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Himalayan flood death toll reaches 750, over 3,000 still missing
The confirmed death toll from devastating floods and mudslides in Nepal and China's Tibet region has risen to 750, while more than 3,000 people remain unaccounted for. Authorities announced the figures on Sunday.
Apollo.lv · 30 Aug, 14:26
Rescuers in Nepal and China continue search operations; 33 Latvian citizens among missing
Search and rescue operations have entered a fifth day in the Himalayas along the Nepal-China border following a glacier collapse that triggered devastating mudslides. Latvia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 33 Latvian citizens are listed as missing.
LSM (rus) · 30 Aug, 14:25
Kyiv hit by daytime drone attack, fire breaks out
Kyiv came under a Russian drone attack on the afternoon of August 30, sparking a fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district, while drone debris damaged a café building's facade in the Holosiivskyi district. No casualties have been reported so far.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 14:25
Himalayan flood and landslide death toll rises to 750
The confirmed death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides in Nepal and China's Tibet region has reached 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing.
Jauns.lv · 30 Aug, 14:24
33 Latvians still missing after Nepal floods, three confirmed safe
Latvia's Foreign Ministry says three Latvian citizens are confirmed safe following the flood-triggered mudslide in Nepal, while 33 remain listed as missing. DNA sample collection is underway to help identify victims.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Aug, 13:30
Russia readying massive strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities, defense ministry says
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has warned of an impending large-scale Russian assault on the country's energy infrastructure, following a deadly weekend strike on a warehouse near Kyiv. Ukrainian officials also say intelligence points to Russia preparing a new ground offensive.
Politico Europe · 30 Aug, 13:30
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Report: Ratcliffe reportedly proposed Trump-Zelensky-Putin summit during Moscow visit
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly proposed holding a trilateral meeting between the US, Ukrainian and Russian presidents during his visit to Moscow, Axios reports.
Apollo.lv · 30 Aug, 13:29
British woman dies after stabbing at German train station
A 31-year-old British woman has died after being stabbed at a train station in Germany, police have confirmed. Details about the circumstances and any suspect remain unclear.
Sky News · 30 Aug, 13:29
Columnist: Ukrainian identity has always been a choice, not a birthplace bonus
Ukrainska Pravda columnist Daryna Rohachuk writes that choosing the Ukrainian language and identity has nothing to do with where one was born, urging society not to split into those for whom it was 'easier' and those for whom it was harder. A Russian-speaking Kyiv native herself, she fully switched to Ukrainian after the events of 2014 and 2022.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 13:28
Euronews releases midday news roundup for August 30
Euronews has published its regular midday news bulletin, offering a brief overview of the day's key stories from across Europe and beyond. The bulletin spans politics, business, culture and other areas.
Euronews · 30 Aug, 13:27
Leaked State Department Files Fail to Prove Domestic Censorship Claims Against Disbanded Office
Documents leaked by a State Department official about the shuttered Global Engagement Center show no evidence the office spied on Americans, former officials say, even as the department plans a new $11m campaign against Chinese propaganda in south-east Asia.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 13:27
Protesters march on Peter Thiel's mansion in Argentina
Activists in Argentina marched toward a mansion reportedly purchased by US tech billionaire Peter Thiel, accusing him of seeking to profit from the country's natural resources and exert excessive political influence.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 13:26
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Russian military losses in Ukraine surpass 1.486 million soldiers
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russia's total personnel losses in the war have reached 1,486,600 soldiers as of Sunday morning. The figure combines both killed and wounded troops.
TVNET · 30 Aug, 13:26
In Belarus, Some Workers Sent to Military Drills Instead of Harvest Duty, Column Says
An opinion column on LSM's Russian-language site compares grain harvesting in Latvia and Belarus, noting that this year's Belarusian harvest campaign is tied less to fieldwork than to military musters and reports to the "chief agronomist."
LSM (rus) · 30 Aug, 12:30
Long Lines at Iranian Gas Stations Reflect War and U.S. Blockade Pressure
Iranians are enduring long lines for fuel as the war's effects and a U.S.-imposed blockade squeeze the country's supply. The government is struggling to close the gap while fearing that raising pump prices could trigger public unrest.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 12:28
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Latvian Foreign Ministry: Three Latvians unharmed in Nepal floods, 33 people still missing
Latvia's Foreign Ministry says three Latvian nationals in Nepal were unharmed by a flood-triggered mudslide, while 33 people are currently reported missing overall.
Apollo.lv · 30 Aug, 12:28
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Zambian opposition politician Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason following a disputed presidential election. Seventeen others, including his running mate, face the same charge.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 12:27
Head of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church calls for unity: the whole nation will win or lose the war
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Sviatoslav, published reflections urging Ukrainians to preserve unity, stressing that the war can only be won or lost by the entire nation together. He warns that having failed to break Ukraine from outside, the enemy is now trying to split it from within.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 12:27
Nepal glacial collapse: 3,000 still missing as rescue efforts continue
Rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet are being hindered by heavy rain and rising rivers after Wednesday's flash floods left 750 dead and more than 3,000 people unaccounted for.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 12:26
New details emerge on CIA director's secret Moscow trip: three-way summit reportedly proposed
Axios reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Trump, Putin and Zelensky during his unannounced Moscow visit this week. Zelensky reportedly welcomed the idea, while Putin has previously rejected such a format.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Aug, 12:25
572-kilogram blue marlin caught off US coast could be a regional record
An angler off Massachusetts landed an estimated 572-kilogram, over-3.3-metre blue marlin after a three-hour fight, in what could be the largest specimen of the species ever caught on the US East Coast.
Jauns.lv · 30 Aug, 12:25
Icelanders vote against resuming EU accession talks
In a referendum, a majority of Icelanders voted against resuming negotiations on joining the European Union. Final results are still pending, but the margin against is too large to be overturned.
ERR (rus) · 30 Aug, 12:24
Russia strikes Ukraine overnight with 130 drones and two Iskander-M missiles
Ukraine's Air Force reports that Russia attacked overnight into Sunday with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 130 drones. Most of the drones were shot down or neutralized.
Delfi · 30 Aug, 12:24
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Shooting at rave in northern Switzerland leaves one dead, several injured
One person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting during a rave in northern Switzerland on Sunday, local police reported.
TVNET · 30 Aug, 11:30
Nepal death toll from floods rises to 750 as authorities warn of new danger
Nepal has issued fresh flood warnings after water levels rose again in the Bhotekoshi River. The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet has reached 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing.
Euronews · 30 Aug, 11:30
Iceland rejects government proposal to resume EU membership talks
Icelandic voters have rejected a government proposal to restart talks on joining the European Union, the country's public broadcaster reports.
Sky News · 30 Aug, 11:30
Icelanders reject resuming EU membership talks in referendum
In a Saturday referendum, Icelanders narrowly voted against resuming negotiations to join the European Union. With nearly all votes counted, 52.5% opposed resuming talks while 47.5% supported it.
LSM · 30 Aug, 11:28
About 43 Latvian citizens were in Nepal when disaster struck
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says roughly 43 Latvian nationals were in Nepal, where a glacier collapse triggered floods that have killed at least 750 people. Hope remains that some of the missing are still alive.
Delfi · 30 Aug, 11:27
UK regulator softens vet-ownership disclosure rules, sparking threat of legal challenge
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has watered down proposed wording requiring vet clinics to disclose ownership by large private equity groups, prompting a vets' association to threaten a judicial review over fears pet owners will be misled.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 11:26
One killed, five injured in shooting at Swiss party
A shooting at a rave in the Swiss town of Aarau left one person dead and five injured overnight, with police still searching for suspects.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 11:26
Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks in referendum
Icelandic voters have rejected a proposal to resume EU membership negotiations, with near-final results reported Sunday showing 52.5% against and 47.5% in favour. The advisory referendum laid bare deep divisions over fisheries, sovereignty and security.
5 avoti · 30 Aug, 10:36
Nepal issues fresh flood warning as around 3,000 people remain unaccounted for
The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing, as authorities warn of renewed flood risk.
Deutsche Welle · 30 Aug, 10:30
A decade after her iconic anti-Nazi photo, Swedish activist sees the far right normalised
Tess Asplund, the woman photographed raising her fist against a neo-Nazi march in 2016, says the far right has since become mainstream in Sweden, with the Sweden Democrats forecast to place second in the 13 September election.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 10:29
Morning Russian strike sparks fire in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district
A Russian attack on the morning of 30 August caused a fire in a two-storey non-residential building in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, with rescuers battling several blazes across the capital.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 10:26
Fires break out in Kyiv after morning attack
A Russian attack sparked several fires in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on the morning of August 30. The incident follows the previous day's strikes, which left eight people injured and killed a two-year-old girl.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 10:26
Manhunt launched after fatal shooting injures five at Swiss event
One person has died and five were injured in a shooting overnight at an event in northern Switzerland, with police now hunting an unidentified gunman.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 10:26