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At least 20 die in migrant shipwreck off Italian island of Lampedusa
Yahoo News
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ROME (Reuters) -At least 20 people died in a migrant shipwreck off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday and a U.N. agency said more could be missing as search operations were still underway. Rescuers have found 20 bodies so far,...
UK MPs urge London to disclose if it holds spy plane footage of Israel’s journalist killings
Iran Front Page
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August 13, 2025
Anas al-Sharif, Middle East Eye contributor Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher and Mohammed Noufal, who all worked for Al Jazeera, and freelancers Moamen Aliwa and Mohammed al-Khalidi were the latest among 238 journalists killed by Israel during its...
French roads watchdog issues traffic warning for August holiday weekend
The Local - France
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August 13, 2025
If you’re planning a long car journey in France this Assumption weekend, you’re going to have to be patient out on the roads - with traffic warnings starting on Thursday. France’s roads watchdog Bison Futé has warned that summer holidaymakers...
Huckabee: With Palestine state move, UK and France have joined forces with Israel’s enemies
The Times of Israel
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August 13, 2025
Excerpts from this interview were sent out earlier Wednesday in ToI’s weekly update email to members of the Times of Israel Community. To receive these Editor’s Notes as they’re released, join the ToI Community here. As Israel, since the Hamas...
Wildfires burn parts of Europe: Millions across the continent face record heat
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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Blazes burn trees during a wildfire in the village of Theriano near Patras city, western Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Giannis Androutsopoulos) MADRID (AP) — Wildfires burned in parts of Europe on Tuesday as millions of people across...
(Hypothetical) apocalyptic (eschatological) trends in European AI sustainable packaging design: the next 20 years
Packaging Europe
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Prof. Christo Kaftandjiev, university professor and Ph.D. of packaging design, AI and digital marketing communications and marketing semiotics, outlines his expectations for sustainable European AI packaging design over the next 20 years. In the...
Plans to relaunch Rosyth-Europe ferry sail a little closer
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 13, 2025
However, as previously reported by the Dunfermline Press, one of the sticking points has been the use of a Border Control Post (BCP). It is hoped the one at Grangemouth can be used as a new one at Rosyth is considered to be prohibitively costly...
Shortage of air traffic controllers causes delays and cancellations at Eindhoven Airport
NL Times
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August 13, 2025
Air traffic was halted on two occasions at Eindhoven Airport on Wednesday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers at the Ministry of Defense. This led to delays for dozens of flights, a spokesperson for the airport confirmed after AD’s...
Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe
The Gazette - Colorado
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PATRAS, Greece,/MADRID (Reuters) -Wildfires caused by arsonists or thunderstorms and fanned by a heatwave and strong winds continued to rage across southern Europe on Wednesday, burning houses, farms and factories and forcing the evacuation of...
Balkans and Europe in the grip of fires, millions face record heat
BGNES
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August 13, 2025
Forest fires are raging in the Balkans and parts of Europe as millions of people across the continent struggle to adapt to a new reality: record summer heat, writes "Ekatimeriny". Temperatures in some areas have soared above 40 degrees Celsius....
Spain is an Example to the World
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Spain is having a moment bucking Western political trends. The country has recently recognized Palestine as a state, resisted President Trump’s demand that NATO members increase their defense spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product and...
At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa
Dawn
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August 13, 2025
At least 20 migrants died after a boat overturned in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, with many more still missing, the UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) said. “Deep anguish for the umpteenth shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa, where UNHCR is now...
What's open and what's closed in France on August 15th
The Local - France
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August 13, 2025
August 15th is a public holiday in France - here's what's likely to be open, and what will close, on the day. This year August 15th falls on a Friday, creating a nice long weekend for those France residents who are not already on holiday. The day...
Fraport: July traffic up 1.6% in Frankfurt
Market Screener
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August 13, 2025
On Wednesday Fraport announced that it welcomed 6.1 million passengers at Frankfurt Airport in July, up 1.6% year-on-year thanks to strong demand for flights to Greece, Italy, and Spain. On intercontinental routes, the airport operator said it...
Philippines Receives Five More S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters Manufactured in Poland
Militarnyi
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The Philippines has received five more S-70i Black Hawk multipurpose helicopters manufactured in Poland at PZL Mielec. This was reported by the press service of the Philippine Air Force. The ceremony of acceptance of the helicopters into the 205th...
Breaking News: Italian F-35 Jets Scramble Over Baltic to Confront Russian Su-24 and Su-27 Intrusions
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 13, 2025, two Italian Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jets scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia under NATO’s Air Policing mission to intercept Russian aircraft operating near Alliance airspace, as reported by NATO Air Command....
How Elvis Costello Used a Brilliant Three-Line Refrain To Sum up His Anti-War Stance in “Shipbuilding”
American Songwriter
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August 13, 2025
While it’s a noble quest to attempt to write an effective anti-war song, it can be exceedingly tricky to pull off. How do you articulate your objections to war without stating the obvious or repeating well-worn platitudes? Elvis Costello found his...
Europe's safest city is a seaside gem and it's a sunny Mediterranean spot
The Mirror
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August 13, 2025
When it comes to planning a holiday, there's a lot to consider from the local cuisine and attractions to accommodation. However, one crucial factor is the safety of the destination. According to an analysis by tour company Riviera Travel, which...
How Europe is cracking down on migrants with deportations in DAYS while soft-touch Starmer lets 50,000 cross channel
The Scottish Sun
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August 13, 2025
AS 50,000 migrants have poured into Britain in small boats, European nations are cracking down and securing their own borders. With public anger growing over soaring entries to their nations, more leaders are taking a harsher stance on migration -...
India to roll out world’s longest hydrogen-powered train, joining global green rail elite
India Blooms
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August 13, 2025
New Delhi: India is poised to become the fifth country in the world, after Germany, France, Sweden and China, to introduce hydrogen-powered trains, marking a significant leap in its eco-friendly transportation drive. The upcoming service will...