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Two Men Freed From Nepal Tunnel After Nine Days Trapped
Rescuers in Nepal freed two men who had been trapped for nine days inside a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant. An Australian engineer advising the operation described how the rescue unfolded.
The New York Times · 4 Sept, 12:06
Finland identifies beach-found drone as Russian-made Geoscan 701
Finland's Border Guard has identified a drone found on a beach as a Russian-made Geoscan 701, but has not established who operated it or how it entered Finnish territory. It is suspected the drone crossed over from the Gulf of Finland.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Sept, 11:14
Trump pushes Supreme Court to limit mail voting as ballots start reaching voters
As North Carolina voters began receiving mail-in ballots on Friday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive an executive order sharply restricting mail voting. The dispute unfolds weeks before midterms that will decide control of Congress.
Euronews · 4 Sept, 11:13
Two workers pulled alive from Nepal hydro tunnel nine days after deadly floods
Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly flash flooding struck the country. Search efforts continue for others still missing.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 11:12
South Korea denies preparing Hormuz strait deployment amid US pressure
South Korea's presidential office has pushed back on media reports that it is readying a military deployment to the strait of Hormuz, saying nothing has been decided even as a review continues amid US pressure.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 11:12
Rescuers Continue Search for Survivors in Flooded Nepal Tunnel
Rescuers in Nepal are continuing to search a tunnel at a hydropower project where dozens of people are believed to remain trapped following last week's deadly floods. Two people have been pulled out alive, but the fate of the others remains unknown.
The New York Times · 4 Sept, 11:11
Trump hints US may not back Britain in potential Falklands conflict with Argentina
US President Donald Trump told GB News that Britain failed to help him during the Iran conflict, and he avoided confirming he would support London in a potential dispute with Argentina over the Falkland Islands.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 11:10
Russia escalates attacks on Kyiv as strikes continue for a week
Russia has carried out nearly continuous attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and its suburbs for a week, significantly disrupting residents' daily lives. The sustained bombardment points to an intensification of the conflict around the city.
NPR World · 4 Sept, 11:08
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy awaits US talks
Russia carried out fresh overnight strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities, killing one person and injuring at least five in the Odesa region. President Zelenskyy said he is preparing for further talks with US negotiators, with a visit to Kyiv tentatively scheduled in the coming weeks.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Sept, 11:07
German police conduct operation at substation near Bremen over suspicious object
Police in Lower Saxony cordoned off an area around an electrical substation in Ganderkesee near Bremen after finding a suspicious object, though no immediate danger has been confirmed. It follows several similar incidents at German energy facilities in recent days.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 10:11
How DNA testing is used to identify Nepal flood victims
Following devastating floods in Nepal, where many victims' bodies are difficult to recognise due to mutilation and decomposition, authorities are turning to DNA testing to confirm identities.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 10:10
US school heat rules tighten as Manchester braces for mixed, rainy weather
Schools in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, have introduced a new six-level heat policy for student athletics, while Manchester, England, faces a mix of sun and heavy rain this week before temperatures climb toward the weekend.
3 avoti · 4 Sept, 09:15
Kyiv asks UN aviation body to warn airlines away from Russian airspace
Ukraine has formally asked the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization to warn airlines away from Russian airspace, as Russian troops continue pressing forward around Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Sept, 09:12
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute with tougher sanctions on oil project firms
Argentine President Javier Milei is intensifying the dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, imposing tougher sanctions on companies involved in a major offshore oil project. The move comes amid comments from Donald Trump and rising tensions over the oil development.
NPR World · 4 Sept, 09:11
Estonian defence investment centre head: eight of 28 ammunition contracts for Ukraine problematic
The head of Estonia's Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK), Elmar Vaher, said eight of 28 ammunition supply contracts for Ukraine have become problematic, with court proceedings already underway on six of them. One case also involved substandard shells.
ERR (rus) · 4 Sept, 09:10
Tikhanovskaya warns Belarus could become launchpad for Russian provocations against NATO
Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya warns that Russia could use Belarusian territory to escalate tensions with NATO, saying Lukashenko remains ready to provide it with infrastructure. A military expert says the risk of provocations is high.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 09:07
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court marks 7 years: 431 verdicts, 398 convictions
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has issued 431 verdicts against 601 people over seven years, with 398 convictions. New wiretap evidence has meanwhile raised questions about possible influence attempts on judges by former presidential officials.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 09:07
US House stalls Graham's Russia sanctions bill, vote may slip past midterms
A Russia sanctions bill that the Senate approved by a wide margin last month is facing growing resistance in the House of Representatives and will likely be blocked at least until the November midterm elections.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 08:32
Europe searches for ways to curb Russia's growing hybrid warfare
A wave of suspected Russian sabotage across Europe has intensified over the past month, leaving governments still struggling to find ways to punish Moscow without risking direct military confrontation.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Sept, 08:31
Milei says global 'winds of change' back Argentina's Falklands claim
Argentina's President Javier Milei said in a televised address that international sentiment is shifting in favour of Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, pointing to Donald Trump's hints about reviewing the US position. He also signed decrees targeting an oil project near the islands and boosting defence spending.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 08:30
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Drone strike near Sochi hits Russian air defence battalion
Ukrainian forces struck an air defence battalion near Sochi, Russia, overnight to Friday, sparking a fire, according to independent Russian outlet Astra and Ukrainian war-monitoring channels.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 08:29
Polish Foreign Minister Calls on EU to Expel Russian Diplomats
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has urged the European Union to expel a significant number of Russian diplomats from the bloc's territory. The call comes amid continued strain in relations between EU member states and Russia.
LSM (rus) · 4 Sept, 08:29
Ukrainian drone strike hits air defense unit near Sochi
Ukrainian forces struck an air defense division near Sochi, Russia, overnight into Friday, sparking a fire at the military site, according to independent Russian outlet "Astra" and Ukrainian war-monitoring channels.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 08:27
Trump: US will demand hundreds of billions of dollars from Europe over arms deliveries
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will demand hundreds of billions of dollars in compensation from European countries for weapons the Biden administration supplied to Ukraine and NATO allies. The statement was posted on social media.
LSM · 4 Sept, 08:26
At Least 37 Dead in Nigeria Amid Illegal Oil Pipeline Tapping
At least 37 people have died from inhaling oil fumes while allegedly attempting to siphon crude oil from a pipeline in Nigeria's Niger Delta, with several more still missing.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 08:26
Analyst: Sánchez's restraint on Ceuta crossings aims to avoid further clash with Rabat
International relations professor Alana Moceri says Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's measured response to migrant crossings at Ceuta reflects pragmatic diplomacy rather than approval of Morocco's conduct, even as the border becomes a domestic and information battleground.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 08:24
Ukraine's military says it killed or wounded 1,440 Russian troops in a day, destroyed over 600 pieces of equipment
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian forces lost 1,440 troops and more than 600 units of equipment over the past day. Russia's total losses since the invasion began are approaching 1.5 million troops.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 07:32
Fears rise in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of vote that could bring Germany's first far-right state government
Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt could produce Germany's first postwar far-right-led state government, with polls putting the AfD in the lead. Migrants, Muslims and Jewish community members say they fear for their safety and future in the state.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 07:30
Trump Administration Moves to Strip Tax-Exempt Status From Private Colleges With DEI Policies
The US Treasury Department has proposed a rule stripping tax-exempt status from private schools and colleges that give students targeted help based on race. The move is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion policies in education.
Euronews · 4 Sept, 07:29
Day 1,654 of the war: oil depot burns in Sochi after drone strike, Putin speaks of chances for peace
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack set an oil depot ablaze in Sochi, while a Russian strike on Shebekino killed four people. Meanwhile diplomatic activity continues around possible Russia-Ukraine talks.
ERR (rus) · 4 Sept, 07:26
How two Brazilian TikTokers got rich recruiting people for Russia's army
Two Brazilian TikTokers used social media to recruit fellow Brazilians for service in Russia's army, then pocketed the money owed to recruits once they reached the front in Ukraine. After a criminal case was opened against them, both vanished, but an accomplice continues to defraud families of missing soldiers.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 06:32
Germany records over 165 suspected acts of sabotage since start of 2026
German police have registered more than 165 suspected sabotage cases and nearly 750 incidents involving suspicious drones over military sites and critical infrastructure since the start of 2026, according to a confidential Federal Criminal Police Office report.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Sept, 06:30
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November's midterms
Missouri's Supreme Court has ruled that a Trump-backed electoral map cannot be used in November's midterm elections. Republicans have pledged to appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court, though only months remain before the vote.
Al Jazeera · 4 Sept, 06:29
Argentina's Milei threatens sanctions on oil firms near Falklands
Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to sanction energy companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands, claiming shifting international sentiment now favours Argentina's sovereignty claim.
BBC World · 4 Sept, 06:29
South Korea weighs military deployment to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is reportedly considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation, though Seoul says no final decision has been made. The move comes as Iran continues striking US targets in the Gulf.
France 24 · 4 Sept, 06:28
Molly Ticehurst's killer phoned Tinder match after stabbing, saying 'I'm sorry I murdered her'
An Australian court has heard that Daniel Billings called a woman he met on Tinder about two hours after murdering his ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst, admitting to the killing. Billings has pleaded guilty to murder, with sentencing expected later in September.
The Guardian World · 4 Sept, 06:27