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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

US expands sanctions on Iran as China vows to defend its interests

The United States has announced a new, wide-ranging package of sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, warning that cooperation with Tehran risks isolation. China, the top buyer of Iranian oil, says it will protect its rights.

BNN · 25 Aug, 15:41

Powerful Tornado Causes Damage in Southern France

An unusually strong tornado tore through towns in southern France, destroying dozens of homes and cutting power to thousands of households.

The New York Times · 25 Aug, 15:40

AJLabs video shows Palestinian spring now filling Israeli settlers' pool

Al Jazeera's data unit AJLabs has released a new video in its "By the Numbers" series showing how water has become a tool of leverage in conflict, highlighting a spring once tied to a Palestinian community that now fills a swimming pool belonging to Israeli settlers.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 15:39

UNICEF: One Million Afghan Children at Risk of Dying from Malnutrition

UNICEF has warned that around one million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening severe acute malnutrition amid a rapidly worsening crisis. The agency says urgent treatment is needed to prevent deaths.

France 24 · 25 Aug, 15:39

Andrew Tate's lawyers say supercars and yacht were rented to fake wealth

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate say the brothers' displays of luxury online were an act to drive engagement, not proof of real wealth, in filings following their arrest in the US amid a UK extradition request.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 15:38

Trump urges allies to isolate Iran as Supreme Court backs mail-in voting limits for now

President Trump is calling on world leaders to join his economic pressure campaign against Iran, while the US Supreme Court has temporarily sided with him on an order restricting mail-in voting.

NPR World · 25 Aug, 14:41

Damage Register starts accepting claims from Ukrainians who lost jobs due to the war

The International Register of Damage for Ukraine has opened a new category allowing people to file claims for compensation over paid employment lost because of Russian aggression. Claims can be submitted through the "Diia" portal.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 14:40

Fire at Russia's Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100

A fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Far East killed a Chinese contractor and injured more than 100 workers. The company said core equipment was undamaged and nearby residents face no danger.

The Moscow Times · 25 Aug, 14:39

Boy seriously injured in zoo crocodile enclosure sent home from hospital

A three-year-old boy who was seriously hurt in a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo in June has been discharged from hospital and is now recovering at home. His family says his rehabilitation continues and thanked donors for their support.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 14:39

Germany investigates multiple drones involved in Leipzig airport incident

German investigators believe several drones were used on August 4 in a suspected sabotage attempt against a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport. A third drone, found with a possible explosive substance nearby, surfaced ten days later.

ERR (rus) · 25 Aug, 14:38

US Military Cargo Plane Lands in Moscow After Stopover in Riga

A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III that had been in Riga on August 23 has landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport, with no official explanation given for the flight.

Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 14:36

Canada to unveil response to Trump's latest tariffs amid trade dispute

Canada says it will announce retaliatory measures in early September against new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, as tensions between the two neighboring countries continue to escalate.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 13:42

Brussels rattled by shooting spree as mayor demands more police

Drug-related violence continues to plague Brussels' Saint-Gilles district, with the mayor criticizing insufficient police presence. Belgium's interior minister has pledged reinforcements for what he calls a long fight ahead.

Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 13:40

Can Pakistan's Asim Munir convince Iran's military chiefs to return to talks?

Pakistan says its recent talks in Tehran produced some progress, but Iran's security establishment remains wary of Washington.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 13:39

US Pressure on Iran's Economy May Still Risk Regional Military Escalation

Experts warn that a US campaign designed to avoid military escalation with Iran could instead trigger it, as Iranian leaders vow to retaliate across the oil-rich Gulf region.

The New York Times · 25 Aug, 13:38

Police Investigate Attack on Monks at UOC Sviatohirsk Lavra in Donetsk Region

Police in Ukraine's Donetsk region are investigating an attack on monks at the Sviatohirsk Dormition Lavra that left one monk dead and two other people injured. The case has been opened under charges of both attempted and completed murder.

Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Aug, 13:37

Finland drops 15 places in economic and demographic viability ranking

A study by consultancy MDI shows Finland ranks sixth in an OECD countries' attractiveness index, but has slipped 15 positions in economic and demographic viability since 2010.

ERR (rus) · 25 Aug, 13:36

Powerful tornado in southern France injures 39, devastates village

A strong tornado tore through southwestern France on Monday, injuring 39 people and damaging about 300 homes in the village of Pomas. Two of the injured are in critical condition.

Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 13:35

Chernivtsi Oblast brings three mini cogeneration plants online to sustain heating during blackouts

Authorities in Chernivtsi Oblast have commissioned three mini cogeneration units with a combined capacity of 3.9 MW, intended to keep heating running during power outages. The move stands in contrast to a March finding that 41% of 137 tracked donor-funded units had still not been put into operation.

Euromaidan Press · 25 Aug, 13:35

US Announces New Round of Sanctions on Iran After Nearly Six Months of Conflict

The Trump administration has unveiled a fresh round of sanctions against Iran, aiming to achieve through economic pressure what airstrikes and negotiations have so far failed to accomplish.

NPR World · 25 Aug, 12:43

Burnham to press Trump on Patriot missiles for Ukraine

UK prime minister Andy Burnham has pledged to lobby Donald Trump for more Patriot air defence missiles for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy thanks world leaders for independence day messages.

Guardian Ukraina · 25 Aug, 12:43

About 50 Grams of Suspected Military Explosive Found in German Field 10 Days After Attempt on Ukraine's Plane

German police have identified a substance found in a field near airport runways as a suspected military explosive weighing around 50 grams, discovered ten days after an attempt to attack a plane linked to Ukraine. The investigation has also led officers to a village north of the runways.

Euromaidan Press · 25 Aug, 12:42

Germany 'under threat,' Merz says after another explosive drone found near airport

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said the country is under threat after another explosive drone was discovered near an airport, part of a series of similar incidents raising security concerns.

Politico Europe · 25 Aug, 12:41

US weighs steps to cut Iran off from the global economy

The United States is preparing to increase pressure on countries that continue trading with Iran, aiming to isolate it from the world economy. Exactly which partners and how much trade would be affected remains an open question.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 12:40

UK government unveils housing plan as Burnham scales back social rent pledge

The UK government has announced an initial £10bn investment in affordable housing across England, with 60% earmarked for social rent — falling short of what Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham had promised. The announcement came alongside several other political developments, including a new UK-Ukraine security data deal.

The Guardian World · 25 Aug, 12:38

UN and Red Cross warn world is nearing era of 'killer robots'

The UN and Red Cross are urgently calling for international regulation of autonomous weapons, warning that the risk of machines independently targeting humans has grown sharply. Countries are due to decide in November whether to begin full treaty negotiations.

Euronews · 25 Aug, 12:37

AI Has Made Applying for Jobs Too Easy — And Recruiters Want Friction Back

AI tools have made job applications so simple that employers are now flooded with thousands of submissions, prompting many recruiters to say they actually want more friction in the process.

Wired · 25 Aug, 12:36

Russia Expands State Control Over Companies That Fail to Shield Infrastructure From Drones

Russian authorities have gained the power to seize a company's property and shares if it fails to protect key infrastructure from drone attacks, a rule that applies even to firms under foreign control.

Euromaidan Press · 25 Aug, 11:43

Ozon announces support measures for sellers after Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses

Russian online marketplace Ozon has announced a series of measures to support sellers whose goods or warehouses were affected by Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukraine has been striking several Ozon logistics centers in Russia since August 22.

Meduza · 25 Aug, 11:42

Finland's Patria and Ukrainian drone maker plan joint production in Finland

Finnish defense company Patria and Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate, with plans to begin drone production in Finland.

Delfi · 25 Aug, 11:41

Copernicus: Global ocean temperatures hit record high

The EU's climate monitoring service Copernicus warns that the world's oceans are under "unprecedented strain" as El Niño combines with climate change to push sea surface temperatures to record levels.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 11:40

US threatens secondary sanctions against Iran's trading partners

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington plans to further isolate Iran economically, threatening sanctions on anyone continuing trade with Tehran. Iran's parliament speaker said he was confident the new measures would fail.

ERR (rus) · 25 Aug, 11:36

Estonia's NATO envoy: swift reaction to Ukraine scandals shows the country's maturity

Estonian ambassador to NATO Kristjan Prikk says recent leadership changes and corruption scandals in Ukraine create difficulties for allies but also reflect the country's democratic transparency. NATO still lacks unity on Ukraine's membership bid.

ERR (rus) · 25 Aug, 10:39