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Sunday 16 August
- EconomyLatvia has enough pellets, but high demand is pushing up prices· LSM (rus)
- CultureKėdainiai: Lithuania's Cultural Capital shaped by Scots and the Radziwills· LRT English
- EconomyNew cost of living squeeze looms in UK as soaring energy bills push up inflation· The Guardian World
- SportsRiga to Welcome Home Latvia's U-16 Basketball Team — New European Champions· Apollo.lv
- WorldEuronews releases morning news bulletin for August 16th, 2026· Euronews
- WorldIndonesia's magnitude 7.7 earthquake leaves at least 51 dead· Al Jazeera
- CultureBafta-winning documentary about growing up in Afghanistan gets an update· The Guardian Culture
- CultureAstrologer names four birth years said to produce the most interesting people· Latvijas Avīze
- SportsHow much does winning the Community Shield really predict a team's season?· BBC Sport
- WorldAfrica's quiet diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz crisis· Deutsche Welle
- CultureLatvian singer Dons draws thousands to open-air summer concert at Daugava Stadium· Delfi
- RegionsKuldīga woman describes near-collision on pedestrian crossing· Kurzemnieks
- Culture24-hour "Krastu mačs" basketball tournament brings celebrities to Riga's Esplanāde· TVNET
- WorldColombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake· France 24
- SportsLatvia's U16 basketball team crowned European champions, singer Dons joins celebration· Sportacentrs
- BalticsEstonia's education reforms leave thousands without a school place· ERR (rus)
- LatviaOver 10,000 signatures gathered against MPs' housing and travel allowances — Saeima could review it this fall· Jauns.lv
- CultureAnna Werman — the woman who gave Riga a garden· LSM (rus)
- DiasporaEnvironmental expert: rivers blocked by old dams may cause repeat flooding· LSM Diaspora
- LatviaEnvironmental expert: old dams block rivers' natural flow, worsening flood risk· LSM
- TechnologyThis artist built a bike device that gets harder to pedal in expensive neighborhoods· The Verge
- TechnologyRetrospec Refreshes Entry-Level Joe Rev E-Bike With Bigger Battery· Wired
- WorldEstonia: landowners responsible for spread of alien species· ERR (rus)
- WorldWorld's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner· BBC World
- HealthStudy: many young athletes take dietary supplements without consulting a doctor· LSM (rus)
- LatviaRusty barrier in Riga's Sarkandaugava left unrepaired for months, endangering pedestrians· TVNET
- RegionsLatvian veteran athlete wins two gold medals at Baltic Championship· Ziemeļlatvija
- SportsDonald ready to fly Welsh flag in Hundred final at Lord's· BBC Sport
- WorldAfter Joining Protests in India, Women Face Online Abuse and Police Visits· The New York Times
- CultureKārlis Auzāns: In creativity, I search for what no one has done before· Jauns.lv
- UkraineRussia reports 600-drone assault on Moscow region as missile strikes spark fires in Kyiv· France 24
- Middle EastIsrael strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north· Al Jazeera
- TechnologyNew study: life on Earth could persist for another 1.8 billion years· Latvijas Avīze
- BalticsPärnu Literature Festival may have held its final edition amid funding woes· ERR News
- DiasporaReport: US urges Apple to avoid buying chips from China· LSM Diaspora
- EconomyUS Trade Secretary Urges Apple to Stop Buying Chips from China· LSM
- RegionsAglona pilgrims face airspace alert overnight as drone shot down in Balvi district· OgreNet
- CultureWhen to Quit a Book: Experts Warn Against Giving Up Too Soon· The New York Times
- Middle EastIsraeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill nine, including three children· Sky News
- TechnologyThis Quirky Necklace Hides a Secret: It's Actually a USB Drive· Wired
- UkraineUkraine's Defence Intelligence reports cyberattack on Russian retailer Wildberries· Ukrainska Pravda (EN)
- WorldFrench family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsizes off Thailand· BBC World
- WorldAftershock hits Indonesia's Flores region as rescuers search rubble for survivors· France 24
- WorldCalifornia teen pleads guilty to kicking sea lion in viral video· The Guardian World
- WorldWWII's Forgotten Tragedy: Britain's 1939 Mass Killing of Dogs and Cats· TVNET
- SportsHunt claims third gold as Asher-Smith makes history at Europeans· BBC Sport
- TechnologySecond-gen Polaroid Go instant camera bundled with free film pack at discount· The Verge
- LatviaSeaweed pile-up on Liepāja beach sparks social media debate· Latvijas Avīze
- TravelCrossing the street in the wrong spot in Italy could cost tourists up to €102· Jauns.lv
- SportsFaresse and Kārlis Reišulis crash in MX2 qualifying in Sweden, Langenfelder wins· Sportacentrs
- DiasporaA summer without concerts: Music house «Daile» owner Anda Zadovska tends her garden in Lapmežciems· LSM Diaspora
- LatviaSunday, August 17: warm to hot weather with isolated light showers· LSM (rus)
- RegionsOgre police warn dog owners: fine for a stray pet can reach €1,750· OgreNet
- Middle EastIsraeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Nine, Health Ministry Reports· The New York Times
- TechnologyEngadget rounds up latest reviews: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more· Engadget
- TechnologySony's A7R VI Delivers High Resolution Without the Old Trade-Offs· The Verge
- WorldNaidoc awards posthumously honour cultural champion Rhoda Roberts· The Guardian World
- WorldFirefighters continue battling wildfire in France's Landes region· France 24
- UkraineTwo men in serious condition after Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih· Ukrainska Pravda (EN)
- BalticsEel catch on Lake Võrtsjärv drops sharply after last year's record· ERR (rus)
- Diaspora14,000 gather for Aglona festival despite security concerns· LSM Diaspora
- LatviaWood pellet prices surge in Latvia amid high demand· Apollo.lv
- UkraineKyiv hit by missile barrage as Ukraine claims strikes on Russian satellite network sites· Guardian Ukraina
- LatviaColumnist: Simply criticizing illegal migration now gets you branded a racist· TVNET
- SportsGreat Britain's women storm to dominant 4x100m relay gold· BBC Sport
- Middle EastAl Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in Gaza she loves· Al Jazeera
- CultureWeekly showbiz roundup: Kareļins and Latvia's famous Japanese resident marry, music pushes Rutulis forward· Jauns.lv
- LatviaCan part of annual leave be swapped for cash? Latvia's labour inspectorate explains· Latvijas Avīze
- WorldBelgium's June Heat Wave Exposes Europe's Lack of Readiness for Deadly Heat· The New York Times
- WorldLatin America's right-leaning leaders warm up to Israel· Deutsche Welle
- CultureRiga names the best bakers of its signature "Vecrīga" pastry· Delfi
- TechnologyIndie game roundup: GoldenEye, Star Fox and Kingdom Hearts tributes plus a breakout hit· Engadget
- TechnologyThe Verge rounds up summer's surprises: a breakout movie, a new Pixel and more· The Verge
- WorldUK's 'severe' wildfire phone alert leaves public shaken· The Guardian World
- WorldFrance's top court strikes down social media ban for under-15s· France 24
- UkraineRussia begins fitting another attack drone model with jet engines· Ukrainska Pravda (EN)
- CultureHaven't finished your summer reading list? LSM recommends books for schoolchildren· LSM (rus)
- SportsEstonian long jumper Lusti fails to record a valid attempt at European Championships· ERR (rus)
- DiasporaFrance's top court rejects proposed ban on social media for children under 15· LSM Diaspora
- LatviaAbout 14,000 people attend Aglona festival· Apollo.lv