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Geologist: Nepal's Glacier Disaster Is a Warning of More to Come

A geologist examines a recent deadly disaster in Nepal caused by a melting glacier, warning that rapid climate warming will make such catastrophic floods far more common.

The New York Times · 29 Aug, 00:17

Israel tightens entry denials for Americans and other foreign visitors

Lawyers report that Israel has increased the rate at which it denies entry to U.S. and other foreign visitors, particularly those planning to meet Palestinians or suspected of holding critical views of Israel.

NPR World · 29 Aug, 00:15

Ukraine's intelligence says Russia has extended its foreign recruitment scheme to Indonesia

Ukraine's foreign intelligence service says Russia is now running its recruitment scheme in Indonesia, with documents on at least eight recruited Indonesian citizens. The agency notes similar schemes were previously identified in Nepal, Cuba, Kenya, and India.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Aug, 00:15

VK Video cuts off opposition party Yabloko's fundraising livestream

Russian platform VK Video abruptly interrupted a fundraising livestream by the antiwar Yabloko party featuring party chairman Nikolai Rybakov. Yabloko continued the broadcast on YouTube.

Meduza · 28 Aug, 23:21

Putin Presses On With the War Despite Mounting Pressures

Russian leader Vladimir Putin still believes he will eventually win the war against Ukraine, showing little sign of being swayed by public fatigue, economic strain or intensified Ukrainian strikes, The New York Times reports.

The New York Times · 28 Aug, 23:20

Six months into the war, Iranians face fear and hardship

Friday marked exactly six months since the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran, a milestone that highlights how daily life for Iranians has changed amid fear and hardship.

NPR World · 28 Aug, 23:19

Far-Right Figure Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana

British national Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, according to agency records. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not commented on the matter or on any deportation plans.

Wired · 28 Aug, 23:19

Number of missing in Nepal floods tops 2,400 as UNICEF warns 17,000 children need aid

More than 2,400 people remain missing in Nepal and China days after devastating floods swept away villages, with 586 bodies recovered so far. UNICEF says 17,000 children urgently need humanitarian assistance.

Euronews · 28 Aug, 23:18

Former General Ratko Mladic Dies in Prison in The Hague

Former Serbian army general Ratko Mladic, known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' has died in prison in The Hague after repeated attempts by Serbian authorities to secure his early release and return to his home country failed.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 23:17

Greenland says genocide question remains unresolved after contraception reports

Greenland's justice minister said the government cannot determine whether genocide occurred during a forced contraception programme against Inuit women in the 1960s and 70s, after two expert reports reached opposing conclusions.

BBC World · 28 Aug, 23:17

Russia destroys last of Kherson's heat and power equipment on 26 August

A Russian glide bomb strike on 26 August wrecked the remaining equipment at Kherson's power plant, and days later Ukraine's newly appointed defense minister, Yevhenii Khmara, visited the region and met with the regional governor.

Euromaidan Press · 28 Aug, 23:15

Brussels chief prosecutor calls for tougher fight against drug gangs

Following a wave of shootings in Brussels, the city's chief prosecutor on Friday called for a stronger crackdown on drug trafficking gangs. The call came amid growing concern over the security situation in the Belgian capital.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 23:14

Four injured as Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia residential area again in the evening

Russian forces attacked a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 28 August, injuring four people and destroying a house, in the city's second attack that day.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Aug, 22:21

Powerful Explosions in Bucha District, Zhytomyr Highway Closed

Strong explosions and a warehouse fire broke out in the Bucha district of Kyiv region on the evening of August 28, prompting a complete traffic shutdown on a section of the M-06 highway. Local authorities linked the incident to an enemy attack.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 22:19

Major fire near Wembley Stadium disrupts London tube and rail services

A large fire at a waste facility in Neasden, close to Wembley Stadium, has caused significant disruption to London Underground and rail services. Firefighters remain at the scene while the cause of the blaze is still unknown.

The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 22:18

Kenyan Police Use Teargas to Disperse Trader Protest Against Import Taxes

Police in Nairobi fired teargas at traders protesting higher import taxes on Friday. The demonstration took place in Kenya's capital as merchants voiced opposition to the tax hikes.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 22:16

Serbian President Slams UN Tribunal Over Mladić's Death in Custody

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has sharply criticized the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia over the death in custody of Ratko Mladić, who was serving a life sentence.

LSM · 28 Aug, 22:15

Israeli army carries out rare West Bank air strike, killing three militants

Israel's military said it killed three militants, including a Hamas-linked operative, in a rare air strike near Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Friday. The last such strike in the territory took place in February 2025.

France 24 · 28 Aug, 21:23

Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank's Jenin

An Israeli strike in the West Bank city of Jenin killed three Palestinians, with Israel's prime minister and defence minister praising the operation while Hamas demanded an end to what it called Israeli crimes.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 21:22

Fate of 33 Latvian tourists in Nepal still unknown after devastating floods

After devastating floods in Nepal, the fate of 33 Latvian nationals remains unknown, with six already listed as officially missing. Families in Latvia have been given access to photos of unidentified victims as well as psychological support.

Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 21:21

Russia seized one family's stake in its largest Baltic oil terminal — now it wants the rest

Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has sued Elena Vasilyeva, owner of 45% of the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, a year after the state seized a rival family's 55% stake in the same facility. That earlier stake was handed to a company linked to Putin ally Arkady Rotenberg.

Meduza · 28 Aug, 21:19

Norway mourns King Harald V as son Haakon VIII takes the throne

Norway's King Harald V has died at 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition, and his son has become King Haakon VIII. The country has entered a period of national mourning as the new king already met with government ministers.

BBC World · 28 Aug, 21:16

Spain's interior minister calls for calm after unrest in Ceuta

Spain's interior minister has called for calm after clashes between residents and police broke out during protests against migrants in Ceuta. The unrest stemmed from tensions over migrants who remain in the North African enclave following a mass influx.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 20:22

Man killed in St. Petersburg car bombing identified as helicopter regiment officer

A Russian air force officer named Sechkov, who served in a helicopter regiment linked to strikes on civilians in Ukraine, was killed in a car bomb explosion in St. Petersburg on Thursday; his wife was injured.

Delfi · 28 Aug, 20:22

Russia has destroyed 90% of Ukraine's modern storage capacity, retail supply chains adapt

Ukraine's Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi says the country does not face a famine risk, but Russian strikes on storage facilities mean store shelves could offer a narrower selection of products. Retail logistics are being reshaped as a result.

Euromaidan Press · 28 Aug, 20:21

Diamond necklace with 673 stones stolen from Vienna museum

Two men stole a diamond necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli from Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). Police are searching for the suspects.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 20:20

Estonian defense bodies acknowledge accounting problems, but no one plans to resign

Estonia's National Audit Office has again flagged serious shortcomings in the financial accounting of the Ministry of Defense and its subordinate agencies, echoing findings from previous years. Officials admit the problems but say no resignations are planned.

ERR News · 28 Aug, 20:20

Was the CIA chief's “secret” Moscow trip meant to send a signal?

German outlet Bild reports that the US may have deliberately allowed information about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow to leak, sending a signal to both Russia and European allies.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 20:19

Dutch broadcaster criticized for airing Hitler speech excerpt

The Dutch government is considering legal action against broadcaster "Ongehoord Nederland" after it aired a discussion program featuring a excerpt of a speech by Adolf Hitler. Possible measures include removing it from the public broadcasting system.

LSM · 28 Aug, 20:18

West says Russia losing 6,000 more troops than it can recruit each month in Ukraine

Western officials estimate Russia's monthly battlefield losses in Ukraine now exceed new recruitment by around 6,000, prompting Vladimir Putin to intensify strikes on civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv, pledging further support to Ukraine.

Guardian Ukraina · 28 Aug, 20:17

Climate and AI set to dominate von der Leyen's State of the Union address

Climate change and artificial intelligence will feature prominently in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's Sept. 16 State of the Union speech, according to two officials. Migration, Ukraine and EU enlargement are also expected to be touched on.

Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 20:15

Russia conducts test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile toward Kamchatka

Russia's Defense Ministry reported a test launch of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, with training warheads hitting their target at the Kura range in Kamchatka. It marks at least the second such test this year.

Meduza · 28 Aug, 20:15

Bloomberg: Ukraine has struck Russian oil refineries at least 21 times in August

Data compiled by Bloomberg shows Ukraine's military has attacked Russian oil refineries at least 21 times since the start of August. The figures point to a continued Ukrainian strategy of targeting Russia's oil infrastructure.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 19:19

Austria: Outcry over business park planned on former Nazi camp site

Public anger is growing in Austria over plans to build a business park on the site of a former Nazi concentration camp from World War II. Critics say the project disregards the historical significance of the location.

France 24 · 28 Aug, 19:18