August 19, 2025

Zelenskyy, Norway PM And EU Council Head Discuss Security

Zelenskyy, Norway PM And EU Council Head Discuss Security

August 19, 2025 5:35 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent Tuesday in a series of high-stakes phone calls with European leaders, pressing for tighter sanctions on Russia and stronger commitments to Ukraine’s long-term security.

The discussions followed his meetings a day earlier in Washington with President Donald Trump and top European officials, where the focus was squarely on how to secure peace without sacrificing Ukraine’s sovereignty.

In a call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Zelenskyy highlighted what he described as the most meaningful outcome of the Washington talks: progress toward binding security guarantees for Ukraine. “We are confident that peace can be reliable …

Spain Battles Raging Wildfires As Heatwave Finally Eases

Spain Battles Raging Wildfires As Heatwave Finally Eases

August 19, 2025 5:01 pm

Spain battled multiple major wildfires on Tuesday in what has become one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades, even as temperatures eased across the Iberian Peninsula.

Thousands of firefighters, supported by soldiers and water-dropping aircraft, worked to contain blazes ripping through parched woodlands. Conditions were especially severe in northwestern Spain, where the national weather agency AEMET warned of a “very high or extreme” fire risk, particularly in the Galicia region.

In Galicia, fires have devastated small, sparsely populated towns, often forcing residents to act before firefighters could reach them.

Spain’s Interior Ministry announced that German firefighting units …

UN: Violence And Funding Cuts Threaten Global Aid

UN: Violence And Funding Cuts Threaten Global Aid

August 19, 2025 4:43 pm

The people who risk their lives to deliver food, medicine, and hope to those caught in war zones and natural disasters are facing a crisis of their own. Humanitarian workers are being killed in record numbers, while the international system that supports them is buckling under historic funding shortfalls, the United Nations humanitarian office warned ahead of World Humanitarian Day.

Observed each year on August 19, the day honors aid workers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, while recognizing those who continue to serve despite the dangers. The date was established in 2008 to mark …

Greek Opposition Slams Sale To Israel’s SK Group

Greek Opposition Slams Sale To Israel’s SK Group

August 19, 2025 3:49 pm

A left-wing opposition party in Greece sharply criticized the government on Tuesday over the sale of the country’s main defense vehicle manufacturer to Israel’s SK Group, describing the move as a betrayal of national security and a dangerous alignment with Israel’s policies.

The New Left party issued a blistering statement after the Israeli holding company announced it had completed a full takeover of ELVO (Hellenic Vehicle Industry), based in Thessaloniki. The party accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government of “complicity” in what it called the genocide of Palestinians, saying the sale ties Greece “to Israel’s chariot” at a time of …

Ukrainian Refugees Respond To Trump-Zelensky Talks

Ukrainian Refugees Respond To Trump-Zelensky Talks

August 19, 2025 3:28 pm

The recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stirred mixed emotions among Ukrainian refugees living in southern England—balancing fragile hope with a heavy dose of realism.

Trump, speaking after his White House talks with Zelensky, revealed that he had also spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin arranging a future meeting between the two leaders. The announcement, and the images of Trump and Zelensky exchanging smiles, reached Ukrainian communities abroad who continue to follow every development of the war closely.

For some, it was difficult to reconcile the tone of the meeting with …

Tsimikas’ Liverpool Exit Now Seen As Inevitable Move

Tsimikas’ Liverpool Exit Now Seen As Inevitable Move

August 19, 2025 11:16 am

Liverpool’s patience with Kostas Tsimikas has reached its end. According to sources close to the club, the Greek international has been informed that he is no longer part of the long-term plan at Anfield, and the Reds are eager to secure his departure before the window closes.

For Tsimikas, the writing has been on the wall for some time. Since arriving from Olympiacos in 2020, he has struggled to establish himself as more than a reliable deputy to Andy Robertson. There were flashes—memorable moments like his decisive penalty in the FA Cup final shootout against Chelsea in 2022—that briefly elevated …

Man United Unhappy As Sancho Rejects Roma

Man United Unhappy As Sancho Rejects Roma

August 19, 2025 11:01 am

Manchester United’s bid to move on from Jadon Sancho has hit another setback. The 24-year-old winger has rejected the chance to join AS Roma, leaving United increasingly frustrated as they continue searching for a permanent solution.

The club had been hoping that Roma’s interest would bring a quick resolution and a £20 million transfer fee that could be reinvested before the close of the window. Instead, Sancho’s refusal has only added to the uncertainty around his future at Old Trafford—a saga that has lingered for nearly a year.

Sancho’s relationship with United has been strained ever since his public falling …

Lookman Offered To Premier League Clubs After Inter Exit

Lookman Offered To Premier League Clubs After Inter Exit

August 19, 2025 9:22 am

Ademola Lookman’s next move is back in play. A proposed deal with Inter Milan, once thought to be his pathway into Serie A’s upper echelon, has collapsed. Now, the Nigerian forward is back on the radar of Premier League clubs, and quietly, his name is circulating among decision-makers who recognize both the risk and the reward of bringing him home.

Atalanta had been bracing for his possible departure this summer, and interest from Italy was genuine. But with Inter stepping away, England has emerged as his most likely destination. For Premier League sides, the timing could hardly be better. Lookman, …

Chiesa Commits to Liverpool, Ending Exit Speculation

Chiesa Commits To Liverpool, Ending Exit Speculation

August 19, 2025 8:57 am

Federico Chiesa and his agent have informed Liverpool that the winger is committed to staying at the club.

Chiesa, who had previously been considering a move away during the summer window in June and July, has now decided to remain on Merseyside. The Italian international had been weighing his options amid interest from abroad, but the departure of Luis Díaz has changed the landscape for him.

With Díaz’s exit, Chiesa is expected to see more regular minutes in Liverpool’s attack and play a more central role in the squad this season. Sources close to the player say this opportunity to …

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