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Ukrainian ombudsman says corrupt draft officials charge up to $70,000 to smuggle men abroad
Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets has described a new corruption scheme at draft offices, where staff reportedly charge $50,000-70,000 for a 'turnkey' service to smuggle men out of the country. He also warned the war will last a long time and that elections are impossible without a ceasefire.
Meduza · 1 Sept, 16:27
Explosive devices found at German power substation
German police discovered several homemade explosive devices at a power substation in the state of Brandenburg. No one was hurt and there is currently no direct threat to the public, police said.
ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 16:26
France and Germany back push to speed up EU foreign policy decisions
France and Germany joined nine other EU states in urging faster, more efficient foreign policy decision-making, citing gridlock caused by Hungary's repeated vetoes. A letter to Kaja Kallas outlines five steps, including wider use of qualified majority voting.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 16:26
25,000 schools in Ukraine begin new academic year under wartime conditions
On September 1, some 25,000 educational institutions across Ukraine started the new school year in various formats, though ongoing Russian attacks forced many to scale back or cancel traditional opening ceremonies.
LSM · 1 Sept, 16:25
Andy Burnham faces UK Parliament for first time since taking office
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will answer lawmakers' questions on Tuesday for the first time since July, amid pressure over the economy, defense spending and prison overcrowding.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 16:25
US Army Downs Three Drones Near Mexico Border Using High-Energy Laser
The US Army used a high-energy laser to shoot down three drones near the US-Mexico border in Texas, saying they threatened military personnel and border patrol agents. Officials suggested the drones may be linked to drug cartel activity.
Wired · 1 Sept, 15:31
US accused of meddling in Brazil's election, echoing cold war tactics
Ahead of Brazil's October presidential vote, the Trump administration is accused of using tariffs and diplomatic pressure to undermine leftist President Lula, recalling US interference in Brazil's 1960s elections.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 15:30
EU's Kallas forms group of ex-political, military leaders on defense
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced a new high-level group of former political and military leaders tasked with exploring how Europe can strengthen its defense. The body is set to launch next week.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 15:29
Tropical Storm Edouard nears Texas and Louisiana, bringing heavy rain and flood risk
Tropical Storm Edouard was approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday and is expected to strengthen before making landfall in Texas later in the day, threatening heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
AP News · 1 Sept, 14:38
US Forest Service chief under scrutiny for industry ties as Trump moves to scrap old-growth forest protections
Trump announced plans to rescind a 25-year-old rule protecting US old-growth forests, and researchers say companies once represented by Forest Service chief Tom Schultz stand to benefit. Critics warn hundreds of endangered species could be put at risk.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 14:31
Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath of allegiance in parliament
Norway's new King Haakon VIII has taken his oath of allegiance in the Storting, confirming the monarch's limited powers. His daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, is expected to submit a written oath later.
LSM · 1 Sept, 14:28
Le Pen faces backlash over hijab ban proposal
French far-right presidential front-runner Marine Le Pen has reaffirmed her plan to ban the hijab in public, drawing criticism from political rivals and rights groups while also unsettling her own party.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 14:28
Indonesia probes whether human traffickers sent its citizens to fight for Russia against Ukraine
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has instructed its overseas missions to determine how one of its citizens came to serve in Russia's armed forces fighting Ukraine.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 14:28
EU reminds that €90bn loan will cover only two-thirds of Ukraine's needs
The European Commission has reiterated that the EU's two-year €90 billion loan to Ukraine was designed to cover only two-thirds of the country's budget and defense needs, with partners urged to fill the remaining gap.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 14:25
UN's Guterres in Bishkek urges world leaders to 'stop this madness' and end wars
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, called on world leaders to end never-ending conflicts including the war in Ukraine and Middle East tensions. He also urged a return to negotiations with Iran after strikes resumed.
Euronews · 1 Sept, 14:25
Russia's Ambassador to Britain Andrei Kelin Concludes His Posting
Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Ambassador Andrei Kelin has completed his term in London, urging against politicizing the departure. President Vladimir Putin is yet to name a successor.
The Moscow Times · 1 Sept, 13:30
France tightens mobile phone rules in schools for new academic year
As France's new school year begins, President Emmanuel Macron is extending an existing mobile phone ban to the oldest secondary school pupils. Press reviews also cover growing opposition to data centres in the US and Europe, and Lionel Messi's retirement from Argentina's national team.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 13:29
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln to Dock in Thailand's Pattaya on Wednesday, Mayor Says
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy ship that has come to symbolize the strain of war on the American military, is set to dock in the Thai resort city of Pattaya on Wednesday, giving its crew a chance to rest, according to Pattaya's mayor.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 13:28
UN Records 183 Ukrainian Children Killed or Wounded in July, Highest Toll Since 2022
UN monitors recorded 183 Ukrainian children killed or wounded in July, the highest monthly figure since the war began in 2022, according to a breakdown released by Ukraine's military on a day when Russian strikes forced many schools nationwide to remain closed.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 13:27
11 EU states push to scrap veto on foreign policy decisions
Eleven European Union member states have sent a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urging a review of moving from unanimity to qualified majority voting on foreign policy. The move follows repeated blocking of EU action through veto use.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 13:26
Estonia's defence minister: Russia constantly tests NATO's Article 5 'red line'
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said Russia keeps probing the limits of what it can get away with against NATO, urging Europe to build up defences while staying calm during investigations into possible attacks.
ERR (rus) · 1 Sept, 13:25
US Sanctions Block Iranian Students From Study-Abroad Exams
New US sanctions on Iran have led to the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate admission exams in the country, cutting off many of the Iranians most eager to build ties with the outside world.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 12:29
Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine kill 12, including a foreigner
A massive Russian overnight attack on Ukraine killed 12 people, including an Indian citizen, and injured dozens. Most casualties were reported in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
BNN · 1 Sept, 12:27
Nepal family survives deadly mudslide as their reinforced house withstands disaster
A family of six in Nepal survived a devastating mud and debris flow because their reinforced-concrete house withstood the disaster while neighboring buildings collapsed. The wider catastrophe has so far claimed at least 900 lives, with thousands still missing.
Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 12:25
Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russia's Ust-Luga Oil Port
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Russia's Ust-Luga oil port on the Baltic Sea, with no casualties reported. Overnight strikes also hit Moscow and Belgorod region, while Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in the Kyiv area.
The Moscow Times · 1 Sept, 11:28
Bessent tells Russia's Siluanov: no economic relief until war in Ukraine ends
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a G20 meeting that Moscow will receive no economic relief until the war in Ukraine ends.
Meduza · 1 Sept, 11:28
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Latvia plans to send mobile freezers to Nepal for storing disaster victims' remains
Latvia is planning to send mobile freezer units to Nepal to help store the remains of people killed in a natural disaster. The plan was announced by an advisor to the interior minister.
TVNET · 1 Sept, 11:27
Ukrainian drones strike Ust-Luga port in Russia's Leningrad region, fire breaks out
Ukrainian drones attacked the Ust-Luga port in Russia's Leningrad region overnight into September 1, sparking a fire. The regional governor confirmed the damage, with no reports of casualties so far.
Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 11:26
EU's Kallas urges member states to hand Ukraine air-defence interceptors nearing expiry
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on member states to give Ukraine air-defence interceptor missiles, including those nearing the end of their shelf life. She said air defence is the key issue after July and August became the deadliest months for Ukrainian civilians.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 11:26
At least 12 dead as Russia launches fresh overnight attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least 12 people, including an Indian citizen, were killed in overnight Russian strikes, with dozens more injured. The attacks cut power to thousands of households in the Odesa region and damaged a border crossing with Romania.
Guardian Ukraina · 1 Sept, 11:25
At least 12 killed in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine
Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 12 people, including an Indian citizen, and injured dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Thousands of homes in the Odesa region lost power, and a border crossing with Romania was damaged.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 11:25
Hundreds still missing on Nepal-China border, including Hindu pilgrims
Hundreds of people remain missing along Nepal's border with China, among them Hindu pilgrims from India and other countries who had set out on an arduous journey to a mountain considered sacred.
NPR World · 1 Sept, 10:32
UK Regulator Chief Accused of Threatening Consumer Group Over £9.1bn Car Loan Payout Scheme
The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, Nikhil Rathi, is accused of threatening consumer group Consumer Voice to dissuade it from legally challenging a £9.1bn compensation scheme for mis-sold car loans. The dispute is now before a tribunal, alongside separate challenges from specialist lenders.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 10:27
Zambia's president to be inaugurated for second term as main rival remains detained
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is set to be sworn in on Tuesday for a second five-year term following a disputed election, while his chief rival faces treason charges. Election observers flagged shortcomings in the vote-counting process.
BBC World · 1 Sept, 10:25
Ukrainian forces strike drone launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea
Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out several strikes on Russian military targets in occupied territories and Russia on August 31 and the night into September 1, hitting drone storage and launch sites, a communications hub, a command post and a fuel depot.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 10:24
'Alarm bells were going off': Parents recount ordeal after Send school shut over abuse claims
A residential school for children with severe special needs in Bristol was shut down in 2019 amid child cruelty allegations, and the affected boy's parents are now demanding tighter regulation of private Send providers.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 09:30