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Massive Wildfire Displacement Across Southern Europe Amid Rising Climate Crisis 2025
teleSUR
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Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain, and Portugal due to extreme wildfires fueled by heatwaves. The wildfire displacement crisis highlights urgent climate threats in Southern Europe. Related: Wildfires Ravage Europe in Worldwide Heatwaves...
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin meeting
Iran Front Page
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August 16, 2025
Several European leaders on Saturday jointly pledged to continue support for Kyiv and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The...
Zelensky 'trapped in Trump and Putin vice': Europe powerlessly looks on as Ukraine's President is summoned to White House amid fears he'll be forced to surrender land for fragile peace deal
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Ukraine's future as a sovereign nation is hanging in the balance after the superpower summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Critics warned that other world leaders were powerless to prevent Volodymyr Zelensky from being caught 'with his...
European nations vow to 'continue to strengthen sanctions' on Russia: EU statement
Hespress
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August 16, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News International With AFPSaturday 16 August 2025 - 15:50 European leaders Saturday said they were “ready to uphold the pressure” on Russia through sanctions following a summit between presidents Donald Trump and...
Panic in Italy as tourists abandon beaches
Daily Express
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August 16, 2025
Italians are abandoning beach holidays in droves, leaving business owners to "count the sheep" on deserted coastlines. Every August, when the hottest temperatures batter Italy, families used to make a beeline for the coast to enjoy a relaxing...
Profits plunge at Britain's oldest bank: C Hoare & Co issues warning over prospects for UK after Trump tariffs
This Is Money
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August 16, 2025
By CALUM MUIRHEAD, CHIEF CITY REPORTER Updated: 16:50 EDT, 16 August 2025 Britain's oldest private bank has seen profits slump and has warned Donald Trump's tariffs have left the outlook for the UK economy 'increasingly subdued'. C Hoare & Co,...
41-year-old American lives on $3,633 a month in France: 'I wish I had the courage to move sooner'
CNBC
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August 16, 2025
When Adriel Sanders first visited Paris in 2017, she immediately felt at home, she says. "It instantly clicked. I was like, 'This is your home. This is where you're supposed to be in the world and this is where you will always be. I knew I had to...
Swiss economy slows after pre-tariff export rush
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Geneva, Switzerland 16 August, 2025, 23:25 Switzerland’s economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter as exports fell after companies rushed to stockpile goods ahead of steep new US tariffs, official data showed...
EU leaders to hold ‘coalition of willing’ call tomorrow ahead of Zelenskyy–Trump Ukraine peace talks
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Britain, France and Germany will convene a video call on Sunday with Ukraine’s allies to discuss the war and possible steps towards peace, according to the French presidency. The “coalition of the willing” call will be led by Prime Minister Keir...
Visitor Economy Takes Off With Shenzhen Airlines
The National Tribune
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August 16, 2025
VIC Premier Victoria’s tourism is set for another major boost, with the Allan Labor Government announcing a deal with Melbourne Airport to bring Shenzhen Airlines to Melbourne. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today...
Could offering a referendum on rejoining the EU save Labour
Nation.Cymru
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August 16, 2025
Picture by Tiocfaidh (CC BY-ND 2.0) Martin Shipton More than 13 months after Labour returned to power, we are told that the UK Government is unlikely to achieve its growth targets and that the “black hole” in the public finances has risen to...
Fat jabs for life is no way to teach kids how to eat but I have simple way to tackle Britain’s appalling obesity crisis
The Sun
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August 16, 2025
LOSING seven stone in 12 months seems like a triumph for Gogglebox star Amy Tapper. She has gone from a size 26 to a size 18. It has led to her confidence levels rising and her thighs shrinking. 8 After using fat jabs, Gogglebox's Amy Tapper has...
European leaders 'ready' to push for Zelenskyy-Trump-Putin meet
CGTN
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European leaders said in a joint statement on Saturday that they are ready to push for a trilateral summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The joint statement was...
European seas break temperature records: Are they too warm?
Euronews
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August 15, 2025
Published on 15/08/2025 - 16:25 GMT+2 •Updated 16:33 Tourists often head to the Mediterranean coast for its breathtaking beaches and warm sea, but these enjoyable temperatures mask a long-term warming trend that fuels torrential rains and intense...
Nigel Farage adviser claims UK would be better off if it had not fought Nazi Germany and calls for Britain to 'regain' former colonies
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
A former social media adviser used by Nigel Farage and other Reform UK members claimed Britain would not have had to 'rely on America' if it hadn't fought in World War II. Jack Anderton, 23, has never been employed by Reform UK, but has managed...
‘Sorella di Clausura’ Director Ivana Mladenovic on ‘Truck-Driver’ Comedy, Balkan Notions of ‘Good Taste’ and Sex Under Late-Stage Capitalism
Variety
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August 16, 2025
Fresh off its world premiere in competition at the Locarno Film Festival, Romania-based Serbian director Ivana Mladenović’s riotous fourth feature, “Sorella di Clausura,” arrives at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where it will be competing for top...
Which EU Jobs Are at Risk from U.S. Tariffs and How Vulnerable Is Greece?
To Vima
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August 16, 2025
A recent study by European Central Bank (ECB) officials warned of the risk of thousands of jobs being lost in Europe as a collateral consequence of Trump’s tariffs. According to European economists, the threat to employment also comes indirectly...
European leaders say US ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine
Babel
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The US is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees — but what exactly is currently unknown. This was stated by European leaders following a conversation with the US President Donald Trump after his meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir...
Europe Welcomes Trump’s Talks But Calls for ‘Iron-Clad’ Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Kyiv Post
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August 16, 2025
European leaders said on Saturday they welcomed US President Donald Trump’s desire for peace in Ukraine but reiterated the need for security guarantees for Kyiv and no Russian veto over Ukraine’s NATO and EU bid. In a joint statement following...
European leaders pledged support for Kyiv after Alaska talks
Brussels Morning
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August 16, 2025
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European leaders on Saturday issued a joint statement pledging to continue backing Kyiv and maintain pressure on Moscow until the fighting in Ukraine ends, after a meeting in Alaska between U.S. President...