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Kaja Kallas offers condolences to Norway over death of King Harald V
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has offered condolences to Norway following the death of King Harald V. The monarch died on August 28 at the age of 89, after more than 35 years on the throne.
ERR (rus) · 29 Aug, 09:33
Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll tops 600, nearly 3,000 still missing
Rescuers in Nepal and China's Tibet region are still searching for thousands of people missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides swept through Himalayan villages, with the confirmed death toll now above 600.
France 24 · 29 Aug, 09:07
Bernie Sanders, AOC Join Washington March to Defend Voting Rights
Thousands of people marched in Washington DC to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on the 63rd anniversary of his historic march, calling to defend voting rights. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined the march.
Al Jazeera · 29 Aug, 09:05
Over 2,400 missing, nearly 600 dead in Nepal and China disasters
More than 2,400 people are missing following floods in Nepal and a mudslide in China's Tibet region, while the confirmed death toll has risen to 586.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 09:05
Russia launches overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, strikes recorded in 15 locations
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on August 29 with an anti-ship missile, a ballistic missile and 267 drones, with strikes registered at 15 locations. Air defenses downed or suppressed 233 of the drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 09:02
Wife of exiled Russian dissident jailed for 10 days over locked phone during visit to Russia
Elena Morgunova, wife of Russian performance artist Pavel Krisevich who now lives in France, was detained during a visit to Russia and sentenced to 10 days of administrative arrest for refusing to unlock her phone for police.
Meduza · 29 Aug, 08:08
Mladić's death splits the Balkans: butcher to some, hero to others
Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes, died in prison on Thursday. His death has reopened the deep divide between victims' grief and continued glorification of him in parts of Serbia.
The Guardian World · 29 Aug, 08:06
Iceland Holds Referendum on Whether to Restart E.U. Membership Talks
Icelanders are voting on Saturday on whether their government should begin membership negotiations with the European Union, with voters described as divided on the issue.
The New York Times · 29 Aug, 08:06
Trump claims US and Venezuela struck 'biggest oil deal in world history'
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Venezuela have reached what he called the 'biggest oil deal in world history.' No official details on the deal's terms have yet been released.
Al Jazeera · 29 Aug, 08:04
Gen Z ditches hot coffee in favour of cold, customisable drinks
Young consumers in the US are increasingly choosing cold, customisable drinks over traditional hot coffee, with Starbucks itself reporting that three in four drinks it sells are now cold.
BBC World · 29 Aug, 08:02
Ukraine's military says 1,420 Russian troops killed or wounded in past day
Ukraine's General Staff reports 1,420 Russian occupation forces killed or wounded over the past 24 hours, bringing total Russian personnel losses since February 2022 to nearly 1.49 million.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 08:01
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov to become adviser to Italy's defense minister
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has agreed to become an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation, while continuing his work in Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 29 Aug, 07:07
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Unsolved US mystery: boy found dead inside a dishwasher
In September 2000, an 11-year-old boy's body was found inside a dishwasher in a Texas apartment, and more than 25 years later it remains unclear how he ended up there.
TVNET · 29 Aug, 07:06
Volunteer rescuers pull climber to safety overnight from narrow Sierra Nevada ledge
A volunteer search and rescue team in California worked through the night to free a climber who had been stranded for hours on a 6-inch ledge more than 10,000 feet up in the Sierra Nevada. The man was safely secured and brought down after straying off route on a steep, unmarked section of the mountain.
The Guardian World · 29 Aug, 07:05
Former property manager breaks silence on 9/11 hijackers' ties to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who managed a San Diego apartment complex where Saudi national Omar al-Bayoumi and two future 9/11 hijackers lived has spoken publicly for the first time. Her account raises questions about the version of events Bayoumi gave investigators.
BBC World · 29 Aug, 07:05
Expert: New mobilization in Russia could threaten Putin himself
A British military analyst warns that a broad mobilization after Russia's September elections could reach wealthy Moscow and St Petersburg families for the first time, echoing the Soviet war in Afghanistan. This could weaken Putin's regime rather than strengthen it.
Latvijas Avīze · 29 Aug, 07:04
Trump says US to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela under which the United States will gain control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves. Venezuela holds some of the world's largest known oil deposits.
Sky News · 29 Aug, 07:04
WP: Ratcliffe secretly went to Moscow to warn Russia against exploiting perceived U.S. weakness
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow on August 25, the first such visit by a U.S. intelligence chief since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Washington Post sources say the goal was to dispel Kremlin beliefs that the U.S.-Iran conflict left Washington unable to engage on Ukraine.
Meduza · 29 Aug, 07:04
Nepal floods death toll passes 580, nearly 2,500 missing including 56 Ukrainians
The confirmed death toll from Wednesday's sudden flooding on the China-Nepal border has reached 586, with almost 2,500 people still unaccounted for. Among the missing are 56 Ukrainian citizens, including two tour groups.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 07:03
Mice and a Collapsed Ceiling: US Agency Workers Relocated to Building in Disrepair
About 1,600 employees of the US General Services Administration have been moved to a new Washington, DC building where they report mice, a collapsed bathroom ceiling and cloudy tap water. Staff link the poor conditions to broader workforce and budget cuts across federal agencies.
Wired · 29 Aug, 06:09
Estonian State Audit Office: Defence Ministry still cannot verify €1.2bn in property records
A new audit by Estonia's State Audit Office found the Defence Forces cannot confirm the existence of €1.2 billion worth of recorded property, alongside roughly €70 million in additional budget risks. The ministry admits last year's fixes were not enough.
ERR (rus) · 29 Aug, 06:07
Ukraine's defense minister, dismissed in July, now advises a NATO country
Ukraine's defense minister, who lost his post in July, is now advising a NATO member state on defense innovation. Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crozetto reportedly called him the very next day after his dismissal in Kyiv.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Aug, 06:06
Number of Australians missing in Nepal floods climbs to 41 as government sends more staff
The number of Australians missing after Nepal's deadly flooding has risen to 41, though one previously unaccounted-for woman has made contact with her family. Canberra is deploying additional consular and humanitarian personnel to Kathmandu.
The Guardian World · 29 Aug, 06:04
Iceland votes in tight referendum on resuming EU accession talks
Icelanders are voting in a referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks halted 13 years ago, with polls showing an extremely close outcome.
BBC World · 29 Aug, 06:03
Trump Announces U.S. Deal With Venezuela Over Access to Oil Reserves
President Trump says his administration has struck a broad agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to the country's vast, largely untapped oil reserves. The access reportedly comes at a cost, though further details remain unclear.
NPR World · 29 Aug, 06:03
US and Venezuela sign what Trump calls 'largest oil deal in history'
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Venezuela giving the United States controlling ownership of a venture with rights to more than 60 billion barrels of oil reserves, at no cost to American taxpayers.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 06:01
Romania's foreign minister: NATO is the world's strongest defense alliance
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Ćoju told Latvian Television that NATO is the world's strongest defense alliance. She made the remark while answering a question about the alliance's ability to deter Russia.
LSM · 29 Aug, 05:08
France wants to develop next-generation fighter jet together with Sweden
France has expressed readiness to cooperate with Sweden on developing a next-generation fighter jet after the collapse of the French-German-Spanish FCAS program. President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit Sweden on Monday.
ERR (rus) · 29 Aug, 05:08
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Budanov: Ukraine cannot mobilize fewer than 30,000 people a month
Head of the Ukrainian president's office Kyrylo Budanov says Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people every month to maintain the current situation on the front line.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 05:07
Man, 41, dies after large sign collapses at Christian festival in West Sussex
A large sign fell at the Big Church festival near Steyning in West Sussex, killing a 41-year-old man and injuring at least six others. The remainder of the festival has been cancelled.
The Guardian World · 29 Aug, 05:05
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza risks being lost for good
The top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace has warned that Gaza could be permanently lost without swift reconstruction efforts. He stressed that immediate action is required.
Al Jazeera · 29 Aug, 05:04
Hundreds of Hydropower Workers Missing in Nepal After Deadly Flood
Rescuers in Nepal are pulling people from flooded hydropower tunnels after a deadly flood, with hundreds of workers - possibly up to 900 - still unaccounted for.
The New York Times · 29 Aug, 05:03
Zelenskyy orders threefold increase in long-range strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a rise in daily long-range drone strikes on Russia to 1,000, as sources report Russian fuel shortages from refinery attacks and Ukraine's farm minister reveals massive damage to food logistics.
Guardian Ukraina · 29 Aug, 05:02
One killed, several injured in Russian night attack on Izmail district
Russian occupying forces struck Ukraine's Izmail district in Odesa region overnight, killing one person and injuring others, while damaging transport infrastructure.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 05:00
Ukrainian Robot Unit Commander: Ground Robots Are Like "Persian Elephants," Army Needs "Arabian Steeds"
A commander of Ukraine's "Khartia" robotic unit says FPV drones and mines have drastically shortened the battlefield lifespan of ground robots.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Aug, 04:06
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Horoscope for Saturday, August 29: time to settle emotions
On Saturday, August 29, the stars suggest pausing to calmly process recent emotional turbulence, while attention turns toward home and family.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 04:05