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Ukraine intelligence: Russia planning to mobilise 600,000 troops in 2026-2027
Ukrainian intelligence says Russia's leadership has decided on a new mobilisation wave of 300,000 recruits this year and 300,000 next, driven by heavy losses and collapsing voluntary enlistment. President Zelenskyy expects the announcement after September's State Duma elections.
Euronews · 28 Aug, 13:16
Finland uncovers suspected Russian scheme to obtain citizenship that ran for over two decades
Finnish police and the Border Guard say they were caught off guard by the scale of a suspected scheme that may have let Russian nationals obtain Finnish citizenship for more than 20 years.
Euromaidan Press · 28 Aug, 13:15
Estonian audit finds ongoing chaos in defense asset accounting
Estonia's National Audit Office has found serious deficiencies in how institutions under the Ministry of Defense record state property and finances, raising the risk of misuse of public funds. The problems include unexplained accounting for €1.2 billion in inventories.
ERR News · 28 Aug, 12:21
Video: Gaza children shelter behind shopping cart amid Israeli drone fire
Footage released by Al Jazeera shows children in Gaza ducking behind a shopping cart during what is reported to be gunfire from an Israeli drone. The clip captures civilians, including young children, scrambling for cover in the moment.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 12:18
Spain's Villena Treasure Stolen in Brazen Four-Minute Museum Heist
Thieves broke into a museum in eastern Spain and made off with almost the entire Villena Treasure, one of Europe's most valuable Bronze Age collections, in just four minutes. Police believe multiple people and vehicles were involved and suspect a diversion tactic was used.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 12:16
ISW: Ratcliffe's surprise Moscow visit points to urgent intelligence, not distant-future warning
US think tank ISW has analyzed CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected trip to Moscow, concluding it signals urgent and sensitive intelligence rather than a warning about a distant threat. Analysts still consider a full-scale conventional Russian attack on a NATO member unlikely at present.
Delfi · 28 Aug, 12:16
Iceland Divided Ahead of Weekend Vote on E.U. Membership Talks
Iceland, usually known for its social harmony, is facing unusually bitter division ahead of a weekend vote on whether to begin membership talks with the European Union. The outcome will determine whether the country moves toward formal accession negotiations.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 12:16
Some White House officials unaware of CIA director's trip to Russia — media
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's trip to Moscow this week was so secretive that even some senior White House officials were not informed beforehand. The trip was personally ordered by President Donald Trump.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 12:15
One killed, two injured in Russian attack on Kyiv region
A Russian morning strike on Ukraine's Kyiv region on August 28 killed one person and injured two others in the Bucha and Fastiv districts, while dozens of civilian objects were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 11:20
Nearly 470 killed in devastating Nepal floods near Tibet border
A powerful flood struck the Bhotekoshi river region on the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday morning, with reports indicating nearly 470 people have died.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 11:19
Lithuania's leaders offer condolences over death of Norway's King Harald V
Lithuania's president and prime minister have expressed condolences to Norway's royal family following the death of King Harald V at age 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, has succeeded him after a 35-year reign.
LRT English · 28 Aug, 11:19
Russian strikes cut power supply in four Ukrainian regions
New power outages were reported on the morning of 28 August in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kyiv oblasts after Russia's overnight drone attack. Ukrenergo is carrying out emergency repairs and urging consumers to conserve energy at certain hours.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 28 Aug, 11:18
Latvian Foreign Ministry issues first official update on citizens in Nepal
Latvia's Foreign Ministry has compiled data on 39 Latvian tourists in Nepal, where floods have killed at least 469 people; 28 individuals remain unreachable.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 11:18
Kherson authorities urge residents to evacuate after power plant strike
Kherson city authorities have called on residents to leave the city if possible after Russian forces struck and seriously damaged the local thermal power plant. Since July 1, more aerial bombs have been dropped on Kherson region than during the entire first half of the year.
LSM (rus) · 28 Aug, 11:17
Nepal rushes to save over 100 workers trapped in tunnel as China halts Tibet rescue
Nepal's army is using helicopters to rescue more than 100 workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel after devastating floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border area, while Chinese authorities have paused rescue work over fears of renewed flooding.
Euronews · 28 Aug, 11:17
New Flood Warning in Nepal Complicates Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Nepali police issued a fresh flood warning on Friday for areas along the China-Nepal border, urging residents to seek safety as search teams continue looking for survivors of an earlier flash flood.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 11:15
Norway's King Harald V dies, Europe's oldest reigning monarch
Norway's King Harald V, the oldest reigning monarch in Europe, has died at 89 in Oslo University Hospital. His only son, Crown Prince Haakon, becomes his successor.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 10:20
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, son becomes King Haakon VIII
Europe's oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway, has died at age 89, the palace announced Friday. His son automatically ascends the throne as King Haakon VIII.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 10:17
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89
The Royal Palace in Oslo announced that King Harald V of Norway died peacefully on Friday at Oslo University Hospital. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will now take the throne.
Delfi · 28 Aug, 10:16
Tibet rescue efforts halted over flood risk as Nepal death toll climbs to 469
China has paused rescue operations at the epicentre of this week's catastrophic Tibet flooding over fears a newly formed lake could burst, while Nepal's death toll has risen to 469 with over 1,300 still missing.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 09:21
Nepal flood death toll rises to 472, Latvians among the missing
The death toll from flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region has climbed to 472, with more than 1,400 people, including dozens of Latvian nationals, still reported missing.
Delfi · 28 Aug, 09:21
US, South Korea and Japan to proceed with trilateral drill amid North Korea's warnings
The United States, South Korea and Japan have confirmed they will go ahead with a trilateral military drill, a day after North Korea vowed to retaliate against what it called US hostilities. The move signals the three allies' intent to maintain security cooperation despite Pyongyang's warnings.
NPR World · 28 Aug, 09:20
China warns of 'high risk' that new lake could burst and trigger further flooding near Nepal border
China has warned there is a high risk that a lake formed by a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border could burst and cause fresh flooding downstream. The alert follows Wednesday's deadly flash flood in the region, triggered by a glacier collapsing into a river.
BBC World · 28 Aug, 09:19
Protesters torch migrant camp in Spain's enclave of Ceuta
Protesters in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta set fire to a migrant camp on Thursday, demanding the immediate return of migrants to Morocco.
Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 09:19
Kherson residents describe daily 'drone terror' as Russian strikes on civilians intensify
Russian forces are increasingly using drones to hunt civilians in Kherson, with more than 80 people killed and over 1,200 injured since the start of the year. The head of the city's military administration warns of a systematic terror campaign.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 09:18
Singer Elīna Fūrmane and doctor Roberts Fūrmanis reveal several family members missing in Nepal
At least 469 people have died in sudden floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal, with several dozen Latvian citizens among those still missing, including relatives of singer Elīna Fūrmane. The combined death toll in the border region has reached 472, while more than 1,400 people remain unaccounted for.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 09:18
Analyst: CIA director's transit through Riga to Moscow benefits Latvia
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret flight to Moscow via Riga drew attention to the Baltic states and NATO's presence there, political scientist Andis Kudors says. He believes such attention works in Latvia's favor.
LSM (rus) · 28 Aug, 09:17
Nepal rescuers continue search for survivors as water buildup near China border raises new flood fears
Two days after devastating floods in Nepal, rescuers are still searching for roughly 900 missing people, with the death toll now at 469, while a dammed lake near the Chinese border threatens a new flood wave.
Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 08:22
Australia's Nepali diaspora holds vigils and fundraisers for flood victims
As the death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Nepal rises, Australia's Nepali community is organising candlelight vigils and fundraising for disaster relief while the government offers A$5m in support.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 08:21
In Nepal, Fears of a Second Flood Grow as Rescue Efforts Continue
Nepali and Chinese authorities have warned that a lake formed by a deadly landslide could soon burst, posing a major risk to rescuers still working in the affected area.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 08:19
Reebok's Comeback: Sportswear Brand Rolls Out Multiple Discount Programs
Since being sold by Adidas to Authentic Brands Group in 2022 for over $2 billion, Reebok has renewed its focus on sports and now offers several discount schemes for shoppers. The brand has also expanded partnerships with professional athletes and high-profile collaborations.
Wired · 28 Aug, 08:17
China halts rescue work at mudslide epicentre as flood-burst risk grows
Chinese authorities suspended rescue operations at the heart of the Tibetan disaster zone on Friday, warning that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach and cause further flooding. The disaster has killed more than 400 people across Nepal and Tibet.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 08:16
Nepal flood death toll nears 500
The death toll from flooding and a subsequent mudslide in Nepal has reached at least 472, with more than 1,400 people still missing. Two Estonian citizens may be among those unaccounted for.
ERR (rus) · 28 Aug, 08:15
Could Viktor Orbán return to power in Hungary?
Days before the European Commission decides whether to release €10.4 billion in frozen funds to Hungary, the question remains whether the country has truly moved past the Orbán era or whether he could still make a comeback.
Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 07:24
US reportedly nearing deal for stake in Venezuelan oil fields
The United States is close to reaching an agreement with Caracas to secure a stake in Venezuela's oil fields, a move that would strengthen American oil supplies for years ahead. The deal could still face legal challenges.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 07:23
South Korea to review 310,000 missing persons cases after fake-record scandal
South Korea will re-examine about 310,000 missing persons cases closed over the past three years after a police officer was arrested for allegedly falsifying records to close files on two people later found dead.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 07:23