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Blackout risk climbs as heatwave strains largest US power grids
Intense heat is pushing electricity demand toward record levels across the US midwest and mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, prompting grid operators to warn of possible outages.
The Guardian World · 2 Sept, 15:27
AfD frontrunner in Saxony-Anhalt draws upbeat campaign, but staff's neo-Nazi past raises questions
Ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election, AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund's poll numbers sit around 40 percent, but his campaign is shadowed by revelations that several of his parliamentary staffers once belonged to a banned neo-Nazi youth group.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 15:26
The 'Miracle House' That Survived Nepal's Floods
A green-painted house in Dhunge Bazaar, Nepal, remained standing after floods destroyed the surrounding area, keeping the Pyakurel family safe inside. The building has since become a local curiosity, drawing visitors who come to photograph it.
The New York Times · 2 Sept, 15:25
Severe thunderstorms hit Toronto area as Ottawa students head back to school in muggy weather
On Wednesday, September 2, a powerful line of thunderstorms with hail, flooding risk and possible tornadoes swept across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, while thousands of Ottawa students started their first day of school in humid conditions.
4 avoti · 2 Sept, 14:35
Military buildup observed in Ethiopia near border with Sudan
A significant concentration of military forces has been spotted on the Ethiopian side of the border with Sudan, coinciding with intensified fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces. The two countries have accused each other of backing rebels on their soil.
France 24 · 2 Sept, 14:30
Ukraine's Security Service says it thwarted FSB plot to assassinate Russian opposition leader in Kyiv, several wounded in street shootout
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) says it foiled a plot by Russia's FSB to assassinate a Russian opposition leader in Kyiv; several people were wounded in a subsequent street shootout.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 14:28
EU Council approves temporary trade liberalisation with Armenia
On 2 September, the EU Council approved a temporary liberalised import regime for Armenian goods to support the country amid Russian trade restrictions. The measures will affect around 80% of Armenia's exports to the EU.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 14:27
India's PM tries to court Gen Z while cracking down on their protests
For over two months, protests led largely by digitally savvy Gen Z Indians organized through social media have continued. The ruling party's mixed response — courting young people while also suppressing the demonstrations — suggests it is struggling to keep pace with events.
NPR World · 2 Sept, 14:27
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Texas town of Saint Jo installs new weather radar to improve severe storm detection
The small Texas town of Saint Jo, located in Tornado Alley, is installing a new weather radar in partnership with Climavision to give first responders and residents faster, more accurate severe weather warnings.
5 avoti · 2 Sept, 13:35
Russian transport minister says Moscow is 'preparing' for Zelensky's airspace threats
Russia's transport minister Andrey Nikitin said the country is prepared to respond to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warnings about making Russian airspace unsafe with drones. Turkish airline Pegasus has already begun canceling flights to and from Moscow.
Meduza · 2 Sept, 13:31
Founder of Children's Hospice Detained in Moscow Over War 'Fakes'
Russian authorities searched the home of children's hospice charity founder Lida Moniava and took her in for questioning over alleged spreading of false information about the military. Her lawyer says no formal charges have been filed yet, but a court is expected to rule on detention measures.
The Moscow Times · 2 Sept, 13:30
European Commission split over whether to join TikTok
A debate is unfolding inside the European Commission over whether it should create an official TikTok account, though officials say no policy change is imminent. Some in commissioners' cabinets are frustrated the institution is absent from a platform where young Europeans increasingly get their news.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 13:29
Kyiv pupils begin new school year amid air raid sirens
A school year opening ceremony in Kyiv was interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missiles struck the capital overnight. Ukraine is now starting its fifth school year since the full-scale invasion began.
Euronews · 2 Sept, 13:28
Estonian prosecutors widen probe against theater director over drink‑spiking admission
Estonian prosecutors have expanded their criminal investigation into former Estonian Drama Theater director Oliver Reimann to include drug possession, alongside earlier suspicions of deliberate drugging. Reimann had publicly admitted to spiking at least two acquaintances' drinks with MDMA.
ERR News · 2 Sept, 13:27
Zelenskyy warns Russian airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia's airspace is growing increasingly unsafe for commercial aviation due to rising numbers of Ukrainian attack drones, as Putin vowed to intensify strikes on Ukraine's energy grid before winter.
Guardian Ukraina · 2 Sept, 13:26
Germany successfully tests Israeli-made LORA ballistic missile
Germany's navy has announced a successful test of the Israeli-made LORA ballistic missile, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, in the northern Atlantic Ocean. The missile has a range of up to 500 kilometers.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 13:26
Four charged with murder over newborn baby stabbed to death in Sheffield
Four adults have been charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was found stabbed to death in Sheffield, while a 15-year-old girl faces a separate charge and two women remain on bail.
The Guardian World · 2 Sept, 13:25
Ukraine's SBU says it foiled FSB-planned terror attack on Russian opposition figure
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), working with military intelligence (HUR), says it prevented a terror attack organized by Russia's FSB against a leader of a Russian opposition movement who had come to Ukraine for Independence Day celebrations. Separate reports point to a possible shootout in Kyiv and the disappearance of a Russian volunteer corps deputy commander.
Delfi · 2 Sept, 12:29
Iran retaliates against latest US attacks, warns of 'severe' consequences
Iran struck US interests across the Middle East on Wednesday in response to renewed American attacks, which Tehran says included a strike that killed five people and wounded dozens of civilians at a wedding.
France 24 · 2 Sept, 12:29
Latvia offers Nepal assistance following deadly flood disaster
Latvia's government has offered assistance to Nepal in connection with last week's natural disaster, though no specific request has been received yet. Thirty-three Latvian nationals remain missing in Nepal.
Jauns.lv · 2 Sept, 12:27
Analysis: Netanyahu May Seek New Security Crisis Amid Tough Re-Election Fight
A New York Times analysis suggests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult re-election battle, could benefit from a new security crisis to rally voters and secure his political survival.
The New York Times · 2 Sept, 12:27
Putin calls Zelenskyy's airspace warning "state terrorism" as Aeroflot shares drop 5%
Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning about Russian airspace as "state terrorism," after which shares of national carrier Aeroflot fell 5% on the stock market.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 12:25
Two Ukrainians injured in explosion at German railway station
An explosion at Augsburg's central railway station in Bavaria on Tuesday, September 2, lightly injured two young Ukrainian citizens. Police later closed the entire building after finding a suspicious object.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 12:25
EU and France Summon Russian Diplomats Over Failed Leipzig Drone Attack
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and France have summoned Russian diplomats after Germany concluded Russia was behind a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with Kallas calling it state-sponsored terrorism.
Deutsche Welle · 2 Sept, 11:31
Kallas calls Leipzig drone attack 'state-sponsored terrorism'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described a drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, as "state-sponsored terrorism," as Berlin hardens its stance toward suspected sabotage linked to Kremlin operatives.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 11:30
Zelensky: Russian airspace becoming entirely dangerous
Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russian airspace is effectively becoming unsafe, as Berlin accused Moscow of orchestrating sabotage at Leipzig airport and tightened sanctions. Russia launched a massive attack on Odesa, injuring eight people, including a child.
LSM (rus) · 2 Sept, 11:27
Russian drone strike in Kyiv damages apartment block, school and medical facility
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv on 2 September partially destroyed a six-storey residential building and damaged a medical facility and an educational institution, city mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 11:26
EU foreign ministers meet in Ireland to discuss response to Leipzig drone attack
EU foreign ministers gathered in Wicklow, Ireland, to discuss further action after Germany formally blamed Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport, while German police probe two additional suspicious incidents.
Guardian Ukraina · 2 Sept, 11:25
Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast leaves 16 dead
At least 16 people died and 28 were injured when a bus crashed on a road between the Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in eastern Egypt. The cause of the accident is still unknown.
BBC World · 2 Sept, 10:30
How institutions choose a crypto custody provider
Institutional investors are advised to compare offerings from multiple crypto custody providers, since fees, supported coin lists, and account management tools can vary significantly between companies.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Sept, 10:29
Sandu expresses solidarity with Germany after hybrid attack in Leipzig
Moldovan President Maia Sandu declared full solidarity with Germany after Berlin officially accused Russia of involvement in a drone incident at Leipzig airport, warning such attacks aim to test Europe's limits and undermine support for Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 10:28
Kaljulaid: Putin may be preparing to widen the war
Estonian politician Raimond Kaljulaid warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin, cornered in a dead-end situation, could choose to escalate against Ukraine and NATO states. He compares this to a gambler who, having lost heavily, stakes everything in a final desperate bet.
ERR (rus) · 2 Sept, 10:27
Burnham faces economic turbulence ahead of his first PMQs
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first Prime Minister's Questions as rising government borrowing costs and a possible interest rate hike threaten to limit his room for manoeuvre before October's budget.
Politico Europe · 2 Sept, 10:25
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After Tough Deployment
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, home to thousands of sailors and Marines, has arrived in Thailand following a demanding deployment tied to the war in Iran.
The New York Times · 2 Sept, 09:28
Suspected arson at power substation near Cologne, Germany
A suspicious incident occurred overnight on September 2 at a power substation near Cologne, with police suspecting deliberate action and a possible link to an earlier attack in Brandenburg. No consumers lost power.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Sept, 09:27
US strikes Iran, Trump threatens further action after Tehran's retaliation
On Tuesday, the U.S. military struck targets inside Iran, and Tehran responded by firing missiles and drones at multiple sites across the region. The exchange marks another flare-up in a conflict that has continued intermittently for some time.
NPR World · 2 Sept, 09:27