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Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran will not last long
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed American military campaign against Iran will not continue for long. He stressed that new Iranian military equipment near the Strait of Hormuz has already been destroyed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 23:25
Media: Orbán's former government spent millions of euros hosting foreign influencers in Budapest
Hungarian investigative outlet 444.hu has reported that former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government spent millions of euros from public funds to pay for foreign influencers' visits to Budapest, with members of Orbán's family also benefiting financially.
LSM · 2 Sept, 22:31
Kryvyi Rih resident bakes food for Ukrainian soldiers for fourth year running
Olga Bulenoka from Kryvyi Rih has spent nearly four years baking food at home for Ukrainian soldiers, who often distrust food from strangers after poisoning attempts at the front.
Delfi · 2 Sept, 22:28
Tusk says Moscow likely behind fire at Polish drone factory
Polish PM Donald Tusk said Monday's fire at defense manufacturer WB Electronics was deliberate arson and Russia is the likely culprit. The blaze was quickly extinguished and no one was hurt.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 22:27
EU weighs Ukraine's loan request to buy Patriot missiles
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed the EU is considering Ukraine's request for a loan to purchase Patriot air-defense missiles, with member states set to discuss it on 7 September.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 22:26
Mississippi town fires police chief following racist text message scandal
The city of Senatobia, Mississippi has fired police chief Harold Vanderford over racist text messages, less than three months after an officer there fatally shot a one-year-old Black child.
The Guardian World · 2 Sept, 22:26
Spanish police report: Moroccan forces showed 'total permissiveness' during Ceuta migrant rush
A Spanish police report says Moroccan security forces displayed 'total permissiveness' during July's mass migrant crossing into Ceuta, as protests over the crisis's handling continued in Madrid and elsewhere.
France 24 · 2 Sept, 22:25
US prosecutors decline to clarify whether Don Lemon's phone records were secretly obtained
Federal prosecutors have not answered whether they secretly gathered Don Lemon's phone records through an administrative summons, his lawyers said in a court filing. The case stems from a January protest at a St. Paul church and has raised concerns about government surveillance of journalists.
The Guardian World · 2 Sept, 21:26
SBU says it busted Kyiv crypto network that drained EU citizens’ wallets
Ukraine’s Security Service has announced it dismantled a cryptocurrency fraud network in Kyiv that drained digital wallets of EU citizens. The alleged scheme’s monthly turnover from stolen funds could reach $1 million during its most lucrative periods, according to the SBU.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 21:25
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
A Massachusetts woman has been charged with aggravated intimidation of a juror after allegedly photographing jurors outside the courthouse in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Dawn Light, 56, pleaded not guilty and was ordered to stay away from the courthouse and trial participants.
BBC World · 2 Sept, 20:32
Von der Leyen warns Russia’s attempts to attack infrastructure will intensify
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Russian attempts to attack infrastructure in Europe will intensify, aiming to intimidate the public and reduce support for Ukraine.
LSM · 2 Sept, 20:28
Polish President Nawrocki's support slips slightly, CBOS poll shows
More than half of Poles still view President Karol Nawrocki favourably, but his approval rating has dropped by five percentage points to 51%, according to CBOS. Negative assessments rose to 40%.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 20:27
After cutting Russian tourist visas tenfold since the war began, Germany plans further reductions
Germany's Foreign Ministry says it intends to further reduce the number of tourist visas issued to Russian citizens, a figure that has already dropped more than tenfold since the full-scale war began. The move follows accusations that Russia tried to sabotage a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport.
Meduza · 2 Sept, 19:30
French opposition faces dilemma over PM Lecornu's fate
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to present his budget at the end of the month, forcing opposition parties to decide whether to topple his government or let it survive. Either choice carries political risks for them.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 19:27
Kallas vows discussion on using Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine will continue
EU foreign ministers meeting informally in Ireland again raised the issue of using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, and EU's Kaja Kallas promised the discussion will go on.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 19:25
Ukraine warns UN aviation body that Russian airspace is unsafe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe due to Ukrainian drones, with the foreign ministry urging airlines to avoid it.
Delfi · 2 Sept, 18:28
Slovakia backs joining Ukraine compensation commission despite Russian objections
Slovakia's government on Wednesday approved joining the convention establishing an International Compensation Commission for Ukraine, despite Russia having voiced opposition to the move. The decision still requires parliamentary ratification.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 18:27
Russia says shielding refineries from drones is costly but pays off amid fuel shortages
Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak said protecting oil refineries from drone strikes is expensive but justified, since halted production would cause even bigger losses. Ukrainian forces have struck all of Russia's largest refineries in recent months, triggering fuel shortages.
Meduza · 2 Sept, 18:25
Estonia introduces automatic screening of emails from Russian domains over cyberattack risk
Estonia has begun automatically screening emails originating from Russian domains instead of blocking them outright, aiming to reduce cyberattack risk. Local governments and some state bodies are not part of the system.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 18:25
Philippine Couple Marries in Flooded Church, Water Up to Their Waists
A couple in the Philippines got married on Tuesday inside a Catholic church flooded with hip-deep water, after weeks of heavy rain battered large parts of the country. The wedding went ahead despite the challenging conditions.
France 24 · 2 Sept, 18:24
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German report: Latvian citizen among suspects in Leipzig airport drone incident
German authorities have identified two suspects linked to an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport, with one reportedly being a Latvian citizen, newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung reports.
Apollo.lv · 2 Sept, 17:31
Trump Urges Iranians to "Rise Up and Fight" as Conflict With Iran Intensifies
President Trump on Tuesday publicly called on Iranians to "rise up and fight," as the United States appears increasingly bogged down after six months of conflict with Iran.
The New York Times · 2 Sept, 17:29
Media: Identities of Two Suspects in Leipzig Airport Drone Attack Attempt Established
German media report that authorities have identified two men suspected of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig Airport. One is a Russian-born Latvian citizen, the other a Belarusian citizen who also held a Russian passport.
ERR (rus) · 2 Sept, 17:27
Zelensky: Ukraine to introduce two-level air raid alert system
Ukraine plans to reform its air raid warning system by introducing yellow and red threat levels with distinct signals, following changes in Russian strike tactics.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 17:25
Putin claims Russian forces now 12 km from Sumy, farther than June's 10.5 km figure
The Kremlin now says Russian troops are 12 kilometers from Sumy, up from the 10.5 kilometers claimed two months earlier. The inconsistency raises questions about the accuracy of Kremlin battlefield claims in the area.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 17:24
Fire breaks out at Roscosmos plant in Russia's Perm region
A fire broke out at the Proton-PM rocket engine plant in the village of Novye Lyady in Russia's Perm region. Local authorities have not reported any attack on the area.
Meduza · 2 Sept, 16:33
Bardella's growing international profile fuels speculation about new role
Politico Europe highlights French far-right leader Jordan Bardella's intensified international activity, unfolding as France's political landscape grows more turbulent ahead of the presidential race.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 16:31
EU and Nato pledge tougher response to Russia after Leipzig drone escalation
After Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack on Leipzig airport, EU and Nato leaders warned of a new escalation and vowed a faster, stronger response, as Germany also reported suspected sabotage at power substations.
BBC World · 2 Sept, 16:31
Zelensky Offers Germany Ukrainian Expertise After Leipzig Incident
Following a call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to share its expertise and experience to help Germany after Russia was found responsible for a hybrid attack on Leipzig airport. The two also discussed a so-called Drone Deal nearing completion.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 16:29
US strikes Iranian military sites again, Tehran retaliates against Gulf bases
US forces have struck Iranian military targets for a third consecutive day, killing both civilians and military personnel, while Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan and Bahrain.
ERR (rus) · 2 Sept, 16:27
Masked figure breached fence at Polish drone-parts plant before fire broke out — foreign spy service suspected
Poland has opened a foreign-intelligence and terrorism investigation after a masked figure climbed over the fence of a drone-parts plant and a fire followed; no one has been charged so far.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 16:27
Shootout breaks out between SBU and GUR officers in Kyiv
A armed confrontation broke out in Kyiv on Wednesday between Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and military intelligence (GUR), leaving several people injured. The incident is now being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General's Office.
Delfi · 2 Sept, 16:26
Germany probes two power substation attacks, Russia summons German envoy
German police are investigating two suspected sabotage attacks on electricity substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, as Moscow summoned Germany's charge d'affaires over Berlin's sanctions tied to a drone attack on Leipzig airport.
France 24 · 2 Sept, 16:25
Russian Orthodox Church appoints Soviet army veteran to oversee occupied Kherson Oblast diocese
Patriarch Kirill has consecrated Igor Pashentsev as bishop in Moscow, placing him in charge of Russian Orthodox parishes across five occupied districts of Kherson Oblast.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 15:31
Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills at least 22
A bus crash on the road between the Red Sea resort towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in Egypt has left at least 22 people dead and 28 injured. The cause of the accident remains unknown.
BBC World · 2 Sept, 15:31
How Ukrainian officials' clumsy wording fuels Russian propaganda
A Ukrainian communications expert says that over the past year, at least twice, careless statements by Ukrainian officials gave Russian propaganda material to exploit — involving migrant workers in April and empty store shelves in August.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 15:29