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Migrant dies, 72 others rescued after small boat incident heading to UK
A migrant has died and 72 others were rescued after a small boat attempting to cross from France to the UK ran into trouble.
Sky News · 30 Aug, 04:32
Rescue efforts continue at Nepal-China border as death toll climbs
Search and rescue operations are entering their fourth day in communities devastated by flash floods along the Nepal-China border, with the death toll and number of missing people still rising.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 04:30
Tusk discusses with NATO chief possible Russian provocations against alliance members
Polish PM Donald Tusk says he discussed the security situation in Eastern Europe with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, warning that Russian escalation is ongoing and the coming months will be decisive. He did not rule out possible Russian provocations against a NATO member.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 04:30
41 Australians still unaccounted for as Nepal flood death toll rises to 669
Four days after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered devastating floods in Nepal, 41 Australians and nearly 3,000 people overall remain missing. About 15,000 Nepalese army and police personnel are searching the affected valleys as the confirmed death toll climbs to 669.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 04:25
Turkish, Somali forces free cargo ship seized by pirates
A joint Turkish-Somali operation lasting 10 days has freed a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel that had been hijacked by pirates. Somali officials say 14 pirates were killed during the operation.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 04:25
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses power, running on emergency generators
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been without off-site power for more than a week and is now relying on diesel generators, the IAEA says, while at least 37 people died in a Russian strike on a munitions depot near Kyiv.
Guardian Ukraina · 30 Aug, 04:25
Russia's Leningrad region reports drone attack, monitors say oil refinery hit
The governor of Russia's Leningrad region reported dozens of drones over the area, while independent monitoring channels said one of Russia's largest oil refineries was struck.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 04:24
Ukraine: Kremlin has ordered plans for seizing Kyiv and Chernihiv
Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office, said the Kremlin has instructed Russia's military leadership to draw up plans for capturing the capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv. The statement points to a possible Russian intent to expand military pressure on Ukraine.
LSM · 30 Aug, 03:31
Thieves Steal Multimillion-Dollar Diamond Necklace From Vienna Museum
Thieves smashed a display case in a Vienna museum and made off with a diamond necklace worth millions, an item once owned by an Egyptian queen.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 03:29
Stubb: "Ukraine is the best guarantee of our security against Russia"
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told German outlet Bild that Ukraine is currently in a stronger position than at any point since the war began and represents the best guarantee of European security against Russia. He also voiced doubt that Russia would launch a nuclear strike on Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 03:26
Wildfire in California's Big Sur region doubles overnight, prompting evacuations
The Plaskett fire in California's Big Sur coastal region doubled in size overnight, forcing nearby residents to evacuate, while firefighters continue battling a separate, larger blaze in the area for weeks.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 03:25
Iran says it will meet US sanctions with equal reliance on diplomacy and defence
Iran has stated it will not yield to US sanctions, which it calls unjust, and will rely equally on diplomatic and defensive means to protect its national interests.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 03:25
Ukraine Races to Find a Way to Counter Russia's Iskander Missiles Before Next Grid Strikes
Ukrainian forces are exploring several ways to counter Russia's Iskander missiles, but only one method is currently operational — and it must work before the next wave of strikes on the power grid begins.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Aug, 02:31
Soldier mutiny in Niger raises fresh threat to fragile military rule
A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base, opening fire in the capital Niamey. Authorities say the situation has not yet stabilised.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 02:30
Russia launches 224-drone attack on Ukraine, Kyiv the main target
On 29 August, Russia attacked Ukraine with 224 attack drones, most of them directed at Kyiv, where a two-year-old girl was killed and at least eight people were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 02:29
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians in West Bank, Drawing Sharp Rebukes
Israeli settlers carried out a violent attack on Palestinians in the West Bank on Saturday, and the intensity of the assault prompted sharp condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 02:27
Russian drones strike food industry warehouse in Mykolaiv region
Russian drones hit a food industry company's warehouse in Mykolaiv region on Saturday evening, sparking a fire. Regional authorities say Russian strikes have already destroyed about 90% of Ukraine's modern storage capacity.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 02:26
Missing Australian woman found safe after Nepal floods
Australian woman Cara Severino, who had been unaccounted for during devastating floods in Nepal, has been located safely and is in contact with officials and her family, foreign minister Penny Wong's office confirmed.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 02:25
Hundreds killed in devastating mudslide on Nepal-China border, geologist explains
A destructive mudflow struck a mountainous area on the Nepal-China border, killing hundreds of people. Geologist Konstantin Ranks explained to LSM which natural processes caused it.
LSM (rus) · 30 Aug, 01:32
US and Venezuela strike deal for control over 65bn barrels of oil reserves
Donald Trump has announced a deal giving the US control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves. Venezuela's interim president called it a boost for the country's economic recovery, though some analysts remain sceptical.
BBC World · 30 Aug, 01:32
Most victims of Russian strike near Bucha were elderly care home residents
A Russian drone strike and subsequent ammunition detonation in the village of Myla near Bucha killed 37 people, most of whom were residents of a private elderly care home, while 42 others were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 01:31
Israeli Settlers Attack More Palestinian Homes Near West Bank Village of Qusra
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian homes surrounding the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, in the latest incident amid ongoing settler violence in the region.
Sky News · 30 Aug, 01:30
Rescuers race to find thousands missing after deadly Himalayan floods
Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet are struggling through blocked roads and treacherous mountain terrain as they search for thousands of people still missing after deadly flooding hit the Himalayan region.
NPR World · 30 Aug, 01:28
Man in Odesa kills parents, wounds brother, then takes his own life
A 50-year-old man in Odesa used a hunting rifle to kill his parents and wound his brother before shooting himself when police arrived. The incident took place in an apartment building in the city's Kyivskyi district.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 01:27
Palestinian woman and NBC News crew hurt in West Bank settler attack
Masked Israeli settlers reportedly attacked a Palestinian woman and an NBC News team on Saturday in the West Bank, injuring several people. Netanyahu condemned the violence, blaming a small number of rioters.
The Guardian World · 30 Aug, 01:27
Rebel Soldiers Attack Presidential Palace and Airport in Niger
Renegade soldiers in Niger attacked several sites around the capital, including an air base hosting Russian mercenaries, the defense ministry said, in an incident shaking the ruling military junta.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 01:24
Mount Kailash in Tibet demands great endurance amid poor connectivity
Mount Kailash in Tibet, sacred to several religions, has drawn travelers from Latvia as well. One of them, Agnija Kazuša, says climbing there requires both physical and emotional endurance.
LSM · 30 Aug, 00:32
Fedorov's team: former minister's role as adviser to Italy's defence chief won't stop him living and working in Ukraine
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's press office says his new advisory role to Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto poses no conflict of interest and that he will keep living and working in Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Aug, 00:32
Russia strikes Kyiv again: high-rise building on fire in Obolon district
Late Saturday, Russian drones attacked Kyiv once more, setting fire to a 12-storey building in the Obolon district while warehouses were damaged in the Podil and Holosiivskyi districts, extending a day of strikes that had already left casualties.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Aug, 00:30
Missing toll nears 3,000 as Nepal, China race to find flood survivors
Rescue teams in Nepal and China are searching for nearly 3,000 people still missing after a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods, with 682 bodies recovered so far.
France 24 · 30 Aug, 00:29
Anger grows in Nepal over government's handling of flash floods
Frustration is mounting in Nepal as flood survivors say the government has been slow to deliver aid and to search for missing relatives. Many families are still waiting for news of loved ones lost in the disaster.
Al Jazeera · 30 Aug, 00:27
Delivering aid to Nepal's flood survivors proves difficult amid blocked roads
In Nepal, efforts to bring food, shelter and hygiene supplies to survivors of catastrophic floods are being hampered by blocked roads and ongoing monsoon rains. Aid group World Vision describes what survivors need most.
NPR World · 30 Aug, 00:26
Venezuelans Denounce U.S. Takeover of Oil Reserves as "New Colonialism"
A deal granting the United States majority control over Venezuela's vast oil reserves has sparked sharp criticism inside the country, with many calling it a new form of U.S. colonialism that threatens national identity.
The New York Times · 30 Aug, 00:25
UK Royal Navy tracked Russian ships off British coast for three days
Britain's Royal Navy spent 72 hours last week monitoring four Russian military and cargo vessels near UK waters, as Moscow threatens to respond to London's support for Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 29 Aug, 23:29
Ukraine's aviation commander: new aircraft projects nearly finished and already in testing
Ukraine's aviation commander has said new aircraft development projects are essentially complete and already in testing, promising "surprises for our neighbors." Ukraine has previously converted the Soviet-era Su-24 bomber into a launcher for SCALP cruise missiles.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Aug, 23:29
Former Ecuadorian President Moreno Sentenced Over Bribery Scandal
A court in Quito has sentenced former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno to five years in prison for corruption linked to a hydroelectric dam contract. He denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
BBC World · 29 Aug, 23:28