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At least 157 dead as Nepal hit by one of worst natural disasters in years
Flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 157 people, while more than 400 others, including many foreigners, remain missing. Neighboring Tibet has also suffered casualties and disappearances.
Jauns.lv · 26 Aug, 22:36
Zelensky awards Elon Musk the Order of Freedom
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree awarding Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for defending human life and liberty and strengthening Ukraine-US relations. The honor comes despite Musk's past controversial remarks about Ukraine's NATO bid.
Delfi · 26 Aug, 21:41
Vladivostok officials warn of phone and internet outages during Putin's visit for Eastern Economic Forum
Authorities in Russia's Primorsky Krai have warned that mobile and landline communications could be disrupted in Vladivostok when Vladimir Putin attends the Eastern Economic Forum, running September 1-4.
Meduza · 26 Aug, 21:40
Death toll from Nepal-China border floods rises to 98
Sudden floods on the Nepal-China border have killed at least 98 people, with hundreds more, including many tourists, reported missing. Authorities have asked India and China for rescue assistance.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 21:40
US-Canada trade talks collapse as new tariffs and heated rhetoric follow
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada broke down without an agreement, triggering new tariffs on both sides and sharp rhetoric from President Trump. American consumers are now beginning to feel the effects through rising prices.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 21:38
Fuel shortages deepen in Russia after Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered fuel shortages in several regions, forcing petrol stations to introduce restrictions. Experts say it is too early to speak of a systemic collapse, but the economic cost of the war for Russia keeps rising.
LSM · 26 Aug, 21:38
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Russian occupation authorities sentence pensioner to 14 years for €29 donation to Ukrainian army
Occupation authorities in Russian-held Berdiansk have sentenced a female pensioner to 14 years in prison for transferring 1,500 hryvnias (€29) to Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Apollo.lv · 26 Aug, 21:37
CIA Director's Moscow visit fuels speculation over talks' purpose
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Moscow has prompted experts to speculate about its goals, since sending an intelligence chief lets the US administration avoid disclosing details of the talks. The last such visit took place in 2021.
ERR (rus) · 26 Aug, 21:37
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Colombia, prompts evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Colombia on Wednesday, triggering evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga, though no casualties or damage have been reported. The tremor came just 16 days after a major quake that killed over 300 people.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 21:36
Adviser: Ukraine's new commander-in-chief is appointing the most competent technical specialists
Adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, who says he knows most of the Ukrainian army's technical specialists, has praised the new commander-in-chief's recent appointments to technical leadership posts. He says the new roles are going to the most competent people available.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 21:36
At Least 50 Hurt as Fireworks Explode Amid Crowd at Spanish Festival
At least 50 people were injured when several fireworks exploded within a crowd at a festival in northern Spain.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 20:43
What to Know About the Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet
Destructive flash floods have struck border areas of Nepal and Tibet, possibly triggered by an avalanche rather than rainfall, leaving hundreds of people unaccounted for.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 20:37
UK PM Burnham deepens diplomatic push with France over Russia
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, is stepping up diplomacy on Ukraine, preparing to host French President Emmanuel Macron in London after a visit to Kyiv.
Politico Europe · 26 Aug, 20:36
Der Spiegel: Weapons cache near Berlin was planted by 24-year-old Ukrainian arrested in Romania
German magazine Der Spiegel reports that a weapons cache found in a forest outside Berlin was set up by a 24-year-old Ukrainian who, according to intelligence services, belonged to a group preparing sabotage across Europe on orders from Russian intelligence.
Meduza · 26 Aug, 20:35
Poll shows Mélenchon gaining ground in French presidential race
A new survey indicates that far-left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon is gaining support ahead of France's presidential election, raising the likelihood of a contest dominated by the political extremes.
Politico Europe · 26 Aug, 19:39
Fire at unfinished chemical plant in Russia leaves eight dead
A fire broke out at a chemical plant still under construction in Russia's Amur region, killing at least eight people while another eight remain missing, authorities said Wednesday.
TVNET · 26 Aug, 19:37
US Senator Hopes CIA Chief Warned Putin Against Escalation During Moscow Visit
US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he hopes CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivered a warning to Putin against escalation during his recent Moscow visit. He stressed the US would get involved if Russia pursued major escalation.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 19:37
'Escape wizard' Albanian fugitive arrested in Spain after four jailbreaks
Spanish police have arrested an Albanian national known as the 'escape wizard' in Tarragona, who had broken out of prisons in Italy and Belgium four times since 2009. He is now awaiting extradition to Italy under a European arrest warrant.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 19:36
Trump says CIA chief's Moscow visit has a specific purpose
US President Donald Trump commented on CIA Director John Ratcliffe's trip to Moscow, suggesting it could produce a significant outcome, while also calling it a "routine visit."
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 18:41
Trump Administration's Top Gaza Official Accuses Israel of Endangering Cease-Fire
Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace's high representative for Gaza, has criticized Israel over ongoing strikes it says target Hamas, warning they jeopardize the cease-fire after Israel rejected a disarmament plan.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 18:41
Russia's Military Historical Society preparing new textbook on Ukrainian history
Russia's Military Historical Society says it is preparing a textbook on Ukrainian history for publication in Russia, covering the subject from ancient times. The book is meant to promote what its authors call a 'truthful' account, including claims about the unity of the Old Rus people.
Meduza · 26 Aug, 18:39
Ukraine to see rain, thunderstorms and highs up to +31°C
Ukraine's hydrometeorological centre forecasts unsettled, warm weather over the coming days with scattered rain and thunderstorms, while daytime temperatures in some regions could climb as high as +31°C.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 18:39
Tornado causes major damage in southwestern French village
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in France's Aude region late on Monday, damaging most of its homes and injuring dozens of people. Authorities described the event as rare and traumatic for the community.
France 24 · 26 Aug, 18:38
At least 95 dead in Nepal flooding, hundreds missing
Flooding in Nepal's mountainous Rasuwa district near the Chinese border has killed at least 95 people, with hundreds more, including many foreigners, still missing. The cause of the disaster remains unclear.
ERR (rus) · 26 Aug, 18:38
With Farage still absent, it was Robert Jenrick left to unveil Reform's latest promises
As Nigel Farage avoids public appearances following revelations of a large gift from a crypto billionaire, Robert Jenrick fronted Reform's press conference on new, unfunded pledges for small businesses. Meanwhile, polls suggest the party's surge has stalled.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 18:37
Trump Confirms CIA Director's Moscow Trip, Downplays It as 'Semi-Routine'
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he sent CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, expressing hope the visit could help end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin also confirmed the trip, noting Ratcliffe did not meet with Putin.
The Moscow Times · 26 Aug, 17:42
Russia strikes business center in Lozova, Kharkiv region twice, 10 injured
Russian forces struck a business center in a residential area of Lozova twice in one day, sparking a fire and injuring at least 10 people. The local community leader called it a deliberate attempt to maximize casualties.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 17:39
Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing After Flash Floods Tear Through Himalayan Valley in Nepal
A sudden surge of water swept through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet, killing dozens. Nepali authorities say hundreds remain missing, including border officials, port workers and foreign tourists.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 17:39
Kremlin says CIA chief met Russian intelligence officials in Moscow, not Putin
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow and held talks with Russian intelligence officials, but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin. Moscow described the discussions as positive.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 17:36
Lukashenko orders sudden combat-readiness check as CIA chief visits Moscow
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has ordered an emergency combat-readiness inspection of the armed forces, timed with a visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Belarusian officials directly linked the two events in their statement.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 16:43
Warehouse built to hold 54 million items destroyed by fire in Russia's Tambov Oblast
A large warehouse in Russia's Tambov Oblast, designed to store up to 54 million items and serving as the main logistics hub of the country's largest online retailer, has burned down after being struck by drones for the second time.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 16:43
Could Syria become the arena for an Israeli-Turkish rivalry?
US-mediated talks between Syrian and Israeli representatives resumed in Jordan after Israel struck an airfield in Idlib province, as analysts warn Syria risks becoming a battleground for Israeli-Turkish influence.
Deutsche Welle · 26 Aug, 16:42
Russia's National Library Opens Closed Vault for 'Destructive Literature'
The Russian State Library has for months operated a restricted-access repository labeled 'destructive literature,' which includes works by internationally known authors alongside personal items belonging to Ukrainian soldiers. Only intelligence officers and specially vetted scholars are permitted entry.
Meduza · 26 Aug, 15:42
Romania scrambles helicopter after detecting aerial target near Ukrainian border
Romania's Defence Ministry detected an unidentified aerial target near its border with Ukraine on Wednesday and sent up a helicopter to monitor the situation as Russia carried out a drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa region.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 15:40
At Least 22 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Glacier-Triggered Flash Floods in Nepal
An ice and rock avalanche from a glacier triggered flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and destroying villages, with hundreds of people, including foreign tourists, still missing.
France 24 · 26 Aug, 15:37
Expert: CIA Director's Moscow Visit Was Not a Secret Meeting
Former Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO) chief Arnold Sinisalu says the surprise visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow should not be seen as a secret US-Russia deal, since several different topics could be behind the talks.
ERR (rus) · 26 Aug, 15:36