World
Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond after Houthi attacks left dozens of people injured, in an escalation that risks dragging the kingdom and the Iran-backed militia back into full-scale war.
The New York Times · 8 Sept, 14:12
Prosecutors seek to confiscate assets worth over 7.4 million hryvnias from ex-deputy head of Lviv military recruitment office
Ukraine's Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit seeking to have assets worth more than 7.4 million hryvnias, allegedly belonging to a former deputy head of the Lviv regional recruitment centre, declared unlawfully obtained. The official is accused of registering the property under relatives to conceal it.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 14:11
Prosecutors seek to confiscate over $7.4M-hryvnia assets of former deputy head of Lviv draft office
Ukraine's Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has asked the High Anti-Corruption Court to declare unlawful the assets of Oleksandr Drapinskyi, former deputy head of the Lviv regional recruitment centre, worth over 7.4 million hryvnias. The assets, including cars and a house, have already been seized.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 14:11
Russian-occupied nuclear plant ran on diesel generators for nearly three weeks — Ukraine has now ended that
A Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Ukraine relied on backup diesel generators for almost three weeks after losing external power, but Ukraine has now restored the situation. The UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, has called this a crucial step in preventing a possible accident.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Sept, 14:08
Far-Right Gains in State Vote Add Pressure on Germany's Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting pressure after his conservative party suffered a heavy defeat to the far right in a state election, with Merz himself seen as a drag on the campaign. He has pledged better communication but not a change in policy.
The New York Times · 8 Sept, 13:13
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats
Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced the expulsion of 10 Russian embassy staff, stressing this does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Russia.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 13:12
Kenya announces amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave
Kenya's government has offered an amnesty to undocumented migrants after many Burundian nationals hurriedly left the country, with an official urging citizens of other East African states to register at their embassies.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 13:12
WFP's Carl Skau discusses Yemen's food insecurity crisis on NPR
NPR's Leila Fadel interviewed Carl Skau of the World Food Programme about the ongoing food insecurity crisis in Yemen. The conversation addressed the humanitarian situation in the country.
NPR World · 8 Sept, 12:11
Dozens injured as Houthi attacks hit southern Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia says a series of Houthi attacks on the country's southern areas has injured 73 people, including women and children.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 12:10
Kremlin raises United Russia's election targets even as the party's ratings fall
Russia's Presidential Administration has raised the performance targets set for regional officials tied to United Russia's election results, despite the ruling party's declining popularity. Sources link the move to Vladimir Putin's personal involvement in the campaign.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 12:10
Freedom House: Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories among world's least free places
A new Freedom House report gives Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories just 1 point out of 100, ranking them among the least free places on earth, while Ukraine as a whole scored 51 and Russia scored 12.
Delfi · 8 Sept, 12:10
Zelensky announces expected meeting with Trump in late September
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects to meet US President Donald Trump around September 20 to discuss packages of ballistic weapons. A possible venue could be linked to the UN General Assembly debates in New York.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 12:08
Angelina Jolie makes surprise visit to Kharkiv with son Knox
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie unexpectedly visited war-battered Kharkiv with her son Knox, where the two took part in a training session at a local boxing club. The Ukrainian Boxing Federation revealed the visit on social media.
Jauns.lv · 8 Sept, 12:07
Canadian Company's Bid Threatens Ireland's Seaweed Harvesting Tradition
As global demand for seaweed rises, a Canadian corporation's request for exclusive harvesting rights in western Ireland has disrupted what was once a quiet, small-scale local industry.
The New York Times · 8 Sept, 12:06
/nginx/o/2026/09/08/17905313t1h7dba.jpg)
Russia opens first road bridge linking it directly with North Korea
Russia on Monday opened its first road bridge providing a direct link with North Korea, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced.
Apollo.lv · 8 Sept, 11:13
Biletsky's video debunks Putin's claim of capturing Sviatohirsk
Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps commander Andriy Biletsky published a video from Sviatohirsk proving the city remains under Ukrainian control, contradicting Vladimir Putin's claims — an assessment even pro-Kremlin military bloggers have acknowledged.
Delfi · 8 Sept, 11:12
UK to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements as US ambassador warns of fallout
Britain's foreign secretary Ed Miliband is set to announce a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting warnings from the US ambassador and criticism from Conservatives and some Labour MPs.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 11:09
Russia's war spending on Ukraine hits record — nearly €25 million per hour
In the first half of 2026, Russia's military expenditure reached an all-time high, averaging nearly €25 million per hour, according to data analyzed by a German researcher.
BNN · 8 Sept, 11:09
Danish PM: Greenlanders do not want to become Americans
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded to Trump's posted map showing Greenland covered by a US flag, stressing that Greenlanders will decide their own future. The reaction came as Greenland, Denmark and the EU signed a satellite network investment deal.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 11:08
Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv
Ukraine's prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has stepped down following corruption allegations, as Russia launched a fresh overnight missile and drone assault on Kyiv that killed at least two people.
Guardian Ukraina · 8 Sept, 11:07
Pro-Russian group threatens arms firms in Latvia, Poland and Portugal
The pro-Russian terrorist group Global Citizens Against War 1984 has sent threatening letters to companies in Latvia, Poland and Portugal, demanding they stop producing and supplying weapons to Ukraine. LETA reports the group previously claimed responsibility for sabotage acts in Europe.
LSM (rus) · 8 Sept, 11:07
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano keeps erupting, grounding hundreds of thousands of travelers
The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia has been erupting since Friday night, forcing several airports to close and disrupting thousands of flights. Sources give differing figures for how many travelers were affected — from 150,000 to more than 340,000.
2 avoti · 8 Sept, 10:19
Nepal rescuers focus on three hydropower tunnels holding dozens of trapped workers
Two weeks after a devastating glacier-triggered flood hit Nepal and Tibet, rescuers are concentrating efforts on three hydropower project tunnels believed to hold dozens of trapped workers. The disaster has already killed more than 1,400 people, with thousands still missing.
France 24 · 8 Sept, 10:12
Houthi Group Says Statement Coming on "Large-Scale" Operation Against Saudi Arabia
Saudi officials report dozens injured in Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, while a Houthi-run news agency in Yemen says the militia will soon issue a statement about a "large-scale" military operation against the kingdom.
The New York Times · 8 Sept, 10:10
Russian forces strike Kyiv again after brief pause, two dead
Russian missiles hit Kyiv overnight on September 8, killing two people and injuring ten. The strikes came after a several-day lull that coincided with a visit by US presidential envoys.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 10:10
Estonian MP: US administration fails to grasp the war's deep roots
Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee chair Marko Mihkelson warns Russia will use the approaching winter to intensify strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, after Putin's meeting with US envoys in Moscow produced no breakthrough.
ERR News · 8 Sept, 10:07
Israeli ministers push proposals for depopulating Gaza
Discussions among Israeli officials about mass relocation of Gaza's population are shifting from rhetoric to concrete policy proposals, as demolitions continue in the West Bank and the death toll rises in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 09:14
Shock in Germany as far-right AfD scores historic win in Saxony-Anhalt
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland won a historic state election in Saxony-Anhalt on Monday with 44% of the vote, the closest a far-right party has come to regional power in Germany since the Nazi era, triggering alarm across Europe.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 09:13
How Ukraine's military media has transformed during the war
Over years of full-scale war, communications in Ukraine's armed forces have evolved from a formal press-service function into a key weapon that shapes recruitment, donations and international support. Third Army Corps communications officer Oleksandr Borodin describes the shift.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 09:09
King Charles III reaffirms Harry and Meghan's status as non-working royals
King Charles III has reaffirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the UK.
NPR World · 8 Sept, 09:08
Russia launches overnight missile and drone strike on Ukraine, 175 targets neutralized
Overnight on September 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with several types of missiles and 166 attack drones, focusing mainly on the Kyiv and Odesa regions. Ukraine's air defense neutralized 175 targets, with hits recorded at 29 locations.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 09:07
Czech defence firm: We warned our government about unreliable Datasel
Czech ammunition maker STV Group says it too was defrauded by India's Datasel, the company at the center of Estonia's failed ammunition deal for Ukraine, and had earlier warned Czech authorities against dealing with it.
ERR (rus) · 8 Sept, 09:07
Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii: state of emergency declared, tornado watch issued for Kauai
Powerful Hurricane Lowell is bearing down on Hawaii, threatening Kauai and Niihau with flooding, tornadoes and dangerous surf; the governor has declared a state of emergency, though sources disagree on the storm's exact category and expected rainfall.
4 avoti · 8 Sept, 08:15
Brazil marks Independence Day amid tight presidential race
Brazil celebrated its Independence Day as the two leading candidates in October's presidential election held public events. Polls indicate the race between them remains close.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 08:12
Greece steps up fight against mosquitoes spreading West Nile virus
Greece has recently seen a rise in West Nile virus infections, prompting authorities to focus on combating the mosquitoes that transmit the disease.
LSM · 8 Sept, 08:11
Farage's party weighs Ukraine trip to counter claims of pro-Russian leanings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is considering a visit to Ukraine to dispel accusations that he sympathizes with Russia, two party officials told Politico.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 08:10