Simple English News Daily Tuesday 16th September 2025. Belarus war games. Netherlands Eurovision. Spain cycling race. UK Trump...
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Sep 15, 2025 Today’s discussion spans a variety of global highlights. Belarus is ramping up military exercises amidst rising tensions in NATO. Over in the UK, political buzz surrounds President Trump's visit. In the Netherlands, protests erupt related to Eurovision, while Spain showcases its vibrant cycling race. Amidst these events, updates surface on Ebola vaccination efforts in the DRC. Plus, there's a fascinating insight into a TikTok deal between the US and China, and Canadian initiatives tackling the housing crisis.
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Belarus-Russia Drills Raise NATO Alarm
- Belarus hosted large military drills with Russian forces while NATO raised alerts after drones entered Polish and Romanian airspace.
- NATO countries sent troops and jets to bolster Poland's defences amid concerns of Russian testing.
Cultural Protests Target Israeli Participation
- Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS threatens to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes, reflecting cultural pushback over Gaza.
- In Spain, pro-Palestinian protests halted the Vuelta after protesters blocked streets to oppose an Israeli team.
Controversial Second State Visit
- US President Donald Trump visits the UK for a rare second state visit and meets King Charles III and PM Keir Starmer.
- The visit is politically sensitive as polls show 70% of Britons dislike Trump and he will not appear in public.