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Flash floods in Himalayas affect 93,000 people, says Red Cross

Sudden flooding in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China has affected around 93,000 people, according to the Red Cross.

Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 18:21

Spain calls for calm after Ceuta residents clash with police over migrant standoff

Protests by Ceuta residents against migrants who remain in the North African enclave turned violent on Thursday, prompting Spain's interior minister to appeal for calm. Tensions have simmered since a mass border crossing in July.

France 24 · 28 Aug, 18:21

Belgium introduces mandatory helmets for faster e-scooters

Belgium has made helmet use compulsory for riders of faster electric scooters, according to Politico Europe.

Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 18:21

Norway Mourns as King Harald V Dies

Norwegians are mourning the death of King Harald V, a monarch who remained widely popular despite scandals involving the royal family. His passing marks the start of a new era for the country.

The New York Times · 28 Aug, 18:19

Icac inquiry hears from Charles Perrottet over alleged hidden payments and NSW Liberal influence campaign

Charles Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, has given his first evidence to Icac about alleged undisclosed payments linked to developer Jean Nassif. The inquiry is probing whether the money was tied to political outcomes and personnel changes.

The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 18:18

Poland detains nine suspects in cigarette smuggling scheme using weather balloons from Belarus

Polish border guards on Friday detained nine people suspected of smuggling cigarettes from Belarus into Poland using weather balloons. The seized goods are valued at over 143,000 euros.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 18:15

War on Iran marks six months with no end in sight

The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has reached its six-month mark, continuing without any sign of easing.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 18:15

Russia keeps hammering Kyiv for a second straight day, hitting the capital's supply infrastructure

Russian jet-powered drones have struck Kyiv-area warehouses, businesses and logistics sites repeatedly over two nonstop days, disrupting civilian supply chains. Rescuers continue working at strike sites despite the risk of further attacks.

Euromaidan Press · 28 Aug, 18:15

UK holds billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements, Al Jazeera investigation finds

An Al Jazeera investigation has found that the UK public sector holds contracts worth billions of pounds with companies linked to Israeli settlements on occupied land. Such settlements are widely regarded internationally as illegal.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 17:21

Leaked documents reportedly reveal Russian mortar-launched anti-drone weapon

Leaked documents suggest Russia is developing a swept-wing drone designed to intercept other drones at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with claims that Russian firm NIK cooperated with Boeing on the project.

Euromaidan Press · 28 Aug, 17:20

Oslo mayor postpones wedding following death of Norway's King Harald V

Oslo Mayor Anne Lindboe has called off her wedding to fiance Pål Sandvid after Norway's King Harald V died early on the day the ceremony was due to take place. No new wedding date has been set yet.

BBC World · 28 Aug, 17:19

French far-right leader Bardella to address Reform UK conference

National Rally leader Jordan Bardella will speak at Reform UK's conference in Birmingham next week, deepening ties with Nigel Farage's party ahead of France's presidential election next spring.

The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 17:18

Africa's aging autocrats work to hold on to power

Several long-ruling African presidents took new steps this year to tighten their grip on power or prepare hereditary succession. Analysts warn uncertainty over who comes next could trigger internal rivalries or even coups.

Deutsche Welle · 28 Aug, 17:16

Woman narrowly escapes as Russian drone strikes residential parking lot near Kyiv

Footage captured the moment a Russian drone attack hit a parking lot in a residential area near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with a woman appearing to narrowly avoid the direct impact.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 16:21

Belgium Summons US Ambassador Again Over Mockery of Health Minister

Belgium's foreign minister has summoned US Ambassador Bill White after he posted a mocking image of the country's health minister on Instagram. It is the second such incident this year.

BNN · 28 Aug, 16:17

Officer of Russian helicopter regiment killed in car explosion in St. Petersburg

A man killed in a car explosion in St. Petersburg this week has been identified as Sergei Sechkov, an officer of a Russian helicopter regiment. The news outlet Agenstvo reported the identification, citing the victim's father.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 15:22

Lithuania sends critical energy equipment to Kyiv and Zhytomyr oblasts

Lithuania has delivered a new batch of energy equipment to Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr oblasts, weighing more than 28 tonnes in total.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Aug, 15:19

South Korea sees growing support for mandatory military service for women

A new survey shows nearly 60% of South Koreans now back requiring women to perform mandatory military service, a shift in a long-sensitive debate. The issue is gaining traction ahead of an autumn defense reform amid falling birth rates and a shrinking pool of recruits.

Deutsche Welle · 28 Aug, 15:18

Norway's new King Haakon VIII officially takes the throne

Following the death of King Harald V, Norway's new monarch, Haakon VIII, officially ascended to the throne on Friday. He announced he would keep the royal motto "All for Norway."

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 15:18

Missing parrot Robby found in Tallinn, owners pay finder promised 700 euros

A parrot named Robby that went missing in Tallinn for eight days has been returned home, with its owners paying the finder the promised 700-euro reward.

ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 14:25

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: over 540 dead as citizens of dozens of countries reported missing, including six from Latvia

A flash flood at the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 543 people, with more than 1,500 still missing, including six tourists from Latvia.

Guardian Ukraina · 28 Aug, 14:23

Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Talks Have Hit a 'Deep Pause'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said peace negotiations with Ukraine are stalled while Russian forces keep advancing in the east, a statement following a CIA director's visit to Moscow and a Vatican envoy's talks with Russia's foreign minister.

The Moscow Times · 28 Aug, 14:22

Experts Say Nepal's Glacier Collapse Was Hard to Foresee

Following a disaster triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal, researchers say such events are difficult to predict and detect in advance, and recommend banning construction on floodplains along with clearly marked evacuation routes.

The New York Times · 28 Aug, 14:19

Death toll rises in Nepal-Tibet floods as experts warn of more to come

The death toll from flash floods at the Nepal-Tibet border continues to climb, with experts warning further flooding could occur. Separately, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to deliver a key address today.

NPR World · 28 Aug, 14:19

Bulgarian navy destroys unidentified drone in Black Sea

Bulgaria's Navy detected and destroyed an unknown unmanned aerial vehicle near St. Ivan Island in the Black Sea on August 27. It is the second such incident within a week.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 14:17

Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel'

Syria's senior Druze spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hijri declared the Druze an integral part of the State of Israel, sparking sharp regional reactions and deepening tensions between Suwayda province and Damascus.

Euronews · 28 Aug, 14:17

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 500 as rescue efforts resume

Two days after catastrophic flash flooding struck the Nepal-China border, Nepal's death toll has climbed to 538 and rescuers have resumed search operations after a brief halt caused by fears of a debris-formed lake overflowing.

Deutsche Welle · 28 Aug, 14:17

World watches partial lunar eclipse

Shortly after a total solar eclipse, the world witnessed a partial lunar eclipse, which began in Riga at 5:34 am. 2026 is considered one of the most impressive years for astronomical events in the past decade.

LSM · 28 Aug, 14:15

Iran war fallout raises doubts about US military clout

US military officials are questioning whether America retains its global influence after failing to subdue Iran, as weapons stockpiles shrink and ties with allies weaken.

Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 13:21

Uganda's King of Tooro, once world's youngest reigning monarch, dies at 34

Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when crowned at age three in 1995, has died at 34. Tooro's prime minister said an heir has been named, ensuring the crown's continuity.

France 24 · 28 Aug, 13:20

Ukrainska Pravda examines how Ukraine's artillery can withstand a new Russian mobilisation wave

Ukrainska Pravda has published an analytical column exploring whether Ukraine's artillery forces can hold up against a potential new wave of Russian mobilisation expected after Russia's upcoming "elections".

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Aug, 13:19

New UK Chancellor Healey delays setting defence spending target date

UK Chancellor John Healey will not set a date in October's budget for reaching the 3% of GDP defence spending target, pushing the decision to next year's spending review. The budget will instead focus on fully funding the defence investment plan.

The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 13:19

CIA director's unannounced flight through Riga to Moscow sparks questions over Russia's intentions

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's undisclosed flight through Riga to Moscow has triggered several theories about its purpose, including speculation that Russia may be testing NATO's readiness to defend the Baltic states. Security experts Artis Pabriks and Jānis Kažociņš caution against reading it as a sign of an imminent invasion.

TVNET · 28 Aug, 13:18

On August 29, Kyiv's metro and public transport to halt for a minute of silence

On August 29 at 9:00, Kyiv's metro and surface public transport will stop for one minute to honor defenders who died fighting for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. Full restoration of metro service afterward could take up to two hours.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 13:17