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US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz
US forces on Sunday struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard rocket launchers near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first military action in a month in the drawn-out conflict. The strike came days after Washington signaled a shift toward economic pressure rather than military force against Iran.
France 24 · 31 Aug, 00:33
Ukraine tests four new drone interceptors as Russia deploys faster Geran drones
Kyiv is accelerating development of new air defense systems after Russia used more than 2,500 jet-powered drones in August alone.
Euromaidan Press · 31 Aug, 00:32
Scientists Probe Nepal Flood Disaster as Himalayan Risks Grow
Researchers are still investigating the exact cause of a recent flood disaster in Nepal, but they agree that the risk of such events is rising. The trend is linked to melting glaciers in the Himalayas.
The New York Times · 31 Aug, 00:31
José Andrés renews call for investigation into Israeli strikes that killed WCK staff in Gaza
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés has again urged an independent investigation into Israeli strikes that killed staff members of his humanitarian organization in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 31 Aug, 00:31
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC threatens retaliation
US forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz after observing preparations to fire rockets carrying sea mines, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirming casualties and vowing to respond.
Euronews · 31 Aug, 00:31
US pledges $3.5 million for Nepal and Tibet flood survivors
The United States has pledged $3.5 million in aid for flood survivors in Nepal and Tibet, with $500,000 already distributed through Catholic Relief Services. The next major hurdle is actually delivering that aid to those affected.
NPR World · 31 Aug, 00:29
USDA reportedly shuts down cyclospora research projects amid funding cuts and relocation
The Trump administration is closing two of three USDA research projects on the cyclospora parasite just as the illness has sickened tens of thousands of Americans this summer, Politico reports.
The Guardian Science · 31 Aug, 00:27
USDA cuts back cyclospora research amid summer outbreak sickening thousands
Politico reports the USDA is shutting down two of three research projects on the cyclospora parasite as the US battles an outbreak that has sickened tens of thousands. The agency insists no research is being disrupted.
The Guardian World · 31 Aug, 00:27
Russian FPV drone strikes apartment building in Zaporizhzhia, two injured
A Russian FPV drone hit a residential high-rise building in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving two people injured, according to reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Aug, 00:26
Latvian officer: watch for concrete signs, not loud statements, to gauge military threat to Baltics
Latvian Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš said on TV24 there is currently no basis to claim a direct military threat to the Baltic states, urging the public to track verifiable indicators rather than loud statements.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Aug, 00:24
Kremlin: Putin will meet Trump and Zelenskyy only to "formalise agreements"
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a trilateral summit between Putin, Trump and Zelenskyy could happen only to finalise already-reached agreements, while accusing Ukraine of refusing genuine settlement talks.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 23:30
Kremlin: Putin-Trump-Zelensky Meeting Possible Only to 'Seal' Agreements
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a trilateral meeting of Putin, Trump and Zelensky could only take place to formally confirm agreements already reached, not to negotiate them. No such meeting has occurred despite Trump beginning preparations for one last August.
ERR (rus) · 30 Aug, 23:30
UK government reverses early-release plan, keeping PC Harper's killers in prison
Following weeks of public pressure, the UK government has scaled back its early prison release scheme, keeping PC Andrew Harper's killers and other serious offenders behind bars. Experts warn overcrowded prisons are now one major incident from crisis.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 23:29
Pokrovsk direction sees highest number of enemy attacks – Ukraine's General Staff
Ukraine's General Staff reported 186 combat clashes along the front over the past day, with 23 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 20 in the Kostiantynivka direction.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 23:27
Nepal Resorts to Mass Burials as More Than 2,500 Remain Missing After Floods
Authorities in Nepal have begun mass burials following devastating floods, as only a small fraction of the more than 2,500 missing people have been found among the dead. The situation suggests the death toll will likely continue rising in the coming days.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 23:27
Russia keeps up assault on Kyiv for fourth straight day as Ukraine tests interceptors, hits Russian refinery
Russia launched nearly 2,000 attack drones and about 1,600 guided bombs at Ukraine this week, striking Kyiv's civilian supply chains and a book warehouse in Kyiv Oblast, while Ukraine tested new interceptors and struck Russia's second-largest oil refinery overnight.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Aug, 23:24
More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida
Authorities in Florida have seized more than 22,000 ancient artifacts, including Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins believed to be between 1,000 and 5,000 years old, officials said.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 22:30
Former Israeli soldiers reportedly posed as pro-Palestinian supporters in New York
Former Israeli soldiers reportedly disguised themselves as pro-Palestinian activists in New York City to deceive people into engaging with them. Few additional details about the incident have been made public.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 22:27
Kremlin: Putin-Trump-Zelensky meeting possible only to finalize an agreement
The Kremlin has responded to CIA Director Ratcliffe's proposal for a Trump-Putin-Zelensky meeting, saying it could only take place after concrete agreements are reached. Moscow also said it is open to Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey but noted the necessary preconditions are currently lacking.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Aug, 22:26
Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Promises Solutions for Transport During Prolonged Air Raid Alerts
Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Mykola Kalashnyk said solutions are being prepared to keep transport and logistics running during prolonged air raid alerts, with proposals to be presented on August 31.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 22:25
Euronews releases evening news bulletin for August 30
Euronews has published its regular evening news bulletin video, offering a brief overview of the day's key developments across Europe and the world. The roundup covers politics, business, culture and travel topics.
Euronews · 30 Aug, 21:31
Niger says attempted coup thwarted, Russia claims role in halting it
An attempted coup was put down in Niger on Saturday after an attack on a military air base near Niamey, with Russia saying it helped repel the mutiny. Authorities say normal life is returning to the capital.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 21:31
PepsiCo Plant in Mykolaiv Oblast Damaged in Russian Attack
PepsiCo says one of its production facilities in Ukraine's Mykolaiv Oblast was damaged in a Russian attack on 29 August, with no injuries reported. The company is assessing the damage and working to resume supply.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 21:30
Deported from US, Milo Yiannopoulos likely to find no easy welcome in UK right wing
Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has returned to the UK after being deported from the US over visa violations, but figures across the British right say he is too extreme for mainstream outlets like GB News or Reform UK. Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain party may be his most likely landing spot.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 21:30
Nepal flood survivors search for missing loved ones as girl pulled alive from rubble
Rescuers in Nepal continue search-and-rescue operations following devastating floods, with video showing a young girl pulled alive from rubble as families search for missing relatives.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 21:29
Former Polish PM uses migrant's own video to promote anti-migration message
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki used footage in an anti-migration video that was actually filmed by an Iranian migrant who has lived in Poland for 11 years. The video's creator says her material was used without credit and in a completely different context than intended.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 21:28
Casualties Reported After Ukrainian Strikes Hit Belgorod
A Ukrainian attack on the Russian border city of Belgorod on Sunday left casualties and sparked multiple fires, including at a power plant and an Ozon warehouse, regional officials said.
The Moscow Times · 30 Aug, 21:28
Russian strike destroys over 60,000 Ukrainian books in warehouse near Kyiv
A Russian strike on a warehouse near Kyiv this week destroyed more than 60,000 books, adding to losses publishers say are becoming impossible to absorb. The incident is described as part of a broader pattern of damage to Ukraine's book-publishing infrastructure since the war began.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Aug, 20:33
Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Team Preparing for New Contact With Trump's Envoys
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his team is preparing for renewed communication with envoys of US President Donald Trump, promising more details in the coming days.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 20:32
Germany reportedly set to blame Russia for drone plot at Leipzig airport
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to soon publicly accuse Russia of attempting sabotage at Leipzig airport, where drones carrying explosives were discovered, according to Welt am Sonntag and Politico.
LSM · 30 Aug, 20:32
Nepal head teacher's quick call saved 900 pupils minutes before flood
A school head teacher in Nepal evacuated around 900 pupils just minutes before floodwaters swept away a nearby market and much of the surrounding area. Students and staff scrambled uphill along a narrow escape route to safety.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 20:31
Nearly 3,000 missing after China-Nepal floods, including 48 Britons and 33 Latvians
At least 810 people have died and more than 3,000 remain missing after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods on the China-Nepal border, with 48 Britons and 33 Latvians among those unaccounted for.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 20:28
Arday accuser handed three-month teaching ban but allowed to keep researching
Ghent University has disciplined academic Nathan Cofnas, who accused Prof Jason Arday of plagiarism, with a three-month teaching ban while letting him continue his research role. The move follows Arday's death and pressure from the US ambassador to Belgium.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 19:32
Death toll from Russian strike on Bucha district rises to 38, 52 injured
The death toll from a Russian strike and subsequent explosions in the village of Myla in Kyiv Oblast's Bucha district has risen to 38, with 52 people injured, including five children. Most victims were residents of an elderly care home.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 19:32
French LGBTQ rights leader hospitalised after homophobic attack in Paris
Pierre Picavet, head of French LGBTQ rights group FLAG! and a police officer, was hospitalised after being struck with a bottle in Paris. Prosecutors say the attacker used homophobic slurs during the assault.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 19:32
What is sacred Mount Kailash, the destination of a group of travelers from Latvia
Recent floods and mudslides on the Nepal-Tibet border have drawn attention to sacred Mount Kailash, which travelers from Latvia were heading toward through the disaster-hit region. Dozens of Latvian citizens remain missing.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Aug, 19:31