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New quiz challenges readers to name world capitals
The LA.lv news portal has published an online quiz asking readers to identify the capitals of various countries. Reaching an 80% score requires knowledge above the average participant's level.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Aug, 01:20
UK's Burnham unveils crackdown on rogue bailiffs and 'cowboy builders'
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced tighter rules to curb aggressive bailiffs and protect homeowners from dishonest builders. The measures include mandatory bailiff accreditation and new trust schemes for the home improvement sector.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 01:20
NYT: CIA chief did not threaten Russia with consequences during Moscow visit
The New York Times reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe did not issue any threats to Russia over continuing the war during his Moscow visit, though he urged the Kremlin to begin genuine talks to end the conflict.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Aug, 01:19
Fire at Canadian MP's Home Under Investigation
Two cars were destroyed overnight outside the Toronto home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid, in an incident condemned by Prime Minister Mark Carney. An investigation is underway.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 01:18
US officials warn NATO lacks Patriot missiles to counter sustained Russian strike
US officials say American forces in Europe face a severe shortage of Patriot air defense missiles, leaving NATO vulnerable to a Russian ballistic missile attack. The shortfall is largely attributed to the war in the Middle East.
Meduza · 28 Aug, 00:22
US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect
The US Postal Service has confirmed that new restrictions on mail-in ballots, backed by President Donald Trump and upheld by the Supreme Court, are now in effect, even as fresh legal challenges have been filed against them.
Al Jazeera · 28 Aug, 00:20
Missing Australians in Nepal floods rise to 39
Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong has confirmed the number of Australians unaccounted for in Nepal's devastating floods has risen to 39, while the Northern Territory has passed voluntary assisted dying laws, making the practice legal across all of Australia.
The Guardian World · 28 Aug, 00:19
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EU countries urge renewed push to use Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine
Several European Union member states have called on Brussels to renew efforts to use Russia's frozen sovereign assets to finance Ukraine, according to the Financial Times.
TVNET · 28 Aug, 00:19
Kidnapping ransoms become a lucrative business in Nigeria, new report shows
A new report details the scale of money collected through ransom payments in Nigeria, highlighting how abductions have turned into a profitable enterprise. A Lagos-based analyst involved in the report discussed its findings on French broadcaster France 24.
France 24 · 28 Aug, 00:18
Nepal Flood Survivors in Disbelief After Disaster Near Tibet Border
A flash flood in Nepal, near the border with Tibet, has killed more than 300 people. Survivors describe shock and disbelief as they confront miles of devastation left behind.
The New York Times · 28 Aug, 00:16
Nepal-Tibet border floods kill more than 350, at least 35 Australians missing
Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed more than 350 people, and Australia's foreign affairs department is working to trace at least 35 missing citizens.
Politico Europe · 28 Aug, 00:15
Cyberattack on three UK airports exposes data of 8.7 million customers
MAG, operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, has confirmed a cyberattack compromised data belonging to about 8.7 million customers. The company says airport operations and passenger safety were not affected.
Delfi · 27 Aug, 23:22
French presidential candidates spend three hours defending economic plans to business leaders
Seven candidates for France's presidency faced three hours of questioning from business leaders at the Medef employers' organization event in Paris, covering pensions, debt and inheritance tax. The debate focused mainly on economics but also touched on climate policy.
Politico Europe · 27 Aug, 23:22
Spain: Thieves steal Bronze Age gold treasure in lightning raid on Villena Museum
Thieves made off with nearly the entire Bronze Age gold Treasure of Villena during a rapid early-morning raid on a museum in eastern Spain. The theft is the latest in a string of high-profile museum heists across Europe in recent months.
Deutsche Welle · 27 Aug, 23:21
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10m from Medicaid settlement
A Florida grand jury concluded that Governor Ron DeSantis's administration improperly diverted $10m from a Medicaid settlement into a charity linked to the governor's wife, from where it was funneled to political committees. No criminal charges were recommended due to insufficient evidence.
The Guardian World · 27 Aug, 23:20
Trump dismisses concerns over possible Russian attack on NATO country
US President Donald Trump said he is not worried about a potential Russian attack on a NATO member state and denied that his CIA director delivered any warning to Putin during a recent Moscow trip. When pressed again later, Trump declined to elaborate but said Russia would not attack NATO territory.
Meduza · 27 Aug, 23:19
56 Ukrainians unaccounted for after Nepal floods, search operations continue
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says contact has been lost with 56 Ukrainian citizens following devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, though none appear on lists of injured or dead. Search efforts involving Nepali army, police and Ukrainian embassy staff are ongoing.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 23:18
CIA director's Moscow visit: analyst sees it as a warning to Putin
Political commentator Ivan Yakovina says the rare visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow signals to Russia to halt escalation, since such trips occur only once or twice a decade. Sources told Politico the visit's main purpose was to warn Russia against aggressive actions toward the Baltic states.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Aug, 23:18
Nepal-Tibet flood death toll nears 400 as search continues for 1,400 missing
The death toll from devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has climbed to 392, while rescuers continue searching for more than 1,400 people still missing, including many foreign tourists.
Euronews · 27 Aug, 23:17
Nepal Floods Cut Off a Quarter Million People as Roads Vanish
Floods in Nepal have destroyed roughly 25 miles of roads, stranding about a quarter of a million people and disrupting phone and power service. Bridges were also swept away, isolating many communities.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 23:15
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' within US territory, as trade tensions with Canada continue to escalate.
Euronews · 27 Aug, 22:20
Trump: Putin will not attack NATO territory
US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attack NATO territory, while also downplaying the need to punish Russia over trade with Iran.
Delfi · 27 Aug, 22:19
Trump: Putin personally assured him NATO territory won't be attacked
US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin has assured him he will not attack NATO territory, while downplaying the need to punish Russia over trade with Iran. Meanwhile, Politico reports the CIA director warned Moscow against escalation toward the Baltic states.
Jauns.lv · 27 Aug, 22:18
Trump: Russia will not attack NATO
US President Donald Trump said Russia will not attack NATO territory, citing his conversations with Vladimir Putin. He made the remarks to reporters at the White House on Thursday.
LSM · 27 Aug, 22:17
Families desperately search for missing Latvian travelers after Nepal floods
Flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal have killed more than 350 people, with the fate of many Latvian citizens still unknown. Relatives are appealing on social media for information about a group of roughly 30 Latvians.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Aug, 22:17
Sudden Mountain Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Flood in Nepal
A section of a mountain in Nepal collapsed, unleashing a flash flood of unprecedented speed and scale that left survivors no time to react. Hundreds are confirmed dead, with many more still missing.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 22:17
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EU official: intelligence sees no signs of Russian attack on NATO states
A senior EU official has said European intelligence agencies currently detect no indications that Russia is planning a military attack on NATO member states in Europe.
Apollo.lv · 27 Aug, 21:21
Red Cross mobilises in Nepal as disaster leaves villages washed out
Following a natural disaster in Nepal, a Red Cross spokesperson says entire villages and communities have been washed away, with damaged infrastructure hampering rescue efforts. The organisation is prioritising search and rescue while beginning to plan for long-term recovery.
France 24 · 27 Aug, 21:21
Ukrainian Railways waives wait-room fees at stations until Friday morning
After Russian strikes on August 27 caused major train delays, Ukraine's national railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia made all paid waiting rooms at stations free until Friday morning. Passengers on trains delayed over five hours will also receive meals organized with World Central Kitchen.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Aug, 21:20
Video shows mudslide engulfing China's Gyirong port after Nepal disaster
A flash flood of mud and debris swept through China's Gyirong border trade port on 26 August, following a major disaster in neighbouring Nepal. Search and rescue efforts continue across Nepal and Tibet, with more than 270 deaths reported.
Euronews · 27 Aug, 21:17
Malaria Outbreak at Frankfurt Airport Kills Two Workers, Possibly Spread by Plane Mosquito
Six employees at Frankfurt Airport contracted malaria this summer, and two of them died, German health officials say. Authorities suspect the infection may have originated from a mosquito that arrived on an aircraft.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 21:16
Georgia Officer Used Flock License Plate Cameras to Track Ex-Partner and Fellow Cop
A police officer in Alpharetta, Georgia resigned after an internal probe found he had repeatedly misused the Flock automatic license plate reader system to track a former romantic partner and a colleague; a criminal investigation is now underway.
Wired · 27 Aug, 21:15
Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013
A new AFP analysis of IMO data shows pirate attacks off Somalia have reached their highest level since 2013, with at least 15 incidents reported so far in 2026.
Euronews · 27 Aug, 20:22
Experts: Speed of Nepal's Flash Floods Likely Overwhelmed Warning System
Scientists and disaster researchers say the pace of Nepal's recent flash floods likely exceeded the capacity of the country's early warning system, which relies on a conventional network of river gauges in a remote region.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 20:20
EU states urge Brussels to draft new plan for transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Several EU member states are calling on the European Commission to relaunch efforts to use Russia's frozen sovereign assets to fund Ukraine, the Financial Times reported.
Apollo.lv · 27 Aug, 20:19
Rajev: Russian drone bases aimed at Ukraine, not Europe — threat overstated
Reserve Colonel Igors Rajevs of Latvia's National Armed Forces dismisses a report by The Telegraph on Russian drone launch sites as alarmist, arguing the sites currently target Ukraine rather than Europe.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Aug, 20:18