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Germany set to name suspect behind Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Berlin is close to concluding its investigation into the August drone incident targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig and will announce a coordinated response with EU and Nato partners.
Guardian Ukraina · 31 Aug, 17:26
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Latvia's fire and rescue service: no request yet to send responders to Nepal
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service says it is not currently considering sending personnel to Nepal following a recent disaster there, as no such request has been received from Nepal. The service says the matter is simply not on the table at this time.
Apollo.lv · 31 Aug, 17:25
Spain's PM says networks tied to Russia and Israel spread fake news about Ceuta migration crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the investigation into the Ceuta migration crisis continues, but social media has already been flooded with disinformation spread by networks linked to Russia, Israel and the far right. The crisis began after Spain's Supreme Court barred summary expulsion of migrants who swam across the border.
Meduza · 31 Aug, 17:25
Trump vows tough response to Iran after strike on US bases in Jordan
US President Donald Trump said Washington will respond to Iran's overnight strike on American military bases in Jordan. He said nearly all the missiles fired were intercepted.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 17:24
Children need better education in smelling, says smell historian
Smell historian Dr Will Tullett of the University of York says children should be taught to engage their noses at school and at home, arguing it could boost wellbeing and help them understand the world, while warning pollution and synthetic scents may be dulling our sense of smell.
The Guardian Science · 31 Aug, 16:31
Georgia police officer placed on leave after family's pet donkey shot dead during search
A police officer in Georgia has been placed on administrative leave after shooting and killing a family's pet donkey during an unannounced early-morning search on their property. The incident has sparked public outcry and a fundraiser that has topped $35,000.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 16:29
Polish fighters intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft near Baltic Sea
On August 31, Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft flying near Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea. Poland's airspace was not violated.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 16:28
Finnish court reduces sentence for Voislav Torden in Ukraine war crimes case
A Helsinki appeals court has replaced a life sentence for Russian citizen Voislav Torden with 12 years and 6 months in prison, finding him guilty of only three of the five war crime charges related to Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 31 Aug, 16:28
Glucksmann's road to French presidency hits surprise obstacle
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann's bid to become the left's presidential candidate has become far tougher after Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure announced he will challenge him in the party's primary. The unexpected contest could jeopardize Glucksmann's campaign ahead of the 2027 election.
Politico Europe · 31 Aug, 16:26
Latvia's fire and rescue service not planning to send rescuers to Nepal, where 33 Latvians remain missing
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service says deploying personnel to disaster-hit Nepal is not currently under consideration, as no formal request for help has been received. Amid a disaster that has killed over 900 people, 33 Latvian nationals are listed as missing.
Jauns.lv · 31 Aug, 16:26
Nepal School Principal Saved About 900 Students in Under 15 Minutes Before Floodwaters Destroyed the Building
In Nepal, principal Rajendra Dawadi received a warning of approaching floodwaters and had less than 15 minutes to organize the evacuation of around 900 students, saving their lives just before the school itself was swept away.
The New York Times · 31 Aug, 16:25
Macron visits Sweden to deepen bilateral defence cooperation
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Sweden on August 31 to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, with defence ties expected to dominate talks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and the persistent threat from Russia.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 16:24
Iranians say US naval blockade is crushing their daily livelihoods
Nearly six months after the war involving the US, Israel and Iran, a reinstated US naval blockade has halted most of Iran's trade, with citizens telling Euronews of collapsing incomes and rising poverty. Several warned that continued pressure could trigger fresh protests.
Euronews · 31 Aug, 15:32
Grand Canyon braces for more storms after flash flood kills one, leaves others missing
After a flash flood killed one person and left roughly 15 others unaccounted for, Grand Canyon National Park imposed emergency water restrictions when its only pipeline was destroyed. More storms were forecast for Monday.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 15:30
Modi and Putin meet at SCO summit in Bishkek: Can India-Russia ties withstand new pressures?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, as analysts weigh whether their relationship can endure mounting US pressure and Russia's deepening reliance on China.
Deutsche Welle · 31 Aug, 15:30
Analyst: US midterms will test Trump, while French parties with clear candidates lead polls
Geopolitical analyst Hind Ziane discussed why the upcoming US midterm elections and France's presidential election are among the most anticipated political events of the coming year. She said the midterms will be a real test for President Trump, while in France parties with clearly designated presidential candidates currently lead opinion polls.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 15:29
Spruce bark beetle numbers in Estonia fall for second consecutive year
The population of spruce bark beetles in Estonian forests has declined for a second straight year, driven largely by cool, wet weather and a growing number of the insect's natural predators.
ERR News · 31 Aug, 15:27
Hundreds of wild boars stranded at Finland-Russia border
Up to a hundred wild boars have gathered along the Finland-Russia border, unable to cross into Russia after the passage was closed due to African swine fever. Finnish authorities fear the animals may move westward and are considering building a fence.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 15:26
Man detained in Switzerland after deadly rave shooting, 22-year-old woman killed
A shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland, near Zurich, left a 22-year-old Italian woman dead and five others injured. Police have detained a 43-year-old local man on suspicion of carrying out the attack.
Jauns.lv · 31 Aug, 15:24
Middle East tensions escalate as Iran responds to US strikes
France 24 reports that the war situation in the Middle East has flared up after Iran responded to attacks it attributes to the United States; detailed specifics are not available in the source material.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 14:32
Strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport for second day
Flight disruptions continued for a second day at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as aviation workers held a nationwide go-slow strike, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
BBC World · 31 Aug, 14:30
Sánchez rebukes Spain's king over absence during Ceuta migration crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly criticized King Felipe VI for failing to visit Ceuta a month after a migrant surge began, as roughly 5,000 people remain in the city amid ongoing unrest.
Politico Europe · 31 Aug, 14:30
In an Ohio town, Israeli settler violence in the West Bank hits close to home
A Palestinian American family in Toledo, Ohio, is anxiously monitoring the siege of relatives' property in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers. The situation illustrates how the Middle East conflict is increasingly felt within US communities.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 14:29
Suspect arrested after deadly shooting at rave in Switzerland
Swiss police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place at a rave in Switzerland over the weekend.
Sky News · 31 Aug, 14:28
Fate of two Estonian citizens still unknown after Nepal floods
Estonia's Foreign Ministry is still trying to establish the whereabouts of two citizens missing after major flooding hit the Nepal-Tibet border area on August 26. Both were traveling with a tour group that departed from Latvia.
ERR (rus) · 31 Aug, 14:27
US Congress Democrat seeks to reverse Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario
Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is preparing a bill to overturn Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," while also gathering colleagues' signatures for a letter urging better relations with Canada.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 14:25
US-Iran Clashes Resume After Monthlong Lull
Fighting between US and Iranian forces has resumed, marking the first exchange of attacks since July 29 following weeks of relative calm.
NPR World · 31 Aug, 13:33
Report: Putin preparing escalation of war against Ukraine
British magazine The Economist reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to intensify military pressure in the war against Ukraine, citing sources close to the Kremlin.
LSM · 31 Aug, 13:31
After the flood disaster, Nepal urgently needs warning systems
Following a devastating flash flood, Nepal urgently needs to establish early warning systems, monitoring networks and safe shelters for its population. Without such measures, the country remains vulnerable to future similar disasters.
Al Jazeera · 31 Aug, 13:29
Latvian Foreign Ministry to send consular official to Kathmandu over Nepal disaster
Latvia's Foreign Ministry is preparing to send a Consular Department official to Kathmandu following the devastating floods in Nepal, where 33 Latvian nationals are currently unaccounted for.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Aug, 13:27
U.S. and Iran Trade Overnight Strikes After a Month of Calm
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes overnight, breaking roughly a month of relative calm in a war between the two countries that has now lasted six months.
The New York Times · 31 Aug, 13:26
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, Crown Prince Haakon takes the throne
Norway's King Harald V has died at the age of 89, with his son, Crown Prince Haakon, ascending to the throne under the established line of succession. The death comes during what has been described as a turbulent period for the royal family.
Politico Europe · 31 Aug, 13:25
Uber driver sues TfL over licence renewal delays that pushed him into debt
A London Uber driver, Julius Mugabo, is taking Transport for London to the high court over delays renewing his private hire licence that left him in serious debt. It is the first legal challenge of its kind, and a judge has granted a full judicial review.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 12:29
Stubb: China has privately promised not to let Russia go nuclear
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said China privately assured him it would prevent Russia from using nuclear weapons, calling it a strong deterrent against escalation in the Ukraine war.
Politico Europe · 31 Aug, 12:29
Flash floods hit Grand Canyon National Park, at least one dead and roughly 15 unaccounted for
Flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona over the weekend, killing at least one person, with about 15 others still unaccounted for. Parts of the park remain closed amid warnings of further flooding.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Aug, 12:28
Kazakhstan's Tokayev names longtime adviser as vice president
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Erlan Karin, one of his closest advisers, as the country's vice president. Karin has served as a top aide to Tokayev since he took office in 2019.
Al Jazeera · 31 Aug, 12:28