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Nepal floods near China border leave 8 dead, nearly 300 foreign tourists missing
Heavy floods in Nepal near the border with China killed eight people on Wednesday, with nearly 300 foreign travelers reported missing. Chinese state media also reported mudslides with heavy casualties in neighboring Tibet.
LSM · 26 Aug, 15:36
Fire at Pakistan hospital's maternity ward kills 14 newborns
A blaze at a state hospital in Islamabad killed 14 infants in the mother and child unit, with witnesses saying the ward door was locked and rescuers took hours to arrive.
BBC World · 26 Aug, 15:35
Wall of water sweeps through Himalayan river valley on Nepal-Tibet border
A powerful surge of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet. The event has raised concerns on both sides of the border.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 14:42
Ukraine's biggest Magura sea drone, the V11, stays at sea for a week and carries other drones
Ukraine has developed the V11, the largest drone yet in its Magura sea drone family, which unlike earlier one-way strike boats can remain at sea for up to seven days and serve as a forward base for other drones far offshore.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 14:40
United Russia reportedly set to strip Slutsky of Duma foreign affairs committee post
Sources cited by Vedomosti say the ruling United Russia party plans to replace LDPR's Leonid Slutsky as head of the State Duma's international affairs committee in the new parliament. A final decision will come only after September's election.
Meduza · 26 Aug, 14:38
Data centre boom becomes political trap for Republicans ahead of US midterms
Trump's enthusiastic backing of AI data centres is creating a political dilemma for Republican candidates, as voters across several swing states complain about rising electricity bills and strain on local infrastructure. The tension is intensifying ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 14:37
Poland to receive five more F-35 fighter jets
Poland will receive a second batch of F-35 fighter jets from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Wednesday, bringing its total fleet to eight aircraft.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 14:37
Andrew Tate's claim of holding Estonian passport debunked
Estonian outlet Eesti Ekspress has disproven controversial influencer Andrew Tate's 2022 claim of holding an Estonian passport, revealing he only ever had a now-revoked e-residency card.
ERR News · 26 Aug, 14:35
EU ambassadors seek new plan to save Russia sanctions package
EU ambassadors are set to discuss a fresh proposal on Thursday to rescue a Russia sanctions package after Greece refused to back it over a dispute involving gas shipments.
Politico Europe · 26 Aug, 13:42
Gold discovery in small Kenyan village triggers rush of thousands of prospectors
A recent gold discovery in the remote Kenyan village of Cheporor has drawn thousands of amateur prospectors in just a few weeks, straining local infrastructure and raising security concerns.
France 24 · 26 Aug, 13:42
Syria's main Kurdish force SDF dissolves after merging into national army
The Syrian Democratic Forces declared their dissolution on Tuesday after completing integration into the Syrian army, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that had been Washington's key partner against the Islamic State group.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 13:41
Kurdish-Led Syrian Militia Disbands, Merging Into National Army
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will integrate into Syria's national military, signaling a weakening of its independent role and boosting the U.S.-backed government.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 13:40
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to succeed late brother in Senate
Darline Graham won a runoff for the Republican Senate nomination in South Carolina, earning the right to compete for the seat long held by her late brother Lindsey Graham. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 13:39
Hackers leak alleged Sberbank scenarios for how the Ukraine war may end
A hacker group has released an analytical document allegedly from Russia's largest bank Sberbank, outlining eight possible scenarios for how the war in Ukraine could conclude, with a frozen conflict and partial sanctions relief seen as most likely. The document's authenticity is unconfirmed, and experts suspect it may have been AI-generated.
Jauns.lv · 26 Aug, 13:38
Poll: Ukrainians view Trump, Lukashenko and Putin most negatively
A Rating Group survey shows Ukrainians hold the most negative views of Russia's, Belarus's and the US's leaders, while rating France's, Germany's and Turkey's leaders most positively. The poll was conducted August 4-9, 2026.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 13:37
UN: Human rights in Myanmar have hit a 'new low'
The UN says Myanmar's human rights situation has deteriorated further, driven by illegal mining and scam centres, while abuses against the Rohingya minority continue. The report covers June 2025 to May 2026.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 12:43
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Sikorski Warns Against Disinformation Campaign Exploiting Poland-Czech Border Dispute
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said an online disinformation campaign is spreading that uses a historical Poland-Czech border dispute, urging the public not to be drawn into division.
Apollo.lv · 26 Aug, 12:38
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
Residents of the Bulgarian village of Bezmer grew anxious over US Air Force refuelling planes stationed nearby, fearing it could make them a target for Iran; the aircraft's departure has eased worries, but tension in the area persists.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 12:38
Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
Latvian volunteer soldier Vitālijs Šampiņš, known by the callsign "Vilks", has been killed on the Kharkiv front, becoming the fourth Latvian citizen to die since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 12:37
Russia summons Romania's chargé d'affaires
Russia's Foreign Ministry has summoned Romania's temporary chargé d'affaires, Liliana Burdă, to appear on Thursday, August 27, with no reason given so far.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 12:37
Ukrainian drones destroy one of Russia's largest Wildberries warehouses
A Ukrainian drone strike has completely destroyed a major Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Russia, while another attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Delfi · 26 Aug, 12:36
More than 40,000 heat-related deaths recorded in England since 1988
New UK data show more than 40,000 excess deaths occurred on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025, with this summer on track to set a new record.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 12:35
Kremlin: Ratcliffe's Moscow visit aimed at 'contacts between intelligence services'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was to maintain contacts between the intelligence services of the two countries. Peskov did not provide further details about the visit.
LSM · 26 Aug, 11:40
Trump's approach to Korea signals a shifting East Asian order
An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that growing doubts about the US security umbrella are pushing East Asian nations to rethink their strategic calculations, with President Donald Trump's handling of Korea laying this shift bare.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 11:39
Ukrainian drones kill two in Russia's Lipetsk region, Wildberries warehouse hit again in Tambov region
A Ukrainian drone strike on a home in Russia's Lipetsk region killed two people, while another attack set fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Tambov region that had already been targeted before.
Meduza · 26 Aug, 11:38
UK PM Burnham unveils plan for 10,000 youth work experience placements
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Sainsbury's to mark the supermarket's pledge to offer 10,000 work experience placements for young people in deprived areas. Meanwhile, the country also faces rising energy bills set to hit millions of households this winter.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 11:36
US Secret Service investigates Iranian video threatening Barron Trump
The US Secret Service has confirmed an investigation into an Iranian state media video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Trump's youngest son. The IRGC-linked broadcast claims a $10 million bounty has been placed on him.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 11:36
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine; CIA director reportedly visited Moscow
A drone strike on Chernihiv killed a woman and a child, while a drone attack destroyed a Wildberries logistics warehouse in Russia's Tambov region. Separately, it was reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe likely made an undisclosed visit to Moscow.
LSM (rus) · 26 Aug, 11:35
At least 14 newborns killed in fire at Pakistan hospital maternity ward
A fire tore through the maternity ward of Pakistan's largest state hospital in Islamabad, killing at least 14 newborn babies. An investigation into the cause is underway.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 10:41
Doctors grow concerned over Trump's rising weight
US President Donald Trump weighed about 108 kilograms at his May health check, up from previous years. The White House calls his health excellent, but outside physicians warn the weight gain deserves serious attention.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 10:39
Ukraine reclaims 26 villages after eight-month advance on Oleksandrivka front
Between January and August, Ukraine's defence forces carried out two offensive operations on the Oleksandrivka front, liberating 26 villages and 745 square kilometres of territory while blocking a planned Russian push toward Orikhiv. President Zelenskyy announced the results on 12 August.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 26 Aug, 10:38
NATO's 2026 Budget: From Aspirational Targets to a Real 5% Commitment
NATO members agreed at the Hague summit to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, though only 3.5% will go directly to core military needs. The shift is reshaping defense industry markets and US-Europe relations.
Delfi · 26 Aug, 10:37
Trump's approval falls to record low as just 33% of Americans back him
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a historic low of 33%, matching levels last seen in 2017. Analysts say this is unlikely to seriously threaten him politically, since his core MAGA base remains firmly loyal.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 10:35
Iran: Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until US ends the war
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends the war, even as it holds talks with Oman on a temporary transit corridor. Washington has meanwhile imposed fresh sanctions on Tehran.
France 24 · 26 Aug, 09:40
UK energy price cap to rise 4% from October, hitting three-year high
Ofgem has announced that the typical household energy bill in Great Britain will rise 4% from October to £1,723 a year — the highest level in three years, prompting renewed calls for government support for struggling households.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 09:39
US temporarily halts visa applications worldwide
The US State Department has indefinitely paused visa applications at embassies and consulates worldwide, citing staff training, while a New York court has struck down a suspension of immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia and Belarus.
ERR (rus) · 26 Aug, 09:38