 to 160,000 rubles ($105 to $1,880), though the cheapest have already sold out. In the first hours after the announcement, seemingly everyone weighed in on the news of Kanye West’s visit — State Duma lawmakers, musicians, and Orthodox activists alike.
How Hollywood devoured Hayden
Child stars often fall
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Mario Vargas Llosa’s soap-opera life
His politics and his writing lacked substance
My health insurer wants cancer to win
It won’t let a drug manufacturer help with my expenses
US tourist killed by lightning on Sicily’s Mount Etna
Italian officials deployed a rescue helicopter in an attempt to save a US national after he was struck by lightning while apparently wondering above the tree line on Mount Etna during intense volcanic activity.
US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament
White House envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for hours Monday, yielding an agreement to establish two working groups for disarmament and public health in the Gaza Strip, according to the Board of Peace and the Israeli leader’s office.
Präsident Lula droht Ärger wegen Hommage auf Karnevalsumzug
Eine Sambaschule präsentiert auf dem Karneval in Rio die Lebensgeschichte des linken Präsidenten Lula da Silva. Die Opposition spricht von unrechtmäßiger Wahlwerbung – jetzt nimmt sich ein Gericht der Sache an.
‘Irish convicts were the original boat people’
Pat Conroy on AUKUS doubters, multiculturalism and Australia's broken system.
Anti-migrants protesters gather outside SADC Summit
Protesters in South Africa gather outside of a meeting of regional leaders demanding that they fetch their people. Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours whilst placating the powerful anti-migrant movement.
Russian defense conglomerate Rostec launches mass production of mobile power substations for outages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes
Rostec has launched mass production of mobile power substations, the state-owned conglomerate announced in a post on its Telegram channel headlined “Energy Ambulance in Case of a Blackout.”
Virgin threatens Eurostar’s London-Brussels monopoly with Eurotunnel route approval
British rail operator Virgin Trains has received pre-approval to run international train services through the Channel Tunnel, potentially breaking the current monopoly held by Eurostar.
Russia’s Transport Ministry denies changing how it handles trip data, saying a plan to share statistical information is limited to monitoring anonymized ticket-price data
Russia’s Transport Ministry has no plans to change the rules for storing and processing the data on Russians’ trips that carriers submit to the state. The outlet Verstka previously reported that the range of data collected would be expanded, citing a draft order from the ministry.
Trump downplays worries over Burnham’s exchange with Wiles impersonator
President Donald Trump on Monday downplayed concerns that U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Umfrage in den USA: Trumps Zustimmungswerte fallen auf Tiefpunkt
Nur 33 Prozent der Amerikaner bewerten die Arbeit ihres Präsidenten positiv: Eine Erhebung zeigt wachsenden Unmut über den Militäreinsatz in Iran – und setzt die Republikaner vor den Kongresswahlen unter Druck.
Lawyers: ban on documents still blocks effective aid for prisoners in max-security jail
Criminal defense lawyers say they still cannot properly consult with clients held in the Extra Beveiligde Inrichting (EBI), in Vught, the Netherlands’ most secure prison. That is reportedly due to the fact that the rules bar them from exchanging documents or turning laptop screens toward each other during meetings.
Fifa feuert Infantino-Kritiker Kevin Lamour
Paukenschlag bei der Fifa: Der hochrangige Funktionär Kevin Lamour verliert seinen Job. Er hat schwere Vorwürfe gegen Gianni Infantino erhoben.
The island, the letters, the loos
Welcome to Day 2 of Canberra Playbook ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY LETTERS AND LEVERAGE: Labor and the Coalition are poised to reach a deal on gambling reforms today after Communications Minister Anika Wells introduced an opt-out register for online advertising, the ABC reports.
Russia deports the head of Moscow’s Azerbaijani diaspora, and Baku issues arrest warrants for three Russians
Bakhtiyar Hasanov, head of Moscow’s Azerbaijani diaspora organization, was deported from Russia, Azerbaijan’s APA news agency reported.
Vijf jaar Brusselse Nieuwe: het democratisch tekort is nog lang niet gevuld
Brusselse Nieuwe nadert haar vijfjarig bestaan als onafhankelijk nieuwsmedium. Van onder de parasol reflecteert uitgever Marieke van Doorn deze zomer: Bereikten we onze doelen? We wilden "meer relevant en toegankelijker Europees nieuws op de Nederlandse markt brengen", stond als doelstelling in het bedrijfsplan uit augustus 2021.
Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany
Video. Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany’s Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe’s key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region.
A St. Petersburg clothing brand fired an employee who missed work after her grandfather’s death, then accused her of orchestrating a harassment campaign
Tamara, an employee of the St. Petersburg clothing brand OldBaby Shop (also known as “Samost,” Russian for “Selfhood”), said on Threads that she was fired after missing work because of her grandfather’s death. Her thread went viral, drawing almost 7,000 likes and about 2,000 comments in two days. Her employer came under a barrage of criticism, and the brand’s owners then accused their former employee of inciting a harassment campaign against them.
Government launches program to let residents turn in illegal fireworks without fines
With a nationwide ban on consumer fireworks now in effect, the Dutch government is giving residents a chance to turn in fireworks they still possess.
Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship
Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East.
The Telegraph: Russia’s new drone bases on the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders put NATO territory within range
Russia’s military has set up 10 new bases for launching attack drones in large numbers along the country’s borders with Ukraine and Belarus, the British newspaper The Telegraph reported, citing analysts at DroneSec who reviewed satellite images.
Haus in Hamburg-Altona abgerissen: »Alle raus hier« – wie elf Menschen von einem Moment auf den anderen ihr Zuhause verloren
Risse in den Wänden und federnde Böden: In Hamburg-Altona verfällt ein Wohnhaus, bis es einsturzgefährdet ist. Ein Teil wird voll möbliert abgerissen. Warum wurde das Gebäude erst geräumt, als es fast zu spät war?
New campaign teaches young people how small comments harm LGBTQIA+ acceptance
Advocacy groups Rutgers, Colored Qollective, COC, and Atria launched a campaign to alert young people that everyday remarks about sexual orientation or gender expression repeatedly harm sexual and gender minorities. The campaign, “Kleine !@# % dingen worden grote !@# % dingen” is also to encourage bystanders to intervene with small positive actions.
Tübingen: Eine nicht aufgestellte Tischtennisplatte sorgte für Aufstand in JVA
Rund 20 Insassen einer Justizvollzugsanstalt in Tübingen drohen Freizeitbeschränkungen oder Fernsehverbote. Sie sollen einen Protest gestartet haben. Die Polizei rückte mit Hunden an.
Trump’s bid to overturn sex assault judgement rejected for second time
It's the second time Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll.
Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed Monday that an American general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas, an Israeli official said, as Netanyahu insisted Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until the group gives up its weapons.The understanding comes as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to revive its Gaza peace plan amid tensions with Netanyahu.
Gaza: Dill, Chili, Knoblauch – Mona Al-Ghalayini kocht in Kairo gegen den Krieg
Mona Al-Ghalayini war die bekannteste Geschäftsfrau des Gazastreifens. Jetzt will sie mit ihrem Restaurant in Ägypten das schaffen, was der Krieg ihr genommen hat.
Aggression im Straßenverkehr: Warum die Straße immer mehr zur Kampfzone wird
Der Ton auf den Straßen wird rauer, beobachtet die Unfallforschung der Versicherer. Leiterin Kirstin Zeidler erklärt, warum wir hinter dem Steuer anfangen zu pöbeln – und warum Radfahrer nicht besser sind als Autofahrer.
Kushner’s Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough
A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza."
Grünen-Fraktionschefin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern räumt Posten
Ein Mitarbeiter hatte sich 2025 über Grünenpolitikerin Constanze Oehlrich beschwert, sie weist die Vorwürfe zurück. Ihr Rückzug nun sei nicht die Folge eines neuen Sachstands, sondern »einer anhaltenden persönlichen Belastung«.
Russia upholds Yabloko party’s election ban and jails its deputy chair
The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.
UAE economy: On the verge of collapse or on way to recovery?
On one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist everything is fine and recovery is underway. What's really going on?
He stayed in Russia and kept saying the war in Ukraine must end. Now opposition politician Lev Shlosberg is going to prison for more than 11 years
Judge Viktoria Malyamova of the Pskov City Court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, deputy chair of Russia’s Yabloko party, to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian military and for spreading “false information” about the Armed Forces, the independent Russian news outlet Mediazona reported.
Greece brands Turkey’s new marine parks ‘illegal’
Athens said the parks extend beyond Turkey's territorial waters
Eleven years in prison for illegal speech: reactions to the verdict against Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg
A Pskov court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, the 63-year-old deputy chairman of the liberal Yabloko party, to 11 years and one month in a penal colony on charges of repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian army and spreading “fake news” about the military. The formal pretexts for prosecuting him were his participation in debates and his repost of a Daily Mirror cover featuring Vladimir Putin. Shlosberg is one of the few Russian politicians who have publicly opposed the war in Ukraine while remaining in Russia.
Year after Lisa’s murder, Amsterdam teens honor her with mural, call for women’s safety
Nearly a year after the murder of 17-year-old Lisa from Abcoude, two women, who were her age when she died, have completed a large mural in Amsterdam in her memory, NH Nieuws reports. Lisa was fatally stabbed on August 20, 2025, in Duivendrecht while cycling home from Amsterdam’
Slumping cocoa price leaves West Africa’s farmers struggling to comply with EU’s anti-deforestation law
Having been well placed to implement a track and trace regime for cocoa, West Africa’s four producers, whose cocoa beans are responsible for 75 percent of the world’s chocolate, are struggling to cope with the effects of slumping prices.
Russia’s biggest state development corp fires Andrei Klepach, its chief economist, for saying in May that Moscow is losing its war of attrition with the West, and losing it ‘in some ways’ to Ukraine
The Russian state development corporation VEB.RF has fired its chief economist, Andrey Klepach. The corporation dismissed him over “harsh personal assessments” of Russia’s economic and political development — views that did not match VEB.RF’s own position, an acquaintance of Klepach’s told the Russian business daily Vedomosti. VEB.RF head Igor Shuvalov removed Klepach from his post after a phone call from higher up, according to one of The Bell’s sources. The independent Russian outlet was the first to report the firing.
Marina di Chieuti in Italien: Urne aus Deutschland an italienischem Strand gefunden
Bei einem Spaziergang an der Adriaküste hat eine Urlauberin eine gefüllte Urne entdeckt. Sie kommt aus Deutschland, fraglich ist, wie sie in Marina di Chieuti in Italien landete.
Rolf car dealership founder Sergei Petrov is sentenced to nine years in absentia over an alleged 4-billion-ruble scheme
The Cheryomushkinsky District Court in Moscow has sentenced Sergey Petrov, founder of the car dealership Rolf and a former State Duma deputy, to nine years in prison in absentia on charges of transferring 4 billion rubles abroad, the Russian news agency Interfax reported.
Frühstücksei #34: Jugendsprache
Die jährliche Nominierung des Jugendwortes des Jahres steht an. Welche Jugendwörter stehen 2026 zur Auswahl, wie ist das im Vergleich zu den Niederlanden und was hat Jugendsprache mit Sprachwandel zu tun? Dies und vieles mehr erfährst du in diesem Frühstücksei.
ESTA: Wie die Einreisegenehmigung für USA-Besucher zur Kostenfalle werden kann
Ein Familienvater blieb auf rund 7500 Euro sitzen, weil seine Versicherung eine verweigerte ESTA-Genehmigung nicht als abgelehntes Visum wertete. Einzelne Versicherer ändern offenbar ihre Praxis – wegen Trump.
More and more parents struggling to afford school supplies for their kids
With summer vacation coming to a close - schools in the northern provinces started again today - poverty relief organizations are again seeing parents seeking help to buy school supplies. Nearly two-thirds of these organizations report an increase in parents who can’t afford school supplies, Hart van Nederland reported, based on a survey by the Poverty Fund.
Russia: Prison for opposition leader over war criticism
Lev Shlosberg of the Yabloko party has been sentenced to over 11 years in a penal colony for criticizing the war in Ukraine. "A single person is imprisoned, yet fear seeps into the hearts of millions," he said in court.
Ceuta border battles show how EU is funding anti-migrant brutality
People preparing to make a new attempt to claim asylum in Spain’s North African enclave on Saturday (15 August) faced aggressive arrests by Moroccan police before even arriving at the border, showing how the EU is paying third countries for increasing cruelty to keep out migrants.
Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight
Video. Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo’s triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026.
Spyra: Wie eine Münchner Firma die stärkste Wasserpistole der Welt bauen will
Wasserpistolen werden oft als Wegwerfartikel angeboten. Die Münchner Firma Spyra dagegen baut kräftig spritzende High-End-Produkte. Hier erzählt der Gründer von explodierenden Prototypen und dem Wettrennen mit Produktpiraten.
Mont Blanc: Bergsteiger ignorieren Sperrung wegen gefährlichem Steinschlag – kostenlose Heli-Rettung verweigert
Die Hütten am Mont Blanc sind wegen lebensgefährlichem Steinschlag gesperrt. Dutzende Bergsteiger waren trotzdem oben – und müssen die Rettung per Hubschrauber nun selbst zahlen. Zu Recht?
Iran-Krieg: Donald Trump droht mit Bomben auf Oman
Oman verhandelt mit Iran über die Zukunft der Straße von Hormus. Dank aus dem Weißen Haus für die Vermittlung im festgefahrenen Konflikt kann das mit den USA verbündete Sultanat dabei nicht erwarten.
Russia already drove TV Rain into exile. Now it’s coming for the two executives who kept the channel alive
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Natalya Sindeyeva, the chair of TV Rain’s board of directors, and Mark Ten, the channel’s general director, accusing them of organizing the activities of an undesirable organization, the Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing law enforcement agencies.
The Russian LGBT Network spent 20 years protecting queer people. Now, branded ‘extremist,’ it’s dissolving itself to protect them
The Russian LGBT Network, a public movement, announced that it is shutting down, according to a statement its representatives posted on Telegram. The organization said its “extremist” designation made it impossible to continue operating publicly.
A Russian FSB officer who ran a ‘Kremlin-insider’ Telegram channel is sentenced to 11 years for extorting a tech company
Mikhail Polyakov, administrator of the Telegram channel Kremlyovskaya Prachka, has been sentenced to 11 years in a penal colony on extortion charges, according to a correspondent for the Telegram channel Ostorozhno, Novosti, reporting from the courtroom.
UK defense secretary’s phone number found online after Burnham hit by texting scam
Wes Streeting is one of three Cabinet ministers whose numbers showed up in a POLITICO search.
Rapper Ye (you may know him as Kanye West) is set to play two concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, in October
American rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, will perform two concerts in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, 2026. Say Agency, the Russian firm organizing the shows, confirmed the news to the state-owned RIA Novosti. The concerts will take place at Gazprom Arena, which can hold about 80,000 people.
Ukraine urges EU sanctions on Rosatom over allegations of nuclear safety violations
Ukraine called on the European Union to sanction the Russian state nuclear company Rosatom on Monday, hours after a POLITICO investigation revealed allegations of safety and engineering failures at one of the company’s flagship projects.
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Russian pensioner fined for trying to shoot down drones with shotgun
A magistrate judge in the village of Yelan, in Russia’s Volgograd region, fined a local pensioner 40,000 rubles for trying to shoot down drones on his own. The independent Russian news outlet Verstka uncovered the court’s ruling, issued in July 2026.
Rapperin Ikkimel veröffentlicht neuen Song – mit Anspielung auf ihren Auftritt im »Moma«
»Verstöre sie im Moma, voll auf Ketamin«: Mit dieser Zeile erinnert Rapperin Ikkimel in ihrem neuen Song »Miss Universe« an ihren Auftritt im ZDF-Morgenmagazin. Sie hatte dort für fassungslose Gesichter gesorgt.
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko
Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the exclusion of liberal opposition party Yabloko from September’s legislative elections, eliminating the country’s only explicitly anti-war party from the ballot, as dozens of the party's supporters were detained outside the court. The decision comes amid a wider crackdown on critics of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Amsterdam police can’t ID English speaker in care since 2025; Might be from Canada, U.S
Police in Amsterdam are trying to identify a man who has been unable to communicate his name or address for three years after suffering a brain injury in 2023. The officers released a video with some new information, hoping there is someone who might help shed the light on his identity. The man is believed to have quite a bit of involvement with Buddhist communities, and various Amsterdammers from different walks of life knew him casually by a variety of nicknames.
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ruling barring anti-war Yabloko party from State Duma election
Russia’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Yabloko’s lawyers challenging the ruling that struck the party’s federal list from the State Duma election.
Russland: Offenbar deutscher Staatsbürger wegen Spende festgenommen
Grund soll eine Spende in Höhe von neun Euro sein: In Sankt Petersburg ist ein Mann nach Polizeiangaben bereits seit zwei Tagen in Haft. Der 41-Jährige ist wohl Deutscher.
Artist Collective Challenges Iran’s Account Of Designers’ Arrest
Almost a month after two prominent Iranian graphic designers were detained by security forces, friends and relatives of the pair have issued a statement demanding public disclosure of the charges against them and immediate access to independent legal counsel.
Yandex reportedly developed a test to measure AI’s ‘spiritual and moral values.’ The FSB says it should be kept secret
The Russian technology company Yandex has proposed to the government a concept for testing whether artificial intelligence complies with “spiritual and moral values.” A working group on AI regulation discussed the plan on August 13, a source close to the Digital Development Ministry and another participant in the meeting told the Russian business daily Kommersant.
Indonesian mother recounts emergency birth during 7.7-magnitude quake
As an earthquake tore apart homes, buildings and bridges in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen was giving birth to her daughter. The 39-year-old went in for emergency surgery during the quake that killed 68 people.
Hitze in Deutschland: Unionspolitiker lehnen Hitzeschutz im Grundgesetz ab
Führende Unionspolitiker lehnen den SPD-Vorschlag ab, Hitzeschutz als gemeinsame Aufgabe von Bund und Ländern im Grundgesetz zu verankern. Das ignoriert die Dramatik der Lage.
7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival
Video. Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium.
Germany: Bundeswehr troop numbers reach 13-year high
Germany's Defense Ministry is reporting a comparatively rare success story in its bid to bolster troop numbers. At the end of July, the total stood at around 186,700, roughly 3,700 more than a year earlier — a 2% boost.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest
The DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus spreads to a sixth province, while health authorities work to tackle mistrust and contain transmission. Two vaccines have also entered early human trials.
USA reduzieren Manöver mit Südkorea: Was hat Donald Trump im Indopazifik vor?
Nur Stunden vor Beginn eines gemeinsamen Manövers mit Südkorea bremst US-Präsident Trump seine Streitkräfte und rühmt sich seines guten Verhältnisses mit Nordkoreas Diktator. Was steckt dahinter?
US media speculate on Panettiere ‘overdose’ as authorities investigate
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.
News des Tages: US-Militärübung mit Südkorea, Sigmar Gabriel, Jugend ohne Arbeit
US-Präsident Trump fährt überraschend Militärübung mit Südkorea zurück. Ex-SPD-Chef Gabriel kritisiert wenig überraschend die eigene Partei. Und jeder zehnte junge Erwachsene ist ohne Job oder Ausbildung. Das ist die Lage am Montagabend.
Russland: Kremlkritiker Lew Schlosberg zu elf Jahren Haft verurteilt
Ein russisches Gericht hat die Berufung der Anti-Kriegspartei Jabloko abgelehnt. Die will aber weiter für ihre Teilnahme an der Duma-Wahl kämpfen. Ihr stellvertretender Vorsitzender muss derweil ins Arbeitslager.
Belgium fire halts short of German border, but not ‘contained’
The blaze charring the High Fens nature reserve, a vast expanse of boggy peatlands, pine forests and hiking trails,
Flughafen München: Vorfall mit Vietnam-Airlines-Flug - »Haarscharf an Katastrophe vorbei«
Beim Start von Flug VN34 am Flughafen München fehlte nicht viel und er wäre als Feuerball geendet. Experte Heinrich Großbongardt benennt mögliche Gründe: Rekonstruktion einer Beinahe-Katastrophe.
Rhein-Niedrigwasser: BASF drosselt in Ludwigshafen erste Anlagen
Einzelne Produktionen hat der Chemiekonzern BASF eigenen Angaben zufolge bereits zurückgefahren. Die Lage halte sich angesichts der Dürre und des Rhein-Niedrigwassers aber im Rahmen.
Russian strike on Kyiv book market: ‘An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity’
A central book market in Kyiv was hit by a Russian strike on Sunday. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze, describes the strikes as an attack on "Ukrainian culture, the Ukrainian language and Ukrainian identity.” She says that “since the beginning of the summer, Russia has already destroyed millions of books” in strikes, while churches and other key cultural sites have also been targeted in what she describes as an attempt to weaken Ukrainian identity.
US commits €20 billion to supercharge Tomahawk production
Raytheon expects to push its annual output above 1,000 missiles
Prosecutors: Man did plan to abduct Amalia, but not enough proof of murder plot
Prosecutors said Monday they lack sufficient evidence that a 33-year-old man planned to kill Dutch Princesses Amalia, 23, and Alexia, 21, as his criminal trial opened in The Hague. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) told the court it cannot prove Anne Romke van der H. intended to murder the princesses, though it maintains there is enough evidence he planned to deprive Princess Amalia of her freedom.
»Spider-Man: Brand New Day« überwindet Zwei-Milliarden-Dollar-Marke
Der neue »Spiderman« lockt weiterhin viele Menschen ins Kino. Jetzt erreichte der Superhelden-Streifen einen neuen Meilenstein bei den Einspielergebnissen – so schnell wie nur ein anderer Film zuvor.
Russian Court Rejects Anti-War Party’s Appeal Over Election Ban
Russia's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Yabloko party, the sole officially registered party to openly oppose Moscow's war on Ukraine, against its removal from the ballot for September parliamentary elections.
Flipping the kill switch: I survived 72 hours without US tech
The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here's what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it.
Flipping the kill switch: I survived 72 hours without US tech
The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here's what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it.
Russia used AI slop to discredit news of Ukraine’s territorial gains (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,635)
Ukraine’s strike on the Samara rocket plant and creeping gains in the Oleksandrivka sector signal a new phase of the war, where control of space internet, long‑range missiles, and logistics hubs could matter more than another few kilometres of trench.
Legal AI will create more work, but not for lawyers
Every wave of generative AI produces the same two headlines: “AI is destroying the industry” and “actually, AI is creating more work for the industry.” Whether this is for graphic designers, developers, or copywriters, the debate plays out the same way across sectors. Legal is no exception.
Passanten retten Schwimmer im Rhein mit Menschenkette – und geraten selbst in Gefahr
In Baden-Württemberg drohte ein Mann im Rhein zu ertrinken. Passanten eilten zu Hilfe. Der Rettungsversuch wurde aber für sie selbst gefährlich.
Iran: Eine frühere US-Geheimdienstmitarbeiterin preist das iranische Regime. Dann verschwindet sie
Die USA haben 200.000 Dollar Kopfgeld auf Monica Witt ausgesetzt. Der Vorwurf: Verrat am eigenen Land. Lief die junge Frau zu einem feindlichen Regime über – und gab sie Informationen weiter?
Hamburg, Bremen: Ver.di ruft an sechs Seehäfen zu Warnstreiks auf
Für Tausende Beschäftigte unter anderem in Hamburg, Bremen und Wilhelmshaven will Ver.di einen neuen Tarifvertrag aushandeln. Ein erstes Angebot lehnte die Gewerkschaft ab. Am Abend soll ein Ausstand beginnen.
Elfriede Jelinek: »Unter Tieren« in Salzburg mit KI-Fake von Peter Thiel
Bei der Uraufführung von Elfriede Jelineks »Unter Tieren« wird gegen Superreiche geschimpft, tolle Schauspieler präsentieren sich in schrillen Tierkostümen – und Peter Thiel hat als KI-Fake einen Gastauftritt.
Iran says two French diplomats accused of ‘interference’ barred from returning
France's Foreign Minister said the pair had been targeted by Iranian officials 'in flagrant violation of diplomatic immunity'
Amsterdam Students challenge German energy giant over climate-neutral biomass claims
Law students at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have filed a complaint with the Dutch Advertising Code Committee against German energy giant RWE. The complaint alleges that the company uses misleading advertising by presenting biomass as a climate-neutral energy source.RWE operates several large power plants in the Netherlands, including a biomass plant in Geertruidenberg and a coal- and biomass-fired plant in Eemshaven that it operates jointly.
Norway: World's top wealth fund flags stock market risks
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn?
A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement
Nearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fight to preserve Catalan identity – not with politics, but with culture.
Gravis Robotics becomes Europe’s latest robotics unicorn after €172 million Series A
Switzerland-based Gravis Robotics, a ConTech company developing autonomous technology for heavy machinery, has raised €172 million ($200 million) in a Series A round, giving the company an €862 million ($1 billion) post-money valuation – becoming Europe’s latest robotics unicorn.
Tupac-Bruder Mopreme Shakur glaubt nicht an Gerechtigkeit
Heute beginnt der Prozess gegen den mutmaßlichen Drahtzieher hinter dem Mord an Hip-Hop-Legende Tupac. Sein Bruder Mopreme Shakur ist vorsichtig optimistisch. Echte Gerechtigkeit werde es aber nie geben.
Gelsenkirchen: Nachwuchs bei seltenen McCords Schlangenhalsschildkröten
Im Gelsenkirchener Zoo sind elf McCords Schlangenhalsschildkröten geschlüpft. Die Tiere sind nicht nur sehr selten, sondern haben auch eine außergewöhnliche Anatomie.
Apple agrees to tweak how iPhone apps ask for consent to track
Company will redesign App Tracking Transparency prompts to close German competition case
Rüstungsmessen in Deutschland: Nürnberg gegen Hannover
Nürnberg oder Hannover? Beide Städte liegen im Clinch darüber, wo künftig das größte Event der Rüstungsbranche stattfindet. In Bayern argwöhnt man, der Verteidigungsminister bevorzuge seinen Wahlkreis.
Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China
Indonesia maintains a non-aligned foreign policy, but Jakarta's limited participation in a low-level naval exercise with China's navy near Taiwan has raised concerns.
Thüringen: BSW hält an Brombeerkoalition fest
Im Streit mit der Bundesspitze hält die Thüringer BSW-Fraktion weiter an CDU-Ministerpräsident Voigt fest. Parteigründerin Wagenknecht reagiert prompt und fordert einen Sonderparteitag, um den weiteren Kurs zu diskutieren.
Mehr Masse, mehr Klasse
Deutschland gewinnt bei der Leichtathletik-EM so viele Medaillen wie seit fast 30 Jahren nicht mehr. Mit den Erfolgen steigen das Selbstbewusstsein und die Ambitionen der Athleten.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.
Russia cancels major Red Square military jamboree amid drone attacks
A major military music festival in Moscow has been canceled four days before it was due to start, the organizers said on Telegram.
Leichtathletik-EM: Die deutsche Leichtathletik hat sich aus ihrem Tief gearbeitet
Was die Leistung bei der EM für Weltmeisterschaften und Olympia bedeutet, bleibt abzuwarten. Aber noch mehr als Medaillen zählt, dass Athleten und Verband enger aneinander gerückt sind.
Salzburger Festspiele: Konferenz der Tiere
Theaterhappening mit Nobelpreisträgerin, aber ohne Furor: Nicolas Stemann inszeniert Elfriede Jelineks „Unter Tieren“ bei den Salzburger Festspielen.
Sicilian museum hit by €80 million art theft
Three works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina, valued at up to €80 million, were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. Police are investigating the theft, which comes days after Italian authorities recovered three stolen works by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse.
Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker makes comeback with €1.5 million car
Dutch sports car maker Spyker is being relaunched five years after the company went bankrupt, with owner Victor Muller unveiling a new model priced at 1.5 million euros, the company reports.The new car, the C8 Preliator XXV, was presented in the United States during Monterey Car Week. Muller told automotive website The Autopian that the presentation cost 700,000 U.S. dollars.
Zwischenfall am Münchner Flughafen: Knapp vorbei an der Katastrophe?
Wurden die Bremsen fälschlicherweise aktiviert? Der beinahe missglückte Start einer Maschine der Vietnam Airlines am Münchner Flughafen löst Spekulationen aus. Noch wird der Vorfall untersucht – und über die Folgen des Kerosin-Ablassens diskutiert.
Hitzewelle: Herrmann hält SPD-Vorschlag zu Klimaanpassung für Bürokratie
Die SPD-Minister im Bund wollen dem Hitzeschutz mehr Gewicht geben. Bayerns Innenminister glaubt nicht an den Erfolg einer solchen Maßnahme. Sozial- und Umweltverbände befürworten den Vorschlag der SPD.
Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England
After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes.
St. Petersburg police detain German citizen over small donation to Anti-Corruption Foundation
St. Petersburg police detained a 41-year-old citizen of a European country on suspicion of transferring 900 rubles to an organization that Russian authorities have designated “extremist,” the regional department of the Internal Affairs Ministry announced.
Germany’s army recruitment continues to rise
Yet the uptick leaves Germany far short of its long-term ambitions
Transfer-News: Rodri vor Wechsel zum FC Barcelona, Gerüchte um Füllkrug-Rückkher nach Bremen
Ballon d’Or-Sieger, bester Spieler der WM und wohl bald Spieler von Hansi Flick: Der Wechsel von Mittelfeldstar Rodri zum FC Barcelona steht kurz vor dem Abschluss. Und: Wechselt Niclas Füllkrug nach Bremen?
Yemen risks return to ‘full-scale conflict’, UN rights chief warns
Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province.
International help arrives as wildfires rage across Belgium
Belgium is battling its worst wildfires in over a century, with hundreds of firefighters fighting flames in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have sent reinforcements, including helicopters, as several towns are evacuated.
Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France’s Lecornu jeered
Fires are raging from Belgium to Greece as Europe suffers one of its most severe wildfire seasons to date. The blazes come amid frequent heat waves and drought that studies say are driven by human-induced climate change.
UK-based SpaceAM closes Seed round to scale AI-powered sensing technology for defence and space
SpaceAM, a Gloucestershire-based aerospace and defence technology company developing ultra-lightweight autonomous sensing systems for deployment in contested and extreme environments, has closed its Seed funding round.
Jason Arday: Cambridge-Rektor verurteilt »rassistischen Wahn« nach Tod
Die Vorwürfe gegen den verstorbenen Jason Arday hatten zuletzt eine heftige Debatte über Rassismus, akademische Standards und den Umgang mit Plagiatsvorwürfen ausgelöst. Seine Familie spricht von einer »Mobbing-Kampagne«.
Europe’s wildfires: How prepared are we for the next fire?
Massive wildfires are burning across Europe, from Belgium and Greece to Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, Senior Expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are spreading into unexpected areas and whether Europe is facing a new normal. He also looks at how citizens can help prevent and limit wildfires, while stressing the need for greater resilience and better funded government support to deal with increasingly extreme fire seasons.
Hayden Panettiere: Schon als Baby aufs Showsgeschäft getrimmt - Nachruf
Ihre Mutter vermarktete Hayden Panettiere bereits als Kind kommerziell. Als Erwachsene sprach die Schauspielerin offen über Depressionen und Suchtprobleme. Nun ist sie mit 36 Jahren gestorben.
Gaza: Jetzt versucht Jared Kushner, den US-Friedensplan zu retten
Trumps Schwiegersohn führt in Israel und Ägypten Gespräche über die Zukunft des Küstenstreifens. Dabei soll er Netanjahu vom militärischen Rückzug überzeugen. Die wichtigsten Fragen und Antworten.
Deutschland: Wir können ja doch noch was
Eine Botschaft kunstfertiger Leichtathleten ins verzagte Jammerland: wie man allen Ballast von sich schleudert und danach noch zu erhellenden Gesprächen imstande ist.
Mieten: Enteignen schafft keine einzige neue Wohnung
Die Linke will eine Koalition im Berliner Senat an die Enteignung von Wohnungskonzernen knüpfen. Das ist populistisch – und löst das Problem nicht.
First wolves, now bears: Eastern Europe wants the EU to roll back wildlife protections
A proposal made at a recent meeting of EU agriculture ministers would downgrade the protection of brown bears to the same level as wolves. Environmentalists say this would amount to a gift to hunters and would not fix the underlying problem.
Onder de Parasol | Samsom schetst hoopvolle route naar een groen Europa, terwijl het continent brandt
Droogte, bosbranden, hittegolven en smeltende ijskappen. Kan het klimaat nog worden gered? Het boek Groene supermacht van Diederik Samsom over de ‘Green Deal’ biedt geen eenvoudig antwoord, maar wel een optimistisch verhaal over wat Europa kan doen, schrijft Eva Frech voor de rubriek Onder de Parasol.
Germany’s coalition split over putting climate in constitution
As much of Europe swelters under a heatwave, a group of German ministers wants to enshrine climate protection in the constitution, a plan that sparked pushback from within the government on Monday.
Prominent Mali journalist, influencer jailed for seven years for criticising junta
A prominent Malian broadcaster and an influencer were on Monday jailed for seven years after criticising the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was convicted by the Bamaka court of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state alongside Rokia Doumbia, a noted campaigner.
Young woman, 19, found dead in Noord-Holland home; Man, 20, in custody
The police discovered a 19-year-old woman dead in a home in Heiloo on Sunday. Officers arrested a 20-year-old man, who called to report the death, the Noord-Holland police said on Monday.Police received the report of a deceased person in a home on Nicolaas Beetsweg at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Responding officers found the young woman dead at the scene.
Trump schwächt das alte Bündnis mit Südkorea
Der US-Präsident will die Manöver mit dem asiatischen Land reduzieren und huldigt zugleich dem Diktator in Nordkorea. So schadet er seinem eigenen Land.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance gave Russian security services data on one of its users. Now he’s on trial for donating to Ukraine’s military
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, handed Russian security officials information about one of its users, IT specialist Yuri Belenky, whom Russian authorities have accused of financing terrorism over his donations to Ukraine’s armed forces, the human rights project Department One reported.
El Niño: „Uns steht ein großer Sprung der globalen Temperaturen bevor“
Warum das Klimaphänomen El Niño alle Rekorde pulverisieren und uns dabei einen Blick in die Zukunft gewähren wird, erklärt der US-Klimaforscher Zeke Hausfather.
Studieren in Gera: Campus, Wohnviertel, WG-Zimmer-Preise, Kneipen
Klein, süß, unterschätzt: So beschreibt Niklas Kaftan seine Heimatstadt. Er ist fürs Studium geblieben und freut sich über neue Ideen für die Stadt. Wegziehen kommt nicht infrage – lieber pendelt er für den Master.
Inflationäres Gedenken: Der Untergang der Sterne
Einen „Walk of Fame“ gibt es mittlerweile fast überall – von Hollywood bis nach Schweigen-Rechtenbach. Jetzt soll auch Stefan Mross einen Stern erhalten, im Europa-Park. Doch hat das Symbol noch einen Wert?
Middle East updates: Kushner meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem
The meeting comes amid a stalled post-war Gaza plan and after an Israeli minister called for more Palestinians to be killed in the enclave. Meanwhile, Iran says it is finalizing a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.
Why are more Iranian women freezing their eggs?
Single women in Iran can legally store frozen eggs but cannot use them without a husband, leaving many paying two months’ salary for a procedure whose annual storage costs have quadrupled since 2022, in a country simultaneously pushing pronatalist policies and experiencing a 9% drop in births.
Sizilien: Tourist am Ätna von Blitz getötet
Der Mann hielt sich offenbar in einem gesperrten Bereich auf: Ein Amerikaner ist am Ätna auf Sizilien von einem Blitz getroffen worden. Rettungskräfte konnten nichts mehr für ihn tun.
‘The most terrifying 11 hours of my life’: What really happens when you cross Russia’s border? Meduza’s readers share their stories
Crossing Russia’s border has become an increasingly fraught experience in recent years, whether you’re returning home or leaving the country. Last week, Meduza asked Russian readers to share their experiences crossing the border. While we expected to hear mostly from Russians living abroad, we also received dozens of accounts from people who still live in Russia and travel overseas. Not every crossing involved questioning or delays — some readers told us they passed through without incident. Here’s what they had to say.
Putin visited Kuril to ‘punish’ Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
US-Stars zeigen sich schockiert über Tod von Hayden Panettiere
»Mein Herz ist gebrochen«: Der plötzliche Tod von Hayden Panettiere hat viele ihrer Schauspielkollegen getroffen. Mit bewegenden Worten nehmen sie Abschied. Einige können noch gar nicht glauben, was passiert ist.
Trumps Rache trifft Südkorea
Der US-Präsident ist sauer auf den Verbündeten, weil er nicht im Iran-Krieg hilft. Trump droht, die militärische Unterstützung zu reduzieren, und preist stattdessen Nordkoreas Diktator Kim Jong-un.
Andy Burnham schrieb mit falscher Trump-Beraterin
Der neue britische Regierungschef Andy Burnham kommunizierte Medienberichten zufolge mit jemandem, der sich als Trumps Stabschefin Susie Wiles ausgab. Dann wurde er misstrauisch.
USA: Kushner wirbt bei Netanjahu für Gaza-Friedensplan
Der US-Gesandte möchte Trumps Vorstellungen für den Abzug der israelischen Truppen und die Entwaffnung der Hamas vorantreiben. Am Sonntag hatte Kushner in Kairo bereits mit Vertretern der radikalislamischen Organisation gesprochen.
Klimaschutz: Recht haben sie, die Sozialdemokraten
Der Bund soll mehr Verantwortung für die Folgen der Erderwärmung übernehmen, verlangt die SPD. Denn was auf Länder und Kommunen zukommt, wird diese überfordern.
Wahl in Berlin: Wohnungslose können erstmals in Tagesstätte wählen
Ohne Wohnung ist es für viele Menschen schwer, ihr Wahlrecht wahrzunehmen. Für die Wahl in Berlin soll sich das nun ändern: Bei einem Politprojekt kommt das Wahlamt direkt zu den Menschen.
Manchester City: Der Einstand des Guardiola-Klons misslingt völlig
Statt Pep Guardiola steht nun Enzo Maresca bei Manchester City an der Seitenlinie. Sein erster Auftritt im Supercup gegen Arsenal wird zur bitteren Angelegenheit.
Apple streicht das Wort »Tracking« aus seiner Anti-Tracking-Abfrage
Wer am iPhone oder iPad zum ersten Mal eine neue App startet, kann ihr Werbetracking verbieten. Nach Kritik von Werbern und Wettbewerbshütern sowie einer Androhung von Strafgeldern ändert Apple nun die Formulierung.
EU health agency urges protection against West Nile virus
The WHO advises travellers to be aware of the potential symptoms
Leute: „Ich wäre fast gestorben“
Courtney Love teilt mit ihren Fans einen gesundheitlichen Tiefpunkt. Zohran Mamdani überrascht mit Mandarin-Kenntnissen. Und Matthew McConaugheys Mama wird mit 94 noch immer aus Bars geschmissen.
Alkohol: Drei Frauen berichten über ihre Sucht – und wie sie davon loskamen
Sie sind oft gut ausgebildet, stehen mitten im Leben: Der Anteil alkoholabhängiger Frauen in der Bevölkerung hat sich seit 2018 fast verdoppelt. Warum haben sie angefangen zu trinken? Und was hat ihnen geholfen?
Cooler destinations are drawing tourists — can nature cope?
With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price.
Latvia wants €7B from EU to cope with fallout from Russia’s war
As Riga gears up for crucial election, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says frontline nations are carrying too much of the cost of confronting Moscow.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military drills with Seoul hours before start
Joint military drills between South Korea and US troops went ahead as planned on Monday despite US President Donald Trump's statement that he had ordered them to be scaled back out of respect for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Germany’s AfD is labeled far right, populist or extremist
Right-wing, far-right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has this glossary.
French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack
More than 670,000 French taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online. Authorities warn the data could be used for scams and identity fraud, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a meeting on the digital security of government institutions.
NBA: Dennis Schröder wechselt zu den Charlotte Hornets
Neue Saison, neues Team: Damit kennt sich Dennis Schröder aus. Mit dem Wechsel zu den Hornets steht er kurz vor dem Rekord für die meisten NBA-Teams. In Charlotte hofft er vor allem auf mehr Spielzeit.
EU action against ‘The Com’, a nihilist online extremist network, shows that security policies might be outdated
A joint EU police crackdown on a "nihilistic" extremist platform has exposed how old categories of jihadist, far-right, or far-left terrorism have failed to keep pace with evolving threats.
Indonesia earthquake leaves thousands homeless as rescue efforts continue
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia last week, killing dozens, injuring hundreds and damaging more than 900 buildings. Nearly 13,000 people have been displaced, with many still sheltering in tents as rescue efforts continue and hospitals treat the wounded.
US-South Korea drills renew questions over North Korea’s military power
US President Donald Trump called for US-South Korean military drills to be scaled back just hours before they were due to begin, describing North Korea as 'unthreatening and respectful'. South Korea said it hoped Trump’s personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could help bring Pyongyang back to the negotiating table. FRANCE 24’s Chloé Borgnon examines the real threat posed by North Korea, from its military capabilities and growing nuclear arsenal to its increasingly close ties with Russia amid Ukraine war.
Irland: Fünf Teenager sterben bei Verkehrsunfall
Sie waren mit ihrem Fahrzeug in die falsche Richtung unterwegs: Fünf Teenager sind in Irland bei einem schweren Verkehrsunfall ums Leben gekommen. Ihr Fahrzeug war Medienberichten zufolge gestohlen.
Unfall-Forschung: Jeder zweite Autofahrer muss sich sofort abreagieren
Drängeln, offensives Einscheren, Smartphone am Steuer: Autofahrer auf deutschen Straßen verhalten sich einer Studie zufolge immer problematischer. Radfahrer kommen in der Erhebung kaum besser weg.
France enters literary season amid publishing industry crisis
Back to school in France also means “rentrée littéraire”, the annual period when thousands of new books hit shelves across the country. For FRANCE 24, French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a bookshop in London, discusses the style and trends of this year’s new releases, compares the French and British trends, and reflects on the challenges facing the publishing industry.
Trump’s Gaza plan: What is at stake for Netanyahu?
The Trump administration is stepping up diplomatic efforts to secure a peace plan for Gaza. US envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to persuade him to back the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle examines whether the meeting could bring a breakthrough in Gaza and analyses what is at stake for all sides.
Brand bij Hürtgenwald onder controle, evacuaties bij Monschau
De bosbrand in de Duitse Eifel die het buurtschap Gey in de gemeente Hürtgenwald bedreigde, is onder controle. De ongeveer 2000 mensen die in de nacht van donderdag op vrijdag waren geëvacueerd, konden zaterdagavond terug naar huis. De brand in het Duits-Belgische grensgebied ontwikkelde zich dit weekend tot een veel grotere brand. De gemeente Monschau liet enkele kleine buurtschappen evacueren.
French PM Lecornu booed by residents on visit to fire-ravaged southwest
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was on Monday booed by dozens of residents of the town of Le Porge in southwestern France, a region ravaged by wildfires, in a show of anger at the government's handling of the worst such crisis to hit the country in decades.
Iran’s Parliament Moves On Bill That Could Turn Foreign Contact Into A Crime
Iran’s hardline-dominated parliament has approved the framework of a bill that criminalizes a range of interactions with "hostile" foreign media and other institutions with ties abroad as authorities look to curb what they consider foreign infiltration of the Islamic republic.
DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country’s history
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease.
Gillian Anderson spricht über ihre Liebesbeziehungen zu Frauen
»Es fühlte sich geheimnisvoll, illegal und falsch an«: Gillian Anderson hat über die Beziehung zu einer Frau in ihrer Jugend gesprochen. Obwohl diese heimlich gewesen sei, habe sie ihr noch Jahre später Probleme bereitet.
Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg to stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports
Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Sweden will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports starting October 1, 2026, the European Commission announced.
Italien: Der Anti-Mafia-Journalist und sein seltsamer Freund
Sigfrido Ranucci machte sich mit seinen Investigativ-Recherchen einen Namen, vor seinem Haus explodierte gar eine Bombe. Dafür verantwortlich war aber nicht die Mafia.
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Cameroon wins first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
Cameroon defeated tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added another goal. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Ukraine and Russia intensify attacks, several killed in Belgorod border region
A Ukrainian missile strike killed six people and wounded another four, including a child, in Russia's border Belgorod region, the acting governor said on Monday. The assault came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail district in the southern region of Odesa overnight.
Bahnverkehr am Rhein: Baustellen bremsen Güterzüge aus
Wegen der stark eingeschränkten Schifffahrt wäre gerade jetzt mehr Verkehr auf der Schiene hilfreich. Doch das marode Schienennetz und Missstände bei der Deutschen Bahn erschweren Transporte.
Yandex digitally added forest to maps to hide Russian military sites
Yandex has digitally added forest cover over a military installation on its online maps, the Finnish outlet YLE reported. Copied fragments of forest appear in a satellite image of the area around Kronstadt, where Russian missile batteries are stationed.
Norway’s Birdsview raises €3.7 million to scale its “MRI for concrete” technology and protect infrastructure
Birdsview, a Bergen-based startup specialising in concrete inspection technology that helps preserve infrastructure, has raised €3.7 million to strengthen its commercial, industrial, and international scaling.
Indonesia: Thousands await aid after earthquake kills 68
Indonesia marked its Independence Day on Monday but celebrations have been overshadowed by an earthquake which has left over 50 people dead and thousands homeless. Residents say they need aid as soon as possible.
Debatte: Das ballert
Der „Spiegel“ macht Ulrich Siegmund mit dem Trick attraktiv, mit dem Gangster-Rapper ihre Alben bewerben, „Bild am Sonntag“ zeigt den AfD-Kandidaten als feschen Burschen, und der Podcaster Ben Berndt stellt nur Fragen: Protokoll eines medialen Scheiterns.
US and South Korea begin military drills despite Trump call to scale back
US and South Korean forces began on Monday joint military drills as planned, despite Donald Trump calling for them to be scaled back. Trump said the exercises were too costly and hostile toward North Korea, while critics warned reducing them could weaken South Korea’s security. The drills are set to continue until August 28.
Deutschland: Jeder zehnte junge Erwachsene ist ohne Job oder Ausbildung
Mehr 20- bis 24-Jährige in Deutschland haben weder einen Job noch eine Ausbildung. Wie Daten des Statistischen Bundesamtes zeigen, sind Frauen und Großstädte stärker betroffen – der EU-Schnitt liegt sogar noch höher.
West Bank : UN delivers aid to besieged Palestinian families in Qusra
The UN delivered aid to Qusra in the West Bank after Israeli settlers cut off several Palestinian families from food, water and electricity. Residents say they have faced months of harassment and attacks, while rights groups accuse settlers of trying to force Palestinians from the area. Critics warn that Israel’s plan to transfer law enforcement powers in the West Bank could further entrench control over the territory.
Leichtathletik-EM in Birmingham: Das deutsche Team liefert, der Veranstalter nicht
Mit einer exzellenten Bilanz beenden die deutschen Athletinnen und Athleten die Europameisterschaft. Die sportlichen Leistungen in Birmingham waren beachtlich – die Rahmenbedingungen häufig nicht.
“Biology has the final say” – Greenda’s CSO on why AI tools must adapt to agricultural ecosystems (Sponsored)
As agriculture navigates intensifying climate volatility, evolving regulation, and shifting buyer expectations, the challenge is not whether AI has a role to play, but whether it can operate effectively on biology’s terms.