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Seven killed as Russian missile strike hits Kyiv rail depot
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight into Tuesday, with a ballistic missile strike on a rail depot and other railway facilities operated by Ukrzaliznytsia killing seven people.
TVNET · 1 Sept, 09:28
Latvian woman missing in Nepal wrote poignant message before her journey
Inga Veisa, one of the Latvian travelers missing in Nepal, shared a reflective social media post days before her trip describing it as the start of a new life chapter. She is now among 33 people reported missing after a flood-triggered mudslide.
BNN · 1 Sept, 09:26
Russia destroyed a third of Ukraine's annual book output over the summer
Russian strikes this summer destroyed roughly a third of Ukraine's annual book production, including a million textbooks, as publishers warn the industry faces collapse.
LRT English · 1 Sept, 09:26
Russia's 5-day attack on Kyiv ends with massive ballistic missile strike on eve of school year
Russia has concluded a five-day attack campaign against Kyiv with a massive ballistic missile strike, timed just before the start of the new school year in Ukraine. The assault began two days after the CIA head's visit to Moscow.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Sept, 09:25
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Cold front ends heat wave in São Paulo state, bringing storms, hail risk and a sharp temperature drop
After several days of a heat wave in São Paulo state, a cold front arrived on Tuesday, September 1, bringing thunderstorms, hail risk and a sharp temperature drop; storms in Brazil's southern region have already caused two deaths.
4 avoti · 1 Sept, 08:38
Russian finance minister's G20 appearance angers European officials
The Trump administration's invitation to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to attend the G20 summit in Asheville drew sharp criticism from European officials, who threatened to boycott the group photo. The picture was ultimately taken without him.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Sept, 08:29
Nepal begins temporary burial of unidentified flood victims
Nepalese authorities have started temporarily burying unidentified victims of the recent flooding as search operations for survivors continue. It is considered unlikely that any Latvian citizens are among those affected.
LSM (rus) · 1 Sept, 08:28
Australian teenager pleads guilty to plotting bomb attack on Sydney Opera House
A 16-year-old Sydney schoolboy has admitted planning a terrorist bombing timed to the Sydney Marathon finish at the Opera House, after becoming radicalised online. A court heard how social media exposure escalated from historical content to extremist propaganda.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 08:27
One person still missing after Grand Canyon flash floods, two confirmed dead
Rescuers have made contact with more than a dozen people who were missing after flash floods hit the Grand Canyon, though one person remains unaccounted for. Two men have been confirmed dead.
Euronews · 1 Sept, 08:26
Climate change pushes Portuguese winemakers to harvest grapes earlier
Portuguese winegrowers are increasingly forced to start their grape harvest earlier due to climate change, as heatwaves, drought and heavy rainfall during ripening disrupt traditional timing. The industry is adapting its annual schedule to the new conditions.
LSM · 1 Sept, 08:25
Ebola outbreak in Congo's Bunia puts coffin makers at center of safe-burial debate
In Bunia, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo hit by an Ebola outbreak, local coffin makers say their trade is a public service, even as the virus has thrust their work into a debate over safe burials.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 07:32
At least four killed as Russia launches overnight missile attack on Kyiv
Russia carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people and wounding more than a dozen. The strikes came as Ukrainian schoolchildren returned from summer break.
Euronews · 1 Sept, 07:27
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv leave at least four dead
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people and wounding more than a dozen. The strikes coincided with the start of the new school year.
France 24 · 1 Sept, 06:31
US signs deals to significantly boost Patriot and THAAD missile production
The US has signed two seven-year contracts with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to sharply increase production of interceptor components for Patriot and THAAD systems, with PAC-3 MSE output set to triple and THAAD interceptor output to quadruple.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 06:30
Kākāpō population tops 300 for first time in 75 years after record breeding season
New Zealand's critically endangered kākāpō, the world's heaviest parrot, has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in 75 years after a record breeding season. A bountiful rimu berry harvest following a four-year gap triggered the birds to produce 90 new chicks.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 06:30
Germany: Merz avoids state campaign trail, eyes international stage
With CDU facing weak forecasts in eastern German state elections, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is turning his attention to international diplomacy, while AfD's Ulrich Siegmund dominates the campaign in Saxony-Anhalt.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 06:26
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas court has found 63-year-old former gang leader Duane Davis guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. He now faces a possible life sentence without parole.
BBC World · 1 Sept, 05:31
Pentagon Office Built for Defense Loans Now Helping Steer Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal
The U.S. Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital, originally created to issue loans supporting the American defense industry, is now helping lead President Trump's oil deal involving Venezuela. The development points to an expanding role for a military-linked body in matters outside its original mandate.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 05:27
Britain's Liberal Democrats launch new think tank, The Britain Project
The UK Liberal Democrats have set up a new think tank called The Britain Project as the party searches for a clearer political identity.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 05:27
Haze from Indonesian forest fires triggers health crisis in Malaysian Borneo
Sarawak state in Malaysian Borneo is experiencing its worst haze crisis in a decade, as smoke from fires in Indonesia has caused a surge in respiratory illnesses. Hazardous air quality is affecting residents across the region.
Al Jazeera · 1 Sept, 05:25
US Army Secretary resigns amid rift with Hegseth — media
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump following tense relations with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His deputy will also step down.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 05:25
Trump vows firm US response after Iranian strikes on personnel in Jordan
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will respond to Iranian strikes on American personnel in Jordan, following the first direct clash between the two sides in over a month.
Al Jazeera · 1 Sept, 04:30
Russian drone strike hits enterprise in Novhorod-Siverskyi, Ukraine
Overnight on September 1, Russian drones struck an enterprise in Novhorod-Siverskyi in Ukraine's Chernihiv region multiple times. The consequences are still being assessed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 04:30
Trump Administration Welcomes Russia Back to G20 as Europe Pushes Back
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled support for readmitting Russia to G20 gatherings, a move European countries are resisting.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 04:28
NYPD fatally shoots woman after Times Square stabbing attack
New York City police shot and killed a 49-year-old woman on Monday after she stabbed two people in Times Square. One victim and the attacker died, while the second victim survived.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 04:28
US Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Tension With Pentagon Chief
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the role, following months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. He was the youngest person ever to hold the post.
BBC World · 1 Sept, 04:25
Bessent tells Russia: pressure stays on economy until war ends
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told his Russian counterpart at a G20 meeting that no economic relief is possible until the war in Ukraine ends, as Kyiv suffered fresh strikes overnight injuring four people including two children.
Guardian Ukraina · 1 Sept, 04:25
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New cyclone off southern Brazil brings storms as cold front moves toward Southeast
An extratropical cyclone formed off southern Brazil on Monday, bringing heavy storms and hail to the south before a cold front spreads rain into the Southeast, while northern and northeastern Brazil remain hot with temperatures up to 41°C.
2 avoti · 1 Sept, 03:38
Russian drones batter Kyiv for fifth consecutive day
Russian drone strikes on Kyiv and its surroundings have continued for a fifth straight day, forcing millions to live under near-constant air raid alerts. President Zelensky says the goal is to exhaust Ukraine's air defenses.
Jauns.lv · 1 Sept, 03:32
Edward Lucas: Russia's alarming actions in Kaliningrad remind the US that Europe matters
Analyst Edward Lucas draws a comparison between today's situation and events of 1938, concluding that Europe's security system now functions far better than it did back then. As an example, he cites NATO's response to Russian activity in the Kaliningrad region.
Delfi · 1 Sept, 03:31
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Reports suggest Putin fears for his own safety over war outcome
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin reportedly fears that ending the war against Ukraine without achieving at least a minimal objective could threaten his personal security. He reportedly views full control of Donbas as that minimal goal.
TVNET · 1 Sept, 03:30
Mystery Island Briefly Appears, Then Disappears on B.C. Reservoir
A small island briefly surfaced and then vanished on the Williston Reservoir in northern British Columbia, puzzling local officials. Satellite imagery confirmed the island was real, not an AI-generated fabrication.
The New York Times · 1 Sept, 03:29
Man shot dead in Sydney home invasion in suspected 'targeted attack'
A man in his early 20s was fatally shot when multiple unknown attackers broke into his home in south-west Sydney, with police believing the incident was a targeted attack.
The Guardian World · 1 Sept, 03:27
Four people, including two children, injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
Four people, including two children, were injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv overnight into September 1, with casualties reported in the Solomianskyi district.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Sept, 03:27
US strikes Iran days after new economic pressure campaign announced
The United States has carried out its first known attack on Iran since July, coming just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new economic pressure campaign against Tehran. Republicans are reportedly growing frustrated with the administration's shifting approach to Iran.
Politico Europe · 1 Sept, 03:27
Five years after Saied's power grab, old grievances resurface in Tunisia
Five years after President Kais Saied seized sweeping powers in Tunisia, unresolved economic grievances persist while room for dissent has shrunk.
Al Jazeera · 1 Sept, 03:25