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Confusion over Kanye West's Russia concerts leaves ticket buyers seeking refunds
After conflicting statements about rapper Kanye West's planned October shows at St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena, where tickets cost up to 160,000 rubles, attention has turned to how buyers can get refunds. Organizers insist the concerts are still happening, while the venue denies any rental agreement exists.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 21:40
Syria 'sheds' its past with removal from US terror list, al-Sharaa says
The United States has removed Syria from a terrorism-related designation it had held for decades, paving the way for major sanctions relief. Syrian leader al-Sharaa described the move as the country shedding its past.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 21:40
Canada rejects Trump's idea to rename Lake Ontario
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Lake Ontario will always keep its name, responding to US President Donald Trump's suggestion to rename it Lake America. The remark comes amid an escalating US-Canada trade dispute.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 21:39
US Records First Measles Deaths of the Year in Pennsylvania
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first US measles deaths this year amid a 35-year high in nationwide case numbers.
Wired · 25 Aug, 21:38
Multiple people, including children, killed in Montana home shooting and fire
Several people, including children, were killed on Sunday evening when a home in Billings, Montana was hit by gunfire and later engulfed in flames. The suspect was found outside with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died in hospital.
The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 20:42
Nigeria's president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque
After an attack on a mosque in central Nigeria that reportedly left hundreds abducted, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military and security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation.
France 24 · 25 Aug, 20:41
Report: Washington asked Kyiv not to strike Moscow and St. Petersburg during CIA chief's visit
Ukrainian media report that the US asked Kyiv to temporarily refrain from striking Moscow and St. Petersburg amid a reported visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Russia. Sources in Ukrainian government circles confirmed the information.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 20:40
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction
A US judge has rejected an attempt by Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion and co-conspirator of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to have her conviction overturned. Maxwell had argued that her due process rights were violated during the legal proceedings against her.
Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 20:39
Merz: perpetrators of hybrid attacks in Germany will not go unpunished
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed that those behind hybrid attacks will be held accountable after a drone incident at Leipzig airport. He also pledged continued firm support for Ukraine.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 20:39
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Former deputy head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Iryna Mudra detained in Kyiv
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ruled on Tuesday to detain Iryna Mudra, former deputy head of the Presidential Office. The decision was made in Kyiv.
TVNET · 25 Aug, 20:39
Police Use Water Cannons on Protesters in India's Bihar as 'Cockroach' Movement Vows to Return to Delhi
Police in India's Bihar state fired water cannons at protesters, while leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement said they would return to the streets of Delhi, as a summer of student unrest in India appears to be intensifying.
The New York Times · 25 Aug, 20:36
Court strips Yabloko from Pskov ballot — fifth region to block party from regional vote
A Pskov court has removed opposition party Yabloko from the region's legislative election ballot over an alleged paperwork defect, making it the fifth region where authorities have moved to keep the party out of regional races.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 20:36
Students clash with police in India's Bihar amid new exam-leak protest
Hundreds of students clashed with police in India's Bihar state on Tuesday over allegations that an exam's questions had been leaked. It marks the latest in a series of similar protests in the country.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 19:43
Head of Russia's flagship Tula drone center arrested on fraud charges
Yevgeny Grigoryev, general director of Russia's TulaDron drone facility, has been detained and ordered held in pretrial custody on large-scale fraud charges. His arrest follows a string of recent detentions across Russia's drone manufacturing sector.
Meduza · 25 Aug, 19:41
Putin's adviser invents new excuse: Ukraine allegedly planned invasion of Russia on March 8
An adviser to Vladimir Putin claims Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine because Kyiv was supposedly planning to invade Russia on March 8. The claim is unsupported by evidence and marks the latest in a series of Kremlin justifications for the war.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 19:40
Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on wide range of US goods
Canada will impose new tariffs on more than 700 categories of US goods starting 8 September, hitting back after US levies took effect following collapsed trade talks. The move comes amid escalating rhetoric between Trump and Canadian officials.
The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 19:39
Former Deputy Head of Zelensky's Office Iryna Mudra Arrested in Kyiv
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ruled on Tuesday to detain Iryna Mudra, who previously served as deputy head of the Ukrainian president's office.
Apollo.lv · 25 Aug, 19:39
Ukrainian drone maker pitches new five-inch strike FPV as assault squad's mortar
Ukrainian manufacturer F-Drones has unveiled a new five-inch strike FPV drone, the F5, which can carry a kilogram of payload and fly up to six kilometers on a fiber-optic link. The company is positioning it as a substitute for a mortar in assault squads.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Aug, 19:38
Polish prosecutors charge MEP with Holocaust denial over Auschwitz 'fake' claim
Polish prosecutors have filed Holocaust denial charges against MEP Grzegorz Braun over his public claim that information about Auschwitz was "fake".
Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 19:36
US CIA Director Ratcliffe makes secret trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for undisclosed talks, marking his first known visit to Russia in the role. Neither Washington nor Moscow has officially confirmed the trip.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 18:41
US Supreme Court Lets Trump's Mail-In Voting Order Move Forward
The US Supreme Court allowed President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to proceed ahead of November's midterms, while a nationwide block on USPS implementation remains. Election officials warn the ruling could disenfranchise voters and sow chaos.
Wired · 25 Aug, 18:40
US Media: CIA Director Ratcliffe Reportedly Visits Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for meetings, according to US media citing unnamed sources. The visit comes as US-brokered talks to end the war in Ukraine have stalled.
France 24 · 25 Aug, 18:38
Media: CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe landed in Moscow on August 25 aboard a US Air Force military transport plane to hold meetings, CBS and Axios journalists reported, marking the first such flight to Russia in nine years.
ERR (rus) · 25 Aug, 18:37
CIA Director Ratcliffe in Moscow for Unannounced Talks, US Media Say
US media report that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, reportedly his first visit to Russia since taking the post. The trip comes as US-led peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine appear to have stalled.
BBC World · 25 Aug, 18:37
Canada Hits Back at Trump With Tariffs of Up to 50% on U.S. Goods
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on a range of American products, responding to new levies imposed by the Trump administration. Officials say the move is meant to shield domestic workers and manufacturers.
The New York Times · 25 Aug, 18:37
Rights groups: Russia building a 'digital ghetto' in occupied Ukrainian territories
In 2026, information blockades in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories have reached unprecedented levels, with hundreds of media sites, VPNs and messengers blocked while residents risk persecution over phone content. Ukrainian outlets are pushing back with FM broadcasts and specialized browsers.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 18:36
Ukrainian forces liberate over 7 square kilometers near Dvorichna in Kharkiv region
Ukraine's defense forces have advanced between the village of Zapadne and the settlement of Dvorichna in the Kupiansk district, regaining control of more than 7 square kilometers of territory.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 17:38
Ukraine continues strikes on Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Rostov regions
Overnight, Ukrainian forces struck oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar and Rostov regions, sparking a fire and halting operations at one plant. A drone strike in Russia's Belgorod region also cut power to two districts.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 17:37
Putin adviser offers new justification for 2022 invasion of Ukraine
A Kremlin adviser claims Russia merely beat Ukraine to launching an invasion planned for March 8, 2022, part of a long string of shifting justifications for the war.
Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 17:36
Ukraine maps Russia's Su-35 down to control units, finds 22 unsanctioned suppliers
Ukraine has conducted a detailed mapping of the components used in Russia's Su-35 fighter jet, down to individual control units, identifying 22 companies that remain outside international sanctions. The firms are linked to the aircraft's engines, guidance systems, jamming equipment, and air-to-air missiles.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Aug, 17:36
Armenia detains former president Kocharyan and his son
Armenia's anti-corruption body has detained former president Robert Kocharyan and his son, MP Levon Kocharyan, as part of a corruption investigation. Six people were detained in total.
ERR (rus) · 25 Aug, 17:35
Russian forces kill man in midday attack on Kherson
Russian occupation forces shelled Kherson around midday, killing a man. Further details of the attack have not yet been disclosed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 16:41
Senior Vatican Diplomat Calls for End to Ukraine War After Moscow Meeting With Lavrov
A top Vatican official, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, urged an urgent end to the war in Ukraine following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. The two sides agreed to cooperate on humanitarian issues, including care for children affected by the conflict.
The Moscow Times · 25 Aug, 16:39
US Air Force cargo plane flies Riga–Moscow route
Early Tuesday morning, a US Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III military transport aircraft departed Riga airport for Moscow — the first time in ten years such an aircraft has landed there. The flight has drawn wide international attention.
LSM · 25 Aug, 16:39
Swedish military seeks to seize Russian-owned land near naval base
Sweden's armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a plot of land near Muskö naval base that belongs to a Russian businessman with Kremlin ties. The military says the site is needed to strengthen the base's defenses against drones.
Delfi · 25 Aug, 16:38
Analysis: How Netanyahu weaves religious rhetoric into his war justifications
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been using ancient religious texts in his public statements to justify pre-emptive military action and sidestep international legal constraints, according to an Al Jazeera analysis.
Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 16:38