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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
Farage reportedly weighing Ukraine visit to counter accusations of pro-Russia sympathies
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is considering a visit to Ukraine to dispel claims that he sympathizes with Russia, two party officials told Politico.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 08:09
Banned neo-Nazi party's lawyers call Australian hate-group law 'authoritarian' in high court fight
Lawyers for the banned neo-Nazi White Australia party are challenging its prohibition in Australia's high court, arguing the anti-hate law is unconstitutional and rests solely on a minister's opinion. The government maintains the party is merely a rebrand of the National Socialist Network created to shield racist speech.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 08:08
Australian Council Auctions Homes, Threatening First Nations Families With Eviction
A council in Mount Isa, Queensland, is auctioning off 24 homes to recover unpaid rates, potentially leaving several First Nations families homeless. The properties belong to a charity that has accumulated almost $1m in debt over five years.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 07:13
Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations tied to scam call centers
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned after anti-corruption authorities linked him to a scheme that took bribes to shield fraudulent call centers. Kravchenko denies all wrongdoing.
Delfi · 8 Sept, 07:10
Ukraine's military neutralizes 1,410 Russian troops in past day
Ukraine's General Staff reports 1,410 Russian occupiers were neutralized over the past day, with total enemy personnel losses since the full-scale invasion now exceeding 1.49 million.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 07:08
Ukraine: 1,410 Russian occupiers neutralized in past 24 hours
Ukraine's General Staff reports 1,410 Russian troops put out of action over the last day, bringing Russia's total personnel losses since the full-scale invasion to over 1.49 million.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 07:08
Finland completes border fence construction along Russia frontier
Finland has finished building a 200-kilometer fence along its border with Russia designed to prevent illegal crossings. The project has cost 356 million euros so far.
LSM · 8 Sept, 07:08
Online Posts Reveal Families' Grief Over Tibet Border Flood Victims
After flooding on the Tibetan side of the China-Nepal border, authorities have not released an official list of the missing, leaving families to share grief and information online instead.
The New York Times · 8 Sept, 07:07
Kallas' defense initiative stalls before launch amid pushback from EU capitals
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas' plan to gather former European leaders to generate fresh ideas on defense gaps was halted before it launched, following resistance from several member states. Meanwhile, talks on the EU's next long-term budget continue, and a possible joint Ukraine-Poland World Cup bid is being discussed.
Politico Europe · 8 Sept, 07:06
US military says 94 merchant ships intercepted since Iran blockade resumed
US Central Command says it has intercepted 94 commercial vessels since the naval blockade of Iran was reinstated, with three ships disabled and two boarded. This follows earlier US strikes on Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired ballistic missiles at US Navy ships.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Sept, 06:10
Barnaby Joyce admits One Nation has not modelled its early super access plan
Australian One Nation Treasury spokesperson Barnaby Joyce has admitted in two combative interviews that his party has not modelled the impact of its proposal to let millions of households access their superannuation early. The plan would affect retirement incomes and inflation, according to critics.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 06:09
Canada set to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods as trade dispute escalates
Canada will begin applying retaliatory tariffs worth C$27.6bn on US imports from Tuesday, responding to Washington's 50% tariffs, as tensions between the two countries' leaders keep rising.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 05:13
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Russian teachers told to watch for students disloyal to the regime
Teachers running Russia's mandatory 'Important Conversations' propaganda classes have been instructed to pay closer attention to students who show doubt or dislike toward official values. The directive points to tightening ideological control in Russian schools.
TVNET · 8 Sept, 05:12
Zelensky: Putin 'does not want to upset' Trump, is 'ready to discuss' peace ideas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to upset U.S. President Donald Trump and is ready to discuss ideas for advancing negotiations, following visits by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 05:12
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns amid call-centre corruption scandal
Ukraine's chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned after anti-corruption investigators uncovered a money-laundering scheme in his office tied to illegal call centres. He denies wrongdoing but stepped down following a search of his premises.
BBC World · 8 Sept, 05:10
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight, residential buildings damaged
Russian occupying forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight into September 8, damaging residential buildings and an educational institution, with people possibly trapped in one apartment building.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 05:09
EU proposes doubling financial aid to Greenland amid Trump's territorial remarks
Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU funding to Greenland, exceeding $200m, under the bloc's next budget, as military exercises take place on the island amid US President Donald Trump's repeated statements about acquiring the territory.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 05:08
Germany's AfD scores landmark win in Saxony-Anhalt, leaving Merz without answers
Germany's far-right AfD has achieved its biggest-ever victory in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election, moving closer to real power for the first time in the country's postwar history. The result deepens a political crisis for Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Politico Europe · 8 Sept, 05:08
Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after three-day pause
Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv late Monday, right after a three-day halt ordered by Moscow during a visit by US envoys came to an end. Ukraine's emergency service confirmed the strikes had restarted.
France 24 · 8 Sept, 05:06
Nazi-Looted Painting Found in Argentina Real Estate Listing Ordered Returned
A court has ruled that the 18th-century painting 'Portrait of a Lady,' stolen by a high-ranking Nazi in the 1940s, must be returned after it surfaced last year in a real estate listing in Argentina.
The New York Times · 8 Sept, 04:15
Lavrov's Mistress and Stepdaughter Secretly Hold UAE Citizenship Since 2022
Anti-corruption investigators say the mistress and stepdaughter of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov secretly obtained citizenship of the United Arab Emirates in 2022.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Sept, 04:14
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Harry and Meghan's biggest worry: the children's school run
Following their return to Britain, Prince Harry and Meghan's family faces a renewed security concern — the daily school run is seen as the riskiest part of their routine. The couple is still waiting for a decision on state-funded protection.
TVNET · 8 Sept, 04:11
Israeli strikes in South Lebanon kill 13 after weeks of relative calm
A wave of Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon killed 13 people, including women and children, on Monday, marking a sharp escalation after weeks of relative quiet. Israel's military says it will keep targeting Hezbollah over alleged ceasefire violations.
France 24 · 8 Sept, 04:11
Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid allegations of sheltering fraud call centers
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced his resignation after anti-corruption investigators uncovered alleged links between his office and fraudulent call centers. The case centers on his deputy, suspected of collecting payments from the schemes.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Sept, 04:10
How a food inspector in India became an unlikely social media celebrity
Maharashtra's food commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has become widely known across India for aggressive inspections of restaurants and shops, drawing public praise alongside criticism from the food industry and courts.
BBC World · 8 Sept, 04:09
Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid corruption case against senior deputy
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced his resignation after a senior official in his office was accused of shielding fraudulent call centers. He described the move as a political decision, saying his stance on the allegations remains unchanged.
Meduza · 8 Sept, 04:08
Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops to lowest level since May
An average of just 10 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily over the past ten days, the lowest level since May, according to Kpler data, reflecting the impact of the Iran war on regional shipping.
Al Jazeera · 8 Sept, 04:08
Nepal demands $20m climate compensation after devastating floods
Nepal has asked a UN fund for $20m in compensation over August's deadly floods, which killed or left missing more than 6,000 people. Its foreign minister has called on the world's biggest polluters to share responsibility for the disaster.
The Guardian World · 8 Sept, 04:07
Ireland weighs tougher citizenship rules on language and residency
Ireland is considering new regulations that would require citizenship applicants to prove English or Irish language skills and to have lived in the country for eight years. The rules have not yet been confirmed.
Sky News · 8 Sept, 03:15
Zelenskyy says further Ukraine-US-Russia talks are possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that another round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia could take place. No details on timing or format have been disclosed.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Sept, 03:14