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Prosecutors to Pursue Terrorism Charge Against Palestine Action Activists Over Trump Golf Course Vandalism
Scottish prosecutors say they will argue that Palestine Action members who allegedly painted 'Gaza is not 4 sale' on Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course last year committed acts connected to terrorism.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 07:17
Penza police deny forced mobilization raids, but admit some attackers may pose as officers
The Interior Ministry's Penza regional department has called reports of men being forcibly sent to fight in Ukraine "untrue," while conceding that some of those involved could be impersonating police officers. Local residents have reported mass raids and forced conscription since mid-June.
Meduza · 28 Aug, 06:21
Archives reveal details of OUN leader Yevhen Konovalets's 1938 assassination in Rotterdam
Based on intelligence archives and testimonies, new details have emerged about the 1938 assassination of Ukrainian nationalist leader Yevhen Konovalets in Rotterdam, carried out by Soviet agent Pavel Sudoplatov. The documents expose a years-long Moscow operation that led to the fatal attack.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 06:19
DR Congo launches vaccination drive against Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a vaccination campaign to combat what is being described as its deadliest Ebola outbreak. The effort aims to curb the spread of the disease in affected areas.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 06:18
Nepal-Tibet flood death toll climbs to 469 as over 1,300 remain missing
The death toll from Wednesday's glacier-triggered flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to 469, with authorities warning a debris-clogged lake could burst and cause further flooding.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 06:18
China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border may burst, risking new floods
Chinese authorities have warned that a lake created by a mudslide in Tibet could breach and unleash further flooding downstream, after hundreds were already evacuated from the area.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 06:17
Germany's SPD grows anxious ahead of key regional elections
Germany's Social Democratic Party leadership projects calm publicly, but internal unease is rising ahead of three regional elections in September, while the German economy is showing a surprise export boost.
Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 06:15
Politkovskaya Prize in Moscow also honors Trump envoy for role in freeing Belarusian political prisoners
The Kamerton Prize, named after slain journalist Anna Politkovskaya, was awarded in Moscow for the 14th time. A special award for "saving lives" went to U.S. envoy John Coale for his part in talks that freed nearly 500 political prisoners in Belarus.
Meduza · 28 Aug, 05:21
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US consults NATO allies as it reviews troop presence in Europe
A senior US defense official, Elbridge Colby, met with NATO leadership in Brussels while Washington evaluates its military footprint in Europe. The talks took place with the alliance's secretary general and member states' envoys.
Apollo.lv · 28 Aug, 05:20
Two Latvians and a Ukrainian detained over arson plot against Ukrainian drone maker's plant in Slovakia
Slovak authorities have detained three suspects — two Latvian nationals and one Ukrainian — over a planned arson attack on a factory belonging to Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton. The company believes Russia orchestrated the attack.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 05:17
Russians who fled fear Putin is quietly preparing a new mobilization
Politico Europe reports that Russians who have left the country fear President Vladimir Putin may be quietly preparing another wave of military mobilization.
Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 05:16
US Federal Judge Faces Complaint Over Pro-Israel Remarks
A lawyer has filed a complaint against US federal Judge Roy Altman, accusing him of anti-Palestinian bias after he described the keffiyeh as a "terror scarf." The case highlights concerns over judicial impartiality on Middle East-related matters.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 05:15
Ukraine resumes reporting intercepted missiles after new Patriots arrive from allies
Following a combined Russian drone-and-missile attack on August 27, Ukraine's military reported downed missiles for the first time in weeks. President Zelensky had earlier said the country received some Patriot missiles from its coalition of allies.
Meduza · 28 Aug, 04:20
Russian drones strike private housing area in Zaporizhzhia, two women injured
Russian drones hit a private housing district in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of August 27, damaging homes and injuring two women, in the third attack on the city and region that day.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 04:18
Three journalists sue Pentagon after being fired from military news outlet Stars and Stripes
Three former employees of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes have sued the US Department of Defense, claiming their firings were illegal and violated their First Amendment rights. They allege the dismissals were retaliation for a report on poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 04:17
Protesters set fire to migrant camp in Ceuta, clash with police
Protesters in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta set fire to a migrant camp and clashed with police on Thursday, a month after a mass migrant influx from Morocco. Locals demand migrants and Red Cross workers leave, blaming the government for mishandling the crisis.
Deutsche Welle · 28 Aug, 04:16
New Israeli gates tighten grip on homes in West Bank's Qusra
Israeli forces have installed three new gates around Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra following weeks of settler pressure, deepening residents' fears.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 04:16
Russia launches lengthy missile and drone barrage, Kherson power plant knocked out
Ukraine's air defences shot down seven ballistic missiles and 258 drones during an overnight Russian assault, while strikes left Kherson's heating plant destroyed and one person dead in Kharkiv.
Guardian Ukraina · 28 Aug, 04:15
Six Latvian citizens listed among those missing in Nepal floods
Nepal's Tourism Department has published a list of people missing after devastating floods, including six Latvian nationals. Latvia's Foreign Ministry continues to receive new reports about potentially affected travelers.
Jauns.lv · 28 Aug, 03:19
Deadly Nepal floods and landslides devastate Nuwakot district, hundreds still missing
A glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered catastrophic floods and landslides in Nuwakot district on 26 August, leaving hundreds of people unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue.
Euronews · 28 Aug, 03:18
Moscow court jails son of professor Anna Kameneva, charges him with her murder
A Moscow court has ordered the pretrial detention of the son of Moscow State University professor Anna Kameneva, who is charged with murdering his mother. Kameneva was found dead with a neck wound near Moscow.
Meduza · 28 Aug, 03:17
US judge questions push to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center
A US federal judge has raised questions about efforts to add President Donald Trump's name back to the Kennedy Center, after the venue's board, filled with his supporters, voted in favor of the move.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 03:16
Russia strikes Sumy with eight guided bombs overnight, three injured
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy in the evening with eight guided aerial bombs, injuring three people and damaging around 15 buildings.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 03:15
One Nation names investment banker Mike Newman as new NSW leader
Australia's One Nation party has appointed investment banker Mike Newman as its New South Wales leader and first lower house candidate ahead of the March 2027 state election. Newman said one of the party's goals is to eliminate so-called 'wokery'.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 03:15
NYT Correspondent Describes Rescue Efforts After Devastating Floods in Nepal and Tibet
New York Times correspondent Anupreeta Das witnessed rescue operations following catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, where a surge of water and debris swept away entire villages within minutes.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 03:15
Seven French presidential hopefuls face off in first campaign debate
Seven candidates for France's 2027 presidential election held their first joint debate in Paris, with no clear winner emerging. The event exposed sharp divisions over Europe, debt and economic policy.
Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 02:22
Democrats launch probe into 'miraculous' growth of Trump Jr's investment firm
US House Judiciary Committee Democrats have requested records from 1789 Capital, whose assets under management surged after Donald Trump Jr became a partner. The firm's counsel dismissed the allegations as unsubstantiated.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 02:20
Ex-Venezuelan Colonel Living in Florida Deported Mid-Lawsuit Over Torture Claims
A former lieutenant colonel in Venezuela's National Guard who lived in Florida has been deported, interrupting a lawsuit accusing him of ordering violent raids and torture.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 02:18
Kherson residents urged to flee as Russian strikes threaten power and heat supply
The governor of Ukraine's Kherson region has urged residents, especially families with children and the elderly, to leave the city as intensifying Russian attacks threaten to cut power and heating for a prolonged period. A recent strike severely damaged the city's district heating plant.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 02:17
Trump says he is not worried about possible Russian attack on NATO
US President Donald Trump said he is completely unconcerned about the threat of a Russian attack on NATO member states, denying that the CIA director had delivered a warning to Moscow on the matter. The remarks come amid concerns from European leaders about a potential Kremlin provocation against the alliance.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 02:16
Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity, has died. His death closes a chapter tied to some of the gravest atrocities of the 1990s Bosnian war.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 02:15
Norway's King Harald V in critical condition, crowds gather in Oslo in support
Norway's 89-year-old King Harald V is in an 'extremely serious' condition at Oslo University Hospital, prompting hundreds to gather outside the Royal Palace in support.
Euronews · 28 Aug, 02:15
Helicopter pilot recounts rescuing flood victims in Nepal
Andy Thapa, a charter and rescue helicopter pilot in Nepal, describes his experience airlifting people trapped by catastrophic flooding to safety.
NPR World · 28 Aug, 01:24
Ratko Mladic, mastermind of Srebrenica genocide, dies at 84
Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide in Srebrenica and other war crimes, has died at 84 in a prison hospital in The Hague. He denied guilt until the end.
Deutsche Welle · 28 Aug, 01:23
Jury begins deliberations in trial of US mother accused of killing her three children
A Massachusetts jury has started deliberating whether Lindsay Clancy is guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, after a five-week trial. Her defence argued she suffered postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors said she knew right from wrong.
BBC World · 28 Aug, 01:22
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From 2027, food outlets must accept customers' own reusable containers
Starting February 12, 2027, restaurants and cafés will be required under an EU packaging regulation to let customers use their own containers for takeaway food and drinks. Industry representatives are weighing the upcoming changes.
TVNET · 28 Aug, 01:21