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With Canal and Dams Wrecked, a Russian-Occupied City’s Taps Run Dry
The Russian authorities in Donetsk, a Russian-controlled city in Ukraine, are facing a water shortage crisis due to wrecked canals and dams, using the situation to argue that taking over the rest of the region from Ukraine would allow Moscow to restore the water supply.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/donetsk-water-shortage-crisis.html
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Britain Bars Israeli Government From a Leading Arms Trade Fair
The British government barred Israel from participating in the Defense and Security Equipment International fair in response to Israel’s escalating military operation in Gaza, a decision Israel condemned.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/uk-israel-military-trade-fair.html
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August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice
During August, Paris transforms into a sleepy, roomy, and more friendly place as many residents leave for long vacations, leaving locals to enjoy a less crowded city, such as the usually frenetic Île de la Cité.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/paris-summer-vacations.html
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This Summer, a Hostile Reception for Many Israelis Abroad
Israeli travelers have faced harassment and accosting in Europe, sometimes for speaking Hebrew, against the backdrop of the war and hunger crisis in Gaza, with incidents including protests against Israeli tourists on the island of Crete.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/middleeast/israelis-travel-abroad-harrassment.html
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London Man Admits to Drugging, Raping and Filming Women for Years
Xu Chao, 33, admitted to dozens of sexual offenses against at least 12 women, potentially facing a lengthy prison sentence, though most of his victims have not been identified.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/london-sexual-assaults.html
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China Is Trying to Expand Its Social Safety Net. Yet Many Chinese Are Worried.
China’s move to force employers to pay into benefits for employees, effective September 1, has raised concerns that small businesses will close and jobs will be lost, affecting pensions, medical care, and maternity leave.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/asia/china-social-security.html
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U.K. Court Overturns Ruling on Hotel at Center of Asylum Seeker Debate
A U.K. court decision provided a temporary reprieve for the government on housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel in Epping, intensifying political battles after an asylum seeker there was charged with sexual assault.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/uk-asylum-hotel-ruling-epping.html
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Israel Recovers Body of Oct. 7 Victim From Gaza, Netanyahu’s Office Says
The Israeli government recovered the body of Ilan Weiss, killed in the Hamas-led attack on October 7, along with the remains of another unidentified person, as it looks set to expand a military offensive in Gaza.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-remains-recovered.html
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Finland’s Air Force Will Stop Using the Swastika on Flags
Finland’s Air Force will phase out the swastika on its flags, a symbol dating to 1918, replacing it with an image of a soaring golden eagle over a blue circle, citing occasional “awkward situations.”
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/finland-air-force-swastika-flags.html
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Tran Trong Duyet, John McCain’s Captor at the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ Dies at 93
Tran Trong Duyet, who oversaw U.S. prisoners including John McCain at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War and later endorsed McCain in his presidential run.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/asia/tran-trong-duyet-dead.html