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Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto cancels China visit amid growing protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto cancelled a planned visit to China on Saturday, after protests that had been ongoing for days spread beyond the capital, Jakarta.
Russia fires third large-scale attack at Ukraine this week, hitting Odesa and Kherson
Moscow continues to intensify its attacks on Ukraine, meanwhile, Zelenskyy reported the Russian army is suffering 'heavy losses' in Pokrovsk region.
Von der Leyen says Putin 'has not changed' and can only be kept in check through strong deterrence
Polish PM Donald Tusk and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived at the Polish-Belarusian border on Sunday to discuss defence and security, including the SAFE preferential loan programme, of which Poland is the greatest beneficiary.
Putin arrives in China for key regional security summit amid stalled Ukraine peace talks
Putin is among a dozen leaders attending the regional security summit, which comes at a crunch moment in talks over his war on Ukraine, and for a summit thats demonstrating a strong show of unity among Global South leaders.
Lithuania has installed so-called 'dragon's teeth' on the border with Russia
Lithuania has installed "dragon's teeth" - pyramids designed to stop tanks - on the border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. "The installed barriers are only part of a larger, integrated picture," said Lithuanian army commander Raimundas Vaiksnoras.
Record number of foreigners obtained Polish citizenship in 2024
In 2024, a record 16,342 foreigners obtained Polish citizenship - 37% more than in the previous year. The most numerous group was made up of people from Ukraine. However, they accounted for just over half of all new citizens.
'From Moscow with love': German neo-Nazi Liebich is reportedly seeking asylum in the USA
The neo-Nazi Marla-Svenja Liebich, formerly known as Sven Liebich, failed to show up for a sentence in Chemnitz women's prison and has allegedly fled to Moscow in Russia.
Latest news bulletin | August 31st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow stronger ties in landmark meeting ahead regional summit
The visit to China is Modi's first visit since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.
Three generations, one trip: The beautiful chaos of travelling as a family
Our trip to Montenegro brought chaos, bonding, belly laughs, and the surprising joy of multi-generational travel.
The three Scottish brothers who set a world record for fastest Pacific row — in 139 days
Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean on Saturday completed the journey, arriving in Cairns, Australia, after rowing over 14,000 kilometres nonstop from Peru, becoming the first team to achieve the full crossing from South America to Australia.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine
It follows last week's ceremony in Pyongyang, where Kim paid tribute to soldiers who returned from combat in Ukraine, an event where the North Korean leader was seen sobbing in tears and placing posthumous state awards on the soldiers' corpses.
What missiles does North Korea have in its weapon arsenal?
North Korea launched two near-air defence missiles that had “suitable combat capability.” But what do we know about the other weapons in their arsenal?
Auto-enrolment: The quiet pension reform that could transform Europe’s economy
Auto-enrolment into funded pensions would ensure more retirement contributions are invested, powering Europe’s growth.
Latest news bulletin | August 31st, 2025 – Morning
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Birdwatchers flock to Colombia and South Africa- so why are Venezuela and DRC being left behind?
While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers.
As beer sales fall, young Germans develop taste for alcohol-free lager
Non-alcoholic sales have more than doubled in recent years, even though Germany's wider beer market has slumped.
French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK
The precious medieval work is to be displayed in London next year - but the French art world is strongly opposed.
Estonia to borrow up to €3.6 billion in EU defence loans
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Estonia as part of her four-day front-line state tour, aimed at stressing solidarity with border states and supporting the development of Europe's defense industry.
Watch: The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far
Actor Julia Roberts makes her Venice Film Festival debut promoting her new movie After The Hunt.
