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One killed, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
One person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland on Sunday, local police reported.
Apollo.lv · 30 Aug, 10:26
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Iceland's referendum on resuming EU talks remains too close to call
Iceland held a referendum on Saturday on whether to resume EU accession talks, and vote counting is still ongoing. The latest results show a slim lead for opponents of resuming negotiations.
TVNET · 30 Aug, 10:25
CIA director reportedly proposed trilateral Trump-Putin-Zelensky meeting during secret Moscow trip
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, during a secret visit to Moscow, proposed holding a trilateral meeting of the leaders of the US, Russia and Ukraine, with the US side informing Zelensky about it on Friday. Kyiv meanwhile says it has intelligence on Russia preparing an offensive in northern Ukraine.
LSM (rus) · 30 Aug, 10:25
Putin and Xi head to Central Asia for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
Around a dozen heads of state, including Russia's Putin, China's Xi, Iran's Pezeshkian and India's Modi, gather in Bishkek for a two-day summit marking 25 years of the SCO. The meeting comes amid the Ukraine war and the six-month-old US-Iran conflict.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 09:30
Analysis: South West Water has worst environmental record in England
A new Friends of the Earth analysis finds South West Water pollutes the environment more than any other English water company, while its customers pay some of the highest bills in the country. The company says performance is improving.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 09:29
Finland's president backs CIA chief's secret Moscow visit
Finnish President Alexander Stubb praised CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret visit to Moscow, stressing the need for dialogue, and called on Europe to seek contacts with the Kremlin as well.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 09:28
Mallorca in the news: cyclist critically injured, Eurowings emergency landing and a plan to limit vehicle access
On Saturday, August 29, a cyclist was critically injured in a collision with a van on Mallorca, while a Cologne–Mallorca flight made an emergency landing in Paris after smoke appeared in the cabin. Meanwhile, the island's government is advancing a law that could limit the number of vehicles allowed onto Mallorca.
5 avoti · 30 Aug, 08:34
Netanyahu's Son Rushed Back to Israel From US Over 'Serious Threat'
Israel's Shin Bet security agency confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair was evacuated from Miami back to Israel due to a serious threat to his safety. The news follows reports of an alleged Iranian assassination attempt against him in December 2025.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 08:32
Investigation exposes WhatsApp group used to move criminal cash worldwide
A European broadcasters' investigation has uncovered a 532-member WhatsApp group used to move hundreds of millions of euros in cash globally, including funds linked to extremism and organised crime. The network relied on the ancient hawala transfer system, which leaves no paper trail.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 08:31
Video shows Arkansas state trooper pulling man's hair, punching him during arrest
Footage released shows a US Arkansas state patrol officer pulling a vehicle passenger by his hair and punching him during an arrest. Further details of the incident have not been disclosed.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 08:31
Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll climbs to at least 750, thousands still missing
Devastating floods and mudslides near the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 750 people, with more than 3,000 still unaccounted for. Rescue operations are now in their fifth day.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 08:30
Madrid government's €6.3m 'temporary office' turns out to be a luxury penthouse
Madrid regional leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces mounting pressure to explain why her government spent €6.3m on a penthouse apartment officially bought as temporary office space. A judge is now investigating the purchase, and the property has been put up for sale.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 08:27
WWII German submarines and speedboat finally located in Baltic and Mediterranean seas
Researchers have located three German WWII warship wrecks after more than 80 years underwater – two submarines in the Baltic Sea off Poland and a speedboat in the Mediterranean off Greece. Two of the sites also serve as underwater war graves.
Jauns.lv · 30 Aug, 08:25
Russia turns to foreign fuel imports as domestic aviation kerosene output drops
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence says Russia has imported at least 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 aviation fuel from South Korea and Egypt after strikes cut domestic kerosene production. The fuel is reportedly used across Russia's military aircraft fleet and jet-powered attack drones.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 07:33
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1932 New York gang's murder plot failed as victim survived poison, cold and a car
In 1932, a gang of criminals in New York plotted to kill a lonely alcoholic man to collect his life insurance money, but the intended victim survived repeated attempts on his life.
TVNET · 30 Aug, 07:31
Ukraine's General Staff: Another 1,400 Russian troops neutralized
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reports that roughly 1,400 Russian occupying troops were neutralized over the past day, bringing total Russian personnel losses since February 24, 2022 to nearly 1.49 million.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 07:28
Iceland's EU referendum too close to call as counting continues
A tightly contested Icelandic referendum on resuming EU accession talks remains too close to call, with the gap between the two sides only a few hundred votes. The debate centred largely on the fishing industry rather than security concerns.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 07:28
Farage and Badenoch vie for Meloni's favour
UK right-wing leaders Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch are competing for the approval of Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after a disputed report about advice she allegedly gave Badenoch.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 07:27
Golo residents hand-repair road in Darfur to ease emergency access
Residents of Golo in Sudan's central Darfur region are manually clearing and repairing a rugged road to improve access for emergency vehicles. The work is being carried out without heavy machinery, relying on community effort.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 07:26
Ceuta migrant surge exposes Europe's dependence on Morocco
In late July, over 70,000 migrants from Morocco attempted to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within two days, with at least 96 people dying. The incident raises questions about Morocco's role in controlling Europe's borders.
LSM · 30 Aug, 06:32
Finland on Bucha district strike: attack echoes "terrible" memories of 2022
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has condemned a Russian strike on the Bucha district in Kyiv Oblast that killed at least 37 people, calling it a flashback to the 2022 Bucha massacre and accusing Russia of continuing to deliberately target civilians.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 06:31
Niger's junta says it is 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
Niger's defense ministry said armed forces were progressively retaking control of sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital Niamey. State television resumed broadcasting on Saturday after a temporary outage.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 06:31
One Nation claims byelection win in Western Australia's Secret Harbour
One Nation's Luke Herdegen has defeated Labor's Georgia Tree in the Secret Harbour state byelection in Western Australia, a result party figures say signals a broader shift in Australian politics.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 06:28
Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns
Days after severe flooding, residents of Bidur, Nepal, are returning home to sift through mud in search of anything salvageable from their damaged houses.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 06:25
Sun hats become a must-have accessory for tourists visiting the Acropolis
Amid soaring summer heat, hats have become an essential item for tourists visiting Athens' Acropolis, with vendors reporting a sharp rise in demand. Craftspeople and shop owners describe growing sales of everything from cheap paper hats to handmade straw designs.
Jauns.lv · 30 Aug, 06:25
US deports relative of Afghans who helped American military to Central African Republic
The US has deported an Afghan national who had been granted protection in the country to the conflict-torn Central African Republic, after his relatives had assisted American forces in Afghanistan. He is among dozens sent to the country.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 06:24
Heavy gunfire near Niger's presidential palace amid apparent mutiny attempt
Gunfire and explosions erupted overnight in Niger's capital Niamey near the presidential palace, with a security source saying the presidential guard repelled soldiers attempting to storm the building. State television went off air.
Euronews · 30 Aug, 05:31
Ukraine warns of new Russian ground attack being prepared against Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office has disclosed new intelligence suggesting Russia is preparing a fresh ground offensive against Kyiv. Separately, a Russian drone strike on an ammunition warehouse near residential homes in Ukraine has killed dozens.
Politico Europe · 30 Aug, 05:31
Russian strike destroys Ukrainian military warehouse storing munitions, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a warehouse hit in an overnight Russian strike belonged to the Ukrainian military and stored shells, drones and other munitions. The explosion followed the attack on the facility.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 05:30
Putin cites orcas eating polar bears as justification for war on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin used the example of killer whales preying on polar bears near the North Pole to justify Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, independent outlets The Insider and Meduza reported.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 05:29
New quiz challenges readers to identify countries by their license plates
A new trivia quiz invites participants to guess which country a given license plate belongs to, this time covering countries from around the world rather than just Europe.
TVNET · 30 Aug, 05:28
Displaced entrepreneur Randa describes life upended in Jenin
A Sky News report from Jenin profiles Randa, a displaced Palestinian who once ran a successful business and lived in a large house, describing how her circumstances have changed dramatically.
Sky News · 30 Aug, 05:27
Bullet-riddled car displayed in Berlin as memorial to Hind Rajab
A memorial installation in Berlin recreates the scene of the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab using a bullet-riddled car.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 05:26
Iceland holds referendum on joining the European Union
Icelanders are voting in a referendum on whether their country should join the European Union, with the outcome expected to be extremely close. Ballot counting is continuing through the night.
NPR World · 30 Aug, 05:26
Axios: CIA director proposed Trump-Zelensky-Putin summit during Moscow trip
According to Axios sources, CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Trump, Zelensky and Putin during a secret Moscow visit aimed at ending the war. US officials briefed Zelensky on the proposal on Friday.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 05:25
Australia weighs making social media algorithms optional, eyes UK strangulation porn ban
The Australian government is considering letting users opt in or out of social media recommender algorithms and is examining a UK ban on strangulation depictions in pornography, amid concerns over rising sexual violence among teenagers.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 05:25