- Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service politico.eu
- Germany wants to double its defense spending. Where should the money go? Atlantic Council
- German government passes military service bill DW
- Germany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft The New York Times
- German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription BBC
US auditing Chinese involvement in cloud services, defence chief says
Pete Hegseth orders review after revelations Microsoft used Chinese contractors to manage sensitive cloud services.
Kim Jong Un to join Putin and other leaders at China military parade – BBC
- Kim Jong Un to join Putin and other leaders at China military parade BBC
- Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend Chinese parade in show of defiance to the West Reuters
- Kim Jong Un to Join Putin at Xi’s Military Parade in Beijing Bloomberg.com
- North Korea’s Leader Kim Jong-un to Attend Military Parade in Beijing The New York Times
- Putin, Xi, and Kim set to unite at major military parade Sky News
Australia, Canada, Philippine ships hold drills in tense South China Sea
Manila says exercise with Australia, Canada shows a 'commitment' to defence cooperation with 'like-minded nations'.
Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record
Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.
Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record
Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.
How rare earth shortages are stalling India’s burgeoning EV sector
China introduced restrictions on its rare earth exports in April, two days after Trump announced retaliatory tariffs.
Michael Anton, longtime MAGA intellectual, to exit State Dept. – The Washington Post
Likely French government collapse raises stakes of planned national shutdown – politico.eu
- Likely French government collapse raises stakes of planned national shutdown politico.eu
- French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse Reuters
- Amundi Sees Dip Buying on French Bonds, Stocks After Selloff Bloomberg.com
- France’s government is on the brink of collapse, again The Economist
- Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse politico.eu
Deaths and injuries as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv – The Guardian
- Deaths and injuries as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv The Guardian
- Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 4 and injures 24 in Ukraine’s capital AP News
- Kyiv Hit With 'Massive' Russian Air Strike As Ukrainian Leaders Press Global Diplomatic Efforts Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- After one of Russia’s deadliest attacks, Kyiv residents lose hope for help Al Jazeera
- Three dead in mass night-time Russian attack on Kyiv, officials say Reuters
Entire UN Security Council Except US Says Gaza Famine ‘Man-Made’ as 10 More People Starve to Death – Common Dreams
- Entire UN Security Council Except US Says Gaza Famine 'Man-Made' as 10 More People Starve to Death Common Dreams
- Israel asks global hunger monitor to retract report of famine in Gaza Reuters
- Headlines for August 27, 2025 Democracy Now!
- Updates: Israel kills 61 in Gaza, UN chief slams ‘deliberate’ famine Al Jazeera
- Gazans Describe Their Day-to-Day Effort to Find Food and Stay Alive The Wall Street Journal
Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks – Al Jazeera
- Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks Al Jazeera
- Argentina's Milei rushed to safety after convoy pelted with rocks BBC
- Argentina’s president Milei pelted with rocks on campaign trail amid corruption scandal linked to sister The Guardian
- Javier Milei evacuated from campaign event after stones thrown Financial Times
- Argentina's Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car Reuters
White House names RFK Jr deputy as replacement CDC director
Lawyers for Dr Susan Monarez say only the president can remove her from her job running the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
European ministers tell U.S. they’ll trigger “snapback” sanctions against Iran – Axios
- European ministers tell U.S. they'll trigger "snapback" sanctions against Iran Axios
- European countries to notify U.N. of ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran The Washington Post
- European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know. The New York Times
- European and Iranian diplomats hold last-minute nuclear talks ahead of sanctions deadline ABC News
- Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday, sources say Reuters
How Johnnie Moore, evangelical PR guru, became the face of Gaza’s embattled aid effort – RNS | Covering the world of religion.
- How Johnnie Moore, evangelical PR guru, became the face of Gaza's embattled aid effort RNS | Covering the world of religion.
- Why the group responsible for food distribution in Gaza has been controversial NPR
- UN experts decry 'enforced disappearances' of Gazans at food aid sites France 24
- Evangelical NGO is first group to say it's working with Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Haaretz
- How Johnnie Moore, Evangelical PR Guru, Became the Face of Gaza’s Embattled Aid Effort Word&Way
Chip giant Nvidia’s sales rise 56% in boost for AI boom
US chipmaker reports revenue of $46.74bn for second quarter, defying fears that AI may be overhyped.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,281
Here are the key events on day 1,281 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US tells Denmark to ‘calm down’ over alleged Greenland influence operation
The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.
A third of outpatients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show – The Guardian
- A third of outpatients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show The Guardian
- 'Shooting terror' and 'one third of Gaza wounded are children' BBC
- Gaza Doctor Says Israel’s Deadly Attack on Nasser Hospital “Crosses All Red Lines” Democracy Now!
- Israel destroyed Gaza’s sanitation plants. Now a rare disease is spreading unchecked The Independent
- Israel’s Claim on Hitting “Hamas Camera” in Hospital Strike an Obvious Lie, Palestinians Say Truthout
German government passes military service bill – DW
- German government passes military service bill DW
- German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription BBC
- Germany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft The New York Times
- Germany’s conservatives plot last stand for mandatory military service politico.eu
- Wary of Russia, Germany tiptoes toward compulsory military service The Washington Post