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At least five killed as rebel forces shell town in Sudan's South Kordofan
At least five people were killed when rebel forces shelled residential areas in the town of Dilling in Sudan's South Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 10:09
Two killed, 34 injured in Russian strikes on Kherson and Donetsk regions
Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kherson and Donetsk oblasts over the past day killed two people and injured 34 others, damaging homes, infrastructure and vehicles.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Sept, 09:13
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court marks seven years: hundreds of verdicts, billions in seized assets
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) marks seven years since its first hearing on September 5, having issued over 400 verdicts and secured billions worth of confiscated assets from sanctioned individuals, while still facing pressure, delays and a lack of permanent premises.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 09:09
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Kyiv and Moscow with war-ending plan
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend carrying a proposal aimed at ending the war, while both sides pledge to halt airstrikes during the trip.
Euronews · 5 Sept, 09:07
Germany searches for man suspected of power grid sabotage
German police are searching for a 48-year-old man from Gevelsberg who claimed responsibility in letters for a series of incidents at power infrastructure sites. Authorities are still verifying whether he is genuinely behind the attacks.
Delfi · 5 Sept, 08:15
Russia's Africa Corps helps Niger's junta crush army mutiny
Russia's Africa Corps helped Niger's military government put down a mutiny at a Niamey air base, underscoring Moscow's growing role in shielding Sahel juntas from internal threats. Analysts say Russia is proving more effective at protecting allied governments than at defeating jihadist insurgents.
BBC World · 5 Sept, 08:13
'I could not save the rest': Nurse recalls Pakistan hospital nursery fire
A nurse at Pakistan's PIMS hospital has described a fire in the newborn nursery that killed 14 infants, saying she managed to save only one baby.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 08:10
Russian drone strikes hit shopping mall in Mykolaiv
Russian drones repeatedly struck a shopping mall in Mykolaiv on September 4 and overnight into September 5, injuring two people. Trading halls were damaged and fires broke out.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 08:08
Estonian experts: Europe's sabotage attacks have become full-scale terrorism
Following a series of arson attacks in Germany, Poland and Estonia, security experts warn that Russia's hybrid activity in Europe has turned into terrorism and urge readiness for further sabotage this autumn and winter.
ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 07:14
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agencies Say They Exposed Criminal Ring Inside Prosecutor General's Office
NABU and SAPO announced they uncovered a criminal organization allegedly led by a Prosecutor General's Office official, tied to protecting fraudulent call centers and laundering money. Serhiy Kropyva, deputy head of the office's international legal cooperation department, was detained.
Meduza · 5 Sept, 07:12
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At a Congo field hospital, Ebola patients await their fate behind a plastic window
At a field hospital in Congo treating Ebola patients, relatives can only communicate with loved ones through a plastic window, and not everyone recovers.
TVNET · 5 Sept, 07:11
At least two killed in blast at Bolivian military barracks
An explosion at an artillery barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least two people and injured dozens, with health officials fearing the death toll could rise to as many as 15.
BBC World · 5 Sept, 07:10
Explosion at Bolivian military base leaves at least 10 dead
An explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.
Sky News · 5 Sept, 07:10
Ukraine's forces neutralize 1,260 Russian occupiers over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reports that 1,260 Russian troops, three tanks and over 400 vehicles were put out of action in the past 24 hours. Russia's total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have now exceeded 1.49 million personnel.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 07:09
Blasts at Bolivian military base kill at least 10, injure dozens
Explosions at a Bolivian military facility storing pyrotechnic material have killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more. Authorities say seven people remain unaccounted for.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 07:09
Germany's Far-Right AfD Poised for Historic Result in Saxony-Anhalt Vote
Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, could deliver the strongest result in history for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, potentially opening the door to a far-right state government.
The New York Times · 5 Sept, 07:06
ETV+ show "Orbit" returns with first episode of autumn season
On Saturday, September 5, Estonian channel ETV+ will air the first autumn-season episode of its weekly foreign policy program "Orbit," covering developments on the Ukrainian front and rising US-Iran tensions.
ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 06:12
US Treasury chief met Russia's finance minister, then blamed Ukraine for global energy shock
After meeting Russia's finance minister at a G20 summit, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites were fueling a global energy shock. Critics accused him of reversing cause and effect.
Meduza · 5 Sept, 06:09
Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Ecuador has defended a US operation that sank vessels, describing it as a joint anti-drug effort, while relatives of the detained crew say the men were fishermen, not smugglers, targeted without evidence.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 06:09
Sydney braces for 33C as spring starts hottest since 1858, while snow falls in NSW mountains
Eastern Australia is experiencing an unusually hot start to spring, with Sydney set to hit 33C in its warmest early-September on record, even as snow falls in the Snowy Mountains further south.
The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 06:08
Slovakia summons Russian ambassador after strike on SBU building near Kyiv consulate
Slovakia has strongly condemned a Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Security Service building in Kyiv, located near its embassy's consular section, and summoned Russia's ambassador.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 06:07
Tumbler Ridge Shooting Survivors Sue OpenAI in 30 Lawsuits
Survivors of a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, have filed 30 lawsuits against OpenAI, arguing the company should have alerted police after shutting down the shooter's ChatGPT account. The account was closed eight months before the February attack.
The New York Times · 5 Sept, 05:15
Reform Party politicians split over Estonian military chief's remarks on minister's resignation
Estonian Defence Forces commander Andrus Merilo's comment that Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur should not have resigned has drawn mixed reactions from parliamentary committee members. Meanwhile, PM Kristen Michal has informally offered the ministerial post to former commander Martin Herem.
ERR (rus) · 5 Sept, 05:14
Guardian investigation details how IDF strike killed World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza
A new report reconstructs the events of 1 April 2024, when Israeli drone strikes killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza. It reveals communication failures between military units and decisions based on incomplete information.
The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 05:12
'I know him very well': Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory
US President Donald Trump said at a White House briefing that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack NATO countries. He also said his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Meduza · 5 Sept, 05:11
Confusion over possible Ukraine ceasefire — army says it has no order to stop fire
A source in the Ukrainian president's office says the armed forces have not received an order to halt fighting along the front, even as US sources speak of a possible ceasefire from September 5 to 8.
LSM · 5 Sept, 05:10
Zelenskyy pledges safe airspace for Russia as US envoys head to Kyiv via Moscow
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Kyiv on Sunday after a stop in Moscow, with Zelenskyy promising secure Russian airspace during their visit and urging Russia to halt strikes on Ukraine in turn. Meanwhile a Russian drone hit Ukraine's SBU headquarters in Kyiv, injuring at least nine people.
Guardian Ukraina · 5 Sept, 05:09
Expert warns US immigration crackdown may endanger even those who entered legally
Amid the ongoing US immigration crackdown affecting asylum seekers, a warning has emerged that current measures could increase the risk of arrest and deportation even for people who entered the country through lawful means.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 05:09
Russia's expectations for Witkoff-Kushner Moscow visit 'extremely low' — Bloomberg
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday with a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, but sources close to the Kremlin voiced pessimism about reaching any deal.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 05:08
Witkoff and Kushner set to visit Kyiv and Moscow in bid to revive peace talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are preparing to meet with Ukrainian and Russian leaders in an effort to restart stalled peace negotiations, as Russia intensifies its attacks across Ukraine.
Euromaidan Press · 5 Sept, 04:15
Estonia sourced artillery shells for Ukraine from risky corners of the globe
Estonia spent years hunting for ammunition suppliers around the world, including in countries with pro-Russian leanings, to arm both Ukraine and itself. Military police officers sometimes joined the deals to protect those involved.
Postimees · 5 Sept, 04:15
Russia tightens security around propagandists amid fears for their safety
Following a series of attacks on senior military officers, propagandists and war supporters, Russia has expanded the circle of people granted state protection, with particular focus on propaganda figures.
TVNET · 5 Sept, 04:12
Israel's Shin Bet holds Russian-Israeli historian for over a month without disclosing reason, family suspects espionage case
Israel's Shin Bet security service has detained Russian-Israeli historian Artem Kirpichenok since August 2 without officially disclosing why. His family says unofficial information suggests he is suspected of espionage.
Meduza · 5 Sept, 04:10
Spain records hottest September temperature on record — 45.7°C
The Spanish town of El Granado hit 45.7°C on Thursday, one of the highest September temperatures ever recorded in the country, as scientists link the extended summer heatwaves to human-driven climate change.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Sept, 04:08
Senior EU Official Cancels Serbia Trip Over Planned Tribute to Mladic
European Commissioner Marta Kos has cancelled a planned visit to Serbia, objecting to a planned tribute honoring Ratko Mladic. She stated that glorifying him is incompatible with European values.
Al Jazeera · 5 Sept, 04:08
Trump signs order weighing removal of protections for gray wolves
Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving the Interior Department three months to consider de-listing gray wolves from endangered species protections, drawing sharp criticism from conservation groups.
The Guardian World · 5 Sept, 04:07