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Germany hands over rescue equipment to Kyiv region emergency services

Germany's embassy in Kyiv said on Saturday that it delivered a fire ladder truck and a crane-equipped truck to the Kyiv region's emergency rescue service, aimed at helping crews respond faster to the aftermath of Russian attacks.

Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 20:09

Zelensky confirms readiness to temporarily halt strikes on Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine is ready to temporarily refrain from air strikes on Moscow. The statement followed talks with US envoys.

Apollo.lv · 5 Sept, 20:08

NATO-linked military planners warn Europe unprepared for prolonged war with Russia

Military planners working alongside NATO say Europe would currently be unable to withstand a prolonged war against Russia, a conclusion raised at a conference on the future of military coordination in Europe.

TVNET · 5 Sept, 20:08

Ukraine runs low on R-73 missiles against Russian drones, MiG-29s revert to 1970s weapons

Ukraine's air force has depleted much of its stock of R-73 air-to-air missiles used to down Russian jet-powered drones, forcing MiG-29 fighters to fall back on 1970s-era munitions already deemed obsolete by 2022.

Euromaidan Press · 5 Sept, 19:12

Israeli campaign of West Bank destruction moves into region's food basket

Violent Israeli settler expansion in the occupied West Bank is spreading into Area A, razing Palestinian farmland that forms the region's key source of food production.

Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 19:11

US Warships Come Under Missile Fire, Washington Destroys Three Iranian Tankers

The US military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after American navy warships came under missile attack in the Gulf region. The escalating conflict between the two countries continues despite earlier attempts at negotiations.

The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 19:10

US forces strike three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf

US armed forces have struck three Iranian oil tankers described as part of a network financing Iran's Revolutionary Guard, while American warships came under missile fire from Iran without any troops being harmed.

Delfi · 5 Sept, 19:09

Two killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv region

Russian attacks on Kyiv region on Saturday, September 5, killed two people and damaged 28 sites across five districts. The fatalities occurred in Bucha district, while firefighters in Fastiv district worked to extinguish a fire caused by the strikes.

Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 19:09

Polls show Democrats widening lead over Republicans ahead of midterm elections

New polling data shows American sympathies increasingly shifting toward Democrats, while President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit the lowest point of his political career. The trend is troubling for Republicans, who must defend their majority in both chambers of Congress this November.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 19:07

US military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers

The US armed forces said on Saturday that they had carried out strikes against three Iranian oil tankers.

Apollo.lv · 5 Sept, 18:21

Zelenskyy after Trump envoys talk: Ukraine ready to halt strikes on cities in peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a conversation with US President Donald Trump's special envoys that Kyiv is prepared to stop airstrikes on cities involved in the peace process.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Sept, 18:18

Tens of thousands in Croatia protest over toxic waste dump

Tens of thousands gathered in central Zagreb on Saturday to protest the government's slow response to cleaning up more than 30,000 tonnes of waste in the Lika region. Activists warn the site is polluting untouched nature, while the PM says a contractor has been chosen for the first cleanup phase.

Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 18:13

More than 400 defense firms ask Kyiv to create one state body with real authority over $6.8B industry

More than 400 defense companies have appealed to Ukraine's authorities to establish a single state body with real powers over the industry, valued at $6.8 billion. The sector's council warns that responsibility is currently scattered across several institutions.

Euromaidan Press · 5 Sept, 18:12

Nearly 1,000 children dead in Bangladesh measles outbreak

Bangladesh’s health ministry says 986 confirmed and suspected deaths have been recorded in a measles outbreak, while the number of cases has surpassed 180,000. The spread continues despite a vaccination campaign.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Sept, 18:11

Russia and Ukraine agree to pause strikes on capitals during US envoys' visit

During a visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Russia and Ukraine said they would refrain from airstrikes on Kyiv and Moscow. The limited pause applies only to cities hosting talks, not to the entire front line.

Jauns.lv · 5 Sept, 18:10

Kremlin: Putin orders three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv

The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day pause in attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. No further details on the reasoning or exact timing were provided.

Apollo.lv · 5 Sept, 17:12

Why world maps distort the true size of countries

The Mercator projection, created more than 450 years ago, still underpins most everyday world maps despite significantly distorting countries' relative sizes. Experts say this can carry psychological and political weight.

BBC World · 5 Sept, 17:12

More than 60 killed in Yemen as fighting between government and Houthi forces intensifies

Clashes between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on Yemen's western coast left more than 60 people dead on Saturday, including civilians. The fighting is among the deadliest in years following the collapse of the 2022 ceasefire in July.

The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 17:12

Greek Air Force jet crashes at airshow, sparking forest fire

A Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom jet crashed during an airshow north of Athens on Saturday in front of thousands of spectators, with the resulting fire spreading into forest land.

Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 17:11

Poland's new foreign policy strategy: Ukraine support amid historical tensions

Poland this summer unveiled a foreign policy strategy for 2026-2030 that confirms continued support for Ukraine, though historical disputes, especially the Volhynia massacre, remain a source of tension between the two countries.

ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 17:09

US drafting long-term Middle East plan, Axios reports

The Trump administration has reportedly begun crafting a post-war strategy for the Middle East focused on pressuring Iran and expanding Israel's normalisation with regional states. The plan is still in early stages, according to Axios sources.

Euronews · 5 Sept, 17:08

Occupation authorities in Donetsk make 500 schoolchildren take part in "anti-terrorism dictation"

Roughly 500 Ukrainian schoolchildren in Russian-occupied Donetsk region were made to take part in an "anti-terrorism dictation" that taught them they can face criminal liability, including for reposting content online, from age 14.

Euromaidan Press · 5 Sept, 16:14

DR Congo: Burial teams race against time to contain Ebola outbreak

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, burial teams are working urgently to safely bury Ebola victims and slow the outbreak's spread. Their mission is complicated by community distrust, threats, and an ongoing rebel conflict in the region.

France 24 · 5 Sept, 16:12

Two rescued alive in Nepal 10 days after devastating flash floods

Nepalese rescue teams pulled a man and a woman alive from debris on Saturday, 10 days after deadly flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border area, with thousands still unaccounted for.

Euronews · 5 Sept, 16:12

UN votes to adopt new world map projection that makes Africa larger

The United Nations has voted to change the standard world map projection, with the new version depicting Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than they appear on the traditional Mercator map. The move addresses long-standing criticism that the old projection distorts the true size of countries near the equator.

Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 16:09

Protesters temporarily block access to Dover port in the UK

Hundreds of masked protesters temporarily blocked access to the Port of Dover on Saturday in a demonstration against illegal migration across the Channel, with traffic restored by midday.

Jauns.lv · 5 Sept, 16:08

Putin's envoy confirms Trump representatives Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has confirmed that US President Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. A visit to Kyiv is expected the following day.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Sept, 16:08

Hundreds in masks briefly block access to Britain's busiest ferry port in Dover

Hundreds of masked protesters temporarily blocked access to Dover, Britain's busiest ferry port, on Saturday in a demonstration against illegal migration across the English Channel. The action caused short-term disruption to port operations.

TVNET · 5 Sept, 16:07

Russian Drone Strikes Destroy Epitsentr DIY Store in Mykolaiv, Leaving 520 Jobless

A Russian drone attack destroyed a branch of the Epitsentr home-improvement retail chain in Mykolaiv after six strikes hit the site in a single day. The attack left 520 employees without work.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Sept, 15:14

Iranian State Media: U.S. Missiles Struck Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg Island

Iranian state-controlled media report that U.S. missiles hit an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, though the U.S. military has not confirmed any such strike.

The New York Times · 5 Sept, 15:13

US focus on Iran may be emboldening a more aggressive Putin

As Trump's top envoys travel to both Moscow and Kyiv, Russia has intensified round-the-clock bombing of Ukraine. Observers suggest that Washington's preoccupation with Iran could be giving Putin more room to act aggressively.

NPR World · 5 Sept, 15:12

Mladić commemorated in Belgrade, but Serbia denies him state honours

A commemoration for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić was held in Belgrade on Saturday, organised by retired generals rather than the state, as Serbia faces EU criticism over his glorification. He will be buried Monday without state or military honours and without senior officials present.

Euronews · 5 Sept, 15:11

Ukraine develops Hrafit system to unify battlefield information

Ukrainian military programmers have built a system called Hrafit that merges radio-intelligence and surveillance data into a single picture, usable from headquarters down to the front line on an ordinary phone.

Euromaidan Press · 5 Sept, 15:09

Protesters briefly block roads to Dover port in the UK

Hundreds of masked protesters temporarily blocked access to the Port of Dover on Saturday in a demonstration against illegal migration across the English Channel. Ferry traffic between France and the UK was paused for several hours before resuming.

Delfi · 5 Sept, 15:07