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Retired Valencia official's Kherson apartment burns down as he remains held by Russia since 2022
Mariano García Calatayud, a retired Valencia municipal official, has been held by Russia since March 2022, and his apartment in Kherson has now burned down.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 09:38
Kremlin says CIA chief's Moscow visit tied to intelligence contacts
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the August 25 visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow was linked to contacts between Russian and US intelligence services, declining to give further details.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 09:36
Kyiv residents adapt to life under constant Russian missile threat
Intensifying Russian missile strikes are forcing Kyiv residents to spend nights in shelters as residential areas repeatedly come under attack. Meanwhile, Ukraine has stepped up its own long-range strikes on targets inside Russia.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 09:35
Queensland teenager allegedly raped at state-funded care home
A Queensland teenager with an intellectual impairment was allegedly raped by a staff member at a state-funded residential care home, deepening scrutiny of the state's troubled child safety system.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 08:43
Ukraine has destroyed over 100,000 Russian vehicles; new drone unveiled to cut supply routes
An association has presented a new fixed-wing drone called "Baton," designed to cut Russian supply lines, noting that Ukrainian forces have already destroyed more than 100,000 Russian vehicles by targeting roads.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 08:40
Next Atlantic tropical storm to be named Dolly — pure coincidence with Dolly Parton's death
The next Atlantic tropical storm of the season will be named Dolly, a naming-list coincidence unrelated to country star Dolly Parton's death on Tuesday.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 08:39
What war-related topics Ukrainians avoid discussing, and why
Ukrainian experts and a soldier describe which war-related subjects civilians and military personnel avoid discussing openly, explaining the mechanisms of self-censorship and self-deception behind it.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 08:37
Estonia drafts new rules on when police must give first aid
Estonia is amending its Law Enforcement Act to clearly define when police officers must provide first aid before an ambulance arrives, while also letting them carry out rapid drug tests on offenders.
ERR News · 26 Aug, 08:37
Dozens Killed in Rebel Attacks in Sudan's South Kordofan, Doctors' Group Reports
The Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebel forces killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan state.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 07:42
Poland-Ukraine relations sour as sympathy gives way to resentment
Polling shows a majority of Poles now oppose hosting Ukrainian refugees, as historical disputes and Russian disinformation strain once-close ties between Warsaw and Kyiv. Attacks on Ukrainians in Polish cities have also been reported.
Guardian Ukraina · 26 Aug, 07:41
South Korea's New Museum Recalls an Era of Suppression That Still Echoes Today
The National Museum of Korean Democracy, opened last year, documents South Korea's era of brutal suppression, but that dark history has recently resurfaced in troubling ways.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 07:41
France and Germany clash over Europe's industrial future
France and Germany disagree on how far the EU should go to shield European industry, while Brussels faces a fresh wave of shootings and Eurostar may soon get real competition on the Channel Tunnel route.
Politico Europe · 26 Aug, 07:40
Nine's chief sees growth ahead in publishing despite cost cuts
Nine Entertainment's CEO expects new bargaining laws and AI licensing deals to boost publishing revenue, even as the Australian media group cuts costs and jobs at some of its newsrooms.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 07:39
Ukraine's forces neutralize nearly 1,450 occupiers and 74 artillery systems in a day
Ukraine's General Staff reports that over the past 24 hours, 1,450 Russian troops, 7 tanks and 74 artillery systems were destroyed or disabled. Russia's total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 have surpassed 1.48 million soldiers.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 07:37
US suspends processing of all immigrant visa applications
The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications nationwide, citing new consular training and tighter vetting criteria for applicants. The move is part of a broader crackdown affecting both legal and undocumented immigration.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 06:42
Drones strike oil refinery in Russia's Kstovo, sparking fire
Overnight on August 26, drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, causing a large fire. Residents also reported explosions and a separate fire at a Wildberries logistics center in another region.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 06:42
Israeli soldiers bar Knesset member from reaching besieged Palestinian home in West Bank
Israeli troops prevented Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family's home in the occupied West Bank, which is reportedly under siege. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 06:41
Trump submits US-Saudi civil nuclear pact to Congress for review
President Trump has sent a classified civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, while still insisting the deal won't proceed unless Riyadh normalises ties with Israel.
France 24 · 26 Aug, 06:40
Badenoch's personal popularity surges, but Tory party ratings stay flat
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's personal approval has risen sharply, but her party's overall standing remains weak. Tory strategists now plan an autumn push to spotlight her personally in hopes it lifts the whole party.
Politico Europe · 26 Aug, 06:39
Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman's foreign ministers met in Tehran and agreed to keep negotiating a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively closed since Iran's war began in February. The talks came a week after Trump threatened to strike Oman if it hindered US-Iran negotiations.
Euronews · 26 Aug, 06:38
Russian official claims Zelensky wants to prolong war to please Western audience
Vladimir Rogov, co-chair of Russia's council for integrating occupied Ukrainian territories, claims Zelensky's stated timeline for ending the war actually signals readiness to keep fighting until at least autumn 2027. Ukraine's side interprets the same period as a window for ending hostilities.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 05:41
Poland receives first 28 South Korean-made K2 tanks, to be deployed near Russian border
Poland has received the first batch of 28 K2 tanks ordered from South Korea, which will be stationed near the border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. The delivery is part of a contract signed last year for 180 tanks in total.
Delfi · 26 Aug, 05:41
Typhoon Narra triggers record floods and mass evacuations in southern China
Flooding caused by Typhoon Narra has submerged homes and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern China, as another storm system heads towards Japan and Taiwan.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 05:38
Water shortage deepens hardship in Sudan's El Obeid refugee camps
Families displaced by war in Sudan and now living in camps in El Obeid are facing severe water shortages, worsening already difficult living conditions. The situation highlights the broader humanitarian crisis affecting displaced people across the country.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 05:37
Ukraine receives small batch of Patriot missiles as Zelenskyy calls for more
Ukraine has received a small number of US-made Patriot interceptors, though President Zelenskyy says the country still gets only a fraction of what it needs. Russia is set to extend its diesel export ban while Ukraine keeps striking Russian oil facilities.
Guardian Ukraina · 26 Aug, 05:37
How Ukrainians stay silent about the war's cost, mobilization problems and humiliation in the army
Since the full-scale invasion began, Ukrainian society and the military have built up a system of taboo topics — from casualty numbers to abuse within the army. Psychologists and a soldier explain why people choose silence or self-deception.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 05:36
Dozens Killed in Haiti Gang Attack, Fueling Fears of Escalation
Armed gangs attacked a strategically important community near Haiti's capital, leaving dozens dead and raising concerns about further violence. Local and U.N. officials report differing death tolls.
The New York Times · 26 Aug, 04:40
Ukraine tenders ground robots for first time under ministry-set specs, caps any maker's share at half
Ukraine's Defense Procurement Agency is for the first time tendering ground robots according to specifications set by the Defense Ministry, with a rule that no single manufacturer can win more than half of any robot class. The approach mirrors the tender template introduced three days earlier for fiber-optic drones.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 04:40
Fire breaks out at major Wildberries warehouse in Russia after drone attack
Drones struck a Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Tambov region, overnight on August 26, sparking a fire. There has been no official confirmation yet.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Aug, 04:36
Could shifts on Sudan's battlefield reshape the country's political future?
Battlefield gains by Sudan's army, defections from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a political push by General al-Burhan suggest the prolonged conflict may be entering a new phase.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 04:36
Slaidiņš: Ukraine has built a new 300-km defense line in the east
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš says Ukraine has constructed an extensive, multi-layered fortification system designed to slow Russia's offensive rather than stop it outright.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 03:42
Sauе residents urged to connect to central water and sewage after groundwater contamination
The Estonian town of Sauе is still searching for the cause of groundwater contamination that has made water from many private wells unfit for use, with residents reporting health problems. The local government has placed clean water tanks around town and is urging affected households to connect to the central water and sewage network.
ERR (rus) · 26 Aug, 03:41
Geologist: Europe already shows early signs of mass extinction-like events
Vilnius University professor Andrejs Spiridonovs says increasingly frequent and destructive wildfires across Europe resemble patterns seen before ancient mass extinctions, while several countries also report mass fish die-offs.
Delfi · 26 Aug, 03:41
Poland signs record $2 billion deal for Piorun air defense systems
Poland has signed a framework agreement worth about $2 billion for thousands of Piorun launchers and missiles — the largest order ever for this weapon system since Ukraine began using it in 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Aug, 03:40
Five years under Taliban rule: how life changed for Afghan women
Five years after the Taliban's return to power, Afghan women and girls still face severe restrictions on education, work and daily life. One Afghan woman described feeling like "a 500-year-old woman who cannot die."
TVNET · 26 Aug, 03:39
ICE detains mother and daughter at Florida hospital following car crash
US immigration agents arrested an Ecuadorian mother and daughter at a Florida hospital where they were being treated after a serious car crash, despite neither having a criminal record.
The Guardian World · 26 Aug, 03:38